Weight Loss Tips
I recently read a very interesting article that suggested that obesity was “socially contagious” Apparently a new study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that if one sibling is obese, the chances of another sibling becoming obese increases by 40% (55% amongst siblings of the same gender). Likewise if one spouse becomes obese the likelihood of the other spouse becoming obese is increased by 37%. In mutual friends the risk increased by 171%. The researchers of the study believe that it should be possible to harness the same force to slow the spread of obesity.
Weight loss and fitness clubs are not new to us. Weight Watchers and Slimming World being two that have been successfully helping individuals with their weight loss for many years utilizing the power of social support.
Most people who are striving to lose weight will be aware that there are some essential elements that are crucial to a successful weight loss campaign. Good nutrition is vital as is the addition of resistance and cardio training. More recently it has been agreed that another important element is mental attitude and the need to be positive. Now we can add another dimension to a successful weight loss regime, that of social support.
Although slimming clubs are ideal for some people, they are not everyone’s idea of fun and many would be slimmers would rather follow their weight loss regime in the privacy of their own homes. But this doesn’t necessarily mean they have to do it in isolation. The support of friends and family can be a vital element in anyone’s campaign as they are the people we see on a daily basis.
This is probably one of the most important weight loss tips you will receive. Social support can either cause or cure obesity. If you are not getting the support from your friends and family then you need to look further afield.
Remember that obesity is the single greatest contributor to chronic disease and the growth of obesity related diabetes. It is also worth remembering that “if you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you always got” It is no use blaming other people if your weight loss is unsuccessful. Look to yourself and make the necessary changes. Change your diet, increase your exercise, work on your positive mind set and surround yourself with positive supportive people. If you follow these weight loss tips you will be successful in your weight loss goal.
“People take on the nature and the habits and the power of thought of those with whom they associate within a spirit of sympathy and harmony”.
Napoleon Hill
A social support group will offer you:-
Accountability
Role Models
Positive Environment
Specialized Knowledge
Encouragement
A group with whom you can share your successes
Successful weight loss requires all of these elements if the success is to be maintained.
IGB Tripower Team (read more)
Janet Matthews
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