Dieting with someone else - suggestions?

[tuq]

HAY GUISE A HEALTH AND FITNESS FORUM, WOW!

Last week a friend of mine's father called me out of the blue. He's wealthy and retired and just got back from his summer in Bainbridge Island. It wasn't too weird that he called because I have holiday dinners over at their house a lot, but still, I hadn't spoken with him at all this year.

Anyway, he wanted to meet for breakfast so I knew something was up. He told me that his wife's personal trainer at the gym we both belong to was visiting them and mentioned I'd put on some weight. He had too, and wasn't happy about it. So he was proposing some sort of peer pressure/group workout thing and wants me to report back to him with ideas.

We both belong to the same gym and both live near some pretty awesome hiking trails. But my issue is diet. I can no longer eat like I used to and get away with it because I'm not in my 20s anymore.

Any suggestions on group activities or stories of peer pressure-type diets that you've been involved in? Part of the issue is that he's around 25 years older than I am, so we can't really play one-on-one basketball or anything. Our immediate thought is that we're both looking to lose around 30 lbs.

Any help or ideas would be appreciated, in the meantime I'm gonna browse this forum and hopefully avoid the banstick of that meanie kyleb.

[shemp]

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He told me [...] I'd put on some weight. So I asked for a second opinion. He said, "You're ugly, too."

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My main concern is that he might sell Amway. (I've got too much competition as it is!)

[qdmcg]

I'm a college athlete (rowing), and I row as a lightweight (160lbs). I'm 5'11 and I have a much easier time gaining weight than losing weight, and thus spend a lot of time actively keeping my weight down/dropping pounds between seasons.

Anyway, my point was that a lot of people on my team has this problem. We all do work together and keep each other honest. We have mandatory weigh-ins once a week to make sure people aren't slipping, and we often workout together outside of official practices, etc. I've found that it is a lot easier with a partner because they sort of keep you honest/focused.

[tuq]

shemp,

I would like for you to view qdmcg's post as an example of how to be helpful. And then try to put it into practice. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[shemp]

I have nothing of value to offer, but you have my sincere best wishes.

[tuq]

shemp,

Well you changed your avatar for me so I can't hate on you too much. The best wishes are sufficient.

[theblackkeys]

I suggest taking up hockey.

yes, they still pay the game.

There, I made your joke for you.

Srsly, having someone doing it with you will help you stay motivated. Good luck fatty.

[El Diablo]

tug,

In any sort of fitness contest, I've found regular email updates to the group to be a pretty effective means of peer pressure.

I have two friends with whom every week we sent out an email detailing:

a) How much and how fast we ran
b) What other exercise we did
c) How much we drank
d) How many times we had crappy meals

This definitely helps me get back in the groove quicker anytime I slip a bit for a week or two.