When I go to my meetings I can see the differences in people. There was this one guy who lost over 100 pounds. Seeing the difference really helps. The people in charge at each meeting have gone through the struggles members are going through, so they know what it's like. They can relate to both the triumphs and the low times in the weight loss process.
Meetings are sporadic throughout the week, making it convenient for members to attend.
People who use online diet programs say a plus is the ability to go online whenever they have the time rather than rearranging schedules to make it to a meeting in person. But for some, getting online is more like work than play. My meetings don't feel like that. They're very helpful, and we don't always talk about losing weight.