Trinidadian Women: Find Time For Friends

Trinidadian Women: Find Time For Friends

In Trinidad, they call it "liming" -- relaxing and hanging out with people who understand you, support your goals and will give you a boost if your motivation sags. Experts say making time for some encouragement could help you drop a few dress sizes, too. According to a University of Pittsburgh study, 66 percent of weight-conscious people who spent an hour weekly with folks who were also striving to get slim and fit, were able to lose weight and keep it off long-term. The go-it-aloners? Only 24 percent of them successfully slimmed.

Why it Works: Losing weight is a long-term project and can be a fair bit of work, note University of Michigan researchers. Being surrounded by people who “get” what you’re going through can keep you on track toward your goal. Participants in a 2005 New England study lost 10 percent more weight when they worked out with a partner.

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