(Sorry I couldn’t resist the Beastie Boys reference.) Some of my weight loss clients are shocked when I start asking about sabotage. Did you know it’s very common for spouses, significant others, friends, and family to sabotage your healthy eating and exercising goals? ‘Tis true! I’m not saying these people are out to get you, but without even realizing it, they may be sabotaging you.
Many of my weight loss clients are perplexed when their spouse starts bringing home desserts just as they are succeeding with weight loss. I’m no psychologist, but I believe that some people feel insecure when their loved ones are making positive changes in their life. They may wonder how their relationship with their spouse, friend, or loved one will change once that person loses a significant amount of weight.
If you feel that you are being sabotaged in your healthy lifestyle efforts, have a conversation with that person about how you feel. Explain that you need total support in your quest for a healthy life.
I think one of the reasons I have been so successful with eating healthy and exercising regularly is that my spouse is so supportive of my healthy lifestyle. We take turns exercising on the weekends, and he often encourages me to get a workout in even though our day is full of basketball games and dance practice. When you work and have a spouse and children, making healthy eating and exercise a priority takes two. Make sure that your significant other, friends, and family are behind you 100%!