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Before I started CD, I looked into LL, but because the meetings were not going to take place for weeks, I didnt pursue it, and am very glad now.. However, I still get the online newsletters, and I found this one quite interesting!!!
Is your relationship making you fat?
This month I’m looking at how being in a relationship is not always great for your weight loss programme, and at solutions to the problems that can cause.
We all know that being in a comfortable and happy relationship helps you feel at ease with your looks and your body.
But is this necessarily a good thing for your weight and wellbeing?
According to a US medical journal, married people officially weigh more than those who’ve never been hitched. Take a look at some of these common causes of marital flab and how to avoid piling on the pounds.
Feeling secure in a relationship can cause you to slip up and increase your snacking. Why not agree with your partner not to have crisps, chocolate, or biscuits in the house? Also, try to eat a healthy breakfast together to start the day – cereal or fruit and yogurt are great alternatives to a fry up.
Eating man-sized portions is a mistake us women sometimes make while serving up dinner. Remember that a woman’s serving, on average, should be around 20 per cent smaller than a man’s. A meat portion should be no more than a size of a pack of cards, and a carb serving the size of your fist. Don’t forget to serve dinner for the both of you…if he does it, he may well give you too much!
If he doesn’t eat ‘rabbit food’, then it’s time to compromise. Maybe grill instead of frying and cook oven chips instead of chip shop chips. If he won’t budge, then eating separately may be the answer. Ask for your partner’s support; it’s not fair if he teases you about the food which he can eat and you can’t.
Not exercising enough or not having time to exercise can be a problem if you have children. Try to get your partner to join in with you or spend weekends as a family taking part in fun activities such as swimming or cycling. If he doesn’t want to, why not ask him to baby sit why you go to a class?
Having your partner prefer the larger lady does not help your situation if you are trying to lose those few extra pounds. Does he genuinely like cuddly women or is he slightly insecure and possibly worried he may lose you if you get slim and gain confidence? Explain that you want to feel better for you and nobody else.
So, keep your weight loss goals firmly in mind and take continuous action to control your weight, whether you’re in a relationship or single. That way you will find it easier to reach your target.