In general, diet plans fit into one of a number of diet types each with a different underlying theory.

Carbohydrate-Controlled

Restricting carbohydrates, generally to between 20-60 g per day, helps you maintain a stable blood sugar level which is responsible for helping the body break down fat. It is believed that by controlling the highs and lows of your body’s response to carbohydrates that it will work at peak performance and maximize weight loss.

To compensate for fewer carbohydrates, most of these types of diets increase your calories from fat and protein. And since protein helps make you feel more full than carbohydrates, people tend to eat less and consumer fewer calories. Eating fewer calories than you burn will result in weight loss.

Examples:

• South Beach Diet Plan
• Atkins Diet Plan
• Zone Diet Plan

Controlling Portion Sizes

Based on claims that large portion size is responsible for weight gain and obesity, these types of diets aim to reduce the size of your portions without feeling hungry. They use a variety of methods to educate people on how to eat less and minimize unhealthy choices. Methods include eating more slowly, reading labels and eating only until you feel full.

Examples:

• Portion Teller Diet Plan

Detox / Body Cleanse

Detoxification or cleansing aims to eliminate toxins and rid the body of accumulated harmful substances. Medical professionals argue that it is often unnecessary and unscientific. Detox is based on the theory that a healthy liver burns fat more efficiently thus aiding weight loss.

Detox diets vary widely in duration and strictness. Traditionally dieters drank only liquids from fruits and vegetables (also known as, juice fasts). These offered minimal nutrition and rapid weight loss. Newer cleanses use a restricted diet and claim to rebalance the body, purify the liver and regulate the digestive tract’s PH balance.

Examples:

• Detox Diet

Glycemic Index (GI)

GI diets believe eating low-glycemic-index foods can control insulin levels and weight. The glycemic index or GI ranks carbohydrates from 1 to 100 according to the amount it raises blood sugar levels after eating. Low-GI foods produce small, gradual rises and their slow digestion and absorption helps control appetite and delay hunger.

Studies indicate that diseases such as type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease are related to the overall GI in people’s diet. In 1999, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recommended diets based on low-GI foods to prevent coronary heart disease, diabetes and obesity.

Examples:

• GI Diet Plan

Low-Fat

Diets contain a minimum amount of fat, often resulting in high-fibre, mainly vegetarian diets. Because high-fibre foods tend to contain fewer calories and less are needed to make you feel full, you’ll eat fewer calories. Consume fewer calories than you burn and you lose weight.

The popularity of low-fat diets can be partly attributed to studies since the 1980s which reveal the hazards of eating high-fat, high-cholesterol foods and the benefits of less saturated fat and LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol foods. Low-fat, low-cholesterol diets are rich in whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and legumes while limiting or excluding processed oils, dairy products, nuts, seeds and meat.

Examples:

• Full Plate Diet Plan

Quick Weight Loss

Severe calorie restricted diets aim to produce maximum weight loss over a very short period of time. Diets use a variety of methods such as a single food, calorie shifting and consuming lots of fluids. Attempts, based on different theories, are made with each diet to control food cravings and overcome hunger.

These diets should only be undertaken under medical supervision and for a short period of time. Many are not nutritionally sound diets. We have attempted to rate these diets based on this type of diet but none should ever be considered a healthy long term diet.

Examples:

• Fat Loss 4 Idiots

Low-Calorie, Liquid Meal Replacement

Based on eating very low-calorie, liquid meal replacements instead of normal meals or snacks. Most use a commercially manufactured product supplying 100 percent of the recommended daily vitamins and minerals.

Food-Combining

Based on the theory that different foods are digested in different ways and thus some foods should not be eaten together. These diets avoid the wrong food combinations and encourage the right combinations. By aiding and improving digestion, through the promotion of efficient food combinations, it is believed to help weight loss.

Metabolic Typing

Based on the theory that different genetically-based body types react differently, these diets create unique programs for each body type. Classification of body types is different depending on the system used but range from simple blood types to metabolic typing based on genetic physiological and biochemical levels.

These types of diets attempt to optimize the body’s reaction to food and nutrients for each body type. Eating the right foods, in the right proportions of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, for your type, will properly convert nutrients into energy and aid weight loss.

Weight-Loss Centers

Weight-loss programs, both commercial and non-profit, supported by advice, regular meetings and group support. Predominately regular weekly meetings hosted in your local area are used but some online programs exist.

These programs tend to be comprehensive and offer counselling, information, emotional support and accountability. Providing a range of support tools ensures these programs can help dieters overcome difficulties and motivate them to achieve their weight loss goals.

The type of diet and underlying theory will vary depending on the program. Some advocate certain prepared foods or special menus, while others educate dieters to make healthy choices.

Examples:

• Weight Watchers
• Slimming World
• eDiet (Online)

Remember to seek medical advice before starting any diet. Your doctor can advise you on the best diet plan, recommend any vitamins and supplements, monitor your progress and determine how much and what type of exercise is appropriate for you. This is especially important if you are currently on any medications or considering a very low calorie or quick weight-loss plan.

How does The Full Plate Diet plan work?

According to The Full Plate Diet, weight loss targets can be achieved and kept off long-term by eating a diet high in fiber.
Fiber contains very few calories but it makes you feel full. The Full Plate Diet believes that most diets fail because they ask you to eat smaller portions and weights of food instead of changing the kinds of foods you’re eating. By increasing dietary fiber, dieters will feel full and eat fewer high-calorie foods.

Consuming fewer calories than you burn will lead to weight loss. Instead of tiny portions, The Full Plate Diet believes that dieters would prefer to eat a full plate with more high fiber foods to avoid feeling hungry and achieve the goal of eating fewer calories.

A typical American diet probably consumes 10 grams of fiber per day. The Full Plate Diet recommends 40 or more grams per day. Increasing your fiber intake is accomplished through their three stages and making more informed choices.

Sustainable weight loss can be achieved by simply buying healthy foods from the grocery store, ordering the right foods on the menu and only eating if you are hungry.

What food can I eat?

Fiber includes not only non-soluble fiber, “roughage”, like bran, but also soluble fiber. Both types of fiber are found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and nuts.

No foods are forbidden. For instance, meat and dairy products which contain no fiber are still included. But The Full Plate Diet aims to teach you how to make healthier choices and pay attention to eating more fiber.

Is it a Healthy Diet?

The Full Plate Diet is extremely healthy. And increasing your intake of dietary fiber is supported by the Institute of Medicine, the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association.

Medical research supports high-fiber diets. It has positive long-term benefits in terms of heart health, cancer, diabetes, sex and longevity. Consuming plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and whole grains) significantly lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 40%. Fruit and vegetables have positive effects for cancers of the stomach, esophagus, lung, oral cavity and pharynx, endometrium, pancreas and colon. The vitamins D, B-12, C, A and selenium, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables also protect against cancer. Fiber reduces the risk of diabetes, aids digestion, reduces heartburn, boosts energy, and more.

Top Marks

• Medical research scientifically proves the benefits of high-fiber diets.
• High-fiber foods are cheap and readily available from grocery stores.
• Not a deprivation diet.
• Plenty of advice on high-fiber foods, making higher fiber choices and recipes.
• Advice on eating out.
• Online resources and support is available.

Potential Problems

• Not all concepts are fully explained. For instance, exercise is encouraged but advice is limited to a paragraph in the book. Further reading and support may be necessary.

Will I lose weight?

General weight loss claims from fiber are supported by studies from Harvard School of Public Health, Cornell and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

According to results from their clinical practice “weight loss of 5 to 10 pounds in the first month and 50 to 75 pounds after one year are not uncommon”. Individual results will vary and depend on activity level and adherence to The Full Plate Diet principles.

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How to Get Started

Begin following The Full Plate Diet with these resources:

Disclaimer: The “typical” visitor will not change their behavior as a result of reading or purchasing any products. Resulting in no weight loss. A few may read the material and not act on it. And a small minority will read and follow the program. This small minority actually has a chance of losing weight. Be different. Take action.

While not actually measuring the percentage of body fat, it is used to calculate whether a person is underweight, a healthy weight, overweight or obese for their height. It allows for natural variations in body shape, giving a healthy weight range for a particular height.

The calculation divides the adult’s weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared.

BMI Calculator

Numerous tools are available for calculating BMI. But we prefer this tool from the NHS and can calculate BMI for children.

NHS Healthy Weight Calculator

Note: Most widely available BMI calculators are for adults only.

BMI Categories

• BMI 16.5 or below: Severely underweight
• BMI 16.5-18.4: Underweight
• BMI 18.5-24.9: Healthy weight
• BMI 25-29.9: Overweight
• BMI 30-34.9: Obesity
• BMI 35 or higher: Extremely obese

Children’s BMI Results

For children, BMI is interpreted differently.

While the calculation is the same as for adults, the age and sex of the child are also taken into account. Instead of set ranges (as shown in the BMI Categories above), children’s BMI uses percentiles to assign whether a BMI is within a healthy range according to height, weight, age and sex.

