Picking a diet buddy isn’t hard but it isn’t easy either. You
need to find someone who you can trust and who is honest with
you. You need someone who will tell you the two big Macs you had
for dinner last night wasn’t a good choice, but won’t tear you
apart either. You should find a person who has similar weight
loss goals. If you want to lose 15 pounds and your buddy wants
to lose 65 you aren’t that compatible. You should avoid choosing
someone you live with if possible. The constant interaction and
monitoring will make you feel like your every move is being
watched. Instead try to choose a co worker or close friend to
help you out.

You should also choose a diet buddy who you will see regularly.
A really great strategy is to meet at the gym every morning and
go for breakfast afterward. This way you can compare and talk
about what’s going on and how you are progressing. If breakfast
doesn’t work lunch is another good alternative. If you have a
regular lunch date it will be much easier for you to say no when
the office goes for Buffalo wings and nachos every Friday.

You and your diet buddy should set goals and rewards for each
other. When you hit a weight goal go out and celebrate.
Celebrate by shopping for a new outfit that shows off your
weight loss, not by going out for a cheeseburger and milkshake.
Remember you and your buddy are working together to help each
other reach your goals you aren’t competing with each other. If
you can shop for a new dress size or bathing suit don’t be smug
about it to your diet buddy. Be supportive and help them,
realize everyone’s body is different and some people take longer
to lose weight