Picking a diet buddy may just be the one tool to help you through a tough diet period. You need to find someone who will be completely honest and willing to stick with you until the end.
1) You need someone who will tell you the two big Macs you had for dinner last night wasn’t a good choice, but will not 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 30, you are definitely not compatible. Ensure that you are both on the same level and have the same goals.
2) 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.
3) You should also choose a diet buddy who you will see regularly. This way you can talk about how you are progressing. You both should meet for breakfast or dinner. With this tactic you can both carefully select food and keep an eye on each other.
4) You and your diet buddy should set goals and rewards for each other. When you obtain a diet goal, go out and celebrate. Do not celebrate by going out for burgers or fast food.
5) Both of you can spend a lot of time together and bond. It may sound odd, but the bonding can build a lot more trust leading to better results.
Always remember that you and your buddy are not competing against each other. This buddy system was designed to help both of you. Feeding off this support system will provide you with the tools necessary to lose even more weight than you originally planned.
