What can I do to help myself succeed?
Support
is a key to successful weight maintenance. Some people fail
to maintain the weight they’ve lost because they stop using
their self-help materials or lose contact with their
programs or service providers.
If you have lost weight as part of a structured program,
it may be very important for you to continue to attend the
program. Consider becoming a member of any maintenance support
group offered
by your program.
If you have lost weight through self-help or if you simply wish to
prevent weight gain, you may be able to take advantage of
support services offered by the national organizations like
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) or Overeaters Anonymous
(OA).
You could also consider starting your own support group!
Ask your doctor if s/he can recommend other patients who may
be interested in forming such a group. Tops or OA may also
be willing to help you form a support group.
