When I get a new client I ask many questions, one of which is "what is your motivation" and another "what will be your greatest challenge in reaching your goal". Sometimes the answer to question #1 is "my significant other", however all too often that answer is in reference to question #2, what is your greatest challenge.
Our loved ones hold a large place in our lives. They are the people who we go home to or go out with, so naturally we tend to convert to their habits while we're together. It's hard to have skinless chicken and veggies when your loved one is eating pasta salad.
There are two ways of looking at this. One way is the easy way, just giving in to the indulgences that our loved ones are doing and consuming.... this is the inside the box way. Another way, and my favorite as well as the most empowering, is to lead the way to a healthy you and a healthy loved one. Stick to your guns, in a nice way and with a positive attitude, and they'll follow in YOUR footsteps. This is the outside of the box way. Who says that they should lead and you conform?? Nobody! YOU lead the way with good clean nutrition, habits and lifestyle and they will follow. If they don't do this instantly, don't worry! No life change happens overnight. Give them time, patience, love and positive reinforcements.
Now you can live long healthy lives, together.
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