Weight loss support group

[tammybear]

I would like to join a local weight loss support group in person. Do those even exist? How would I go about finding one? Also, if anyone has been to one, is this a good idea? Is it very supportive or am I going to feel even worse about myself if I go?

[tracy1976]

Thanks for asking bruceH. I haven't actually found anything locally. I discovered one group, but...I dunno. For now I think I'm just going to stick with online forums and maybe just keep my eyes open.

Here's a thought Tammybear, have you ever though of starting the very first one? Maybe seeing if there is anyone who is interested in it (like post something on social media) and arrange to meet in a public place like a coffee shop or something like that? In my experience I've found that when something doesn't exist that I want to exist, if I take the initiative and make it happen, other people take part :)

[tammybear]

How is it going tammybear? Have you found anything local? I kinda like you're idea of talking to other people in person instead of just online but I can admit I"m a bit of a chicken haha. It's really hard to put yourself out there like that, even if you are going to a group with people who are struggling with the same stuff as you, you know?

Thanks for asking bruceH. I haven't actually found anything locally. I discovered one group, but...I dunno. For now I think I'm just going to stick with online forums and maybe just keep my eyes open.

[bruceH]

Thanks, I'll try this.

bigbobby you're skype suggestion is also an interesting idea. If I don't find something I might do that.

How is it going tammybear? Have you found anything local? I kinda like you're idea of talking to other people in person instead of just online but I can admit I"m a bit of a chicken haha. It's really hard to put yourself out there like that, even if you are going to a group with people who are struggling with the same stuff as you, you know?

[tammybear]

I think that joining a local support group would probably be very good for you on a very emotional level. Clearly, you don't just want to talk with others, you want to see them, too, which is totally understandable. It really, really helps when you can see and hear from other people and know that you're not alone.

I think the best thing that you can do tammybear is to do an online search using keywords including the city/town you live in as well as words like "weight loss" and "support' and "support group", stuff like that. You could also go to our local recreational center or contact the city to see if there are any options. Good luck :)

Thanks, I'll try this.

bigbobby you're skype suggestion is also an interesting idea. If I don't find something I might do that.

[bigbobby]

I would also say that conducting an online search is your best bet. If you don't find anything local, maybe you might be able to find something online where you can still talk to people face to face, like Skype or something like that.

[1000kw]

I think that joining a local support group would probably be very good for you on a very emotional level. Clearly, you don't just want to talk with others, you want to see them, too, which is totally understandable. It really, really helps when you can see and hear from other people and know that you're not alone.

I think the best thing that you can do tammybear is to do an online search using keywords including the city/town you live in as well as words like "weight loss" and "support' and "support group", stuff like that. You could also go to our local recreational center or contact the city to see if there are any options. Good luck :)