Group Think

 

So, a few months ago, I started a Google Group for my WW meeting. I read and participate in a lot of discussion groups and I get a lot out of them. I wanted to create a group for my fellow WW meeting members to share frustrations, success, tips, and other stuff.

At first, the group started off slow, with just a few participants and a few posts. But, over time it’s grew to a lively bunch of members exchanging multiple emails almost daily. We talk about our week, our frustrations, successes, and sometimes, just life. I can’t tell you how helpful this group has been for me and my weight loss journey. I’ve come to realize that’s its not really about losing weight (well, okay, a big part of it is). It’s about changing my life and making it better.

I am not doing this alone and for the first time in a long time, I really believe that. Yes, my husband is incredibly supportive. But, he’s also my husband and has to deal with my ups and downs and mostly, my lack of progress. He’s my biggest supporter. My sister and parents are also very supportive but there is only so much they can do—they are 800 miles away and can’t know what I deal with every day. So, this group of amazing people have become my support system. And, I have become theirs.

I think it’s amazing that a group of complete strangers can come together to help each other with a common goal. I know my success, and I WILL SUCCEED, will be partly due to their support.