I have tried WW, it was ok.. but like you, I too got tired of counting points.
I would also add that I think it's the other way around, as you begin to feel better about yourself, you will lose the weight...
In addition to WW, I have done a raw diet, lots of exercise, less carbs... and while I think nutrition is definitely very important, I think until a person gets the emotional, mental and spiritual on point (at least for me) than just working on losing weight from the outside in really doesn't work too well or isn't as long lasting..
For the last two months I have been working the OA (overeaters anonymous) 12 step program. So far, in 9 works, down about 8 lbs.. doesn't like much , but it's almost a lb a week...
working OA has been the hardest program I have ever worked in my life.. It's so much more than losing weight, in fact, losing weight has been the easier part, it's all the other stuff that comes with it... working a 12 step really means you get down to the bottom of things and examine why it is you eat compulsively... Not only have I discovered how compulsively I have reached for food, but how that compulsion lends itself to other aspects of my life.. such as my compulsion to over give and or over invite people to functions and or to my house.. In some peoples' eyes, you might think, what does that stuff have to do with eating... in my case, WOW........ revelation.. it's all wrapped into one...and apparently, I am a compulsive person...
if you think OA might be for you.. you can check out the oa.org << answer the questions online and see if it sounds like you are a compulsive over-eater... the site is completely free.. it also has some good recovery stories on there under " life-line" .... if anything, those are worth a read..
Since being in OA... I feel more clear minded, energetic, and more hopeful about weightloss than I have in so many years..
For once, going into the holidays, I haven't told myself.. ok, I will eat what I want this holiday and then start fresh the day after.. Also, I haven't rationalized my over-giving with, well.... I just like to give nice presents. Instead, this year, I am not exchanging gifts with adult friends or family.. and something else..I am only serving ONE dessert at Christmas time.... I just don't want all that gluttony (nor do some of my guests) ..
for the first time in years, I don't have that blah , ugh feeling of my clothes don't fit or nothing looks good and what will I wear at Christmas.. For me, not having some of those negative feelings, means I get to feel better about me............. While I am on this journey for a lifetime and no where near healed... I feel that I am on the right track...
Whatever you decide to do, I wish you all the best...