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Support Groups
Sites in this category serve the support needs of people trying to lose weight.
Many sites listed are interactive - you will find message boards and chat areas for people with questions or concerns that affect their health or the health of a family member or friend.
You are encouraged to read the PRIVACY POLICY of each site.
Use these sites for educational and support purposes only. They should not be used as a substitute for a consultation or visit with your family physician or other health care provider.
Many sites listed are interactive - you will find message boards and chat areas for people with questions or concerns that affect their health or the health of a family member or friend.
You are encouraged to read the PRIVACY POLICY of each site.
Use these sites for educational and support purposes only. They should not be used as a substitute for a consultation or visit with your family physician or other health care provider.
Sites in Support Groups
TOPS Club, Inc.
A non-profit, non-commercial weight loss support group.
Nutrio.com
Weight loss community site providing free personalized weight loss program plans along with news, information, group support, tips, tools, and resources.
Weight-No-Longer
A women's only weight loss support group, advocating lifestyle changes such as healthy eating, wise food choices and exercise.
Jenny Craig, Inc.
Jenny Craig provides consumers with a comprehensive weight management program focusing on personal support, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes, as well as an ongoing weight maintenance program.
Thirdage Diet and Fitness Center
Tools and information let you track your food intake, nutrition and exercise. Share your diet experiences and find a fitness buddy in the forums.
DietTalk
Links to diet-related sites and chat resources.
DietWatch Community
Professional guidance, free interactive tools to manage healthy nutrition, diet and exercise schedule.
The Aliveness Experience
Treatment and support for over-eaters based on building emotional health and vitality.
Perfectly Fit
Health and fitness personalized weightloss programs. Personal trainers, hoshino massage treatment, vitamins, stress management and behavior modification seminars.
Cyberdiet.com
Includes information on self-assessment, diety and nutrition, exercise and fitness, support and motivation.
Weight Loss Thoughts
Tips, anecdotes, and information about adjusting your diet to lose weight.
Weight Watchers
A support & informational site for people on weight watchers.
Weight Loss Friends
Join us in the discussion forums, get involved in real time chat sessions and instant message the new friends you have made.
Network54
A support forum for fitness, weight loss, and health. Ask a question, tell your story, or help someone else.
Lil' Low Carb Corner
This site is support for people who are Low Carbing. Atkins, Protein Power, The Zone and Carbohydrates Addict Diet.
LoseWeightAmerica.com
Offers a newsletter and inexpensive program on weight loss.
Hugs International
Resources for weight loss and fitness outside of traditional dieting.
Australian Weight Watchers
Information on weight loss, exercise, diet, recipes.
Flock of Angels
A weight loss surgery support group and information center with great links, two chats, and pictures showing different surgeries.
Michel Montignac Online Weight-loss Clinic
Discover item by item the "Montignac Method" to lose weight the healthy way.
Diet Riot
A humorous non diet weight loss and nutrition site. Offering a fun and humorous approach to permanent weight loss.
Low Carb For Life
Low carbohydrate resource page for those committed to losing/maintaining weight the low-carb way.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Wonderful support group for T.O.P.S. An organization where members provide moral support and encouragement to aid in weight loss.
More To Love Fitness
Professional fitness for large-sized people. Certified Instructors and videotapes available.
Why Weight?
A place for women with at least 20 pounds to lose; for friendship, support, and helpful health information from many accredited sources.
Diet Buddy Club
Provides all the support you need while dieting.
Beyond Weight Loss
Free weight loss support and information including recipes, chat room, on-line discussions and support.
Shape Up America!
Subscription service provides information about safe weight management and physical fitness. Includes support, BMI information, and recipes.
Acting Well
Russian cardiology program, introduces a weight-loss method based on Stanislavski's acting techniques. Provides coaching and sharing support about the method.
Food Addicts Anonymous
Help for recovery from the despair and shame of food obsession. This self-help program views food addiction as a biochemical disease.
My Weight Battle
An online community that chronicles the weight loss struggle of its members. Includes a message board and personal journals.
Diet and Fitness Center
Online forum for older people trying to lose weight.
Oh Taste And See
A place for Christian women to find support and encouragement while trying to lose weight. Emphasis will be on our walk with the Lord.
BFL Support
A Body for Life community offering nutritional information, success stories, and message boards.
TigerCommunity - Online Weight Management
A free community service staffed by highly trained professionals. Based in Brisbane, Australia, provides exercise, nutrition, and motivational advice and support.
WeightWatchers.com
Online weight loss with eTools. Resources including recipes, success stories and plans.
Scarsdale Diet Support Site
Features diets from book by Herman Tarnower, M.D and Samm Sinclair Baker. Includes menus for variation diets and recipe listings.
Lose Weight With Me
Information and support for living and feeling healthy.
Pagan and Recovery Forum for Over Eaters
Yahoo-based Forum for pagans working a 12 step program on their over eating or other eating issues.
Diet Supporters
Provides bulletin board, chat and healthy eating tips.
Institute for Health Maintenance
Professional supervision on weight loss management.
Bontril Meridia Phentermine Xenical Users Forum
Discussion group covering these prescription diet pills.
Whoosh Friends Low Carb Support Site
Low carb support site with message board, recipes, chat, FAQ, and carb counters.
My Scale Down
Offers an online support group of dieters, dieticians, and experts.
My Diet Buddy
A database of people who wish to lose weight and join an online support group.
