Many women face the problem of weight gain after marriage. The reason for this is not only changes in eating habits but also hormonal changes, lifestyle changes and mental stress. In such a situation, all kinds of efforts have to be made to lose weight. Such as intermittent fasting, occasional workout sessions, etc. According to a research by Wiley Online Library, married women gain about 24 pounds in the first five years of marriage. According to the report, a research was conducted on 8 thousand people in this regard.
The research found that, “Women who date but do not get married gain only 18 pounds. In addition, women who are in a relationship but live separately gain 15 pounds.
According to the National Library of Medicine, newlyweds who are happy in their lives gain weight more quickly. In contrast, couples who are less satisfied with their relationship lose weight. Also, if one person in a married couple is obese, the other person is 37 percent more likely to gain weight. Dietician Dr. Aditi Sharma said that weight gain after marriage is a common problem, but it can be controlled with proper diet, exercise and lifestyle management.
Slow metabolism
Lifestyle changes after marriage lead to reduced physical activity, which slows down the metabolism. Slow metabolism slows down the process of converting fats into energy and weight gain starts rapidly. Thus, exercise for at least 20 minutes after marriage, consume green tea and a high-protein diet, which will increase metabolism.
Hormonal changes
After marriage, stress, lack of sleep, and dietary changes can cause hormonal imbalances, which can lead to weight gain. Insulin resistance and thyroid problems can also increase in many women, which can lead to obesity. Eat a diet rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats to balance hormones. Along with this, get seven to eight hours of sleep every day
Eating and overeating
After marriage, many women start eating more food under stress or happiness, especially junk food and sweets, which can lead to obesity. Also, due to the new lifestyle and family responsibilities, many women neglect their own health, which can lead to weight gain.
Not exercising
After marriage, women cannot focus on their fitness due to increasing household responsibilities. Sitting for long periods of time leads to rapid weight gain. Along with this, physical activity also decreases after marriage, not exercising which can lead to weight gain.
Poor sleep and stress
Work and family responsibilities increase after marriage, which makes it difficult to sleep. Lack of sleep and stress after marriage increases the cortisol hormone, which increases belly fat. Irregular routine affects the appetite-stimulating hormone, which increases appetite and weight gain.