Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group

Chat about how well your latest diet is -- or is not -- working. This group is a great place to find support and accountability as well as share success stories and valuable lessons with the community. From where to start to weekly weigh-ins, get help from others to reach your dieting and weight maintenance goals.

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TeamDS 07/09/2007

hey all -

we're happy to see that this community has become one of the most popular communities on DailyStrength...weight maintenance is crucial to everyone's health and it's good to see so many people who are aware of this.

we've received some requests from folks to have MORE SPECIFIC communities in the weight loss area...for example, we've had requests for communities based on age, or amount of weight you'd like to lose, gender, etc.

here's some ideas of communities we're thinking about...we'd love your feedback:

WEIGHT LOSS (20 POUNDS)
WEIGHT LOSS - 20-SOMETHINGS
WEIGHT LOSS - TEENS
WEIGHT LOSS - WOMEN
HEALTHY EATING
VEGETARIANISM

ideally, we'd like to find communities that can serve a large group of people well, and provide focused support and advice for folks going through similar issues.

we'd love your feedback...we'll be reading this, so please give us your thoughts?

doug

deleted_user 07/23/2007

Does anyone know of a site or group that shares healthy recipes that are easy to make and not real expensive. I don't have a lot of time in the evenings, and I like to try and watch my budget. What about exercise tips?

bb4 07/23/2007

I think it would be helpful to have a separate community for people who are obese and need to loose 50-l00 pounds and then how to maintain that weight loss.

deleted_user 07/23/2007

I would like Maintainers group (the one who lost it all and maintaining goal weight or under goal weight)...

deleted_user 07/23/2007

I THINK THAT THESE ARE GREAT COMMUNITIES IDEAS. I

deleted_user 07/24/2007

I think you should have one for people over 50

deleted_user 07/30/2008

Wowww .. how did I miss this post? As one who has been on just about every diet and been in every category of weight to lose, I don't see much difference in the struggles of weight loss. It still boils down to the same thing ... what we eat, minus what energy we expend equals our weight.

Yes, there are a few extenuating circumstances such as medications for various illnesses or physical limitations due to injuries, amputations or health issues ... but there is knowledge to be gained in diversity!

For those of the younger generation, I respectfully suggest that you may consider starting a member group to have more age appropriate discussions, however, this main board or a broad spectrum member group allows a lifetime of weight loss challenges and the wisdom gained from those to be shared.

Just my humble opinion ... certainly appreciated reading everyone's posts. Still believe there is strength in numbers. It is difficult to stay motivated in our personal journeys and with the busy lives of many people on DS, if we get too diverse, there are not enough members to support each other at those critical times, people lose hope and leave and/or fail.

Hugs to all ... Ranae

deleted_user 07/30/2008

I would like a community for carbohydrate addicts. I have very high cholesteral and I am 39. My doc suggested I go on this low carb diet. SO far I am doing well. I would love support from others and also be able to help others with it.

deleted_user 07/30/2008

Certainly lots of different areas of interest. I just started two different groups: Weight Loss For Men, and South Beach Dieters. Hoping to get some dialogue going on these two posts.

deleted_user 07/30/2008

AGE does matter. Please DO NOT do a teen weight loss center. This may end up being place where they support each other to lose weight in unhealthy ways (bulimia, anorexia).

I'd like a 50+ group. It is harder to loose weight when you are older and less active.

deleted_user 07/30/2008

i think that a room/group for people that are trying to lose weight that was gained because of their medications would be a good idea.

deleted_user 07/30/2008

I didn't really read all the replies, so sorry if I missed something. At any rate, I like the way it is right now - if we separated it, there wouldn't be as many people to share ideas with, get advice from, et cetera. I like having a diverse group :)

Jesse 07/30/2008

Hi Folks!

I wanted to let you know that we are recording the great ideas you all have posted as future possible possible support groups.

Also know that you all can create your own "Member Groups".

To create your own member group, click here:

www.dailystrength.org/groups

:)

Jesse

deleted_user 07/30/2008

I love the VEGETARIANISM idea. I'm vegetarian and I'd love another group to go to that can relate.

deleted_user 07/30/2008

I would like to see a group for age 50 and older. thank you for asking

beckyp 07/30/2008

For women only

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