Modern women are taking proactive steps to keep their partners fit. A survey reveals that 16% of British women have secretly placed their partners on a diet without their knowledge.
They employ subtle tricks to help shed kilos. For instance, some swap sugary drinks for diet versions on the sly. Others trim fat from meat before cooking, opt for lean cuts, and serve portions on smaller plates.
One-third of women first tried directly encouraging their partner to lose weight before resorting to these tactics.
Indirectly, half of those surveyed criticize eating habits or praise the chiseled physiques of celebrities like Brad Pitt and David Beckham.
More than a third of men report feeling insecure when their partner expresses admiration for a movie star or celebrity's body.
