Support

Support: To bear or hold up.

Two years ago, at the start of my journey, I would of defined support as "when your friends and family offer encouragement and help". Today, my definition is more like the Websters definition; to bear or hold up. To hold myself up and bear my own weight of responsibility. Only I can give myself the support that I really need to get to the next level. Support has to come from deep within myself to believe that I can go further - that I can achieve my goals. Support starts and ends with me.

Support from friends and family is very important and please do not think that I am saying that we don't need it, because I do think as humans we do depend on it. BUT, their support is not what carries me to my goals.  If I want to achieve something I have to forge ahead, give it my all and stay focused until it is done! This journey has been emotional and if I allowed others views/opinions/emotions to cloud my vision I would be right where I started. I have to stay strong and focused so I can capture what lies within me-not anyone else but me! This is about staying true to me - I can't blame anyone for my failures and I need to remember that it is okay to pat myself on the back when I've done good.

I have been very very fortunate with encouraging friends and family and they have never snuffed  any of my fitness goals, trials or big dreams. They have been amazing cheerleaders! And to be quite honest they have offered the support that told me that "it is okay to give it your all and take care of yourself". "We like you when you are a better you." Their kind supportive ways helped me take this plunge and in a lot of ways gave me the courage to actually take this journey.  My husband, my best-friend, is constantly offering constructive criticism and I rely on it.Tonight as I left the house for the gym, I told him my plan to do my best and he said, "don't do your best...do better...because you can". He's right. I appreciated that reminder...I did better than my best. ;)

This post easily contradicts itself.  So let me sum it up by simply saying, don't completely rely on support of others, if you want to achieve something you have to hold yourself up - no one else can do this for you. If you want to be a better you it is up to you to take every single step to the top. Let your family and friends support be a booster  throughout your journey, but not your fuel.  It's amazing how strong you really are. Impress yourself today.