Obesity Support Group

This community is dedicated to those of us struggling with obesity. Obesity is thought to be a significant risk factor in certain health conditions, leading to increased mortality. Find the support you need by sharing your story, asking questions, and learning from others on how they have coped.

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LiliannB 10/31/2015

I thought if we all share tips that keeps us going.

Scale..Weigh daily, once a day to see progress and watching how our bodies change. Learn the good or bad ,be aware of the loss, gain.

Staying with it. No need track for life.let your tummy be your guide.

Cheat,splurged..we only human, if cheat one day is not a crime..just hop back to plan. Tease your body alittle, but do not cheat everyday.

Fitness made simple..do movements that is fun.w music.it helps time goes quicker. Listen to your body cues.

LiliannB 10/31/2015

Read food labels, sugar grams, choose low in sugar .

I am eating low carb foods..till I reach goal..and slowly eat Carbs again for maintenance. Be your own boss..this is a life changing progress.

Take pictures. Before,during, after. Make a photo poster online or offline. Watch ourselves shrink.

violetmist 10/31/2015

Some good advice.

deleted_user 10/31/2015

Lilian, great suggestions.
I like to remind myself of the one
Eat less move more
Just 4 words, but so powerful to me.

red47640 11/02/2015

Weighing everyday can be very counter-productive... I cannot stand to see the scale, it upsets me greatly and actually sets me back. I understand you want t give good advice and I appreciate that but please remember that everyone here had different issues and what helps you may not help others.

LiliannB 11/02/2015

Red..Welcome!! We all have the same issues..you are not alone!! Dealing on a healthy lifestyle change. If the scale bothers you, it should not. Scale is not making us fat, but a tool to making wise food choices.

I hope you post often and sharing your struggles with us.

red47640 11/08/2015

Please don't tell me what should and should not bother me, I know you meant to be helpful but you were not. The scale terrifies me and upsets me and that's how it is. What works for you does NOT work for everyone else and if you are insensitive enough to be so oblivious you should NOT even be one here or give advice to anyone. Your insensitivity hurts. Don't act like you know my struggles til you actually ask or read my bio. Thank you

LiliannB 11/09/2015

Stop reading my posts is my posting upsets you. This is a public forum and I speak from my caring heart. Experience and cheerfully moral support.

I do admit you have mental issues to overcome. Please take care that before you post on a public forums. Post your own post,and finding the help you really need.

Best wishes and healthy in 2016!!!

red47640 11/10/2015

Well don't act like you have the authority to give people tips when you don't know what their specific issues are. You may have a caring heart but you don't have the right to tell people what to do just because it works for you. And actually fyi for many people obese or otherwise looking on the scale every day IS detrimental.

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