How much weight do you lose after a breakup?

Many women even see this as a silver lining. A study has revealed that women lose 5lbs on average in the first month after a break-up if they did not initiate the split. This is compared to a loss of 3lbs if they were the initiator.

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We’ve probably all been there – the debilitating emotional pain of having your heart broken. And broken is an apt word because, whether it was your first teenage love or your husband, your world is suddenly flipped upside down and your body doesn’t quite know how to react. Hence, the break-up diet – dropping a few pounds when everything else is in limbo. Many women even see this as a silver lining. A study has revealed that women lose 5lbs on average in the first month after a break-up if they did not initiate the split. This is compared to a loss of 3lbs if they were the initiator. In addition, if they stay single for a year after a long-term relationship, they will be a stone lighter than when they were in the relationship.

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But why is this the case? Out of the women who took part in the study, 46% said they experienced a lack of appetite due to ‘emotional upheaval’ and 47% said they wanted to take advantage of their break-up and lose weight to make them feel more confident about being newly single. This content is imported from Giphy. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Here are the scientific reasons why, when we drop a partner, we also drop a dress size: 1. When you’re happy and in love, your body releases dopamine and oxytocin, hormones that make you feel pleasure and contentment. When the relationship ends, these hormones go into lockdown and are replaced by stress hormones. 2. When you are upset, your body produces cortisol and epinephrine which are what the body promotes to help us tackle dangerous situations in short bursts. However, when these stress hormones are over produced for a long period of time (like during a break-up) they can do some harm... 3. The over production of stress hormones send blood to the muscles making them poised for fight or flight. This makes your limbs feel swollen and can lead to headaches, neck ache and a tight feeling in the chest. 4. As a lot of blood has been sent to your muscles, less goes to the digestion system meaning that people who are upset and stressed for a long period of time can experience unpleasant bowel behaviours. 5. As if that wasn’t bad enough, stress hormones also affect the immune system and make you more vulnerable to catching a cold or virus.

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Sounds awful! Hardly the physical or emotional environment that’s going to make you feel like eating.

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So, what should we do about it?

We can’t let our exes get the better of us and make us feel this horrid and, although you may like the idea of losing an inch or two, it’s not sustainable and will only add to those health problems. What we are looking for is a happy, healthy and independent new you… 1. Avoid alcohol binges as these will only make you feel worse and exacerbate the issues mentioned above. 2. Take over-the-counter medication or herbal remedies for headaches and tummy aches (make sure you describe your symptoms to the chemist before hand and read the advice label on the box). 3. Learn some calming techniques to help stop those stress hormones in their tracks – try meditation, breathing techniques, yoga or mindfulness. 4. Do some exercise! Not only will this help you lose weight the healthy way but it will help to release endorphins that will naturally make you feel happier and more motivated. If you’re really struggling for fitness motivation, try dragging a friend along to be your exercise buddy. 5. Avoid shutting yourself away – this will make you feel worse. You are likely to overthink and not allow yourself any opportunity to do anything enjoyable that wil up those endorphins and feelings of positivity. We know that these things may be easier said than done and, straight after a break-up, it can be hard to lift yourself up and take active steps to get back on the right track – for a little while anyway. At the end of the day, you must look after yourself and put number one first. Believe that you can do this and that you’ll be stronger, more independent and wiser afterwards! This content is imported from Giphy. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

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