|  How Friends Influence Weight Loss
Your social circle influences a lot of your life--from the shows you binge on Netflix to the craft beer you tried and loved. Can it also be to blame for your weight? We tend to mimic the company that we keep, so if our network of friends and loved ones are all about indulging while ignoring their health, they could be negatively impacting our ultimate goals. Discover our six tips for changing the way you deal with your inner circle.
| + Read More | | |  | | Let's talk about peer pressure for a minute, shall we? No, it doesn't end when you leave elementary school, sadly. As opposed to the pressure of our youth that made us feel like we would be shunned without the best Tamagotchi or if we didn't ditch third period, adult peer pressure often feels like it's all in good fun. "Let's grab beers after work, you in?" "I know you had a horrible day, so I stopped and got you cupcakes!" The intentions are good, but when you're struggling to lose weight it can be difficult to learn to say no. When everyone around you is living a different way of life, you're more tempted to revert back to bad habits when you hang out. Luckily, confidence typically comes with age (and if not, fake it 'til you make it!), so it's important to remember that you have qualities and strengths that your friends will admire, even if you say no to grabbing a pizza and watching the game or if you decide to grab a salad with them instead. The best friends will understand and suppo | | | Prepped for Success
Do a Pinterest search on "meal prep" and you'll be met with hundreds upon thousands of recipe ideas, strategies and calendars. It's a lot to take in, but people are excited about it for one reason: it works! Meal prep and planning is one of the best ways to ensure that you stick to your healthy eating plan no matter what kind of unexpected events pop up during your week. We're sold, how about you?
+ Read More | | | | | Reverse Engineer Your Next Goal
What is reverse engineering you ask? The concept is based on the idea that, in order to achieve any goal, you must start from the finish line. Starting at the end and working your way backward allows you to break down the steps to get to your goal one by one, rather than jumping in with both feet and no plan. Educate yourself on the four-step process before setting your next goal.
+ Read More | | | | | Run, [Insert Your Name], Run!
There is nothing worse than getting 10 minutes into your 30-minute run only to have Kenny G come on shuffle to ruin your momentum. If you're a runner who swears by their playlist, it's important to have songs that motivate you every step of the way. Never let the wrong song slow you down again with this list of 100 of our favorite running songs.
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