THE RING VS THE WAIST
When people think of marriage, especially in the African culture, there are a few things that seem to be consistent in the picture – a celebration, a bit of family drama, food and a happily-ever-after that may come with mkhaba (pot belly) and some extra curves for the happy couple. But why is it that some people believe that weight gain is an inevitability that comes with the institution?
“A new life event definitely presents psychological shifts by virtue of the transition being made,” says a Pretoria-based clinical psychologist, Dr Matthews Katjene. “However there are multiple factors that may contribute to weight gain
