Does love make you fat? Here's how many pounds we gain on average when we get into a relationship according to a scientific study

Tuesday 05th November 2024 12:28 PM

Would being in love make you gain weight? In any case, this is what a recent survey on the eating habits of the French conducted by the startup suggests. Squikit. According to their study, forming a partner would indeed promote weight gain, for several reasons. As reported Neonfor almost half of the people surveyed (47%), meal time often comes as an opportunity to get together, exchange ideas and have fun. This would be all the more valid when you are in a relationship, since 57.9% of people in cohabitation make sure to have dinner every evening with their other half. “It’s a time of pleasure and exchange, which allows us to get together after a day of work”. And when we're at the table, we sometimes don't see the time passing, so we stay there for several hours, providing plenty of opportunities to get more and continue snacking. Each meal also becomes an excuse to get together, so we multiply lunches, dinners, brunches and even one-on-one snacks as soon as we have the opportunity.

How many kilos do you gain when you become a couple?

And this is observed in the mirror, as our silhouette begins to change. The result of all these little moments of conviviality shared as a duo: +4 to 7 kg more on the scale. 61.1% of those questioned say they have gained weight since they became a couple, while 48.2% believe (…)