I started a new program called Noom. You may have seen their ads on Facebook. I really do like it. You get a personal coach who helps with accountability and goal setting, there's no special diet or exercise program, although the focus is on eating right, and it's actually a behavior change program, so each day they ask that you spend 10 minute reading these 2-3 short homework exercises that are little bit like therapy/DBT/CBT. It sort of reminds me of one of my DBT workbooks. It deals with food triggers and reframes how to make food choices. The app itself is a little clunky and buggy, but the content is excellent. I've lost 1.5 lbs so far in just under a week. And I do FEEL the change in my body. And there's no starvation or elimination, you can eat treats and fatty foods, it's just budgeting for them and having them in moderation. I love how they even said in talking about cravings "sometimes the best way to overcome the craving is to just have some of the food you are craving, in an appropriate portion." I have SO found that to be true. For example, last month I was craving this candy I love. I finally walked to the corner store and bought a small bag. I ate a few, and felt satisfied. If I put off cravings, often, with specific things, it just grows and gets worse. So I love that they acknowledge sometimes you should just eat it and get it done. LOL.

They have a free 2 week trial if anyone wants to try it. I'm still in the trial period but supposedly after the trial period you get even more support.