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Nov 16 2008

Find your support system

Published by ninathewriter at 4:58 pm under Uncategorized Edit This

I admit, I am somewhat of introvert.  If you see me in a Las Vegas nightclub breaking a sweat on the dance floor, you would never guess that I am a loner by heart.  Being a loner can have its advantages, and disadvantages.  But when it comes to reaching your weight loss goals, you need help.   Losing weight and keeping it off, can be the hardest thing you may ever have to do in your lifetime.  Just like a website needs content, you need a buddy, friend, or some type of support that can help you stay motivated and keep you  on track.

If you live alone, or do not have access to immediate friends due to your work schedules; consider joining an online support group such as www.weightcircles.com.  Not only does this fitness support group give you a new network  of friends to converse with.  It also gives you plenty of healthy lifestyle changing information, as well as allowing you the freedom to search for “weight losers” in your community that you can partner up with.    Besides having a buddy to workout can be fun.  For example, when I found a co-worker to work out with, we actually had a little competition going on.  We decided whoever lost 25-50 pounds by the new year, would receive $ 50.00.  And money is always a great incentive to stay motivated.  The point is, is that we made it fun and allowed ourselves to create a closer bond with each other.   

If your are a loner by nature, consider a personal trainer.  Personal trainers are a great way to help you blast the fat in no time. Personal trainers are experts, and they push you to the limits.  Their secret is, they know what you are capable  of, even when you think you can’t lift a penny.    So the next time you want to work out, invite a friend and experience losing weight on a whole new level.

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