Your friends may actually be dangerous to your diet. One in four women say a friend has tried to sabotage their weight-loss efforts. If a friend of yours is a diet derailer, they may be envious of your success, says Keri Gans, R.D., author of The Small Change Diet.
To save your friendship AND your diet, the next time you have lunch or dinner out, pick the place instead of letting your friend do it. Choose a restaurant that has tasty, healthy options you can both enjoy. People tend to consume more (and less healthy) food at restaurants when they are with a group of friends and socializing than if they were to eat on their own.
Also, try to find active activities that the two of you can do together. If you usually go see a movie on Friday nights, see if they would like to go bowling or for a walk instead. You may also want to join a club sports team, which will usually have games once a week and will allow you to meet new people that also share a passion for an active lifestyle.
If your friend is resistant to the "new you," sit them down and explain your situation honestly. "Explain that your diet isn't just about your weight;it's about living a long, healthy life," Gans says. They should respect that, and if they don't, you may need to spend less time with them while you are on your weight loss journey.
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