In the past, we have talked about setting goals. We have talked about eating right and working out regularly. We have also mentioned setbacks and how to get back on track.
But my mother mentioned something to me that I don't think we have talked about.
But my mother mentioned something to me that I don't think we have talked about.
Supporting each other.
Do you have a support group? Or at least someone to be there to be your cheerleader, your shoulder to cry on and your go-to-person for crazy ideas?
For some, the support group comes from a formal group, such as Weight Watchers or TOPS. For others, it is someone you run with, someone to just get you out the door. Others turn to blogging to get support, like Michelle, who is totally rocking the weight loss. I have even heard of people who use Twitter to lose weight and in an instant allow the world what they weight, what they ate, and how much they worked out. A world of people to support them.
But why do we need support groups (or people)? Is it the accountability? Is it the way they make us feel when we succeed...and when we are failing (we need them for both)?
For me, I find that I feel so much better when I can tell someone that I screwed up. It is a fresh start for me, a new beginning of possibilities. And the possibilities are that I will succeed this time. And my support group believes in me. They are there, cheering me on, and picking me up when I need it. Sometimes they can be a little harsh, but I know they do it because they know that I have the potential to do great things.
And when I tell them that I have succeeded in a goal...that is a fantastically wonderful feeling. Its like I am soaring. And it keeps me going...
Do you have that?
I couldn't agree more!
ReplyDeleteI have various support methods to stay on track.
When I need someone to vent to about health and fitness slip-ups...teachergirl gets an email.
When I need to be inspired...I log on to sparkpeople. Within seconds I can see women my age, body type, etc, with examples of what they do and how they do it.
When I want accountability...I put it out there for everyone to see. It's not as though I think anyone would say anything (or perhaps even care) if I don't do what I said I would...but it's definitely in my nature to want to avoid the appearance of failure.