Can You “Catch” Obesity?
According to a Harvard Study, if one of your close friends gains an unhealthy amount of weight, your chances of doing the same increase by 57%. If your friend is the same gender as you, odds rise by 71%!Â
“Having a heavyset person around appears to stretch your own notion of what’s acceptable for body size,” says lead author Nicholas Christakis, MD, PhD, “allowing obesity to spread through social networks as if it were contagious.”
One of my biggest struggles with keeping a healthy mind, body and soul is trying to ignore my husband’s unhealthy habits! I question whether or not his is deliberately sabotaging me sometimes. I do know having his support would make my transition that much easier, but I suppose I can’t have everything!
Moral of the story, those around us can influence us in ways we don’t realize, making it important to maintain your own beliefs so you won’t be swayed by theirs. If you are not getting the support you need at home, you can join a meet up group in your area to find more people with those same beliefs. A great place to look for meet ups is http://meetup.com. Â
With social networking all over the Internet these days, I am certain you can find virtual support if nothing else! Heck you can even find a virtual trainer to whip your butt in shape!Â
Who is your biggest supporter, or sabotager for that matter?
Always,
Brandi
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Hey gal! Thanks for keeping in touch. I have the same problem regarding spousal agreement when it comes to my healthy choices. But Praise God for Grace for us all, right? As I extend it, I get it too.
You are awesome and an inspiration. Keep your face towards the Son!!!
Hi Brandi,
I run into big problems around my work more that my home. My wife and I are pretty much on the same page with the healthy eating and exercise choices, now anyway.
We used to sabotage each other all the time. Not on purpose but more out of habit. It changed once I asked her to help me, it was almost like she was just waiting for me to ask.
As for work. I have several co-workers that love to eat out at the mall everyday. I usually go for the walk but it gets hard some days to really resist the fast food. They are slowly changing their ways as they see my progress.
Good luck with your husband, Try asking for his help. Be as sincere as possible and do it without any other distractions around (TV, kids etc..)
Steve