How to Host a Weight Loss Party

Weight loss, healthy eating, and fitness is often thought to be a drudgery, something we know we should do but just can't seem to get around to doing it. If you've been unsuccessful getting started on your weight loss plan, maybe it's because you're trying to do it alone. Why not do something to make getting in shape more fun? How about hosting a weight loss party? A weight loss party may be just the motivation you need to take those first crucial steps towards losing those excess pounds. Here's how to host a successful weight loss party:

Host a weight loss party: Prepare your guest list

To host a successful weight loss party, make a list of friends who have professed a desire to lose weight and get in shape. Keep your weight loss party small. An ideal number would be five to ten people.

Host a weight loss party: Send out invitations.

Prepare a cute invitation to send to your potential party attendees. Stamp a blank card with a photo of a scale (You can use a rubber stamp for this). Inside the card, write something catchy such as “Need to drop a few pounds? Stop cursing the scales and join us for our first annual weight loss party. It'll be a night of fun, friendship, and low calorie foods. Let's lose those last pounds together!” Send out your invitations two weeks ahead of the big event.

Host a weight loss party: Prepare healthy, low calorie snacks.

Of course the snacks you serve at your weight loss party should be low in calories and fat. Some ideas are a veggie tray with low calorie dip, shrimp cocktail, air popped popcorn, exotic fruits, or low fat ice cream. Be sure to have some calorie free drinks available such as soft drinks and unsweetened tea.

Host a weight loss party: Discuss your weight loss strategies

After everyone has enjoyed their low calorie snacks, gather the group in a circle to talk about weight loss strategies. Allow each person to talk about their weight loss goals and what's worked for them in the past. The group can help each person establish their weight loss goals for the next thirty day period and how they're going to achieve them. Pass out pads of paper and pen for each person to take notes during the discussion.

When the discussion is over, each person should have their weight loss goals documented on paper. To give each participant more support in reaching her goals, assign a weight loss partner to each person so that both participants can mutually support one another over the next month. Support can be in the form of phone calls, emails, or personal visits.

Host a weight loss party: Agree to meet again in a month.

Before the party is over, the group should agree to meet for follow up at which time successes can be shared and future weight loss goals established. At the conclusion of the party, your participants should be eager and motivated to start their new fitness plan.

A weight loss party can be a great way to socialize as a group and motivate one another towards dropping those last stubborn pounds. Plus, it's a lot cheaper than Weight Watchers!