Newlywed “15”
Remember your freshman year at college? Pizza, wings, ramen noodles, beer, late night snacks, and hangover food…….Yeah, well, all of those unhealthy habits helped you gain the Freshman 15. You probably thought after freshman year that you would never do that again because those 15 pounds were hard to get rid of, however, there is another time in your life when weight gain comes fairly easy. Yes, after you get married, or are in a long relationship. I believe that part of this is because you have spent months and months trying to look your best on your big day, then bam….you are on your honeymoon with all you can eat and drink for a week! There go those 10lbs you lost for your wedding, already back on your hips and butt. And it usually doesn’t stop with the honeymoon. Often times, people are starting out a new life together, new jobs, new house, new pets, or children, and just let the hustle and bustle of everyday life get in the way. You may say that you do not have time to fix dinner or that you would rather meet your husband out for happy hour instead of going to workout. Don’t let these simple things change your healthy lifestyle, instead, get your husband involved in your healthy ways. Cook together, relax together, and exercise together. You will lead a healthier, happier lifestyle and get to spend more time with each other. Whether you are newly married, married for 5 years, married for 40 years, or in a monogamous (I feel like I sound like Patty on Millionaire Matchmaker!) relationship……your relationship will have ups & downs and not just the emotional ones, but the physical (weight gain/loss) ones too! Being in a relationship can sometimes be a little stressful: where to live, what to cook for dinner, who does the chores, who takes the dog out, who deals with the finances, etc. Don’t let that stress add pounds to your physique.
Is your man overweight? If so, his bad habits can often cause you to pick up the same bad habits, which can lead to obesity. The extra weight gain can often lead to feeling unattractive, a low self-esteem, and even feeling depressed.
Settling into a “new” lywed routine can sometimes be challenging. But don’t worry, I am going to give you some tips on how to get into a routine with your love, so that you both get to spend more time together and it is “healthy time”.
Tips:
- Exercise together. Take walks after dinner, go for a run, play on a co-ed soccer team, join a pool, play tennis. Do active things together. A little competition never hurt anyone!
- Set a fitness goal!
- Eat dinner at the dinner table, not in front of the TV. You will have time to talk about your day to each other and spend more quality time together. Much better to talk than catch up on Real Housewives (plus, he will probably thank you!)
- Indulge, but do it wisely. Split a decadent desert…..don’t get one for yourself.
- Don’t be afraid to tell each other your weight. Keep a chart by the scale with your weight on it and weigh yourself once a week. If you start to put on a few pounds, you have a cheerleader that will encourage you to exercise a little harder/more and eat a little less fatty foods.
- Eat out, but only 1-2 meals per week…..not every meal. Eating out can really pack on the pounds! Instead, plan your meals ahead of time and cook dinner together. Cooking can be fun!
- Portion size. Do NOT eat as much as your man.
- Eat your wheaties…..and greens too! Make sure you include greens and veggies in each days meal plan.
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