CREATING A SUPPORT NETWORK

This week has made me realise the importance of having supportive people in your life and the impact it has!

As you know I’m on a little mission at the moment to get back to feeling fantastic and really clean up my nutrition. Like anyone, when you are trying to make changes it can be hard, it feels uncomfortable and all too quickly the negative thoughts start creeping in and you’re asking yourself why you’re doing this. Do I really need to change? I’m ok how I am, maybe I don’t really need to be doing this?

It’s common when you try and create change that as soon as things start to get slightly uncomfortable that you try and justify to yourself why you don’t really need to change, although deep down you know you want to. This is where having a great support network comes in.

I’m very lucky to have a fantastic supportive husband who encourages me to do whatever I want plus I have a great family who are always there and never judge. Then I have my friends, the good ones, who just listen and always make me feel better after a quick chat. Sounds great doesn’t it, and yes I am lucky but I’ve made it this way! I no longer surround myself with ANYONE who brings me down, you know the people that you finish catching up with and walk away feeling drained. Unfortunately sometimes people who we feel may be “good” friends aren’t the most supportive friends around. They might be the ones who you’ve told you’re trying to lose weight although they still encourage you to have the piece of cake with coffee or keep telling you that you don’t need to lose weight. So if you have lots of people in your life who don’t make you feel great then maybe it’s time to sit down and really work out if you want them in your life?

Anyway back to my point, this week has proven to me what a difference having a good support network can be. Just having you guys out there leaving comments or sending emails makes me feel like I’m not alone and it really helps (and keeps me on my toes!). So if you haven’t got a good support network now might be a good time to set one up! Think of people who make you feel great, are there to listen and support you in your goals. Start spending more time with the positive people in your life and tell them what you are trying to achieve and ask for their support. The more positive influences and people you have in your life the better person you will be!

So thanks everyone out there for your comments, I’m just like all of you guys, have the same struggles and battles and it’s nice knowing you’re never alone.

Have a great day!

Cheers, Hilds

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilde on Thursday 4th March 2010 @ 10:27:23

Updated : Saturday 6th March 2010 @ 17:44:10 | Words : 488 | Views : 41 | Comments : 2

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So True Hilds. Without that support of those that believe in you & want you to achieve your dreams can be a struggle. We are all lucky to have you as our trainer who is always so positive & there for us. Can't wait to hear about your end result when your 4 weeks are over. Train Hard!

EMAIL : lindyinfanti@hotmail.com

Posted By Linda Infanti on Saturday 6th March 2010 @ 15:49:32

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Oh aren't you so nice!!! I don't think you guys realise how much motivation I actually get from you.

I also figure it's easier to look on the bright side rather than think about the negatives. We create our situations and how we deal with them so why not try and make them good!

EMAIL : hilde@getactiveonline.com

Posted By Hilds on Saturday 6th March 2010 @ 17:44:10