Companions can offer diet recipes, workout techniques, fun ways to exercise, encouragement, goals and most of all, support. If you are planning to begin a diet or exercise program, you will increase your odds of success exponentially by enlisting a friend or participating with a group.

If you don't have a friend who wants to join you, seek out a group that you can join with regular meetings such as Weight Watchers. They will record your weight and help you to set reasonable goals that will spur you on to success.

Don't be a loner when it comes to dieting.