Be a weight loss helper, not a hinderer

Know someone trying to lose weight as one of their new year’s resolutions? Probably yes, since weight loss is traditionally the most common resolution that people make.

While dropping a few pounds is clearly highly personal, if there’s a spouse, family member, co-worker or friend aiming for a trimmer waistline, people have a number of ways to support their loved ones bringing their resolution to fruition.

A good starting point in being helpful is often not trying to be so helpful. Sometimes things people do or say may make them feel like they’re providing assistance when it actually has a nega...