Finding a new romantic partner can bring someone joy, happiness — and a few extra pounds, new research has found.
A study of 2,000 people in relationships found that the average respondent had gained 36 pounds since they'd first started dating their current partner — 17 pounds of which were gained in the first year alone.
Three out of four Americans in a relationship are carrying around a bit of 'love weight,' according to the new study.
Consequence of romance: A study of 2,000 people in relationships found that three out of four Americans in a relationship are carrying around a bit of 'love weight'
Crunching the numbers: The average respondent had gained 36 pounds since they'd first started dating their current partner — 17 pounds of which were gained in the first year alone
Men were much more likely to report a weight gain during the first year of a relationship than women (69 per cent and 45 per cent respectively.)
The research, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Jenny Craig, found this phenomenon is due chiefly to the uptick in dining out when starting a new relationship (41 per cent).
An increase in ordering takeout or cooking at home while drinking together was the second biggest reason 'love weight' occurred (34 per cent).
People also cited being comfortable in the new relationship and no longer feeling the pressure to look their best all the time as a secondary factor behind their weight gain, with 64 per cent of respondents bringing it up.
On average, this comfort zone in a relationship starts after one year and five months, according to results.
Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 years old reached the comfortable phase of their relationships the quickest in just a bit more than 10 months.
Lifestyle changes: Eating out, trying new restaurants, and being less active were three factors cited by respondents to explain their weight gain
Those between the ages of 45 and 54 took the longest to reach this phase, clocking in nearly a year and a half before they felt comfortable.
Getting married is another surprisingly common weight gain trigger, with 57 per cent of respondents admitting they encountered some weight gain within the first year of marriage — 17 pounds on average.
On average, men estimate they put on nearly twice as much weight as women during the first year of their marriage, with 22 pounds and 13 pounds gained respectively.
Most of the weight is gained five years into the marriage according to the survey. Starting a family was cited as the biggest reason married people start to be less mindful of their own body (42 per cent).
While relationship-induced weight gain appears to be a widespread phenomenon, people are making efforts to shed some pounds.
In fact, most individuals have seen some success: more than half of them (55 per cent) said they've lost weight in the past year, with the average respondent losing 16 pounds in the past 365 days.
Making changes: Some people decided to try to shed some pounds after noticing their clothes didn't fit, seeing an unflattering picture of themselves, or noticing they weren't feeling well
Working in teams: Exercising with a partner and adopting a healthier diet together can help those who want to lose some weight achieve their goal
And if you need someone to motivate you to develop healthier habits, who better than your partner?
In fact, 52 per cent of respondents said they currently exercise with their partner and 60 per cent currently eat healthily with their significant other. Some (40 per cent) even do both.
The benefits of exercising and eating healthy together are undeniable. Those who do both with their partner are more than twice as likely to say they've lost weight in the past year than those who do neither.
The benefits don't stop at weight loss: couples who exercise and eat healthily together are also nearly twice as likely to say they're consistently happy in their relationship than those who don't.
The big picture: Couples who exercise and eat healthily together are also nearly twice as likely to say they're consistently happy in their relationship than those who don't, the study found
'We know that close relationships affect the health outcomes of individuals,' Dr. Pamela Peeke, an assistant clinical professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, said.
'This data is a clear indicator that couples who support each other in a healthy lifestyle together can reap the benefits of happiness together as well.
'There are long-term negative side effects of weight gain — such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, type two diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and more.
'But by engaging in healthy habits earlier in your relationship, couples can potentially prevent these problems while also building a strong foundation for optimal health and wellness.'
But what about those who are single?
It turns out being on the prowl for a potential partner is a big weight loss motivator, too. However, men were a lot more likely (21 per cent) to name this is as a 'main' motivator towards weight loss than women (14 per cent).
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