Things You'll Need:
- Willpower
- Self-acceptance
- Trust
- Healthy food
- An exercise plan
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Step 1
Set goals. Choosing goals gives you both a target to aim for together. It's too easy to say "let's lose weight" and, then, ignore the goal. Choose a target weight, specify how much body fat you want to lose and plan other general fitness goals. This will make your weight loss goals more concrete.
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Step 2
Begin an exercise plan. Dieting alone is not enough and it creates a sense of deprivation for people that they hate. However, exercising along with dieting can increase metabolism and give you a sense of accomplishment that will help you resist bad foods and stay on top of your goals.
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Step 3
Support one another. Change can be difficult and everybody needs someone to support them on difficult diet days. Be on the lookout for moments when your spouse falters or has a bad day; these can lead to dieting setbacks. Don't be a food warden but provide better eating choices, stay on your own plan, and be a shoulder to cry on.
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Step 4
Communicate. Talking about how you're feeling on your weight loss journey together is important. You will feel less alone and it will help to know that your spouse is there with you, working on their own goals as well. Communication will keep you from feeling judged and lonely.
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Step 5
Adopt healthy practices together. One person is all it takes to sabotage a diet. Do things together that are healthy. Eat right together, exercise or take walks together and keep a healthy mindset together. Doing these things alone can create rifts in relationships.
