DALLAS, Jun 26, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- An old saying that married couples
gain weight turns out to be true, a U.S. expert says.
Lona Sandon of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas
says research has shown married people gain an average of 6 to 9 pounds more
than singles. However, couples have a few things going for them if they want to
keep the weight off.
"The best thing couples have is that they can encourage each other, work out
together and watch their food intake -- together," Sandon, who is also a
spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, says in a statement. "They
can encourage each other, work out together and watch their food intake --
together."
Newlyweds also generally have a lot of wedding presents and kitchen gadgets such
as roasting pans and non-stick cookware that can help cut down on added fat when
cooking.
"Rather than going out to eat all the time, they should learn how to use all
their gadgets to create fun, healthy meals at home," Sandon says. "Home cooking
is almost always easier on the scale and the pocketbook. Just be sure to prevent
second and third helpings by only cooking enough for two."
URL: www.upi.com
Copyright 2009 by United Press International