Research confirms that most people who decide to make a
lifestyle change will tell at least a few others about their intentions. Others,
will have more success with keeping
their intentions to lose weight to themselves.
The first group believes
that telling others about their weight loss efforts will keep them accountable.
The second group might be concerned that co-workers, friends, and even family member may
sabotage their efforts at times, even unintentionally.
Studies confirmed that if you announce your goals to others,
you are less likely to make them happen because you lose motivation. Really? Yes,
really. This is thought to happen because announcing goals satisfies a person’s
self-identity just enough to prevent them performing the hard work to achieve
those goals.
I think it is a personal preference and everyone must do
what works best for them.
What do you think? Is sharing your weight loss goals with a
loved one more likely to keep you accountable, or are you afraid they might
sabotage your efforts?