Things You'll Need:
- Entry/membership fee (if required)
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Step 1
Check the message board at your local gym. This will help you find dieters near you who can offer not only moral support, but also the opportunity to find a workout partner.
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Step 2
Search the message boards at your office for a weight loss group. The daily interaction with group members will help keep you accountable and focused on your goal. Some companies even offer incentives to employees participating in an office-based weight loss program, such as time off in the afternoon for the purpose of exercising.
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Step 3
Search organizations that you are affiliated with for established weight loss groups. Members of your church, parent's association or volunteer organization may be the perfect teammates for this challenge.
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Step 4
Join a group with a competitive element if you think competition may help keep you focused on your goal. Some groups contribute small entry fees, and the dieter who loses the most weight or percentage of body weight collects the pot at the end of a determined time frame.
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Step 5
Join a group that is dedicated to losing weight in a healthy manner. Use caution when groups are dedicated to a specific fad diet. Proper nutrition and a consistent exercise program will help you lose weight and keep it off in the long run.
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Step 6
Use online support groups, such as CalorieKing and My Diet Buddy, to find like-minded dieters while retaining some of your anonymity (see Resources below). You may find that such support groups lessen your inhibitions and allow you to get the most out of the group.
