One of the key strategies in the Weighless approach is to engineer an environment that supports the changes we are trying to make. Trying to eat less junk food? Stop bringing it into the house! Want to be more consistent about movement? Bring a yoga mat and some hand weights into the TV room and turn streaming time into strengthening time. Trying to avoid going back for seconds? Put the excess food away before sitting down to eat.
(In the year-long Weighless program, we devote whole weeks to hacking our habitats!)
But what if the person you live with isn’t on board with the changes you’re trying to make? What then?
This is a very challenging — and very common — situation.
Keep in mind that when people close to you are unsupportive of your efforts, it’s probably more about them than you. The new habits you’re trying to build may make it harder for them to justify their own unhealthy choices.
Sometimes, you can negotiate some compromises. Sometimes, you just have to use the challenge as an opportunity to strengthen your own resolve and skills. And having a supportive community can definitely help.
I have some additional ideas in this video. If this is a situation you’re struggling with, I encourage you to watch it. (It’s about 7 minutes long.)