Ever wonder why women gain weight when they get in a relationship? Me too. What is up with that?

Case in point. I weighed 123 lbs when I met my boyfriend. I was svelt, slim and wearing a size 5. That was a pretty big deal for me since I’d lost about 40 lbs a year earlier. Well, fast forward another year and guess what…I didn’t gain it all back (I won’t let myself) but I did gain 13 lbs!!! WTF! How could I gain 13 friggin’ lbs? Yeah, I know, that only pubs me at 136 lbs, but that’s 11 more than I want.

So to combat this little hike in my weight I’ve implemented some changes in my life. No more eating after nine just because my boyfriend (a martial arts instructor who burns calories like a mad man) wants a late night snack. No more burgers at McDonalds or fried nuggets at Sonic. No more eating 10 million times a day just because he’s always hungry. And no more sitting around working on my computer for hours on end without getting up and doing something physical. It’s time I got my body back.

So, starting Monday I started each morning with a jog/squat thrust ritual. I take a break every few days to go on a brisk walk. Today I weigh 134 lbs. Only 9 more lbs to go till I get to 125 lbs (my ideal weight).

Anyone else experience this annoying phenomena?