Don't Let Friends And Family Sabotage Your Diet
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The article "Don't Let Friends And Family Sabotage Your Diet" is about fitness, it was created by Joey Dweck.
One of the biggest obstacles to any weight loss plan is getting
around the many subtle and not so subtle ways that family and
friends use to sabotage your diet. While they may not even be
aware that they are doing it, the tactics used by those closest
to us have the potential to be the downfall of even our most
well intentioned efforts to lose weight.
In some cases, family and friends think insecure regarding your
plans to lose wieght and thus may begin practicing various
tactics that are aimed at de-railing your diet plans. They may
complain about the amount of time that you spend working out;
deliberately schedule other activities that conflict with your
scheduled exercise times; shower you with tempting and fattening
foods and in the worst case scenarios make pointed observations
that you don't look as though you've lost weight or make
predictions that you will just gain all the weight you've lost
right back.
Usually; this type of tactic stems from the fact that the other
person is suddenly afraid that your change in lifestyle may
affect your relationship with them.
This is especially true in
relationships as for husbands/wives and ohter romantic
partners.
There may be a really real concern present that you will
begin to notice others when you become slim.
In other cases, the tactics employed from those closest to you
may not result from insecurities but rather from lack of
knowledge. They simply may not recognize that offeirng that one
teensy slice of chocolate cake could set you back an entire week
in your diet plans. Or perhaps they truly do not realize the
health risks those extra pounds are presenting to you.
This type of behavior from those closest to us can be
disheartening when we are already feeling vulnerable.
Fortunately, there is several tactics you can use to withstand
even the worst tatcics friends and family may throw your way in
order to sabotage your diet.
First, never accuse friends/family of the obvious tactics they
are using. Instead, explain how much it menas to you to lose
weight and become healthier. Try to turn this into a way to
spend more time together and bond by asknig them to be your
weight loss buddy. Not only will this provide the back-up
support you need, but it will help to eliminate the feelings of
insecurity they are experiencing as you begin to reveal your
new, slimmer body.
When friends and family experss judgmental feelings; the first
thing you should do is realize that these statements are more
about their own feelings of inadequacies.
Try not to take it
personally. Instead, focus on the fact that you're doing
something healthy for yourself.
Be sure to let tohse closest to you know the guidelines for your
diet. In some cases, what appears to be sabotage could simply be
the result of not having enough information.
If you find that
certain areas are especially weak ponits for you; clue your
family and friends in so that they can help you to meet your
weight loss goals.
Don't be afraid to toot your own horn. When you reach a
milestone in your diet, let everyone know abuot and see how
happy you're in your own success. Chances are that when
family/friends see your enthusiasm and happiness, they will be
much more likely to provide the support you need.
Finally, while it's great to try to introduce your family and
friends to a healthier way of living and eating; do realize that
no one wants to be lectured to. Toward that end, work together
on family meal plans and get-togethers so that everyone is
satisfied with the choices offered.
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