Don't Go It Alone!

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Article Title: Don't Go It Alone!

Author: Kirsten Hawkins

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There's an old story about a child trying to move a heavy stone

while his father looks on. The child works and works, but is

just not strong enough. Finally, he tells his father, " I can't

do it. It's impossible. "

His father responds, " Of course you can. You haven't used all

the strength you have available to you yet. " The little boy

answers that he has tried his hardest, and still can't do it,

to which the father responds, " You haven't asked me to help you

yet. "

Sometimes dieting can seem like moving that heavy rock. You

struggle and fight, exercise and sweat, but it's so hard to

stick to a diet and exercise schedule that you give up. There

comes a time to recognize that asking for help is a sign of

strength, not weakness. Enlisting the aid of friends, family

and a good weight loss support group can bolster your efforts

and help you overcome setbacks that threaten to derail your

weight loss efforts. Instead of trying to go it alone, try a

few of these suggestions to help you stay on track with the

help of friends and family.

1.Hook up with an exercise buddy. Making a date and a

commitment to help support someone else's efforts will help you

stick to yours as well. Think you don't know anyone you can

exercise with? You might be surprised. Several years ago, I was

commiserating with an online friend about another failed effort

to lose weight when she proposed a novel idea. We each got a

cell phone with the same calling plan, and every afternoon at

2, we 'met' for a walk. She did her walking in Seattle, and I

did mine in Boston - but by keeping each other company, we

helped each other lose 25 pounds each, and cemented a

friendship that will last a lifetime.

2.Get your family on the right page. Husbands, wives, children

and siblings can offer support in unexpected ways. Something as

simple as a sincere compliment at the right time can be all you

need to nudge you onward. By the same token, refuse to let them

sabotage your diet efforts. When you recognize it, point it out

but keep in mind that they probably don't think of it as

'sabotage'. If your husband habitually brings you a bowl of ice

cream when he gets one for himself, for instance, he probably

thinks he's expressing his love. Let him know that you

appreciate it, but you'd rather have a kiss than ice cream

anytime.

3. Join a weight loss group like Weight Watchers. There's a lot

to be said for seeking out the support of others who are

fighting the same battle you are. Whatever it is that motivates

you, you can find it in a weight loss support group. Healthy

competition, companionship, encouragement, applause and

practical, common sense advice from others who are also

fighting to take off pounds can all make reforming your eating

habits considerably easier.

About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health

expert from Nashville, TN.Visit http://www.popular-diets.com/

for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well

as reviews and comments on popular diets.

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