You might find that not everyone is supportive of your quest to get fit. If you’re used to socialising with certain friends at the pub, or ordering Friday night takeaway with your partner, then it’s possible that you’ll have to put up with some light teasing or even downright negativity.

If I had a pound for every time I’ve been told to “live a little” or “let my hair down”....

...Well, needless to say, I’d be a wealthy man. But you know what? I’d also still be doing exactly what I’m doing now.

Because unlike a lot of people who harbour negative thoughts, or believe that Steve and I are “fitness fanatics” and that our lives are all about discipline and sacrifice;

We love living healthily and are pretty certain that you will too.

But just so that you’re prepared, you may find that some key relationships in your life change when you decide to transform your body. Here goes:

Your Significant Other

It’s important that your partner is supportive throughout your transformation process, as you’re not just making a bid to get a better body here; you’ll be changing your life as well and they need to be on board.

While you can’t force them to join you or try eating new foods, it would be better if you could go on the journey together and if not, then they need to understand how important your health is to you now and into the future, and to stop bullying you about not wanting another slice.

And if they’re constantly making passive-aggressive comments about the time you spend in the gym, or how you’re no fun anymore, then they’ll need to understand that this isn’t a diet or a quick fix; this is part of who you are now.

Your Friends and Family

Whether you have a ton of friends and family and are used to sharing details about your private life, or you can count the number of real friends you have on one hand, my point here is the same:

If the people closest to you treat you badly because you’ve made a life-changing decision to invest in your health and long term happiness, then you may need to reconsider who your friends really are.

In my experience, people who make negative comments are usually jealous because they wish they had the self-control to say no to one more drink, or second helping of dessert. Nine times out of ten, it’s a reflection on themselves and not on you.

Your Colleagues

People at work might have something to say about you choosing to spend your lunch hour differently, or how your attitude to certain tasks has become more positive. It’s funny, but us Brits seem to enjoy complaining and misery loves company.

But instead of bickering about the Brexit, moaning about the weather, or wallowing in unhappiness about your weight and lack of fitness;

Why not try spreading smiles and positivity instead of yawns in the afternoon and see how contagious that can be?