vendredi 13 février 2015
Resisting peer pressure
In a perfect world, family and friends would do nothing but encourage you during your 12 weeks.
In reality, it’s not always like that.
You may have had a friend tell you,
“just one more drink won’t hurt” or a
partner say, “forget the gym tonight,
let’s go out for dinner”or a parent who
urges you to have another slice of their
homemade cake.
It’s probably well-meaning. But that
doesn’t help when it comes to sticking
to your daily calorie allowance. Here
are seven ways to resist peer pressure:• Get home support. Tell your family how much you value their support. The more involved they feel, the more sensitive they’re likely to be.
• Ask those around you not to offer you your favourite treats so you don’t give in to temptation.
• Plan evenings out in advance to adjust your calorie intake during the day so you don’t go over your daily allowance.
• Avoid “rounds” at the pub. They can force you to keep up with your friends’ drinking. Sit them out and buy your own drinks.
• If you’re eating out, decide beforehand what you’ll eat. Many restaurants display menus online.
• Learn to say no. It’s not unfriendly to refuse unwanted food or drink offered by loved ones. Be polite but firm.
• Celebrate your success. When you hit a target, let everyone know so they see how much it means to you.
Diet-friendly socialising
Here are some ways to spend time with friends to take your mind off food:
• A country walk
• The cinema (take your own popcorn!)
• Bowling
• A bike ride and (low-calorie) picnic
• Roller-skating
• A game of Frisbee or football on the park
• A day at a spa
Weight loss tips for parents
Cooking for children can derail your diet so try these tips:
• Plan family meals ahead of time. If necessary, include a child-friendly option alongside your own healthy meal
• Don’t ‘supersize’ your children’s meals. That way, there’ll be fewer leftovers to graze on. Good portion control can benefit the whole family
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