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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6. Limit alcohol

Enjoying newlywed life often is accompanied by a glass of wine here and there, especially if you’ve been gifted it or are indulging in more extravagant dinners, but it can come at a cost. “Alcohol is empty calories,” says Maughan. “By drinking it you just add energy to the body that will then turn into fat because it’s not being utilized.” That being said, Maughan says you can still enjoy one glass, four to five times a week. The key is spreading it out. “Four or five drinks a week does not mean in one night,” she says.