Sometimes I have been surprised by the family and friends that although perhaps not completely unsupportive of my weight loss, they weren’t as encouraging as I had expected either. Perhaps some were jealous or had other personal issues going on.
At the same time, I found numerous people that were so amazing. Their support had been completely unexpected. Some of them shared how they too had struggled to lose weight. Two ladies had even shared their battle with anorexia, recognizing the relational problem with food as truly the same process.
What I learned quickly was that I needed to expand my support circle. God sent people int my life that were on or had reached their weight loss goals. He also sent people that would give me a word of encouragement when I felt down or “stuck” on my journey.
Had I never opened myself up to new friends, new experiences, and been willing to share both victories and defeats, I would have missed out on so many new friends. So, look for new friends at the park you walk at, the gym you join, and the weight loss challenge you participate in. Your new lifestyle will take you to lots of new places and introduce you to new faces.
What about you, are you ready to expand your circle of friends? Has God already sent new friends your way? If you are looking but not finding consider joining a weight loss challenge.