Get to know your support system
As you test some new approaches to living, don’t be surprised to find out family & friends aren’t so supportive.
They may not say it, but their actions will definitely show it.
In general, people don’t like change, and on occasion, they’re known to do things to try and stop it. 
(Try not to get upset about it – it’s human nature.)
A few years back, I caught an episode of Dr. Phil where a 700+ pound gal cried for her life, and begged Dr. Phil to help her.
She:
- couldn’t walk,
- couldn’t drive,
- couldn’t fit out the door anymore,
- could hardly go the bathroom herself, and,
- was a living time bomb – her poor heart was ready to give up!
After listening to her beg, Dr. Phil asked:
“Who brings you the very food you eat to stay at the weight you are?”
She quickly answered:
“Oh, my best friend, and my boyfriend!”
I think you get the point –
It’s important to realize that the lifestyle you choose will either need to be supported by those around you, or need to be accomplished by you, on our own.
I suggest not saying too much when you try some new approaches to your life, and see the reaction you get. It’ll become pretty apparent what you’re up against (if anything at all?!)
I can tell you from personal experience over the last few years, after realizing I couldn’t work with those around me, I tried to go it alone — and it didn’t work.
The temptation was way too great and I slipped back into my old lifestyle.
Today, my wife & I support each other wholeheartedly, we’re both committed to living a healthy, supportive lifestyle.
I truly believe it’s the only way you can achieve long term success.
