of medicine that followed people for 32 years investigators found that people were more likely to become obese when a friend became obese57 percent more likely to be exact now im not saying its time to get new friends all it takes is one friend to suggest something new instead of going out for halfpriced apps go out and toss around a frisbee join a fitness class with a friend then teach your new moves to the rest of the group this weekend try some fitness dates with your friends friends that get fit together stay together jennifer cohen is a leading fitness authority tv personality bestselling author and entrepreneur with her signature straighttalking approach to wellness jennifer was the featured trainer on the cws shedding for the wedding mentoring the contestants to lose hundreds of pounds before their big day and she appears regularly on nbcs today show extra the doctors and good morning america this article originally appeared on healthcom