Fitness 3
Personalized support and information relating to diet, fitness, training, and nutrition.
Greysheeters Anonymous
A twelve step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope to recover from compulsive overeating.
Yahoo Group: Ausbandits
A discussion forum for weight loss surgery in Australia.
Cyber Diet Sisters Online
Women helping other women to get fit and healthy through support and understanding: chat, monthly newsletter, event calendar, and health-related links.
Dieter's Club
Email support group, offering support and motivation for the adult female dieter. Also recipes, fitness information and weight loss tips, and friendship.
Yahoo Group: Body for Life Atlanta
A community of "Body for Lifers" offering experience and encouragement.
NatraThin Users United
Support group for those dieting with NatraThin. Uses yahoo clubs.
Journal to Success
Daily food, activity, and weight tracker journals, links to Weight Watcher and other weight and fitness resources, and a recipe database.
Cambridge-Diet Support Message Board
You are welcome to visit our Weight Loss Support Message Board to receive or give suggestions and encouragement. It is not required that you use Cambridge products.
Exercise Your Willpower
Offers motivational information about fitness and weight loss. Includes mailing list and forum.
Overeaters Anonymous - Connecticut Intergroup
An organization of people with eating disorders
Practical Weight Loss Support Group
Free weight loss community offering advice and encouragement
Bulletin Board - Low Fat Cooking
A discussion forum for low-fat cooking.
Weight Loss Forum
A discussion forum for general weight loss issues.
God's Grace For Dieters
A Christian weight loss support forum offering diet tips, devotions and prayers.
Atkins Diet Support Forum
Low carb diet discussion and information including diet summaries and recipes.
Fitness Within
A weight loss community offering forums, news and journals.
Real Losers
Offers discussion forums, chat and newsletters.
God's Grace For Dieters
Christian based weight loss and health discussion boards.
TexasWLS
Online Support Group for Weight Loss Surgery patients in the North Texas area.
Never Say Diet
A discussion community emphasizing weight loss through healthy habits.
Healthy Weight Forum
Offers weight loss forums, articles, and tools such as a calorie calculator.
Liquid Diet Discussion Board
A discussion and support forum for people on liquid diets such as Optifast and Medifast.
Diet Surf
Offers a discussion forum, articles, tips, and a comparison of popular diets.
ChubBuddies
A support forum for those on a weight loss journey. Helpful information, encouragment, and friendship.
Featherish
Weight loss community where individuals share the experience of weight loss.
Motivation Station
Provides motivation and support for those trying to lose weight.
First Place
Offers a healthy program which offers solutions for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs especially in the area of good health and weight loss. Find events and search for a group by zip code, city or state.
Losing Weight and Making Friends
Join an online family and cheer on new friends as the pounds disappear.
MotivationStation
Features a weight loss forum promoting motivation and support for those who are trying to lose weight.
Weight Loss Friends
Offers discussion boards, meal plans and a log to record personal progress.
Sugar Busters Forum
Low carbohydrate discussion community with an emphasis on recipes for the Sugar Busters diet.
Buddies Building Beautiful Bodies
Offers discussion boards on weight loss and general health.
Diet Discussions
A community forum specializing in discussing weight loss programs of all types. Includes articles.
ChubBuddies
Offers a weight loss and diet support group. Includes a forum and a chat room.
Slim For Him
Christian women's weight loss support group for encouragement, support, friendship, devotionals, and challenges. Find joining instructions.
South Beach Diet Support
A support forum for individuals on the South Beach Diet.
South Beach Diet Bulletin Board
A discussion and support forum for the South Beach Diet.
Bond Girls With a Mission
A general weight loss forum offering discussion, recipe and weigh-in boards.
Journey of Angels
Many inspirational online journals and sites where you can chat and communicate with individuals who are battling with their weight.
Low Carb Community
Very active message board on Msn with 300+ members.
The Babe Syndrome
Support for women who are sick and tired of being fat and making excuses.
Weight Loss Buddy
A weight loss buddy matching service. Also offers message boards and expert advice.
Fit At Any Size
General weight loss community offering message boards, chat rooms, journals, photos and news.
National Obesity Surgery Support Group Directory
National Support Group Directory of local groups for people who have had or are researching weight loss surgery, gastric bypass or obesity surgery.
Canadian Coast To Coast Calorie Counters
A registered non-profit weight loss group with branches throughout Canada.
Support for Dr. Phil's Weight Loss Challenge
Support resources for participants in Dr. Phil's Weight Loss Challenge.
Through Thick And Thin
Weight loss support group offering discussion, progress logs, pictures and chat.
South Beach Diet Bulletin Board
Forums for discussion of the South Beach Diet
Total Low Carb
Details about TLC. Includes group support, one on one support, weekly weigh ins, recipes, chat, photos.
Forever Low Carb
Discussion board for low-carb diets such as Atkins, South Beach and The Zone. Includes recipes and product reviews.
ScaleDancers Through Thick and Thin
A weight loss support group offering boards for discussion, recipes and progress.
Lose 4 Life
A weight loss support forum for several popular diets including the Atkins, South Beach and Weight Watchers.
Weight Loss Support Forum
Free weight loss support forum. Includes boards for weight training, weigh ins and recipes.
Diabetes Diet Support
A discussion and support forum for diabetes nutrition.
Weight Loss Banter
A support forum offering practical advice & encouragement to those wishing to lose weight. Includes low carb, low calorie, low fat & Weight Watchers diets. |
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