The best must-read dieting communities online
By Staff • Jan 28th, 2008 • Category: Lead StoryOne of the biggest benefits the Internet affords you is the support of your peers as you challenge yourself to attain your weight loss goals.
Online-forum support rocks. Period, end of sentence - the support you can discover online can make the difference between staying the path and falling into 53 chinese buffets.
Back when our editor started her get-fit lifestyle, she researched heavily online, looking for people who were facing the same challenges that she was. Here are some of her favorite sites at which she either lurked or posted.
- SparkPeople Message Boards
- Weight Loss Fitness
- 3 Fat Chicks Forum
- Low Carber Forum
- LowCarbSite Forum
- DDR FitClub Forum
- Video Fitness Forum
- Million Dollar Body Community Forums
Like just about everything online, the above are free to join and participate in. Some of them even have weight loss diaries where you can read their personal struggles like:
Our editor, Barbara Ling, started her own weight loss journey blog over at IAMFIRE’s Diary. It’s a great resource for staying accountable…and getting the support and encouragement you need and deserve.
Have we missed an online diet community that has really helped you out? Drop us a line at
- suggest AT smartweightlossedge.com
and let us know!
Enjoy,
Smart Weight Loss Edge Staff
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