Support! It's what a body needs!

Support has got to be the single most important aspect of my weight loss journey. Without support, I have no idea where I would be, or how much I would weigh. All I know is I have a great support system.

First and foremost, I have my wife. Not only is she doing this with me, she actually is the one that pointed me in the right direction.

My family is hugely supportive! There are 3 of us in the immediate family that have had weight loss surgery. My wife, myself, and my sister. Between the 3 of us, we have lost a total of 517 pounds in less that a year and a half! WOW!!!!! My mom and dad are right there pushing us and offering encouragement as we need it!

The readers of my blog are real and amazing people with words of praise and support! I owe a lot to several people who read my blog, but one really sticks out. Her name is Susy and she is just plain wonderful. I love the honesty and candor that this young lady offers up! Keep up the good work Susy, you're looking fantastic!

My weight loss family! This includes all my friends on the Obesity Help Tennessee Board. These are the people I check in on each and averyday. Without the encouragement and offers of help, there would be many who would have failed! Everyone on the boards are awesome about jumping in when needed. This last week on OH, there were some really thought ptovoking post dealing with issues we deal with. If you are inclined, just click on the links to read what we talked about:

Do you have what it takes to succeed?

Gluttony-Do you suffer from it?

Where do you struggle?

What's in your cup?

These are the types of questions and discussion that can help you succeed!

Just recently, several of us have started an email support group. A simple way to stay connected and discuss issues that pop up through out the day. Like when someone you work with brings in a Banana Split Cake, and how you feel about it. It's great to be able to reach out to someone who knows what you are talking about.

Support ~
To bear the weight of, especially from below.
To hold in position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or slipping.

To keep from weakening or failing; strengthen

Do you have support? If not, may I suggest the words of Diana Ross:

Reach out and touch,

Somebodys hand

Make this world a better place

If you can!