The Right Plan Nutrition Counseling & Kellie Hill Nutrition

Whole Foods Diet Expert and Best Selling Author

  • Home
  • Shop
  • Blog
  • Recipes
  • Praise
  • Media
  • About
  • Contact

February 1, 2011 by Kellie 3 Comments

The Importance of True Friends

Sometimes it’s hard to know who is really a friend.  Perhaps because as we grow and change so do the people around us.  Sometimes we grow together; sometimes we grow apart.  Some people celebrate with us as we change; some people harbor resentment, jealousy, personal insecurities . . . many things that make it easier to downplay our success rather than join in our happiness.  Worse, are those that seem to be celebrating with us, but only to our faces.

When you face a potential life-altering moment, as I did when I stood on the line between healthy and diabetic, you begin to see who around you is really a friend.  For me this experience came while driving to Portland with a friend, a real friend. 

My diagnosis had come back as borderline diabetic a few months previously.  I had mentioned my need to “get it together” to many people.  Usually I got nice compliments like, “No, I can’t believe it, you look fine”, “How could that be, you’re so athletic”, “You should retest, you eat so well and work out regularly”.  These all seemed reassuring that my diagnosis wasn’t a big deal.  But then that fateful trip happened.

As we drove along I relayed the information from the doctor.  For the first time, this friend didn’t compliment me or placate me.  She dang near screamed at me for not taking it seriously.  I got a lecture on how diabetes is FOREVER, how I had it within my control to solve this issue and what the hell was I doing . . . nothing!  She was right.  And, more importantly, she was the first friend who actually put my well-being as the priority.  It isn’t always easy to hear the truth, but that is what defines a true friend.

I relate this story first, to say thanks to those that cared, second to remind everyone that change is scary.  We cling to an illusion that things will stay one way.  We often resist the normal process of change.  We feel personally attacked if someone changes, especially if we don’t agree with the change.  But change is the manifestation of our ability to grow, to learn, to become better.  Change is an opportunity for celebration.  Change allows us to move to a new level.  True friends will celebrate your changes with you.  Surround yourself with true friends.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: friend, Important, of, true

Comments

  1. math games says

    February 9, 2011 at 1:14 am

    thanks

    Reply
  2. Jenifer says

    April 18, 2012 at 4:02 am

    Well said Kellie! It is very true … true friends come shining through during times of change & difficulty. I have had many friends drift away over the years because we simply grew in different directions and I cherish the memories we made but I appreciate that not all friendships last a lifetime. Those ones that do are truly special and are what keep us going when the uphill climb is the steepest. Congrats on moving forward with a positive attitude!

    Reply
  3. losing weight quickly says

    July 10, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I’m gone to inform my little brother, that he should also pay a
    quick visit this blog on regular basis to obtain updated from hottest
    news update.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Kellie Hill Nutrition

Holiday Meal – Avoiding the Guilt and Anxiety

Holiday Meal

Healthy Dessert Recipes – Pecan Cookies

Healthy Dessert Recipes

Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe (& Dipping Sauce)

Seared Ahi Tuna with Dipping Sauce

Heart Healthy – Stroke Fighting Tuna Salad

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Connect

to begin your journey toward optimal health

(541) 772-PLAN (7526)
706 Cardley Avenue, Medford OR 97504

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Nutrition Tips & Info Services About

Tasty Recipes

Rave Reviews

Kellie Hill and the Right Plan has been instrumental in helping me control my constant stomach distress. Kellie helped me make seemingly simple dietary adjustments which has made a world of difference. Her approach and assessment really worked...

Mary Stokes

Read More →

DISCLAIMER: The content shared on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. Statements/products discussed have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease or illness. Please consult your health care practitioner before making changes to your current diet or before beginning any herbal or vitamin supplement regimen or exercise program. Although Kellie Hill is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, the author(s) at The Right Plan are not licensed medical professionals, nor do they claim to be. They are not here to diagnose or provide medical advice to any reader.Affiliate Disclosure • Terms and Conditions© 2019 The Right Plan Nutrition Counseling & Kellie Hill Nutrition • Custom Web Design by Paradux Media Group