{"id":551730,"date":"2020-01-31t11:18:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-31t16:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/?p=551730"},"modified":"2022-01-11t13:07:14","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11t18:07:14","slug":"reasons-you-need-a-weight-loss-buddy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/reasons-you-need-a-weight-loss-buddy\/","title":{"rendered":"reasons you need a weight-loss buddy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"jump-link-container\" style=\"padding: 20px 0px;font-size:1.05em;line-height: 30px\">    <a href=\"#jump-overview\"><strong>overview<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-psychology\"><strong>psychology<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-buddy-system\"><strong>buddy system<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-research\"><strong>research<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-signs-to-look-out-for\"><strong>signs to look out for<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-tips\"><strong>tips<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-types\"><strong>types<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-overview\"><strong>overview<\/strong><\/a><\/div><p>losing weight is not the easiest task, especially when you\u2019re facing the journey alone. there will be twists in the path and stones blocking the way on the path to a healthier weight. one way to combat the struggles that sometimes come with weight-loss is to find a support system to stand beside you and with you along the way. with several popular, and some effective, weight-loss programs, personal interaction and the psychology of weight loss are used to create an environment of support where weight-loss happens.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-overview\">overview<\/div><h2>is weight loss a one-person sport?<\/h2>\n<p>it may feel like you\u2019re alone sometimes in your weight-loss journey, but weight-loss should never be a one-person sport. just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes friends, family, and a strong support group to promote lasting weight loss.<\/p>\n<p>that doesn\u2019t mean you have a person standing over you every time you workout, grocery shop, or eat. all of us experience times when we want to be alone, and during those times we aren\u2019t always considering our diet or weight-loss, so a weight-loss buddy is a person who\u2019s there when you need help, whom you can help when in need, and whom you\u2019re comfortable enough with to have a few days apart without feeling as though the support system has failed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-psychology\">psychology<\/div><h2>the psychology of having a partner<\/h2>\n<p>tackling weight loss isn\u2019t what it used to be. today there is a strong emphasis on the psychological aspects of weight loss &#8211; how the mind comes into play. just like how we sometimes say no &#8211; like \u201cno, i don\u2019t want the cake,\u201d when we mean yes &#8211; like \u201cyes, i want the cake,\u201d we are the same with support systems.<\/p>\n<p>just because we say we don\u2019t need support doesn\u2019t mean time won\u2019t come when support is precisely what you need.<\/p>\n<h2>what is a weight-loss buddy?<\/h2>\n<p>all this talk about weight-loss buddies &#8211; what exactly is a buddy?<\/p>\n<p>a weight-loss buddy is someone walking the same path to weight-loss. you both are working to lose weight via diet and\/or exercise. you both have a goal in mind, and you both want a friend to help ease through the bumpy road you\u2019ll travel along the way.<\/p>\n<p>without all the pomp and circumstance, a weight-loss buddy is someone who\u2019s trying to lose weight just like you. some experts believe that people don\u2019t fail on weight-loss plans. the plan may not be bad. it could be that no good support system was in place, so it was easier to go back to old habits than to stick with new ones.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-buddy-system\">buddy system<\/div><h2>how does the buddy system work with weight loss?<\/h2>\n<p>simply enough, a buddy system works as a weight-loss support. some programs offer community or group support, and others focus more on individual support. your buddy is a like-minded person who shares the same or similar goals. you\u2019re both working toward living a healthier life, so you have something intimately in common.<\/p>\n<p>the buddy system has been studied for years and shown to work on a personal and business level.<\/p>\n<p>for instance, a 2018 study in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29452062\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>journal of health communication<\/em><\/a> showed buddies helped increase weight-loss, even if the partner wasn\u2019t romantically involved with the buddy. the study \u201cunderscores the important role of a buddy in supporting weight-loss program involvement and encourages individuals to consider enlisting the help of a buddy, as opposed to losing weight alone, to maximize weight management effectiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>even randomized, controlled studies from 2019 show strong support for partnering with a weight-loss buddy. according to an experiment into the benefits of dieting in pairs, the buddy didn\u2019t necessarily promote additional weight-loss, but being around people who weren\u2019t dieting hindered results. this is clearly indirect for a weight-loss buddy. it\u2019s also been shown that when your partner loses weight, so do you, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubsonline.informs.org\/doi\/10.1287\/mksc.2018.1116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>marketing science<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-research\">research<\/div><h2>additional