One big key to my success was finding and making active friends. I love the friends I had, but we always just a sat around, went out to eat or go for drinks. When I got serious about the weight loss... I had to modify my behaviors. I did active things... joined a sports league, started exercising, ate healthier. I am not going to lie... I did lose a couple friends because our interests were different, but my deep friendships stayed strong and we do a mix of things, some active for me and some sedentary for them; I gained some new friends too who help me be the person I want to be, just by being themselves. If you want to be successful in loosing weight... your social activity cannot be in contrast with your physical goals. If you hang out with active people... you might just become one!

Yes. I definitely agree with you. Me and my friends use to share tips and tricks on how to lose weight faster then of course, encourage each other too. Really helps