Week #6: Get support

Losing weight is challenging—we can't expect to do it alone.

READER'S COMMENT:

"When you're trying to lose weight, having the support of your friends and family can be a huge help. On the flip side, it can be difficult when people seem to sabotage your healthy-eating efforts (consciously or inadvertently). Who helps...

EatingWell Diet Challenge
Week #1: Are You Ready for a Change?
Week #2: Set Goals
Week #3: Boost Exercise
Week #4: Make Smart Choices
Week #5: Outsmarting Eating Triggers
Week #6: Get support
Week #7: Recharge Your Weight Loss
Week #8: Embrace Challenges
Week #9: Solve Problems
Week #10: Think Big Picture
Week #11: Be Nice to Yourself
Week #12: Celebrate Success

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Losing weight is never easy, but having a supportive crew certainly makes it easier. Find friends who can help keep you motivated (like the neighbor who’s not going to be happy when you sleep through your morning run). Delegate some chores to a family member so you can make time to go food shopping or exercise. On the flip side, avoid getting yourself into “compromising situations” (think: dinner at an Italian restaurant) with an acquaintance who always seems to be sabotaging your slim-down efforts.