Unending support and validation. We're all (mostly) on the same page.
And, for me... the biggest boon to being in this group of chicks is that when actively posting I am accountable to myself and all others I am posting with.
My favorite part is that not only are the people here to support your weight loss efforts, but they will support you with life in general. It's not all about what you weigh, but who you are
But for me, the best part is the role models. I get to read about how other people structure their food and exercise in a healthy way. I get a peek into other people's plans and see how they work. I am so inspired every single day by people's achievements and progress and stick-to-it-ness. This is an amazing strong group of people. We have people who have lost hundreds of pounds. We have people who always hated running who transform into distance runners. We have people who bravely completely change their entire food lives through surgery. We have people who have been trying for years and have not found their weight loss success *yet* but who pick themselves up and keep trying over and over again and who will find the key they are seeking. There is courage and persistence and humor on this site that I have found nowhere else.
A very big !!!
I am finding a lot of good information to help me with my weight loss and knowing others are going through exactly what I am going through.
Good luck with your weight loss.
Terri
I love the friedships that I have formed here over the years. We laugh a lot at Back in Kindergarten thread and we accept each other right where we are at in life....in doing that we have all succeeded in weight loss!