Mon 02-16 WLL ... The Why Week: Why Community Support is Important for Weight Loss

[mayaluvsmusic]

weight watchers is too damn expensive for me right now. i miss the support though.

[luxie1718]

I cannot speak highly enough of the support I get on the weight watchers message boards. The friends I've made have changed my life!

[Spartan488to300]

Is it just me or does "twiter us" sound dirty to anyone else :)

[positivechica]

1. like the facial hair.

2. I'm on of those insomniacs that talks to you at 4am. :)

3. Support is just SO important. I don't think I'd even be working towards my goal w/out the support I find here on YT.

<3 Great video bff.

[waterchicklet]

The weight loss community here on YT is probably the missing link for me. Its convenient and very accessible. My success is most definitely because of this tool here. Its like the holy grail of tools really. Difference between forums and YT is the face to face accountability. Without it, I'm sure I would have gotten bored long ago. And the support here is like NO other.

Two cents, cashed in.

[starloz5]

im still not sure about the facial hair..

[GentleSeabreeze]

I found the weight loss community on youtube very recently (I watched Shanti's channel to death before discovering WLL and now I am an avid watcher of both channels...yay!)...and your vid has got me thinking.

I'm into my 6th week of calorie counting and have been so tempted lately, I'm still losing a little weight but I'm losing the groove and I'm scared I'll fall off the wagon all together if I keep going the way I'm going! aargh! It's hard when your battling it all out alone in your head!

[applelove33]

I don't. :p

[lisabgreen512]

I like the scruff too Al! Great job about Community! I agree with you that Community Support is important! I have 3 other dieters and they have fallen off the wagon, so that is why I'm on WWO and YouTube, because I know even though my family stopped pushing me, i know you guys can!!!! Thanks Al!

[waywardgypsy]

You know, I just found the weight loss community on YouTube recently... and I have to admit that it's helped me immensely! When I'm feeling down or unmotivated, I log in and watch videos. I get tips and tricks, I get to cheer people on, and seeing someone else succeed just feeds my own desire to lose weight.

[DiZzY187]

lol I totally agree with the community support. Like right now I have half a point left for the day, but I'm craving something sweet so I'm on youtube watching videos to keep me from eating.

[sushicatny]

great video!

[littlesheree]

This is such an optimistic premise. Community support is extremely important. YouTube is such a great resource for support. However, the problem is many of the support groups do not support ALL individuals. Things tend to become inequitable. This is obvious by comment responses and personal attention given to respondents. I cannot speak for twitter or IMs. I am speaking of what I see here on YT. We should embrace each other, not just the select few. It is about the many, not the CHOSEN.

[deasteinwand]

I go to TOPS and i fully agree.. when i dont stay for the meetings my weight will go up. Also staying involved. Meaning you get out of it what you put into it. Help others and help yourself. I think thats what we do here on YT a lot!!! GREAT Vlog today!!!

[ProjectClassReunion]

yeeeaaaah, new vid on!!! good start into the week!!!

[ghettofabarlene]

Al... Can I just say how handsome you are! I rarely say that because hello, I <3 women! lol... but you are! :0)

Support: I agree it work! Online community is always around... even when I can't sleep! :0) I'm totally grateful for the support! xxx

[UltimateAnonymity]

Yes, i agree that the weight loss community has made a major effect on my journey in a positive way. I need that support system or i just get bored and slowly give up.. thanx so much for being there Alejandro.

[ceramicheart150]

I sat in on a WW meeting a few months ago, I really wasn't impressed whatsoever, I think it was the leader though not the program. Tried Jenny Craig, it WORKS, its just way too expensive. YouTube is an amazing support tool for us all to learn new things, lean on each other and share so many similar harships and issues together with the ease of the internet. Not just folks in our communities, but all over the world going through the same weight issues as us.

[ceramicheart150]

You made a great point, it is truly 24/7, there is always SOMEONE to talk to. That helps with accountability and support for sure!

[weightlosslosers]

It really is all about the leader. They have to have the right personality.

[jsdwellsnme]

We always trade one addiction for another don't we? I think my trade is utube this time its calorie free too! lol I love the support I get on utube my only regret is that I didn't find the community sooner ! great video!

[TERRI145]

your looking good

[ceramicheart150]

He is, isn't he!

*watches Al's head inflate even more*

[darcbutterfly]

I like having the support. For along time I tried weight loss by myself and without motivation or support it didnt work. It seemed once I started watching videos I improved alot. Just having someone to relate to helps me out alot.

