Summary: Have any of your friends or family members tired to sabotage your weight loss efforts? In this episode of The Dr. Rob Show we discuss a recent study that suggests having overweight friends can increase your risk of gaining weight. The study attributed the increased risk of weight gain to eating more food and exercising less, but that explanation seems a bit too simple. There certainly has be some deeper psychological forces that influence people within a particular social group. Is it due a need for conformity? Is the influence by friends and family intentional, or is it again, more of an unconscious reaction based personal insecurities? Unfortunately, many of us have been victims of weight loss sabotage by friends or family. Losing weight is hard enough, you certainly do not need any negative influence from your loved ones. The proper support is essential to your weight loss success. We give tips on how to over come weight loss sabotage. In this episode of The Dr. Rob Show… Discuss the problem with overweight friends and weight loss Discuss tips on overcoming issues with your friends and weight loss Discuss the philosophy of mental struggles and weight loss What Do You Think? Do you feel like its harder for you to loose weight because of your social circle? Take Action We want to hear your thoughts and questions Make a comment here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook
