I lost 35 pounds with Noom. It took about 4 months. I've kept it off since last August. I never felt deprived. I did slip back and surge forward, and even plateau in my journey. I think about food differently and am a more thoughtful eater. What I loved about Noom is that I could start with what was in my pantry rather than have to go out and buy a bunch of stuff to eat "on plan." For some folks doing this "free form" method is disorienting, they want meal plans and recipes to follow. The problem is that how do you eat once you've lost the weight? If you go back to your old recipes, you end up back where you started. Noom starts you where you are and you learn to eat what you WANT/like smarter and differently.
Go for the paid plan, no need to buy the additional exercise or meal plans. There is a very supportive facebook group for Noomers, and even one for those who have reached goal and are maintaining. I'm happy to answer any other questions you may have!
