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Date: August 7, 2007
You may have read about the recent
New England Journal of Medicine's report on how friends influence
your eating, exercise, healthy living lifestyle habits. The study
shows that not only do their eating and exercise habits influence
you but their acceptance of larger body sizes. The mindset spreads
that it is "okay" to be bigger. The good news is the reverse holds
true -- if you hang out with fitter people you are more likely to
maintain healthier living habits.
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Be the leader
in your social circle of friends and family by setting the
example of healthier living. DON'T BE THE FOLLOWER.
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Women seem to
influence their female friends and family members much more so
than the males around them such as husbands and brothers while
the same holds true for men. Men influence men and women
influence women.
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Plan social
time with friends and family that involves taking a walk and
trying some low fat recipes together. Make it fun. Don't just
sit around eating and drinking high fat fried greasy foods and
snacks, MOVE!
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Get a low fat
cookbook, have a friend over 2 over, and try some fun low fat
recipes that look good. Make it a social thing with some good
music playing in the background. Then think about taking a walk
or exercise class together. You will be amazed how fun
healthy living spreads. Remember, MAKE IT FUN and before
you know it, those extra pounds will start melting away.
We want to hear from you so please email your
questions and/or comments to
info@thefitnesst.com or call us at
330.726.NEWU (6398) as we will be addressing viewer questions on
future segments.
We look forward to
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