A Healthy Lifestyle Through Spousal Support

Married 10 years, I know firsthand the importance of a supportive spouse.

Evenif your partner's healthy resolve leaves much to be desired, with the rightapproach you can find the support you need and improve your partnership in theprocess. Consider variations on these five phrases when cultivating theinterpersonal support you need to reach your health and fitness goals and bringyou closer in the process:1. "I couldn't do this without you!" Let your partner know how importanttheir help and support is to you. Everyone wants to feel needed.

2. "Want to work out with me?" Even if the likelihood of it happening isslim, frequently invite your partner to join you. Let him or her to pick theworkout and you might just get a 'yes'. In fact, Studies show that marriedcouples that begin fitness programs together are less likely to quit.

Specifically, about half of the married "singles" who start alone, end updropping out of fitness programs and women are twice as likely to drop out thanmen. Why? Both men and women report that family responsibilities and lack ofspousal support are their main reasons for dropping out, according to an articleby Vicki Pierson,A.C.E.

Personal Trainer, in Benefits of a Fitness Partner .primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/activity/fitprtnr.htm3.

"Thank you!" Express your appreciation for even the smallest gesturethat helps you reach your goal, even if it's just keeping the kids busy so youcan Push Play.4. "Wanna get busy?" Even if your partner doesn't share your healthyresolve, you both profit from your commitment. Communicate the mutual benefitsof fitness, including improved energy, a boost in self-esteem, a tighter body,better health, and yes, better sex! .

bodybuildingforyou.com/articles-submit/ghf/getting-fit-enhance-sex.htm5. "Let's make a deal.

" Don't expect your partner to abruptly changehis/her dining habits because you do. No one likes to be forced into doingsomething. Make a deal. Offer to do something nice in exchange for his/herpromise to "eat in" for the next 10 days.

For more fitness and health tips,visit www.turbokick.comIncorporating the five phrases into your relationship with your significantother will favorably improve the balance of all your relationships: partner,self and life.By Chalene JohnsonAbout Chalene Johnson: International known fitness personality and Owner ofPowder Blue Productions: The creators of Turbo KickT and PiYoT.

Presents on avariety of fitness related topics worldwide. Chalene has been published andfeatured in numerous fitness publications and newspaper. She appeared in morethan 50 internationally distributed instructor training videos, includingrecently released Turbo JamT For more information or to contact Chalene visitwww.turbokick.

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