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How Your Partner Shapes Your Weight: Insights from University of Edinburgh Research

We’ve all noticed a friend who’s gained a few pounds since partnering up. Coincidence, or does your significant other truly sway your weight?

Research from the University of Edinburgh confirms it’s no accident. Your partner exerts more influence on weight gain than your childhood upbringing.

Your parents may have emphasized healthy eating and twice-weekly exercise, but today’s habits dictate your weight. Your partner profoundly affects your eating patterns, activity levels, and overall lifestyle. That’s why sustaining a healthier routine is so tough without their buy-in.

Read our expert tips for healthy eating when your partner isn’t joining in.