Studies show that men and women are prone to ‘weight contagion’, whereby our attitude to food, weight and dieting is influenced by the people around us.
One large, long-term U.S. study found that if a man has a male friend who becomes fat, his risk of becoming overweight is doubled.
Interestingly, however, having an overweight wife does not appear to have as strong an effect.
Weight-loss solution: Join a running group or gym with an active social life and include slim, fit people in your social circle. They will motivate you and stop you from thinking your extra weight is OK.
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