research on the buddy system<\/h2>\n<p><strong>involving support partners in obesity treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15796642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>journal of consulting and clinical psychology<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>because relationships with weight-loss buddies differ among people, and times, there\u2019s little doubt that your partner will help you sometimes and not be the least amount of help at others. that\u2019s just the nature of being human. but research does give us hope (for both parties) when weight loss is successful. \u201csupport partners appear to&#8230;be beneficial in obesity treatment when partners themselves lose weight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>successful weight loss maintainers use health\u2010tracking smartphone applications more than a nationally representative sample: comparison of the national weight control registry to pew tracking for health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc5478812\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>obesity science and practice<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>with advances in technology have come advances in weight-loss support. apps like <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">noom<\/span>, a clinically proven smartphone application based on the psychology of weight-loss, has been shown to help people maintain weight loss &#8211; plus additional benefits may be available. download your <a href=\"https:\/\/noom.8utb.net\/c\/1720052\/500038\/8591\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>free trial offer<\/strong><\/a> now!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>weight loss intervention adherence and factors promoting adherence: a meta-analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc4990387\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>patient preference and adherence<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>on a medical level, patients who are overweight or obese often have trouble sticking with weight-loss plans because it can be difficult if there is a lot of weight to be lost. \u201cprograms supervising attendance, offering social support, and focusing on dietary modification have better adherence than interventions, not supervising attendance, not offering social support, and focusing exclusively on exercise.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>exercise buddy and weight loss<\/h2>\n<p>exercise is often suggested alongside eating a whole food diet for weight loss. if a weight-loss buddy helps you lose more weight, what about an exercise or workout buddy?<\/p>\n<p>according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/bjhp.12139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>british journal of health psychology<\/em><\/a>, when a partner system is used for exercise, both parties tend to work out better through self-regulation and efficacy. they hold themselves accountable and work more efficiently at exercising.<\/p>\n<p>the journal women and health agrees with the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29400630\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>british journal of health psychology<\/em><\/a>. in this 12-week study that recruited and followed women for more than a year, it was found that \u201cto improve physical activity, creating a social environment in which women associated with active individuals may be necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>surprisingly enough, virtual support, like that available from noom, may be more effective than an in-person partner, according to the <a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22576339\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>annals of behavioral medicine<\/em><\/a>. get your <a href=\"https:\/\/noom.8utb.net\/c\/1720052\/500038\/8591\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>free trial offer<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-signs-to-look-out-for\">signs to look out for<\/div><h2>signs that you may need a weight-loss buddy<\/h2>\n<p>whether you\u2019re new to weight loss or you\u2019ve been on a hundreds diets in the past ten years, it can be hard to know when you need a weight-loss buddy. it can often be harder to admit you need help, but rest assured you are not the only one having these insecure feelings.<\/p>\n<p>as for signs you may need weight-loss support, consider the following.<\/p>\n<p>have you fallen off diets time and again &#8211; yo-yo dieting? yo-yo dieting or weight cycling has been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular conditions. so, not only are you not losing weight, you could be damaging overall health, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc4205264\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>obesity reviews.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>do you feel alone in your weight-loss? having a household full of people who aren\u2019t dieting or a household where you\u2019re dieting alone can make it hard to stick to it. lasting results require lasting change. even if you just have to complain about the people who aren\u2019t supporting you in your journey, that\u2019s why a weight-loss buddy going through similar experiences is an invaluable asset.<\/p>\n<p>is low self-esteem causing you problems? self-esteem issues plague everyone, even those who are not trying to lose weight. but, there is a large percentage of overweight and obese persons who just don\u2019t feel comfortable with their bodies. this self-esteem issue can cause problems with weight loss. if the feelings are allowed to grow into a \u201cwhy am i even trying\u201d mentality, the chance of success drops dramatically.