Do relationships make you fat?

This week Didi suggests ways to enjoy your partner without gaining weight!

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Hi Didi,

You have to help me! I’ve found the most perfect, gorgeous guy but there’s just one tiny problem…. he’s making me fat!

We’ve been going out for about 3 months now and everything is hunky dory. We stay in and snuggle and watch DVDs (and eat pizza and popcorn). We also go on romantic dates to expensive restaurants (and always order dessert!).

Can you see the problem? Food, food, food. I’ve put on 5kg in 3 months and it’s really starting to worry me. How can I stop putting on weight without upsetting my new man?

Melissa T.

Hi Melissa,

This is actually a very common scenario. When you get comfortable in a relationship it’s easy to ‘forget’ to go to the gym and say yes to that extra slice of pizza (and dessert!).

It’s great that you have found someone special but it’s also important to look after your health and well being. It’s cliched, but you shouldn’t just ‘let yourself go’ now that you’ve scored a man.

I can understand you don’t want to hurt your new lovers feelings by refusing dinner dates and couch-snuggling but don’t worry, there are ways around it!

Here’s an idea; plan a romantic massage evening. Find some beautifully scented oils, light some candles and give him a sensual massage. The last thing he’ll be thinking about is dinner – promise!

If you want to avoid the house altogether then why not invite him on activity based dates like swimming, ten pin bowling, walks on the beach or dancing at your favourite club.

Try to organise to meet up right after meal times so that there’s no possibility of extra calories!

Best of luck on your food-free dates - I’d love to hear how you go.

Didi xxx

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