Exactly. Call it a “placebo” if you’d like, but it’s the right direction, which is encouraging. Keep it up.
Krupe’s 8th Law states: Always go forward.
(I have my first meeting with my doctor this Monday the 17th.)
I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!
I just started this program. Any advice?
Not really, other than do what they tell you (i.e., don’t cheat). 
Oh, except: if you aren’t currently exercising regularly, do your best to make it a habit sooner rather than later.
Update Since I’m Here: By April I’d lost 40 pounds, but have since gained half of that back and am currently struggling to get back on track. C’est la vie.