Support

I believe in order to truly be successful, one must surround themselves with family and friends that offer support. People that are familiar with your struggles and have a genuine vested interest in your success. I have often referred to them as passengers on the journey but in many ways they are conductors. The good ones, the ones that truly love and believe in you are essential. It is their guidance that will steer the way when you get off track. It is their words that will resonate in your heart and mind when you feel discouraged. It is their strength that will carry you when you feel like you can not go on.
I spend a lot of time looking for motivation and support to aid me on my journey. I find myself seeking songs that inspire me, quotes that lift me, television shows that inform me and online communities that offer support and encouragement. I am always amazed at the outpour of support and kindness of strangers. People struggling with the same issues and concerns; willing to share their stories and offer their support. People just like me.
One such community can be found at Sparkpeople.com. On this site you will find people of all ages and from all walks of life that are working towards losing weight. The site is free and offers countless tools that will aid you in your journey. Tools that allow you to track your daily caloric intake, as well as give you menus to follow according to your dietary needs. Tools that map out work out regiments and help you set fitness goals. I just joined yesterday and I love it. Simple to use and easy to apply.
If you just want to be inspired by other people's success, try "The Biggest Loser" at NBC.com. The tranformations are remarkable no matter how many times you watch them. This site also offers weight loss strategies, menu ideas and recipes; as well as workout routines. I start my morning by watching the videos and tracking the success stories of former contestants.
No matter who or where you draw your inspiration from, remember to feed your spirit daily with words and images that will encourage your success. What you take in is what you put out...Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. WATCH YOUR CHARACTER, IT BECOMES YOUR DESTINY. I am determined that my destiny is alined with Greatest and full of Phabolous living!