Smart Weight Loss Edge

By far, the best way to really get moving on your weight loss journey is to network with like-minded individuals who know what you’re going thru.

Luckily, there are lots of diet forums and weight loss communities online! Here are some of the best.

• General:
  • Weight-loss.fitness.com
  • Richard Simmons
  • SparkPeople
  • Google List
  • Healthy Weight
  • 3 Fat Chicks
• Low Carb:
  • Forums.Lowcarber.org
  • Atkins Diet BBS
  • Low Carb Site Forum
• Obesity:
  • Obesity Discussion
  • Obesity Help Forums

The best thing about such communities are you’ll find lots of sub-forums that target specific weight loss needs, challenges and the like. I’ve found them to be extremely useful during my own weight loss journey.

Now, when you decide to join a forum…generally you post an introduction. So what do you write about?

That’s an excellent question! Generally, you want to post your name/handle, your current weight, where you want to end up, how you’re approaching your get-healthy plan, etc.

Here’s what Barbara wrote:

12-27-2006, 12:17 PM
IAmFire’s Diary
Hi all,

I’ve just joined! I’m 42 years old and weigh 165 pounds on a 5′ 3.5″ frame; I reckon I’m at least 30 pounds overweight. (NOTE! That was a lie, she hadn’t stepped on a scale, hence the ‘reckoned’).

Last week I had a wakeup call that my current health is extremely non-optimal…and I made myself a promise not to go on a diet, but instead try a lifestyle change in my eating habits. While I do adore the toast with butter and the chocolate dipped macadamia nuts and the (fill in the blanks) joys of yumness, I realize that it’s not a question of “should I get healthy” but “it’s time to get healthy…now”….. MORE …..

You’ll see there were several welcoming posts added to my initial introductions…and as the months went by, she continued to write about her experiences. And after she had things down rather well, she slowed her rate of posting…because she had internalized my success for myself. She didn’t require the same level of support.

Everyone’s experiences, of course, will be different! You’ll see yourself there are thrivingingly huge communities at the forums mentioned above….some people have been sharing their strength with others now for years and years.

Enjoy,

Staff

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