So you want to lose weight, get fit, and generally become healthier, but feel like it is too difficult, time consuming, or just plain miserable? You aren't alone. Slimming down to your ideal weight is rarely easy, but it is easier if you have someone to help and support you along the way.
Friends, spouses, or family members make great weight loss buddies. Some dieters prefer someone who is also dieting for their weight loss partner. With another dieter, you can compare recipes, try new foods together, and go to the gym together. The competitive camaraderie can really motivate you to lose more weight than you would alone.
Other dieters like to pair up with someone they admire who is already at their ideal weight. Seeing how good someone thin looks in the size you want to be can be a great motivator. Plus working out with someone who is already in shape helps you realize how much you are improving and how far you still have to go. Other people prefer to get the help of the most encouraging person they know, regardless of that person's size. They just need someone to remind them to workout and celebrate with them when they succeed.
Losing weight alone is hard-especially when all of your friends or the rest of your family isn't dieting. Watching others eat your favorite fatty treats can feel like torture! By enlisting the help of those nearest and dearest to you, you have a greater chance of success. That way you can make healthy meals for the whole family or have your friends there to cheer you on when you have to buy new clothes for the thin new you. No matter what your workout plan, support and encouragement from your loved ones can make the whole process easier.
