How does having a ‘diet buddy’ help?
Think of this similar to university studies or just studying in general. There’s an effect to being physically and socially in a place where you are surrounded by like-minded people who share a similar goal.
Because of the similarity of your goals, there’s someone out there who’s been through the same challenges or currently going through the same challenges that you’re going through.
Simply being around people that know what it’s like being in your position makes their motivation so much more impactful to you. This especially matters when the weight starts to come off and the compliments roll in. It further motivates you to do better but the nuance of having a diet buddy is even when the progress isn’t as obvious, they see you and expect you to keep trying.
Some friends or partners could be apprehensive in policing your diet and lifestyle. But if you have a supportive relationship with someone built on the commonality of your goal and the support and accountability you offer to hold for each other, they will not have that same level of hesitancy.
As long as the common goal is there and the support is in a form that encourages you, it creates an environment more conducive to your success.
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