A quick little tip for those participating in the challenge or those who might want to loose weight but have no idea where/how to start. It is VERY likely your health insurance has one or more "programs" available to you for free. They may have some special section on their website where you can "shop" available options or they will pay subscription costs to thing you might hear about on the radio etc. I know Blue Shield (A California company) has a pre-established relationship with weight watchers, transform and several others. I know NOOM will bill your insurance for the upgraded program (might require you to have a PPO). Most insurances also pay for or provide some form of "mental health" program. The "mental health" programs range from simple mediation apps to very interactive and/or one-one comprehensive options. In many ways these programs are little more than a way to make yourself accountable to others while providing some useful information and/or guidance.
With COVID making in person supportive services SO rare, most programs being pushed are App based. In MANY ways, the TSC Weight Loss Challenge is the same as having one of these programs installed on your phone. We do what we can (as owners of the TSC) to provide a reasonably private place to interact and for everyone to hold/be held accountable, but if you want more or would feel better being more anonymous, maybe one of the weight loss/fitness apps would benefit you.
With COVID making in person supportive services SO rare, most programs being pushed are App based. In MANY ways, the TSC Weight Loss Challenge is the same as having one of these programs installed on your phone. We do what we can (as owners of the TSC) to provide a reasonably private place to interact and for everyone to hold/be held accountable, but if you want more or would feel better being more anonymous, maybe one of the weight loss/fitness apps would benefit you.
