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7 Things You Need To Know Before Dieting With A Friend – Women’s Health

Aug 22nd, 2017

When both you and a pal are trying to drop pounds, the buddy system might seem like the best idea. Working on it together, rooting for each other, and holding each other accountable all seem like perks, but a new study shows that pairing up to slim down can have some unintended negative consequences.

The research, published in the Journal of Health Psychology, tracked the weight loss and also the mental health of pairs of female roommates separated into three groups: pairs that both dieted, pairs where only one dieted, and pairs where neither dieted. While the dieters did lose more weight than the non-dieters, the average loss was less than a pound, and the researchers also noticed higher anxiety, stress, and depression in the pairs where both people were dieting, suggesting that the buddy system doesnt always promote healthy weight loss. One possible reason for this, according to the study, is that when both people dieted, it led to co-rumination (read: constantly talking about it), which can increase stress. (Here are a few ways that stress messes with your body.)

While dieting with a friend, may sound like a helpful support system to reach your goals, keep in mind that what works for her may or may not work for you, so you should both figure out what guidelines you want to follow both separately and together, says Brigitte Zeitlin, R.D., owner of BZ Nutrition. As for those guidelines, Zeitlin offers some below. Read through to help you decide whether the buddy system is the right strategy.

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