Difficulty Losing Weight - Try Pairing With A Buddy!


by Hema Murty - Date: 2007-04-11 - Word Count: 324 Share This!

Have you tried every dieting and weight loss method known to man and failed? Are you still searching for that magic solution to keep it off and get health? Get a buddy! Just tell someone who you don't know that you are trying to lose weight and have them help you get there. Family and friends do not work because they can become annoying. You would probably destroy your relationship if you assigned this task to them.

However, a total stranger is different. We feel we have to be looked up to by strangers. So if you tell someone you don't know, you feel more responsible to live up to your task. It is like a friend or family member teaching you how to drive. It is very hard to separate the relationship from the instruction.

Find someone knowledgeable about weight loss and health. Have them check in on you as often as you want. You an even have someone call you up in the morning to get you to the gym or workout. If you chose to start a morning half hour walk, just have someone call you and make sure you are up to do the walk. There are no shortcuts here. Getting healthy and maintaining it is real work. It is like your career or family and must take a prominent place alongside those aspects of your life.

Make a workout schedule and give your designate a copy. Probably a once a week phone/email meeting with them to inquire whether you were honest to your workout is enough. However, if you require more of a kick to get going, don't be afraid to ask for a daily check in or wake up call. Your buddy doesn't have to work out with you or even be physically in the same place. They just need to keep you honest. Try this system for 4 months and see if it doesn't make a difference. Honesty pays off!


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For the past 20 years Hema has worked with many individuals, including executives at large corporations, to reduce stress, improve general health and workplace productivity. A variety of personal interests and professional paths have led Hema to her current role as a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor and nutrition and wellness specialist. Hema is listed in Who's Who in the World and is an author, lecturer and Can-Fit-Pro certified personal trainer who specializes in body-mind-spirit consulting and training women.

Hema offers keynote speeches, group workshops, and sees clients one-on-one in the Ottawa/Toronto area. Sign up for her free newsletter at http://www.getshanti.com

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