[glamaura]

hiya.. i also believe the weight loss community is very important.. i'm a member of an english weight loss site called closer diets.. and the ppl on there keep me goin.. with all things from weight related issues to life in general.. they pick ya up when ya at ya lowest and help you back into it.. without them and also watching youtube vlogs i'd probrbly be really struggling now.. thanks every1 xxxx

[FindingKristy]

Great video :)

Before I found the weight loss community here on Youtube, I found myself yo-yo dieting out of control. Yes, it's possible I have traded off my food addiction for an online addiction, but I know that I always have someone here that I can talk too. You have been there for me a lot, and I appreciate that :) Besides needing more sleep, and more exercise.. this has been an amazing experience, that I would recommend to all! 5 stars, great job <3

[watchmegetskinny]

As you likely know, I am very active here on youtube. But I am just as active here on my local support group. Actually we are meeting tonight, so it is sorta freaky that you talk about support group in this video! Anyway, group meetings help you understand you are not alone! 5* video!

[blueeyedbetty]

Great vid! x

[WarriorDieterEileen]

you guys rock, well done.  Just a question. Can you tell me how you can tell that someone is online, or that they have been on for a certain amount of time. Hugs Eileen

xx

God Bless

[rushedartist]

i <3 you guys!!! keep up the great work!

[Marlaine83]

Community is invaluable. I think the weight loss community on YouTube is amazing because even when I've been 'off the wagon', not making videos, sticking to plan, etc,...I've still been watching videos.

[cycleChic08]

community is extremely important, which is why I have the blog, vlog and forums. Soon I'll get real support when I get into a fitness class and start going to it regularly.

[gmcbella]

What a great video. I couldn't agree with you more. Community is so important. I feel lucky to have WW mtgs, my blogging weight loss community, and now the WLL channel.

BTW, I am really liking the goatee and short hair. You look great!

[colliermorgan]

I really need community support. It keeps me motivated and helps me keep the focus. I appreciate all of your videos. Thank you :)

[nananaAri]

youtube has been an amazing help. my first time around i neglected to actually make friends, this time around i have connected with so many people and it has been amazing. even if i dont know these people IRL, i feel like we have hung out forever!

[Jazmine375]

I did WW for a short time back a few years ago, and I loved my meetings.. I lost 42 lb in 6 weeks..of course it came back eventually..and brought friends LOL ..but WW meetings did help. Now I have YT, and it is awesome for support.. YAY! :O)

[junkinthetrunkk]

I like it too! <3

I agree. I think that Community Support is important, and that is why I am still here posting videos on youTube. Yes, us insomniacs are always up...BAH...need to get that under control...lol.

LMAO..Jason online for 164 days straight... haha.

Great job as usual.

~Amber

[Rachele77]

Good Video Al =) You're right support online here is great for anyone on a weight loss journey! =) Yours Kimono!

[singingbeauty17]

great video

[fit2btried]

Having youtube support is definitely a huge plus. Whether it's learning about a new product or idea or sharing a common life experience, being able to connect with people all over the world, is a pretty awesome thing :)

[antishay]

It really is! Well said :D

[ShrinkinPhotographer]

Support is key to me. If I was doing it alone who would I have to be accountable to? NO ONE I'd fall off the wagon and be knee deep in McDonald's French Fries I am SURE OF IT!! LOL Awesome video and you know I am always here too if anyone needs me! <3 Nicol

[myskinnymission]

You hit the nail on the head today with what you said. In WW they are always saying stay for the meeting you will much better if you stay and if i didn't have YT i wouldn't be losing the weight right now the great thing about it is it is free and i keep coming back week after week i am soo addicted now.

[allisonsfat]

i believe they say that the WW peeps that stay for meetings lose 30% more weight. something like that... lol. :)

[AJC0402]

I agree. I think community support is absolutely essential. I depend on many groups. First, the WLS community on YT, the the lap banders online groups from my city and province..and most of all, my one on one friendships that I've deleveloped with some very special people who can relate, understand, support and advise me. I hope I offer that same consideration to my friends as well.

Thanks for your video,

Aviva

[antishay]

HAhah I love that you said I am just literally online always. It's true - I am always connected. Is that healthy?

I <3 the internet.

This is a great video, Al. Support is SO INCREDIBLY important.

:D

[melitriotcancan]

oh and to answer your question. I think the youtube community for support is awesome choice because it's at my fingertips whenever I need it! I know it sounds lazy but I can drive to the gym, but i can't drive to go to support groups. Besides you meet so many people on here who are from all around the country and out of the country, i think it's the best way to stay connected and stay focused!

xoxoxo

[tbossbone]

working on 200 --- yeah i'm always around for support --- twitter, yahoo, everything.

[melitriotcancan]

yeah i'm an insomniac! I'll watch ya at 4am! lol. Yes i think wl support groups are very important! It also feels like your on accountability if you're documenting your weight loss journey and people are watching you, you'd feel weird to fail. that's how i feel being on youtube lol. Youtube is my support group lol Good video Al!

Darcy xoxox

[DynaChik]

I think you tube is very important to my weight loss! I took an entire month and a half off and people were always still offering me support. If it wasn't for YT I probably would still be on my weight loss break.

[simplystrick]

ditto dude!

[Sarleland]

Great Video!! I would probably have quit already if it weren't for Youtube. I watch atleast one WLC video everyday and it keeps me going.

[justacameragirl]

another amazing video.