Losing weight is a battle you have to face alone. After all, no one else can make your food choices for you. No one can physically push you into the gym or make you work up a sweat. And no one can give you motivation.
That said, finding a buddy—someone who wants to get fit with you, who won’t sabotage your efforts—is one of the best things you can do in your quest to lose weight.
Losing weight is hard, there’s no mistaking it. But when you take a buddy on the journey with you, the “burden” somehow becomes lighter. Here are some of the benefits of a weight loss buddy:
1.Someone to laugh with, cry with, and talk to when the scale goes up, down, and all around.
2.Someone to cheer you on when you feel like giving up.
3.Someone who knows what size jeans you wear but loves you anyway J
4.Someone you can call in the middle of the night when you have one arm in the fridge reaching for a treat.
5.Someone who gets it—the good days, the bad days, and the struggles.
Weight loss buddies won’t make or break your success. But they sure can help when your ultimate goal is to lose weight. Families are great, but let’s face it—it’s no fun trying to lose weight when the other members of your family aren’t. A weight loss buddy is a lifeline of sorts, who can keep you grounded and on the “right” path.
Give it a try. Find a buddy. If you need a place to go, try the Families.com Diary of an Overweight Mom Forum! We’re here to help, to listen, to laugh, and to succeed!