<\/p>\n<p>though you may not be able to see when you\u2019re doing well, the people in your life who support you are there to remind you. this is where a strong weight-loss buddy comes into play. you may think your family has to support you, but make it clear to your weight-loss buddy that you want honest feedback and remember &#8211; even if you don\u2019t believe it doesn&#8217;t mean it\u2019s not true.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-tips\">tips<\/div><h2>tips for finding your best partner<\/h2>\n<p>according to the obesity action coalition, an organization created to fight obesity through education, changes, and determination, offers a few tips on how to choose the best weight-loss buddy, or in this case, accountability partner. the tips include:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201clook for someone who shares similar challenges and goals.<\/p>\n<p>find someone you\u2019re comfortable around.<\/p>\n<p>pick a communication outlet.<\/p>\n<p>look for someone you can spend time with.<\/p>\n<p>you may need more than one.<\/p>\n<p>find someone challenging but not condemning.<\/p>\n<p>communicate about expectations.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>undoubtedly, communication is key in any relationship, including the one you have with your weight-loss buddy. we\u2019ll discuss details on how to establish interaction rules in just a second, but first, we want to address expectations.<\/p>\n<p>it\u2019s critical to find someone you can freely talk with about your expectations and who feels comfortable talking to you about the same. jumping back to the obesity action coalition, they suggest, \u201dlook for someone who can figure out exactly how you want them to help you. do you need to prepare a list of goals in advance, so you don\u2019t waste time when you meet up? can you show your partner how to challenge you? what kind of support will help you most? you and your partner should be able to communicate freely so that you both find success.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>how much or how little support do you need?<\/h2>\n<p>while a weight-loss buddy and support system are highly effective for helping people stick with a weight-loss plan, not everyone wants the same level of interaction. here are a few things to consider when working with your weight-loss support system. and, remember, you are part of a group, so all suggestions should be taken into consideration to keep the peace, and balance, if you will, in the group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>how much interaction?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>online &#8211; many interactions with weight-loss buddies are strictly online. there are websites and apps, like noom, that work to connect people for support and guidance.<\/li>\n<li>social media &#8211; when connecting via social media, you are letting the person into your world a bit more. if you share pictures and updates, your weight-loss buddy may have access to those parts of your life.<\/li>\n<li>messaging &#8211; messaging is common on social media platforms. it\u2019s a more direct means of using an online forum or chat of some kind.<\/li>\n<li>text &#8211; texting is the next huge step with a weight-loss buddy. at this point, you\u2019ll be sharing your personal phone number. make it clear if you\u2019re not ready to have a conversation.<\/li>\n<li>phone &#8211; for some people texting is more comfortable than talking on the phone, and the opposite is also true. you may want to give your support system a call when cravings hit, or you need a little extra support.<\/li>\n<li>in-person &#8211; the most intimate of interactions is meeting your weight-loss buddy in person. this level of interaction often takes time and trust to establish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>these tips are based on meeting your weight-loss buddy online. if you\u2019ve met in person, say at a meeting, the library, work, or any other location where you\u2019re familiar, you may start out with texting and talking on the phone and progress quickly to meeting in person &#8211; as you\u2019ve already met before becoming buddies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>how often to interact?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>though many weight-loss buddies interact on an as-needed basis, sometimes, it\u2019s a good idea to set specific times. for instance, meeting a weight-loss group every thursday at 6pm is a weekly interaction that\u2019s planned and scheduled. if you\u2019re not comfortable with more frequent meetings or if you want to work on a monthly basis, there are support systems to fit your needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>daily<\/li>\n<li>weekly<\/li>\n<li>bi-weekly<\/li>\n<li>monthly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-types\">types<\/div><h2>what types of weight-loss buddies are there?<\/h2>\n<p>there are various levels of weight-loss buddies, often separated by the closeness of the personal relationship you have with the person and the results of clinical research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>personal coach:<\/strong> a personal coach is one who\u2019s assigned to your weight-loss journey. few programs offer such strong support, but noom looks to partner coaches with users. the personal coach works to support you with education, tips, tricks, and guidance along the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>weight-loss accountability partner:<\/strong> in some research, weight-loss buddies are referred to as weight-loss accountability partners. essentially the two are the same thing &#8211; with the latter focusing on holding you accountable to your program and exercise plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>personal trainer:<\/strong> with a personal trainer, you can go the more expensive route and find a trainer to meet you at the gym or sign up with one available at your local gym. sometimes trainers come with the membership fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>nutritionist\/dietitian:<\/strong> working on your diet and the foods you eat can be a strong part of losing weight. we all need a little help navigating the world of healthy foods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>healthcare provider:<\/strong> a rich source of health advice and resources is your healthcare provider. if you\u2019re considering having weight-loss surgery, some insurance companies require you to work with your healthcare provider for up to a year on your weight before approval.