Buddy Up, Slim Down

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(NAPSA)—Whether you’re trying to lose weight, shape up or just live a healthier lifestyle, it can help to know youre not alone in your efforts. Experts agree that the road to fitness is best traveled with a buddy. A new diet and fitness program offers peer advice and support 24/7. Here are some suggestions: Exercise with a friend. You'll work out longer and moreefficiently with a buddy along. Share low-cal recipes, new workouts and strategies you discover as you makeprogress. * Create a daily log of meals and exercise; ask your buddy to review it and comment. Check in regularly with your friend for motivation and words of encouragement. Join PEERtrainer.com, a free diet and fitness program that harnesses the powerof peer motivation and accountability. Users join three other like-minded enthusiasts who provide group support, advice and “positive peer pressure.” The site also provides helpful nutrition information, a calorie counter, user spotlights and the Lounge, offering insights and opinions from the community at large. To learn more, visit www.PEER trainer.com.