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"  Those of us who plan to get married someday are probably hoping for a happy, lifelong relationship. But being satisfied in your marriage may come with a price, according to a new study which found that couples experiencing wedded bliss are more likely to pack on the pounds.  Over the course of four years, Southern Methodist University looked at 169 newly married couples, measuring their weight and their level of satisfaction twice each year. They found that each unit of increase in satisfaction correlated to an average of a 0.12 increase in BMI every six months. This, researchers said, would be equivalent to a 5&amp;#039; 4&amp;quot; woman who weighs 119 pounds gaining one pound a year. While the increase in weight was pretty small, over time those pounds could really add up.  But, although drastic weight gain could pose health risks\u2014and maybe even wreck havoc in your relationship, according to other studies\u2014we&amp;#039;d rather plump up little and be uber happy. Still, the results of this study are good to keep in mind for the future: Instead of spending newlywed time nuzzled on the couch, it might be a better to hit the hiking trail together or ride bikes to a romantic picnicking spot if you wanna keep those love-induced pounds at bay.  Want more from Natasha? Follow her on Twitter or find her on Facebook. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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