With friends like these...

Article Abstract:

Losing weight can bring out the worst in friends of the dieter. So-called friends will often sabotage dieting efforts by expressing negative opinions, such as disagreeing with the need for a diet or telling the dieter that they'll never lose weight. Skinny and gung-ho friends can also hurt efforts.

Column, Humor and anecdotes, Friendship

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Thin promises

Article Abstract:

People who are losing weight often feel that they will automatically become a happier and more loved person when they lose weight. Realistically, weight loss can create social problems, such as body image problems, feeling objectified, and finding out that being thin doesn't solve problems.

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When your pep squad is pooped: how do you stay committed to losing weight when no one else seems to care?

Article Abstract:

It is important to ask for the emotional support from friends and family members that one believes they need while trying to lose weight. But it is also important not to expect so much support that the relationship becomes stressed.

Management, Motivation (Psychology), Social facilitation

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