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Connection Check-In: Are Your Relationships Making You Fat?

Writer's picture: Matt PriessMatt Priess

Updated: Feb 3

Do you often find yourself facing temptation? Struggling to decline those calorie-laden lunch outings, your mother-in-law’s homemade pies, or the large box of chocolates from your partner? Maintaining a diet is challenging enough without these high-calorie treats being offered to you.

How can you stick to your resolve?

Health and nutrition specialists suggest five easy approaches to maintain a healthy eating plan, even when you’re surrounded by friends and family who are not dieting. 

1. Make a Statement.

It’s the responsibility of the dieter to express their feelings. Politely request your friends and family not to bring you food as gifts or eat in your presence. Regardless of your strength, facing tempting, fattening foods daily will eventually weaken your willpower. 

2. Keep Temptation Out of Sight.

Even if your family or friends are okay with indulging in their unhealthy treats in your absence, request that they store those items in a cabinet that isn’t part of your usual diet food stash—this way, you’re less likely to be tempted to indulge. 

3. Learn the Art of Substitution.

Indulge yourself with a delicious dessert that has fewer calories while still embodying the flavors of what your family is enjoying. Use your imagination, and you’ll discover that observing others enjoy their treats won’t be difficult at all. 

4. Share the Health.

Prepare popular dishes in a healthier and more calorie-friendly manner. Substitute mayonnaise with non-fat yogurt, swap whole milk for skim milk, and prepare lasagna using low-fat cheese. Making a shopping list focused on low-calorie items can be beneficial as well. Opt for baked chips rather than fried ones, select popcorn instead of cheese puffs, and go for diet soda instead of the regular variety; by doing so, you’ll be benefiting everyone. 

5. Be Reassuring.

Even if they tell you that you appear great as you are, it’s important to reassure your partner that your desire to lose weight is motivated by health rather than appearance. Explain that shedding those extra pounds will contribute to a healthier future for both of you. Discuss the significant health dangers associated with carrying excess weight. 

No- you’re not weak-willed. You’re human. Simply don’t allow the people around you to overpower you. Just stick to these five simple steps and you’ll stay on track with your weight loss journey.

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