Support people are crucial to our success
I know that sounds like an obvious statement. But for me, there’s been times that I feel like I have the attitude of "I can do this ALL by myself"… usually those are the times that certain people in my life are not being a support to me… usually because they can’t relate to my goals and maybe don’t have the same priorities as I do.
Fortunately, right now I feel like I’ve really built a support system for myself that has a very positive impact on my success. Here’s some of the main components:
1. A friend of mine and I text each other constantly with words of encouragement and frustrations. We are so honest about our struggles and we are sincerely happy for the other person for their success. The thing is, our goals are very different (as far as weight to lose, fitness goals, etc) but it doesn’t matter. Our overall goal is the same, to live a healthier, happier life.
2. A girl I work with goes to the same gym as I do. Even though we haven’t worked out together we talk about our workout routines and encourage each other to go even when we don’t feel up to it.
3. My running group. Our training just started and I can tell that it’s going to be a great group to train with. It’s through Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training for the Rock N Roll Half Marathon in Seattle, June 27… Check it out!!
4. My trainer. Even though I can’t really afford to train with him for a while he said he’ll still support me and give me a plan to work on when I’m on my own. Just to have that contact person at the gym is helpful to me.
5. My husband. He always makes sure we have healthy food in the cupboards. Even when I’m too tired in the evening to go grocery shopping, he’ll go and make sure I have what I need for the next week.
6. BODYSPACE!!! Oh my, how glad I am that I discovered this website. It’s amazing in many ways. The people that I meet online here are incredible… because they can relate… because they are successful… because they never give up. So awesome. THANKS!!
Anyway, that’s my support group. I feel pretty lucky to have them in my life.
February 4, 2009 at 12:57 pm
its awesome when you have people working with you instead of against you!!! keep up the good work :0)
February 4, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I agree M, keep working, and keep helping others. This is a very rewarding way to stay motivated, as well as informed. Thanks for all of YOUR input. We can all help in one way or another!
February 4, 2009 at 1:23 pm
It is nice for you to have so much support, but remember this. Your goals are only reached by your desires. You have to want it so badly, that nobody or nothing can ever get in your way.
Remember this, to reach your goal is not that long of a period of time, because you have a great starting poitn, but just a matter of being determined to get there.
Good luck
February 4, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Perfectly stated.