Getting support for your efforts - whether through a friend, a trained professional or a g

The best motivation for weight loss comes from inside. It certainly helps, however, to have someone in your corner. For many, the more the merrier. Here are some suggestions to build and maintain your weight-loss support network: Stay in touch. Answer phone calls and letters. Just say yes. Accept in

For some, a professionally led group proves helpful. If you do join a group, keep in mind that what you'll get out of it will be in proportion to what you put into it. If you participate rather than just listen, you're more likely to reap the rewards of the group's encouragement and empathy. If you're someone who prefers to work alone and not ask for help, that's OK. Do whatever works, but keep in mind that different approaches fit different needs.