What you’ll learn:
- A strong weight loss support system can significantly enhance your motivation and long-term success.
- Having a network of friends, family, or fellow participants can provide emotional support, accountability, and practical help during your weight loss journey.
- Noom’s personalized approach emphasizes building lasting habits and sustainable weight loss through a supportive environment.
When you embark on a weight loss journey, it can often feel like an isolating experience. But losing weight doesn’t have to be a lonely endeavor. It can be an experience shared with others who understand your ups and downs.
Creating a weight loss support system can help you get through tough times. It’s more than just having cheerleaders; it’s about creating a network that truly understands and knows how to help. They’ll help you through challenges and be there to celebrate the victories.
A weight loss support system is not only beneficial in the short term but also crucial for long-term success. It provides encouragement, knowledge, and accountability, helping you stay motivated and on track.
Noom recognizes this and offers a personalized approach with group support through Noom Circles and the Supportive Partner Course. Premium members will also have access to one-on-one coaching. These tools work together to help you make healthy choices, lose weight sustainably, and ultimately create a lifestyle that sticks. Let’s explore how a weight loss support system can revolutionize your path to success.
What is a weight loss support system?
A weight loss support system is a network of people, resources, and groups designed to empower you to achieve your weight loss goals. Encouragement from various sources can help people achieve and maintain healthy habits.
Your weight loss support system can include:
- Friends and family: Loved ones who provide encouragement, understanding, and practical help.
- Weight loss groups: Online or in-person communities where you can connect with others on a similar path.
- Health professionals: Doctors, dietitians, and therapists who can offer expertise and personalized guidance.
- Weight loss programs: Noom provides structured support by connecting you with other Noomers in an online community.
Cultivating a supportive community is an investment in your most valuable asset: your health. It’s not just about losing weight; it’s about gaining the tools, knowledge, and encouragement you need to create a healthier lifestyle.
How does a weight loss support system help?
When it comes to losing weight, having a support system can boost your chances of success. There are many benefits to having a weight loss support system:
- Motivation: Regular encouragement and positive reinforcement from your support network could boost your motivation and keep you focused on your goals. Studies have shown that support and encouragement from family, friends, and peers can be a powerful motivator for weight loss success.
- Emotional support: Weight loss can be emotionally challenging; a support system provides a safe space to share your struggles and triumphs, which may make you feel less overwhelmed, stressed, or isolated. Studies have indicated that the often underrecognized emotional component of weight loss can play a significant role in weight management.
- Accountability: Being accountable to another helps you stay on track, especially when your motivation is wavering.
- Practical assistance: Friends or family can help with meal prep or act as workout buddies, making the process easier.
- Shared knowledge and perspectives: You will benefit from the experience of people who have gone through similar experiences.
- Enhanced problem-solving: When you hit a plateau or face challenges, a support system can offer new perspectives and solutions you might not have considered.
- Celebration of milestones: A support system allows you to celebrate your achievements, no matter how small, which can be incredibly motivating and rewarding.
- Long-term success: A strong support network can help you maintain weight loss in the long term by providing support even after you’ve reached your goal. Support systems have been found to be an important factor in long-term weight loss maintenance.
The bottom line is that when you’re part of a community, you’re more likely to stick to a plan because you are being positively encouraged.
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Noom’s support system
As a Noom subscriber, you’ll have access to community features and coaching (for premium members) to provide that extra layer of support. Combining community power with personalized guidance, Noom creates a supportive environment that sets you up for long-term success. Here are a few of the community features you will find:
Noom Circles
Noom Circles is a feature within the Noom app that connects you with various interest-based groups, providing a supportive network to engage with others who share your goals. You’ll automatically be a part of the New Noomers group, where you can ask questions and share wins and tips with fellow Noomers. When you set up your profile, you’ll select your interests and be linked with fellow Noomers with similar passions, ranging from food and exercise to hobbies.
Noom Circles are mainly Coach-led, though some private groups are moderated by Noomers. To access Noom Circles, make sure your app is updated and tap the Community tab at the bottom of the home screen.
Supportive Partner Course
The Supportive Partner Course is a free resource for Noomers in the U.S. that helps involve your close supporters in your weight loss journey. It provides them with essential tools and knowledge to help you through your journey. They’ll learn a bit about Noom terminology, get insight into your food choices, and give them ways to support you through challenges.
This course not only helps them assist you but also encourages shared enjoyment in leading a healthier lifestyle. To add a supporter, enter their name and email during signup. They’ll receive a link to the course within hours, which you can also forward if needed. This support, combined with Noom’s community forums, enhances your weight loss experience.
Coaching
The Noom offers personalized coaching from trained professionals, providing tailored guidance to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Coaching types include:
- Welli (AI-powered chat): Ideal for quick answers on general health, nutrition, recipes, and program FAQs. It excels at addressing common questions and providing support for habit-building and food swaps.
- Noom coaches: These professionals offer support, tips, and inspiration. They respond to you quickly with advice and motivation.
- 1:1 coaches: Available to premium members, these coaches focus on understanding your habits, helping you set achievable goals, and keeping you motivated.
- Community coaches: They lead and moderate Noom’s Community Circles, fostering engagement and sharing resources and tips.
These helpful tools and features provide you with continuous support on multiple fronts, creating a nurturing environment for long-term success. With Noom, you receive expert advice, community encouragement, and personalized guidance, setting you up for sustainable and holistic health improvements.
How Noom helps you achieve lasting weight loss
A support system can really make a difference in how much weight you lose; when combined with Noom, you increase your chances of success.
A study found that most Noomers maintained a significant portion of their weight loss (between 57 and 65%) over two years, with consistent healthy habits like smart snacking and exercise being key to success. With Noom’s support, education, and tools, long-term success long-term success is achievable.
Noom aims to provide a comprehensive support system that addresses the physical and psychological aspects of weight loss. This holistic approach recognizes that successful weight loss isn’t just about counting calories—it’s about creating a supportive environment that helps make lasting changes.
With the right tools and community behind you, you’re more likely to not only reach your goals but maintain them long-term. And that’s what sustainable weight loss is all about.
Building your own support system with Noom
Losing weight can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. With Noom, you’re never alone on your journey. Our personalized feedback and science-based approach can support you every step of your journey. If you opt for a premium membership, you can also access additional coaching and supportive community features.
Noom’s approach ensures you’re making healthy, sustainable changes that lead to real results. By focusing on both your mind and body, we help you develop habits that last a lifetime so you can lose weight and keep it off.
So why struggle alone? Join the thousands who have found success with Noom’s comprehensive support system. Discover the power of personalized guidance, a thriving community, and evidence-based strategies, all working together to empower you to become the healthiest version of yourself.
