Do you think that everyone needs support when shedding weight?

I know we are all different but I was wondering if you think that everyone benefits from support when shedding weight?

I would think that for long-term weight loss, everyone would need some sort of support:  personal, educational, etc.

I don't know about everyone but I know for me the only times I've been truly successful (reaching a goal weight) was when I had support.  This is the first time I have support in place as I learn how to maintain my current weight......I've found support is a good thing.  :-)

Thanks Toni and Ruth - I'm thinking along the same lines. I'm also looking ahead now towards maintenance and I think I will need to continue using the same support as I use for shedding the weight- which is mainly coming to OH here almost daily and visiting the McDougall forum. I find it helpful to remind myself daily to eat healthy.

So I'm wondering what other people are doing?

What works for me is prayer and remembering that this body of mine is a gift from God not to be taken for granted again as I have done in the past. I remember how blessed I am each day to have been given this opportunity to change myself, my life and my body. That motivates me to eat right and excersize. I know that these things glorify God and show Him how much I appreciate all He has given me. I also have loving, supportive and wonderful husband and sons that are so proud of me. All this keeps me on track.

You know I was thinking about this the other night.  I do believe in other types of help, like the board, or what not.  But I was thinking about family support, especially from your spouse.  Which for me, is very important. BUT...I've had it both ways and I have to say I'm trying to figure out why I won't accept it, or what he is doing wrong.  My first marriage he was awful.  I won't even get into it, just say he was NO help, and my whole marriage was massive mental abuse.  Now I have this nice husband.  But when he says something to me to help me, I snap or don't like that he's telling me what to do!  I am NOT one to be told what to do in any shape or form.  So my question is...how does your spouse or significant other help you if they are not in the game with you?