How to Lose Weight With Your Boyfriend

Long-term weight loss requires implementing an overall life change. While fad diets may work for quick weight loss, you won't keep the weight off unless you alter your entire lifestyle. Since your significant other is the person you likely spend the most time with, it helps if he is in on the weight loss plan. You have a built-in support system if you are both in it together. These steps will help you and your loved one shed those unwanted pounds.

Instructions

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  Commit to losing weight together. Plan a discussion with your boyfriend to outline your individual weight loss goals. If you both want the same thing, you're more likely to stay on track.

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  Purge your kitchen of all junk food. You both know what foods are your weaknesses. Remove those foods from your home. If you want to treat yourself to ice cream, go out and have one scoop rather than having the entire gallon in your freezer.

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  Exercise together. Schedule some time each day when you can work out. You'll be more likely to maintain your exercise routine if you keep each other accountable. Since you may have varying fitness levels, opt for exercises that work for both of you such as jogging, cycling or cardio classes at the gym.

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  Support each other. If you notice that your guy is feeling discouraged, compliment him on the progress he has made. Offer your positive energy to keep him on track. He will then do the same for you.

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  Discuss the obstacles you both face. Each of you may experience various emotional or mental challenges in your quest to lose weight. Help each other to identify and overcome the issues.

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  Keep a weight loss chart with both your names on it. Have a weekly weigh-in and track your weight loss on the chart. In addition, record the number of days you both work out each week. This will help to keep you both accountable.

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  Add some friendly competition into the process. The person who loses the most weight each week gets a 20-minute massage from the other person. Decide on the specific terms and rewards of the competition.