Does the 'buddy system' approach to weight loss work? One of the more common self-improvement goals, particularly in the winter months before 'beach body' season, is to lose weight. How people attempt to achieve their goals may vary by individual, but one of the more popular approaches is enrollment in a commercial weight loss program that uses a 'buddy system' approach to weight loss. But does it work? According to some new research, it does, but possibly not in the ways most people assume. Source 5m.
It seems to be individually based along with a specific situation taking place in order for the program to work. It's true that a person can either be really motivated or demotivated when they see someone else in the weight loss program performing better and having higher results than they are.