Question

Jackson wants to fit into last year's Halloween costume, but he has been building muscle and has gained a few healthy pounds since then. Which of the following statements shows how Jackson's friend could be a negative influence?

"If you stop working out and eating for a few days, you'll probably fit."
"I'm sure there are other costumes that will be good on you, as well."
"We could try altering the fit of this one so it's better for your size now."
"Let's go costume shopping for a new version of this that fits you better."

Answer 1

"If you stop working out and eating for a few days, you'll probably fit."

Answer 2

A negative influence from his friends in this case would be 'if you stopped working out and eating for a few days, you'll probably fit'

That statement is encouraging him to stop eating which is harmful to the body and to tell him to stop working out completely disregards all the hard work he has put into his body. A real friend would commend him on his hard work and look for a healthy positive solution.