Let your friends and family motivate you to lose weight.

One way to stay motivated to lose weight and stay motivated to reach your weight loss goal is to get your friends and family involved. You can achieve your weight loss goal on your own, but it helps to have cheerleaders to lift you up when you start to feel low. Losing weight can often be a long and difficult process, but you can do it with a little help from friends and family.

Regular exercise is important not only for losing weight, but also for keeping the weight off once you’ve lost it. Everyone, regardless of their weight or state of health, should exercise regularly. Invite a friend or family member to join you for your regular workout. Having another person with you can help you have the mental energy to keep going when you feel like quitting. You’re more likely to show up at the gym if you know someone will be waiting for you. Commit to exercising with your partner on a regular schedule. You will be just as important in motivating your partner as your partner is in keeping you motivated. You can be there for each other before, during, and after your workouts. It’s important to have someone who supports you both when you fail and when you succeed. Compare notes and praise each other for each small weight loss win.

Get the whole family involved in a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise. Join your local gym with a family plan. Most gyms have these types of plans and a variety of programs for all fitness levels and weight loss goals. Whether it’s just you or each member of your family needs to get in shape, the whole family will benefit. You can also use a gym membership to make new friends and stay motivated to reach your weight loss goal. You’re more likely to go to the gym if you pay for a monthly membership than if you use a pay-as-you-go plan.

You too can be someone else’s motivation. If you find that your family and friends are not as motivated as you are, don’t despair. Keep going. Join an online support group or find a local exercise and weight loss group in your community. Your determination to lose weight and get healthy can be the motivating factor for your friends and family. Continue to invite family and friends to join you for a walk in the park, bike ride, swim, or work out at your local gym. You will be excited when they finally accept your invitation.