Nutrition and Weight Loss Ideas

Since this is the 100th posting in the Wellness of YOU series, I’m testing something new today and have added a short audio introduction to this post. Just click the play button above, and you’ll get to hear my dulcet tones coming over your speakers. Let me know what you think.

Get a Little Help from Your Friends

One of the things that has helped me to stick to a nutrition and weight loss program is to get the support of family and/or friends. For example, a supportive family member may pitch in or take over some tasks of yours so you have time to be active. Or friends may ask how you’re doing, praise your efforts, or give you that nudge you need so you don’t skip your 30-minute walk.

At first, the idea of doing this bothered me — but I soon learned that all I had to do was ask folks for their support. Not one person ever turned me down. I just let them know what I was doing — and the real bonus — some of the folks I asked got involved as well.

Get your support people to ask you if you’ve done your program for today. Just having someone ask you if you did your exercise — or stayed with your eating program can be a real incentive to your success. Don’t be afraid to ask people to join you on your walk today. Just make sure that the people you ask to join you are interested and able to do the same things you’re doing.

Use these tips to find some health and fitness buddies:

* Speak up. Talk to people you know. Ask what they do to stay active. Explain what you do or what you would like to do. Talk to friends, family, co-workers, people in your community. Don’t be surprised when you find people who are interested in walking or exercising with you.
* Check online. There are lots of websites for active-minded people. For example, you can search for exercise partners online at Craigslist. Just select your city; then under the Community section, select “Activities.”
* Choose carefully. Find someone on whom you can rely – someone whose company you enjoy and who shares similar fitness levels and goals.
* Consider joining a walking group, bowling league, fitness or dance class. This is an instant way to find people with mutual interests who can join you and help you commit to an activity plan.

Once you have one or more activity partners, use this checklist:

* Plan ahead. Choose the time and location of your workout and schedule it.
* Hold each other accountable. Commit to each other to show up and stick to your activity plan.
* Have fun and keep it fresh. To avoid boredom and continue challenging yourself, try changing your path, lengthening your workout, or building the intensity.

The main thing is to make it fun and keep it interesting. Do this, and you’ll find it a lot easier to stay motivated.

Here is some information about the nutritional supplements I add to my nutrition and weight loss program. These have helped me more than I would have ever imagined. I’m not kidding. Click on the links in the box below — you won’t be sorry!

Have a great day. I’ll be back soon with some more nutrition and weight loss thoughts for you.

And give the South Beach program a try. That’s what I follow and it sure has worked for me. Here’s where to go to learn more:

Shanti,

Ron
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