Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA study by Anglia Ruskin University found that men with partners may find it easier to lose weight.Male participants were interviewed about their experiences of weight loss programmes, with researchers finding that they viewed dieting very negatively, associating it with restriction.Another key attitude uncovered was that dieting is a “feminised space,” leading men to feel uncomfortable when it comes to weight management.But the study found that many men were able to overcome these issues with the support of their partner.Justin Roberts, co-author and professor of nutritional physiology at Anglia Ruskin University, told The Times: “We found that for weight-loss programmes to appeal to men, they should involve quick wins, early rewards and a degree of social competitiveness around aesthetic gains, ahead of health-specific requirements.”In fullMen with partners find it easier to lose weight, study suggestsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
This lifestyle factor could make losing weight easier for men, says new study
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA study by Anglia Ruskin University found that men with partners may find it easier to lose weight.Male participants were interviewed about their experiences of weight loss programmes, with researchers finding that they viewed dieting very negatively, associating it with restriction.Another key attitude uncovered was that dieting is a “feminised space,” leading men to feel uncomfortable when it comes to weight management.But the study found that many men were able to overcome these issues with the support of their partner.Justin Roberts, co-author and professor of nutritional physiology at Anglia Ruskin University, told The Times: “We found that for weight-loss programmes to appeal to men, they should involve quick wins, early rewards and a degree of social competitiveness around aesthetic gains, ahead of health-specific requirements.”In fullMen with partners find it easier to lose weight, study suggestsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
