Professor Christine Logel from Renison University College at the University of Waterloo in Canada led the study which found that women tend to put on weight when their loved ones make negative comments.
“When we feel bad about our bodies, we often turn to loved ones – families, friends and romantic partners – for support and advice. How they respond can have a bigger effect than we might think,” says Professor Logel.
The study, which appeared in the journal, Personal Relationships, also revealed that women who received a higher number of what the researchers called acceptance messages about their weight had better weight maintenance and even weight loss.
“Lots of research finds that social support improves our health,” says Professor Logel. “An important part of social support is feeling that our loved ones accept us just the way we are.”
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