If you're on a diet, don't tell your friends

By Shane Allen
Summer is almost here. You've been losing weight by following my advice of avoiding carbs, sugar, and alcohol. You're focusing on eating real meats, vegetables, eggs, cheeses and nuts and you're starting to feel great about how you look– there's one thing you should know: Don't tell anyone you're dieting.

I don't know about you, but my friends give me the hardest time when I'm watching what I eat. And if you're like me, you get a little self conscious and are more tempted to give in to your temptations. Either that, or you'll believe that one crazy friend who says, "But you look so great! You can afford one slice of pizza." Don't do it. That person is not your friend (at least when it comes to your diet).

Keep your decision to eat healthy and look better to yourself, at least until you've reached your goal. There is one exception: If you're dieting with a friend or loved one, certainly share your successes with them. Research shows that having a support group really helps in weight loss. If you don't have a support group, you can find one-on-one weight loss coaches online at PersonalTrainerFood.com. They have been through the struggle of weight loss and weight management, and know exactly what you're going through and how to overcome it.