7 Ways Your Partner Could Be Making You Fat ...

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You may well think you are on to the perfect man here, but the extra temptation and pressure to eat treats will mean extra calories, and eventually extra pounds. And while it is very cute, it’s not good for your waistline! Instead, ask him for different treats...tell him how much you are craving strawberries, pineapple or grapes, which are all sweet but not so calorie-laden.

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If you find that your time together consists of big meals, popcorn at the cinema and coffee-and-cake trips, chances are you’ll both put on weight. Try to plan more active things to do together...bowling, ice skating, going for a walk...This way you’ll burn calories, rather than eat too many! My boyfriend and I did dance lessons last Summer...it was amazing!

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If you are matching your meals to him, you’ll be taking in too many calories. Women need a fifth less then men, so while he might be staying trim, you’ll certainly start to notice the difference. I find using spoons the easiest way to measure...he has five, I have four, he has three, I have one and a half...

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Men like cars, and that can mean that you start to drive five minutes here, ten minutes there, where you would have walked before. Check that you aren’t using the car unnecessarily! If you are, suggest walking places together, which will give you both exercise while you spend time bonding. I love walking my dog with my partner!

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So you’ve probably noticed that you aren’t as slim or toned as you were when you met him, but he either won’t mention it, or will reassure you that you look amazing. Which is really cute, but risks demotivating you from exercising...without him meaning too. Suggest slimming down together, and stick to it...you’ll be much happier!

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Wednesday night used to be gym night, but now its date night, or curry night, or cuddling-on-the-sofa night. Having a partner is a common way to stop going to the gym, but there was a reason that you went...if you still have your membership, try to fit it in when he is busy too, or go together. If not, consider rejoining, or taking up another form of exercise together.

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Shockingly, this is very common. He will have noticed that you have put on some weight, but will try to keep you that way, realizing that you are less likely to attract the interests of other men. Seem backwards? It is. Most of the time it’s to try and keep you to himself, but some men do genuinely find larger women attractive. Whichever it is, it isn’t good for you, so get rid.

Relationships are strange things...from the worry of never meeting anyone to the stress of the first date, and now to piling on the pounds during! Well, they are very worth it, so by staying on top of it you’ll minimise the weight gain and remain happy and confident. Have you got a tip for avoiding extra pounds? Please let me know!

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