Megan I agree with Ro22 it might be the Massachusetts restriction.
For me, I wouldn't be able to do it due to my life circumstances so I didn't respond - you might find people on the April starters list that would like to PM back and forth or buddy up through that thread.
Another idea - I found someone that was a friend here who was working on food issues but not on IP, and we buddied up for that year, and sometimes went for a walk together, etc.
I understand your desire to have someone near you, maybe there is someone in your social circle that you haven't thought of yet.
Last, I have a few friends that are in 12 step type programs to help with the emotional and behavioral side, and they completely love the social support they get in those programs. In Colorado, they have FA and also FAA (I think there are two groups) and there is also OA. I went to an FA meeting and thought it was lovely, but it wasn't the right thing for me personally, though I like the option to go in the future if I feel behavioral issues flare up.
I know for me overall, there were many more things to combat this past year than just the logistics of the IP program. There were some really deep things that also needed to be addressed in order for me to maintain after I lost.
Good luck!!!!
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