Meaning of the word "a moment on the lips, forever on the hips" in English

What does "a moment on the lips, forever on the hips" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

a moment on the lips, forever on the hips

US /ə ˈmoʊ.mənt ɑn ðə lɪps fəˈrɛv.ər ɑn ðə hɪps/
UK /ə ˈməʊ.mənt ɒn ðə lɪps fəˈrɛv.ə ɒn ðə hɪps/
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Idiom

a warning that the pleasure of eating something sweet or fattening is brief, but the weight gained from it will stay for a long time

Example:
I shouldn't have that second piece of cake; a moment on the lips, forever on the hips.
Remember, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips, so think twice before ordering dessert.