27/08/2026
COACH CARINA CATCHUP – SURROUND YOURSELF
Surround Yourself With People who Celebrate You!
What I have discovered through out my journey, since working on my fitness and overall
Health and well being, is that there are people who will encourage you , as long as it supports
their need of you, and others who encourage and support you through every step of the way.
It is important that we remember that focusing on our own well being, will often come at a
price. We need to decide if we want to move forward, or be held back.
My children for example, they remember what certain foods do to my health, so if I go to eat
those, they are the first to go “mum! That will make you feel sick remember” , on days where
im feeling sluggish, they will beg to go out for a bush walk or a day near the beach.
I have friends who notice all of the little changes, friends who see my progress, and it has
inspired them to work on their own selves.
Then there are the people who are encouraging as long as your journey does not interfere in
their plans or views, the ones who compliment on your progress then say “ you go to the gym
too much’ ‘ your too strict on yourself’ or the “ missing a few days won’t hurt” “a few days
of junk food wont do any damage”, these are the people who don’t understand what it has
taken for you to reach your goals or to even start on that journey.
I now surround myself with people who understand that my gym time is not only working on
my physical health but also mentally, they understand that I have fought extremely hard to
stay on my path, to better health and a stronger body and mind, no matter what obstacles life
has thrown in my path along the way.
-Have you started on your journey ? if not, who would you talk to knowing they will help
boost your confidence into taking that step for you? Or hold your hand to get over the last
hurdle that holds you back?
-Do you have your support group?
-Who are your biggest cheer leaders in life?
-Think about what your goals are, who do you share those with , knowing that when you feel
discouraged, that they will step up and remind you of how far you have come and to not give
up on yourself!