Support Groups for Weight Loss

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Support Groups for Weight Loss

Kandis Clark

Columbia College

Abstract

Loosing weight with a group has far more effects on loosing weight then loosing it own your own. This paper explores the success of weight loss when associated with different types of weight loss support communities. It compares the differences between commercial and health service weight loss support groups and how to pick which one will work best for you. Also, how effective of support from an employer can have on loosing weight. Or how about once you loose the weight, how it's beneficial in maintaing that support to keep the weight off. Wanting to loose weight is up to the individual, but sometimes there needs to be outside motivation to push you through your weight loss goals.

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Support Groups for Weight Loss

Millions of Americans struggle with their weight everyday. From different diet and exercise plans to costly weight loss surgery, people suffer in loosing and keeping off their weight. Sometimes it's just hard for a person to conquer loosing wight by themselves and look for outside help for their weight loss journey. There are many types of weight loss support groups that educate and guide you to a healthier lifestyle. They are available at your job, online, at a fitness facility, or simply in your neighborhood. Having that emotional support and encouragement of a weight loss support group is a valuable resource when trying to loose weight. How effective the support groups are in getting people to loose the weight may be due to the way the help is presented. Leadership, goals, available resources, and knowledge are factors that leads to...