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Have a Threesome, Shed Pounds!

If you’re in the market for dropping some weight, you may want to grab a pal who’s also looking to toss their spare tyre


Individuals who work out with a partner who’s also trying to lose weight tend to see more success with their weight loss compared to working out with a partner who merely intends to stay in shape, says a recent study published online in the journal Obesity.

In the study, researchers analyzed the results of more than 3,300 participants in a 12-week online weight loss competition that focused on three different divisions: weight loss, physical activity, and pedometer steps. The subjects competed in groups ranging anywhere from 5 to 11 members. The individuals who had a greater percentage of teammates whose main goal was to lose weight were more likely to shed at least 5 percent of their initial body weight, says Tricia Leahey, Ph.D., lead study author and researcher with The Miriam Hospital’s Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center.