Research suggests that having an affair slows more than diet

Risking hidden encounters, fear of being caught, or even the sensations of a new relationship seem to have yet another effect on the body of an affair: weight loss.

According to new research released this week in the Daily Mail, being unfaithful causes people to lose a few pounds and this is not only due to a possible increase in sexual activity.

The study was conducted by a married dating site (UndercoverLovers.com) seeking an extramarital relationship and showed that more than half of men who cheat on their partners lost about 2.7 pounds after the case began. Among cheating women, weight loss was highest, averaging 4.5 pounds in 62% of respondents.

Experts at Birmingham City University said there are several physiological reasons why being unfaithful can help with weight loss. Craig Jackson, a psychology professor at the institution, said: "Starting a case puts tremendous pressure on an individual. Telling lies, avoiding direct confrontations and hiding everything from someone close to you causes a lot of stress."

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According to the researcher, it is because of this stress and the effects it generates on the body that weight loss ends up happening among adulterers. "Being stressed causes a lot of changes in your body. You produce adrenaline and the stress hormone (cortisol), your heart rate and blood pressure go up, your breathing speeds up and your serotonin levels are increased. All of these can burn calories." clarifies the expert.

Research has also shown that in addition to these issues, there are also behavioral changes among people who have an affair. According to them, adulterers begin to reconcile extramarital meetings at lunchtime, for example, setting aside meals to see the affair.

There is even the physical pressure to feel better, making people take better care of their appearance. In addition to these factors, there is also increased sex with lovers, which can lead to a good calorie burn. A spokeswoman for the dating site, which conducted the survey of 3, 000 registrants, said: "Having an affair can provide a huge psychological boost.

By contrast, experts warn that adulterous men should be careful, because while regular sex may be good for the heart, a study from the University of Florence (Italy) showed that married men who cheat on their partners are at increased risk. for a heart attack.