"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What! You,
too? Thought I was the only one.’” (C.S. Lewis)

Are you ready to start eating healthier, maybe lose a few pounds, or sculpt some sexy lean muscle —it’s good to find a fitness friend, maybe even several! Experts say sharing your goals with others is vital to achieving them.

But you can’t just pick anyone, your choices also play a huge part on whether your fitness buddies will help or hinder you. Keep these tips in mind:

Avoid the crabs- We’ve all come across these people in our lives, the ones that would rather pull us down with them than see us succeed. The ones who have the habit of belittling or ridiculing the goals of others. Stay away! Once you realize that someone is a negative energy on you avoid discussing your personal goals and trials with them. No good will come from it.

Don’t expect one fitness buddy to your all-in-one- You may have one friend that has every calorie chart memorized and every fat gram accounted for. Use her as your buddy to help you keep your eating in check. Is another friend of yours a workout fiend? They are probably your best pick as an exercise motivator. Spreading out your support system will keep any one of your friends from feeling like they took on a second job! But remember you can’t just take, take, take. Make sure you are giving back to your fitness buddies as well.

Look Outside Your Normal Circle Of Friends – Can’t think of anyone in your life that currently fits the bill as a fitness buddy? There are many online health/weight loss related forums, chat rooms and social communities that are very beneficial for maintaining your motivation. For in person support, consider joining an exercise class like an outdoor fitness boot camp. Not only will being apart of a class hold you accountable to a schedule and give you nutritional guidance, it also instantly gives you several fitness buddies who have the same goals you do.

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Achieving your goals takes daily attention. Letting others know what you working towards takes courage and also hold you accountable to someone else. It is a very powerful step that should not be overlooked. Once you take that step, not only are you more likely to follow though on your goals, but you’ll also have a good time with your fitness buddies as you do it together!

Stay focused

Sarai Jones

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