<\/p>\n<p><strong>life coach:<\/strong> a life coach is someone who can help you make better decisions in all aspects of living. this includes money, purchases, and healthy living choices (like weight loss).<\/p>\n<p><strong>fellow weight-loss buddy:<\/strong> the most celebrated and effective weight-loss buddy to have is a friend or family member who is also attempting to lose weight. sticking together and being there to support when times get tough, just works.<\/p>\n<p><strong>friend:<\/strong> as long as your friend is supportive, and hopefully, on a weight-loss journey as well, they are the perfect choice for support.<\/p>\n<p>family members, children, and siblings are also good choices for weight-loss buddies, but there is an emotional connection and, in some cases, a sense of competition that can get in the way of unbiased support.<\/p>\n<h2>are weight-loss buddies for everyone?<\/h2>\n<p>without a doubt, weight-loss buddies aren\u2019t for everyone. there are far too many personality types to group everyone together into one umbrella when it comes to needing support. suffice it to say a weight-loss support system, of some kind, has been shown in research and in real-life experiences to help people lose more weight.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>it\u2019s the personal connection, consistent support, and personal interaction, like what you get with the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">noom<\/span> app, that means all the difference in some people\u2019s journey. don&#8217;t miss your <a href=\"https:\/\/noom.8utb.net\/c\/1720052\/500038\/8591\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>free trial offer<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>additional research on weight-loss support<\/h2>\n<p>here is a summary of some of the additional research into the possible benefits or lack of benefits associated with adopting the weight-loss buddy (support) method.<\/p>\n<p><strong>peer support enhanced social support in adolescent females during weight loss<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ingentaconnect.com\/content\/png\/ajhb\/2014\/00000038\/00000005\/art00016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>american journal of health behavior<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>we can even look into adolescents to see the effect of the buddy system on weight loss. based on research in the american journal of health behavior, when adolescents have support, they tend to lose more weight than their peers who do not have support. in a basic way, leaning on a support system, and achieving success, in early life may lead to feeling more comfortable leaning on a support system, or being part of a support system, in adulthood.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bottom-hero img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weight-loss-buddies.jpg\" alt=\"reasons you need a weight-loss buddy ingredients\" \/><div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-overview\">overview<\/div><h2>final take on the weight-loss buddy<\/h2>\n<p>just about everyone can use some sort of support in life. whether it\u2019s emotional support, financial support, or weight-loss support, people who band together form bonds that help lift them over obstacles. research has shown that habits built early in life are the same habits we take into our adult years. when it comes to the buddy system, even adolescents see an advantage when they have someone by their side.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">having someone to contact when you want to go back to old eating and lifestyle habits is enough to keep you on track, and when you stay on track, you lose more weight. science also shows that tracking food, especially evening meals and logging activity, promotes even better weight loss. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">noom<\/span>, a weight-loss app, combines personal coaching, a virtual community, and an extensive database of more than three million foods, so you reach your goal. give this innovative app a try today with our <a href=\"https:\/\/noom.8utb.net\/c\/1720052\/500038\/8591\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>free trial offer<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>overview | psychology | buddy system | research | signs to look out for | tips | types | overviewlosing &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14751],"tags":[],"acf":{"youtube_video_id":"","jump_links":[{"name":"overview","element":"h2","element_number":"1"},{"name":"psychology","element":"h2","element_number":"2"},{"name":"buddy system","element":"h2","element_number":"4"},{"name":"research","element":"h2","element_number":"5"},{"name":"signs to look out for","element":"h2","element_number":"7"},{"name":"tips","element":"h2","element_number":"8"},{"name":"types","element":"h2","element_number":"10"},{"name":"overview","element":"h2","element_number":"13"}],"price":"","delivery_method":"n\/a","product_website":"","amazon_url":"","gnc_url":"","is_mlm":false,"has_sample":false,"has_testimonials":false,"has_money_back_guarantee":false,"has_parent_2022足球世界杯德国队分组
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