Does your social life support your fitness goals?
Your Santa Monica-based personal trainer explores whether or not your social life supports your fitness goals. She helps you uncover small yet important life hacks to take your fitness journey to the next level.
Hey there! I’m so excited to dive into this topic with you! Today, we’re focusing on one key piece of the puzzle: social support.
As Jim Rohn famously said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” That truth applies especially when it comes to your health. The people around you can either reinforce old habits or help you create new ones; they impact your accountability and even shape your priorities. When you’re striving to build a healthier lifestyle, it’s essential that those closest to you understand your goals and actively support you in achieving them.
I know it might sound corny, but here’s the truth: nothing changes if nothing changes. Maybe happy hour becomes a sunset walk, or late nights out shift into early morning workouts and coffee catch-ups. Dinner out at restaurants can turn into cooking a healthy meal at home with your bestie. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. If you want to change up your nutrition and lifestyle, that means modifying your day-to-day socializing for the healthiest version of you. But! You don’t have to do it alone.
Achieving this with your closest friends starts with clearly and confidently communicating your goals:
“I’m working hard on my nutrition and need your support. Would you be down to help me make these changes? Here are the places I’ll need your help the most…”
Take a moment to think about your own circle. Who lifts you up, and who might need to understand your goals a little better? Start the conversation today and watch your support system grow alongside your goals. Surround yourself with people who match your commitment, and you’ll find that healthy living becomes not just possible, but natural.