Boys on the side
relationship,diets,healthy eating
Is your relationship ruining your diet: couple sharing spaghetti
By Lygia Barnett
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Ever found that when you meet the man of your dreams your diet goes out of the window? Or that when you spend time with your boyfriend, you eat more than you usually would? Here\'s our tips on how to keep the relationship with your food, and your man, happy and healthy.
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Forget the relentless pounding on the treadmill, get fit between the sheets with these sexercise tips.
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Ditch the gym with these 10 at-home workouts.
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Steer clear of diet food
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Is your relationship ruining your diet: couple eating popcorn
Not only will he refuse to eat it, but you\'ll probably ditch your low fat version for the full fat one halfway through the movie anyway. Fad diets and foods that scream low fat will only reinforce your emotional dependency on food, not to mention the fact that your fat jeans are now your skinny ones. According to health writer Kim Lyons, for every pound of lean tissue you lose through crash dieting, you burn up to 50 fewer calories a day.
Portion control
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Is your relationship ruining your diet: woman with a portion of fish
When it comes to numbers, your bra size, shoe size and jean size may be second nature, but how do you fare when it comes to your plate? A note on portion control: most of us don\'t stick to the recommended guidelines. Regardless of what he piles on his plate, use the following guidelines to keep your figure on track! Carbs = one cup of cooked brown rice, 20 grapes or one slice of wholemeal bread; veggies = a cup of broccoli or two cups of salad greens; protein = one small skinless chicken breast, 4-5 egg whites or 10-15 raw almonds.
Share dessert
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Is your relationship ruining your diet: man feeding woman ice cream
Skip the entrée and share dessert. It\'s the perfect foreplay and will ensure that you have your cake and eat it too. Choose fruit sorbets, gelati or fruit salad. A cheese and fruit platter is also a nutritious option if you can resist the double Brie. Say no to a post-meal coffee as it can reduce the absorption of iron and zinc by up to 50 per cent.
Eat like a man
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Is your relationship ruining your diet: woman barbecuing steak
A caveman that is. It\'s a common weight-loss myth that red meat will only result in extra kilos. In fact, lean red meat is quite low in fat at 4-8g per 100g and is packed with protein that will keep you fuller for longer. For an easy stir-fry, sear meat with cashews, red pepper, courgette, chilli, Chinese cabbage and hoi-sin sauce.
Make friends with your metabolism
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Is your relationship ruining your diet: woman eating chili
Take a good hard look at your body\'s way of telling you that you shouldn\'t eat that block of chocolate... While you can\'t divorce your metabolism, simple things like regular exercise, eating at regular intervals and including fat-burner foods such as chilli and green tea in your diet can help to boost it. And don\'t forget a good night\'s sleep - studies show that people who sleep less than four hours per night are 73 per cent more likely to be obese.
Discover new foods together
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Is your relationship ruining your diet: woman eating sushi
If samosas and korma at your local Indian epitomises your regular dinner out, discover healthy global foods together. Moroccan, Japanese and Spanish all offer vastly healthy man-friendly options and will introduce you to new flavours. And if you can\'t resist curry night; choose daal, chicken tikka, roti and vegetable-based dishes over the creamier ones.
Have more sex
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The boyfriend diet: Man and woman on bed
If the end result isn\'t enough to get you or him in the mood, think about the physical benefits a little nookie can bring. Calories burnt are dependant on the vigour of the session, but devote the same energy quota you do to power yoga and you\'ll both be happy. Lift your libido with an entrée of oysters, champagne and chocolate.
Drink like a lady
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Is your relationship ruining your diet: woman drinking champagne
Matching him pint for pint may have been a good idea at the time but the average pint of beer has around 182 calories. Opt for a glass of champage (which has around 89 calories) instead and try to stick within the limits - according to the Food Standards Agency women can drink up to two to three units of alcohol a day and men up to three to four units a day, without significant risk to their health.
Grill it
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Is your relationship ruining your diet: grilled kebab
Healthy, home-cooked food needn\'t be fussy! It might not be BBQ season just yet but invest in a griddle pan or a George Formean and you can get the same effect, minus the burnt taste, indoors. Ditch fatty sausages for chicken shaslicks (breast is best) and grill courgette, onion and sweet potato with a dash of sea salt, oregano and olive oil.
Avoid being a food diva
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Is your relationship ruining your diet: couple arguing
A tantrum at the pub because there\'s nothing ‘healthy\' on the menu is hardly going to earn you brownie points with your fellow\'s mates. When in doubt, opt for steak and veg - it may be high in fat but it will boost your iron levels and is light on carbs so you\'re less likely to bloat.
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