Need support in your fitness journey?
Making healthy lifestyle changes is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make for yourself. Whether it's committing to a regular exercise routine, switching to a healthier diet, or quitting bad habits like smoking, making a positive change can be challenging. However, having a supportive partner can make a big difference in achieving your health goals. (This can also work with friends/family/etc!)
Here are five ways your partner can help support your healthy lifestyle changes:
Be your accountability partner: One of the best ways your partner can support your healthy lifestyle changes is by being your accountability partner. Set up a plan and schedule that works for you, and your partner can help you stick to it by checking in on you regularly. It could be as simple as asking if you went for a run or asking if you ate your veggies that day.
Join you in your healthy lifestyle changes!! It's always more fun to have a partner to join you in your healthy lifestyle changes. If you're starting a new workout routine, ask your partner to come along with you. If you're trying out a new healthy recipe, cook it together. Doing things together will not only help you achieve your goals but also strengthen your relationship.
Celebrate your achievements: Celebrating your achievements, no matter how small, can be a great motivator to keep going. Share your successes with your partner, and allow them to be part of the celebration. This will not only make you feel good but also let your partner know how much their support means to you.
Help reduce temptation: Changing your lifestyle habits can be tough when you're constantly surrounded by temptation. Communicate with your partner about changes your are trying to make so they can help reduce the temptation by not bringing home unhealthy snacks, limiting dinners out, etc, and avoiding situations that could trigger you to fall back to old habits.
Provide emotional support: Making healthy lifestyle changes can be challenging, and it's normal to feel discouraged or overwhelmed at times. Your partner can help provide emotional support by listening to you, offering encouragement and being a source of positivity.
Taking the steps to a healthier lifestyle can feel like a lonely one sometimes. But it doesn't have to be. Invite them in, set your boundaries, communicate what you need from them! They want to see you succeed 💕
