Is Your Husband Making You Fat?

New brides and grooms spend a lot of time and money to make sure they look their best on the big day. Newlyweds typically gain 7 to 10 pounds in the first year of marriage according to a study. Other than sharing a house, a bank account and a last name, splitting a kitchen is not always easy.

In the first year of marriage, life is good. Couples go out to eat more often. The question is what to eat and where to eat. Wives tend to be the ones who compromise and adopt their husband’s less-than-desired (not always, but usually) eating habits.

So how can you keep your marriage and weight in harmony?

1. Eat according to your size and goal. In other words, don’t eat the same amount of foods as your husband. Men typically need more calories than women to keep their bodies healthy. So if you eat the same amount, you’re very likely to gain weight.
2. Late night meal is a tattoo. If your husband works late and comes home for a late dinner, you don’t have to join him for another meal. Having a late dinner together to catch up for the today is good to build healthy relationship. But it’s not healthy for you weight. Perhaps you can have a light dinner first then have a second part later.
3. Sweet treat is not so sweet. Your husband may want to impress you with gift and sweet treat. It’s a sweet gesture but not so sweet to your weight. Have a little bite. Ask for a foot massage next time.
4. Doing by showing, not nagging. Nobody likes nagging and being nagged at. Instead of nagging his 30-pounds overweight and making him feel guilty, start buying and preparing healthy foods and snacks for him. You don’t have to say a word.