Weight Loss Support, Interesting Interventions to Help with Weight loss

Why we need weight loss support

Why do we need weight loss support ? The question almost answers itself, realizing the difficulties our society is having reducing weight and keeping it off. We not only need support; we need as much help as we can get.

Of course, we need support, but support needs to be directed towards our needs and weaknesses.

If someone has been struggling for several years with weight loss, then outside help might be beneficial. If an overweight person is going at it alone to reduce weight, and most individuals do, their rate of success decline.

Not that all outside help is productive, we need to start thinking about what kind of help we need to solve this significant problem.

Support can come from many ways like paid professionals, family members, social media, or wearable technology.

I am not going to say that all of them are effective; you will have to be the judges of that but realize that going at it alone is almost makes it more of a struggle.

When traveling through the weight loss world, the paths are not easily defined, and someone that has a clear head can be a good advisor. That clear head might not be you.

If you are thinking of a specific diet or exercise program, you can ask your support system; they might help you decide from what they have noticed out there in society, your weight loss history, and your personality that it might not be the best approach.

Sometimes you need a shoulder to cry on, someone who keeps you accountable or helps deciphers the challenging technologies or terminology that can be a barrier.

Evaluate the approach that might work for you and use it to your most significant advantage.

Weight loss support from family members

One of the amazingly great reasons for family support is the proximity you may have a physical and emotional connection.

Family members helping you lose weight, now, this can be a positive or negative adventure.

Not too many people are too happy dealing with their families related to weight loss; sometimes, the jokes come back at you faster than the good words of advice. You need to decide which family members will be helpful and serious enough with your challenge to feel that you can get what you need.

Coming from a Hispanic family, I can remember all of the little jabs kids receive if they are just a little different. If you are too short, too tall, too heavy, too light, slightly uncoordinated, on and on. Now, this was just the kids, and most of the time, it was all joking, but when directed toward an adult, the statements were more cutting.

So it would help if you were very picky when choosing your family support.

On occasions, you might feel that certain family members that might be helpful tend to demand you negatively. Since they are doing you a favor, then they will require not one but several favors back. If this is the case, I will not approach this person.

If you feel that family support is absent or do not know how to help, then definitely look for another option.

Weight Loss Support Paid Professional

A great option, seeking professional help when you have failed on other approaches to your weight loss might be the best way.

Professional help can come from a nutritionist, highly regarded personal trainer, weight loss specialist, doctor, nurse.

With paid professionals, personality problems are minimal; emotional conflicts are not there. Professionals rely more on cold hard facts, easily defined goals, and steps to take.

Make sure this individual has a good track record of following up with their clients and being supportive throughout the entire time.

A good counselor or professional does not necessarily need to have a medical degree; they need to understate human behavior specific to weight loss. Finding someone that fits your needs is not always easy to find since someone good at this can be worth their weight in gold.

Your coach should also have an excellent physical presentation since they must practice what they preach. I have seen quite a few individuals that advertise themselves as weight loss professionals and are very obviously overweight

Weight Loss Support From Social Media

Social Media surprisingly can be a great support system. Psychological healing, constant positive support at a moment’s notice, you can post photos and feel compelled to work harder.

Now that we are so connected to the world, we do not need someone living next to us to support us. A lot of time, a support team might even be unknowns.

Social media can be a powerful tool when used correctly and sincerely. If you have a problem, there is no reason why you should not post it on Facebook or other social media platforms using your followers to help you sort through challenging situations. You can post every day or once a week. Social Media can be beneficial if you feel comfortable receiving direction, advice, and encouragement from unknowns.

I would hesitate to post “before pictures” if you are not sure of the group. Read and post support for others and evaluate if this group is supportive since you might find a group of people with a great deal of energy making fun of others. Posting before and after pictures simultaneously to show some meaningful change can be very rewarding, and people tend to be very encouraging once they find out you are serious about your endeavor.

Weight Loss Support From Apps/Portable Technology/Carry Technology

Lastly, wearable technology gives you feedback almost instantly.

Wearable technology is a great weight loss support when basic actions are needed!

One of the latest fads that can be very good or very addicting to the number it shows.

Repetitions or consistency, a quick review can help you make immediate corrections. Inexpensive and adjustable for most goals.

You can use the tools strategically or become a slave to the numbers and follow the number no matter how you feel.

I like to use the tools to see where I stand in fitness and create a baseline to work as a starting point. Tools like this help you know pretty closely how much you walk per day so you can conclude that you either walk a lot or not enough or if you can squeeze a few more steps in during your lunch hour.

Heart rate can tell you how fit you are and how hard you are working. Wearable technology can also tell you how many calories you are taking in if you are good at inputting the information after each time you eat.

The technology might also be beneficial when traveling since you can duplicate workouts on the road by checking your numbers. Did you just run the exact amount you usually do, did you take as many steps, and did the stairs in the hotel elevate your heart rate as well as your stepper machine in your home gym? Are you having too big a breakfast while traveling compared to home? Is the data sounding an alarm?

Help, let’s get it when we need it!