Great news about on line weight loss systems!

 On Line Weight Loss Systems Do Work!

Researchers created a website called AchieveTogether and evaluated the weight-loss success of users. They compared users with a group of people attempting to lose weight on their own, and then allowed that second group access to the site 12 weeks later.

"Internet-based weight loss programs are an important step help addressing the obesity epidemic, as they can be widely shared and used with low costs," said Jennifer L. Kraschnewski, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of medicine and public health sciences. "Existing Internet-based weight-loss strategies have largely promoted weight-loss strategies designed by health professionals, including goal-setting and features to promote social interaction. These programs have had positive long and short-term effects, suggesting that exploring alternative approaches may be beneficial."

The researchers used positive deviance to design their Web-based programs. Positive deviance is the idea that solutions to problems exist within a population experiencing that problem. Being connected to people going through the same trials as you has a profound positive effect. Forums like Facebook support groups and Herbalhub are leading this charge.  By being able to share the successful behaviors or approaches that work for those who are most successful -- typically the top 10 percent –individuals will tend to stay on target this there weight loss goals. "Positive deviance has been used in diverse health-related interventions, but has not previously been used in weight-loss interventions," Kraschnewski said, until now.

For AchieveTogether, users were educated on 36 weight-loss behaviors identified in a previous study of people who maintained a weight loss of at least 30 pounds. These behaviors were evaluated by a physician for safety. Participants logged in to the site at least once a week and were asked to record their weight, height and frequency of using the weight loss practices. They were matched to three role models closest to them for gender, age and target body weight and could then view their role model's strategies for weight loss". there was is no debate about the benefits of this type of approach to weight loss.

The importance of an individual feeling part of a community is crucial in their overall success with weight loss.  This has to be the main goal of a weight loss program.

Whether you are trying to find a safe, comfortable and healthy way to lose weight and keep it off for life, or trying to maintain your current weight, and increase your energy level and overall Health, I would like to show you how simple this journey can be. Please use the following link to leave me a comment regarding your needs, and I will get right back with you. “Contact John”

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