Use A Weight Loss Partner
Simple Weight Loss Partner Secrets to Shedding Pounds Fast and Easy
According to a study at Brown University, Dr. Rena Wing, a behavioral scientist, found out that those who have a weight loss partner are more successful at losing weight than those who do it by themselves. Serious dieters (even when they have all the willpower in the world) need a strong support system to carry them through when they hit the proverbial “wall”.
Getting over any complicated goal is hard enough and doing weight loss is no different. We need all the help that we can get. If you want to make your diet buddy relationship even smoother, you may want to consider getting these tools to make reaching both your goals easier.
Do a “buddy” contract
The first secret is to do a simple and flexible contract with your weight loss partner. Bear in mind that your weight loss buddy also has his/her own unique needs so be considerate when in comes to setting boundaries with them. Whether you want to lose weight with your romantic partner, a friend or a family member, don’t forget to tailor your “agreement” according to their personality and goals. You don’t want things to go sour down the road and spoil your weight loss journey later on.
Cook together
One fun tip that you can enjoy with your weight loss partner is sharing food shopping and cooking together. This way you can both take responsibility for what you both eat. Just avoid getting into a competition or nagging your partner into accepting what you think is “healthier”. The key is to involve your diet buddy with every decision so that they feel just as accountable to maintaining a healthy diet. If your diet partner is your spouse or some other romantic partner, this might even bring you closer together and get that spark back in your relationship!
Get some electronic reinforcement
You can’t escape technology so you might as well get your weight loss partner some electronic help. Your team can use personal digital gadgets and diet/nutrition software to track both of your progress. This can include saving a food journal electronically, or just simply getting nutrition software to measure your calorie intake can be a big help.
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