ICLOUD, it's open to everyone, so of course you can join in.
It took me years to join a group, but OH! I am so glad I did. Not only for the support, but because I've made new friends.....I'm retired and live on my own and hardly left the house, so I have 2 good reasons to go. I've heard some "not very nice" comments on here about peoples groups, but on the whole I think they're friendly...more social meetings than anything else. You just have to remember that everyone going there is in the same boat as you, wanting to lose weight. I was so nervous the first day, but mine also has a little closed FB group, and I had a look in there, people welcomed me and chatted, and the 2nd week I went, instead of sitting on my own again, they all made a point of coming to say hello...so if you have a chance, just go and have a look in.
On the other hand, you can do it all online with the same benefits..recipes, support...just not the more social side. Lots of help and support on here though. I just stick to a few threads and slowly you get to know different people to chat to . Good luck x
on a nother note, flippin' typical, passed WI yesterday where I STS, and today scales are showing 1.5 lbs down! sods law again xx