Reach out For Success

Reach Out for Success
When you're trying to make positive changes in your life, having a support system in place is so important. Knowing that you have people who will celebrate your successes with you can keep you motivated; knowing that they'll offer you comfort and advice can keep you going when you're struggling. Research has confirmed that people participating in an online weight-loss program lose more weight when they have continued personal contact with others.
The Healthy Living With Ellie program knows how important that connection is, and that's why we've set up Message Boards for everyone who's participating. The Boards are a place where people doing the program can reach out to one another, no matter how far apart they may live.
If you've never posted a message online before, don't worry — it's easy. If you have a question about an element of the program you're struggling with, post it and someone else out there may have just the answer for you. Or, if you feel like you've gained some wisdom about to make the program work for you, share it, and you just might inspire someone else. You can post a message about new ideas for exercise, tasty recipes, time-management tips, or any other topic that interests you, whether you're asking questions or answering.
If you're not used to reaching out to others for support, today's small change may feel like a big change indeed! But I think you'll be surprised at how helpful it can be to communicate with others working their way through the program, just like you. So today, post on the Message Boards, and remember to check back regularly to see how other people have responded to what you have to share.