- Don’t get mad—get healthy
“When I reached my goal weight, a friend said, ‘Let’s see how long you keep it off.’ It was hard to understand: Why wouldn’t everyone in my life support me? I decided to use it as drive to keep the weight off!” —Ellen Lee, WW coach
- Take it in stride
“I handle negative people by being polite, respectful, and courteous. I never get emotional or defensive. I accept the situation for what it is—just another environment to manage successfully.” —Andrew B. Paer, WW coach
- Tell your truth
“A friend and I always used to eat out together, and she would push things I didn’t want or need. Now I’ve learned to speak my mind. I understand that our friendship shouldn’t depend on what I choose to eat or not eat. And that’s a very liberating feeling.” —Linda Hirschberg, WW coach
- Change the conversation
“When someone pressures me toward bad choices, I thank them and start a discussion that has nothing to do with whatever it is they're offering.” —Gabrielle Magnani, WW coach
- Prepare yourself
“The best defense against saboteurs is to have plans in place beforehand—one specific to the situation, and general strategies to use anytime.” —Daniella Bernd, WW coach