A Weighty Issue For Relationships

Forget the seven-year itch, those in relationships are more likely to suffer the ‘two year bloat’ according to new research. An overwhelming two thirds of Brits say their partner has put on weight in the first 24 months of the relationship. Half of the 4,000 adults surveyed by LIPObind, a new medically certified weight management product, think their partner could do with losing a few pounds.

Three quarters admitted they would stop fancying their partner if they put on more weight, whilst a brave 79 per cent of people would tell their partner if they thought they were getting too fat.

More than 20 per cent of people said the main reason they would tell their partner about their weight gain is because of a loss of attraction whilst 83% would do so because of worry about the possible health consequences. Women aren’t even let off if they put weight on while pregnant, with only 52 per cent of men saying this is an excuse for weight gain. One in 10 Brits think there is no excuse whatsoever for getting fatter. The survey also found that the most popular motivation tactic people use for helping their partner lose weight is to offer to diet and exercise with them.

LIPObind helps naturally reduce the amount of fat the body absorbs from food, as well as decreasing food cravings. It is made from dried cactus extract, which in clinical trials has been proven to remove 27% of undigested fats and up to 150 calories from a standard meal . LIPObind is a new class of weight management product, offering a natural alternative to prescription fat-binding drugs but without the unpleasant side effects e.g. bad diarrhoea and stomach cramps. More than half of all adults in the UK are now either overweight or obese.

Psychologist Dr Glenn Wilson at King’s College, London said: “Body weight is an important aspect of attractiveness. Many couples feel so complacent about their relationship that they let their figure slip. Perhaps they have been on a strict regime of diet and exercise but once they feel that they have "hooked" their partner, less of an effort is made to remain attractive. Losing weight is notoriously difficult once the process of gain has begun. And of course lapses are all the more likely given how tempting food advertisements and restaurants have become in today's world.”

Nutritionist Dr Chris Fenn said: “People are often unaware of the amount of fat they consume on a daily basis as the typical modern diet is high in fatty foods such as takeaways and convenience foods and food nutrition labelling is often overlooked. Excessive fat intake not only causes people to be overweight but has more serious health implications such as coronary artery disease and strokes. Products that reduce the amount of fat the body absorbs can be effective, especially if people follow a healthy diet and get regular exercise.”

Taken after food, LIPObind immediately attaches to dietary fats in the stomach creating a fat-fibre complex that is too large to be absorbed in the small intestine. Two LIPObind tablets have been proven to bind with up to 17g of fat, which is then passed naturally through the body. It is ideal for helping people achieve a healthy body weight, preventing future weight gain and for those who cannot always find healthy eating options whilst on the move or who worry about the amount of fat they consume.

LIPObind costs £24.95 for 60 tablets and is available by visiting Lipobind.com.