Friends and family can have a huge impact on our weight loss success and/or failure. There are several ways that they can help:
1. Support. Our friends and family members can help simply by providing the support we need to help achieve our goals. We all need cheerleaders now and then.
2. Partnership. They can be partners in our journey by being a workout buddy or someone we can call when we need help.
3. Motivation. They can provide the motivation we need to continue, whether it's a pat on the back with a "good job," or a "get your butt off the couch!"
Friends and family can also hinder our weight loss journey:
1. Sabotage. This includes the spouse, mother or best friend who brings unhealthy food into the house, encourage you to eat more, or to eat something unhealthy "just this once", skip an exercise class to go eat, skip and exercise class period--for whatever reason, deep down they do not want you to succeed. Make it very clear to these people that their behavior is hurting you, and you need them on your side. They need to know that this isn't just about losing weight, it's about getting healthier. Let them know you are going to do this with or without their help, but you'd really like their support.
2. Temptations. You might work in an office that always has goodies. This one is on you. You need to have your own stash and stay away from that area. You might have a mom or friend that always bakes or makes "treats." Have a talk with them asking them not to bake for you anymore, or offer them challenge to find a healthier version of your favorite treat (or provide the recipe yourself) it that doesn't work, maybe you can provide the "treat" once in a while, if that still doesn't work, you may have to avoid them for a while until you really get a sense of control and willpower.
The article I found is more of a "finding" kind of article and is from IdeaFit.com. It touches on some of the same points.
Bottom line, find people who share your same goals and interests. Exercise with them, share advice and recipes, be successful with them.
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