When I worked in a corporate environment, I had a boss who made fun of anyone in his sphere of influence he thought was getting superior results. Yes, you read that last sentence correctly. He promoted mediocrity (apparently he thought it made him look good).
Crappy performance breeds more of the same. The unfortunate sidelight to this situation - no one in authority seemed to care that mediocrity became the norm.
When children go to school, one of the strongest influences they experience is called peer pressure. Bottom line - children want to do and have what other kids in their class do and have - the latest sneakers, clothes, and music. Peer pressure can be a parent's worst nightmare.
What Does Sphere of Influence Have To Do With Your Weight?
If your friends and/or family (the people you associate with most often) practice a healthy lifestyle, you are more likely to do the same. If your family and friends (even co-workers) are overweight, you are more likely to be overweight.
Studies published in medical journals have confirmed that when your good friends are overweight, you are more likely to be overweight. An overweight condition spreads in your sphere of influence.
You may know families whose members are all overweight, even obese. In these families, obesity is accepted and sometimes even encouraged. How do you break this destructive behavior pattern?
Re-Directing The "Bad" Influence
Interested in how to re-direct the "bad" influence of others in your life as it relates to your weight? Note that you have taken the first step - you are aware of the situation.
Now you can position yourself in a community that encourages a healthy lifestyle. There are several weight loss "communities" in which the rules are explained, education dispensed, progress monitored, and support made available. A community can be food-centered, fitness-centered, or a combination. When your "community" experience is positive, you will stick with the program, lose the weight, and feel much better about yourself.
You can accomplish weight loss community status in the real world or online. The better weight loss forums provide tracking tools and encouragement for newcomers. Several well-known fitness gurus have established online communities for people who have purchased their products.
Whether your community is real world or online (or both), you will profit immensely from them. You'll free yourself from your former "bad" influence and participate in a community that has a positive influence.
Join This Weight Loss CommunityYou'll start out with a free effective weight loss eating plan that has a proven track record (in the form of a free ebook).
You'll get tips and tricks for weight loss regularly.
You'll get your questions answered.
You'll also get a free recipe ebook - 10 Quick & Easy Fat Torching Recipes.
You can't lose with this offer.
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