Remember when you were little and the Buddy System seemed silly when going to the bathroom or on a walk through the woods? Well, it's really not that silly when you think about it. Having a buddy along gives you someone to share your time with, to talk to, and to help keep you going. Having a buddy can take the focus off the strenuousness of the exercise and make it more fun and before you know it, you're done. Get a buddy!
Please note these are member-submitted secrets and are not reviewed by SparkPeople's health experts for accuracy. If you feel a secret is inappropriate, please click Report Inappropriate Secret and our staff will review it.
SparkPeople advertisers help keep the site free! Learn more
When you have a buddy to work out with do realize how much further you are willing to go because you do not want to let them down and the same follows for your buddy. What can I say the buddy system works for many things.
The buddy system works! My sister is my buddy and we call each other to modivate each other and keep ourselves on track of our goals...we also like to work-out together...Encouragement is really important in staying positive on those crappy days when all you want to do is eat, eat, eat.
I joined a challenge with the BUDDY SYSTEM TEAM. It was a risk and a stretch for me. AND, I ended up with the best buddy ever. I may never meet her, but her impact on me has been tremendous. So, let a random person in on your journey and find out what happens!! 220
Chronic pain can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep but restful sleep helps with pain management. Here's how to break the vicious cycle of pain and sleep.