8 ways to avoid newlywed weight gain

8 ways to avoid newlywed weight gain

Being a newlywed can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to mean weight gain. Prevent the dreaded love chub with these simple tips

By Stephanie Gray

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2. Practice portion control

Eating the same size portions as your husband is one of the most common reasons newlywed women gain weight, explains Sarah Maughan, a registered holistic nutritionist with Totum Life Science. It’s normal to want to portion out the same food as your husband, but the reality is your caloric needs are quite different than his. “For a woman who’s five feet two versus a man who’s six feet tall, the difference in calories could be anywhere from 500-800 calories depending on that person’s activity level,” says Maughan. Learn to eyeball out what you need and don’t be afraid to tell your spouse you don’t need as much as him.