The buddy system really works; It works with young children crossing the street together and with adults trying to lose weight and live a healthier life. If you've previously worked with another person to achieve shared goals successfully-- let's call it an accountability partner-- you know how hard it can be to work on your own.
this is especially the case when it comes to your health; For example, If all of your friends smoke cigarettes, you are more likely to be inclined to do so too; So if you're really committed to eatong healthy and getting in shale, you'll probably want to infuence the people close to you as well.
But how can you do it effectively? While some people may easily join you in your pursuit of healthy eating, others may be hesitant or totally resist it, of course you can't force someone to make changer they don't want or are mot ready for.
But if you want to entice your friends, family, or colleagues to join you in your efeforts without insulting or offending them, the following tips can help:
1. Be a role model:
"Often you can help family and friends by doing less talking and doing more," says Susan Albers, author of Eating Mindfully and clinical psychologist Susan Albers, your family-- consciously or unconsciously -- to follow in your footsteps whdn thay see that ypu are feeling and enjoying the benefits."
2.You and others take rurns cooking:
Nutritionist Corinne Dobbas suggerst that if you really want to partner with a friend or family member to eat healthy, take turns cooking meals. To get started, Corinne recommends buying a cookbook or searching online for nutritious and delicoious recipes that both of you will love. Then you can create a weekly grocery shopping list together.
3.Pay attention to what you say:
"Nothing creates a toxic atmosphere like saying 'You shouldn't eat that' and other negative expressions to anyone," says Susan. What other people do when you testify to their healthy behaviors."
4. Create a mindful eating environment:
To help create a mindful eating environment and avoid food sabotage, Susan suggests not acccepting other people's offers to go out for bad foods, and instead invite them to sit down for a cup of coffee or tea.
5.Ask how you can help:
"If you notice that someone is taking time for a walk, going to the gym, or talking about healthy eating, use this information to start a conversation with them," says Corinne.
And when you ask friends or family how you can help them, Susan says,"You might be surprised by the answers you get: they may say they need a babysitter so they have time to do groceries, or they may want you to send motivational messages to encourage them or help them maintain thier sense of responsibility.".
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