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Jun 6, 2026 5 min

Why do we put on weight when in a relationship?

from Do you really know? Hosted by Bababam

The subject of today’s episode is something that’s happened to many of us. You meet someone special, start spending a lot of time together and gradually fall in love. You go out for romantic dinners, you order takeout and watch Netflix on the couch. You’re so caught up feeling happy and comfortable with your partner, that you don't worry too much about your appearance. Research has suggested that relationship weight gain is a real thing. A 2013 survey by Diet Chef found that over 60% of us put on weight when in a comfortable relationship. SON - augmentation It's not just because we eat more or exercise less. There are actually several factors that can contribute to the phenomenon What happened ? What are the best ways of preventing or reversing relationship weight gain? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 26/6/2023

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