Support for a Super Body

Let’s be honest…..

     Often times, it’s tough maintaining a positive attitude in our quest to stay fit and healthy. Besides all the environmental obstacles such as chemicals in fresh foods, the ever increasing Pollen these days (swollen bodies everywhere), the constant barrage of fast food commercials (doesn’t it seem like every commercial is about food…..ugh) and a terrible demon….our Hormones! It’s a battle in itself as we work harder and harder only to be discouraged with the infamous scale! It can make (and does) most people give up. It’s frustrating… BUT we MUST press on! Fight the Fight!!!NEVER GIVE UP!!

     A very big “roadblock” with some people is the lack of support from a spouse. It’s hard enough day to day keeping things motivated and consistent but when your loved one gives you a hard time, it really becomes tough. Staying Fit and healthy is 90 percent “psychological”. The total success of all the hard work devoted (to the remaining 10 percent) solely depends on positive reinforcement, especially from family and friends!

      Problem becomes from the person devoting more time and attention to themselves because they feel good about themselves. They are doing something for them. The loved one gets either jealous or insecure. A common occurrence is the more the motivated individual feels and looks better (through a lot of hard work) the more the spouse realizes their own weaknesses and lack of willpower. This creates resentment and jealousy. It’s not always the case but very common.

     If your loved one has recently joined a gym or is now exercising towards a better body and lifestyle, give them praise as much as possible. They will have challenging and frustrating days ahead (It’s not easy) and they need your back! It’s the most important thing you can do. Be there for them and keep them in the Fight! If they are down pick them up and get them back on that battlefield!