Hello TA
Come on in - the water's lovely !!
If you really want and need to lose weight and are determined then LL is for you and worth every penny and more.
It has worked for me and I'm very proud of what I have achieved.
As Anna said on here not long ago she would tell people to sell their house if necessary to get the money - a bit drastic- but it makes you feel like that.
It does make a difference to have a great counsellor because the psychology is a big factor, but you will see from this forum that people who don't get much support in their group can still achievee well.
The money did worry me too at first, but everyone else is right. if you add up what you currently spend including food, alcohol, snacks, take-aways, meals out etc, there's not much difference and once it starts to work and you see results you Will find the money. Good luck whatever you decide.