As we're heading into the weekend, I kind of want to ramble about support systems and why they are important, regardless of the source.
Healthy living is a journey that shouldn't be done alone. Plain and simple, when you have a support system you will be much more successful. Your support system doesn't have to be a personal trainer, 5k followers on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter/etc, heck, your support system doesn't even have to be your family, BUT, it does need to exist.
I have been very blessed to have a husband who has been beyond amazing throughout this journey. The poor man (who by fault of a childhood accident) is a super super picky eater, but, to be supportive he has tried several new crazy recipes I've made, tried foods he wouldn't five years ago, and has tried to get on board with eating better himself. Having just that one person made all the difference in the world.
So you don't have a significant other? Find that friend who you know has your back, ASK FOR HELP. It's ok, I promise. Nobody out there is judging you for wanting to get healthy. Friends were always my biggest downfall when it came to eating right. When I lived in Hawaii, I worked from home as did a few of my good friends. It is very easy to get off track by going out to lunch or dinner. I was very much the type to eat a cheat meal on Thursday and be off the wagon until Sunday. I am not blaming my friends for my lack of control, but, it is very hard to be social when your friends don't eat the same. Granted, this was a couple years go, it's amazing how friends will support you and keep you on track. I now have friends who want to do lunch but ask me what I can/can't eat because they don't want to "ruin" my eating. It means a lot to have people really care about what I am eating. I don't expect a single person to be in charge of what I am putting in my body, besides me, but, having that extra support keeps me on track.
Support = Motivation. When I started this journey, I kept quiet and kept my photos to myself. I changed that one day by posting my before / after of only 10-15lbs. The amount of support and kind words I received from close friends, people I went to high school with, people I didn't know was INCREDIBLE. All the support I receive is what keeps me going. Knowing people are "watching" me makes me want to keep going, to not be the quitter I used to be. Honestly. If you have EVER said anything nice to me about my journey, you have motivated me. I really 100% believe in trying to pay that support forward. I want people to know that no matter how much weight they have or haven't lost, they are doing great, because they are. So if you are out there, no matter what you've lost or have to lose, KEEP IT UP. You are doing AWESOME.
The most incredible thing I finally realized this morning is that when it comes to health and fitness, nobody wants to see you fail. I used to go to the gym feeling unnoticed and like someone who was completely invisible to the world. This morning, an older gentleman who I have seen working out with his two buddies, came up to me and complimented me on how much work I put in. I don't expect anyone I don't know to say "WAY TO GO" but to finally have it "click" that people aren't always judging was a true eye opener.
Just because you feel invisible doesn't mean you are.
I have been very blessed to have a husband who has been beyond amazing throughout this journey. The poor man (who by fault of a childhood accident) is a super super picky eater, but, to be supportive he has tried several new crazy recipes I've made, tried foods he wouldn't five years ago, and has tried to get on board with eating better himself. Having just that one person made all the difference in the world.
So you don't have a significant other? Find that friend who you know has your back, ASK FOR HELP. It's ok, I promise. Nobody out there is judging you for wanting to get healthy. Friends were always my biggest downfall when it came to eating right. When I lived in Hawaii, I worked from home as did a few of my good friends. It is very easy to get off track by going out to lunch or dinner. I was very much the type to eat a cheat meal on Thursday and be off the wagon until Sunday. I am not blaming my friends for my lack of control, but, it is very hard to be social when your friends don't eat the same. Granted, this was a couple years go, it's amazing how friends will support you and keep you on track. I now have friends who want to do lunch but ask me what I can/can't eat because they don't want to "ruin" my eating. It means a lot to have people really care about what I am eating. I don't expect a single person to be in charge of what I am putting in my body, besides me, but, having that extra support keeps me on track.
Support = Motivation. When I started this journey, I kept quiet and kept my photos to myself. I changed that one day by posting my before / after of only 10-15lbs. The amount of support and kind words I received from close friends, people I went to high school with, people I didn't know was INCREDIBLE. All the support I receive is what keeps me going. Knowing people are "watching" me makes me want to keep going, to not be the quitter I used to be. Honestly. If you have EVER said anything nice to me about my journey, you have motivated me. I really 100% believe in trying to pay that support forward. I want people to know that no matter how much weight they have or haven't lost, they are doing great, because they are. So if you are out there, no matter what you've lost or have to lose, KEEP IT UP. You are doing AWESOME.
The most incredible thing I finally realized this morning is that when it comes to health and fitness, nobody wants to see you fail. I used to go to the gym feeling unnoticed and like someone who was completely invisible to the world. This morning, an older gentleman who I have seen working out with his two buddies, came up to me and complimented me on how much work I put in. I don't expect anyone I don't know to say "WAY TO GO" but to finally have it "click" that people aren't always judging was a true eye opener.
Just because you feel invisible doesn't mean you are.
Just because someone is looking at you doesn't mean they are judging you.
Everyone in a gym has at least one thing in common: They value their health (or so I would assume). Those people will become your support system. Whether they know it or not.
If you have NOBODY else in this world to be your cheerleader, I will be that person for you because EVERYONE deserves to have someone in their corner.
Till next time! Make Healthy Choices and be supportive to eachother!
Everyone in a gym has at least one thing in common: They value their health (or so I would assume). Those people will become your support system. Whether they know it or not.
If you have NOBODY else in this world to be your cheerleader, I will be that person for you because EVERYONE deserves to have someone in their corner.
Till next time! Make Healthy Choices and be supportive to eachother!
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