(ARA) – Many overweight individuals try to lose those extra pounds on their own, instead of finding help that can teach them how to get and stay healthy. Interestingly, recent studies show that not only does the likelihood of being overweight increase among friends and family members, but also the opposite holds true.  

When people joined a group based weight-loss program with friends and family, they lost more weight and kept it off better than those who joined the same program alone, according to research published in the Journal of Consulting Clinical Psychology.

“Obesity isn’t a problem that occurs in a vacuum,” says Karen Miller-Kovach, chief scientific officer of Weight Watchers International. “It should be no surprise, then, that the solution also doesn’t occur in one either.”

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Is everyone around you setting big goals, making huge resolutions and improving their lives? Do you feel inspired to join in but you just don’t know where to start? Here are five things to consider to help you choose a resolution to fit with your life.

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As the New Year approaches you might be thinking about making some New Year’s resolutions. Everyone has certain areas that they want to change in their lives, so don’t feel like you’re an odd duck if you do, too. In fact, you’ll be one of the few to actually follow through with your plans!

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