By comparing the values to other children of the same age and sex, an overweight BMI means it is higher than average for a child of their age and sex.

Limitations of BMI

BMI is a simplistic calculation dependent on weight and height only. Therefore it does not take into account many factors, such as, muscle and bone mass. While widely used and respected, the medical community generally acknowledges these shortcomings.

Individuals who may be given an inaccurate BMI are athletes, children, the elderly, the infirm and naturally endomorphic or ectomorphic people ( people who do not have a medium frame).

According to their BMI, children and the elderly tend to be “underweight” because of the differences in bone density. To factor in the proportion of bone to total weight, their BMI should be adjusted downward or the use of a special scale for determining BMI (as described in Children’s BMI Results above).

Athletes tend to be “overweight” or “obese” according to their BMI. Because muscle weighs more than fat, a modified version is sometimes used to adjust the ranges upward. Alternatively, there are better methods for determining the body composition of athletes. For instance, body fat can be calculated using techniques, such skinfold measurements or underwater weighing.

Other BMI inaccuracies can occur. For instance, a tall person with a small frame and excess fat around the waist may show a normal BMI. Therefore, if you have any questions about your results, consult your doctor who may want to employ another measuring device to double-check your findings.

No calorie counting. No forbidden foods. No weighing food. Sensible eating and learning how to “smartsize” your portions are the key to finding the right balance for healthy eating.

How does the Portion Teller diet plan work?

Dr. Young points to an example of nutritionists not being able to accurately guess the calorie or fat content of several restaurant meals. Given the difficulty in accurately counting, her portion teller approach uses visual guides designed to teach dieters how to understand the correct portion size of foods.

Depending on a dieter’s portion personality – the mindless muncher, the breakfast hater, the volume eater, the special occasion victim – Young has devised formulas for each type to help dieters find the right balance of their daily food servings. Dieters will be able to eat out, eat in and even cheat, without overeating.

Learning a simple system of visuals – a deck of cards, a baseball, your own hand – helps dieters gauge portion size. Initially a food diary is used until dieters learn how to size up their favourite foods with the visuals. Dieters can track and chart their diet course by employing line drawings, charts, The Portion Teller Plan pyramid, and portion diaries.

Her understanding of the underlying reasons for bad eating habits has also lead her to develop a cheat’s guide, a survival guide for eating out and daily meal plans.

Successful weight loss using this plan comes from applying Dr Young’s real-life principles. She believes deprivation, calorie counting or eliminating foods doesn’t work.

What food can I eat?

Instead of giving up your favourite foods, nutritionist, Lisa Young, believes the answer to losing weight is portion size.

How people eat depends on their portion personality. For instance, a Special Occasion Victim finds it hard to resist a cake at an office party and a Volume Eater needs their plate to be full. Her nutrition counselling experience has led her to develop techniques to help each type successfully overcome their food weakness.

Is it a Healthy Diet?

Dr. Lisa Young is a nutritionist and known by millions as the portion control expert in the film Super Size Me. The principles in the Portion Teller diet follow healthy eating guidelines and will help dieters make healthy choices and overcome potential sources of bad eating habits.

Top Marks

• Simple visuals are easy to learn and employ in different situations.
• Focuses on making healthy choices and limiting food intake to the correct daily amounts.
• Recommended daily intake is based on activity level.

Potential Problems

• Can be overly simplistic.
• Not all concepts are fully explained. For instance, what activity level would be considered “extremely active”?

Will I lose weight?

Dieters will likely need to eat less than their current portion size. Provided you follow the principles of eating the correct portions according to the recommended amount for your activity level then you should be able to lose weight on this diet plan.

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How to Get Started

Begin following the Portion Teller Diet with these resources:

Disclaimer: The “typical” visitor will not change their behavior as a result of reading or purchasing any products. Resulting in no weight loss. A few may read the material and not act on it. And a small minority will read and follow the program. This small minority actually has a chance of losing weight. Be different. Take action.

Energy/Calories

Calories measured in kcals (kilocalories) and kilojoules (kj). In a food, calories can come from fat, protein, or carbohydrate. Your recommended daily guidelines will specify how many calories you should consume. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight.

Protein

Shown in grams, good sources of dietary protein are meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and milk products. The advantages of nutrients from these sources should be considered against undesirable fat content, and potential lack of carbohydrates and dietary fiber. Choose lean, low-fat, or fat free sources.

Carbohydrates

Fiber and sugar are types of carbohydrates. The best sources of carbohydrates are fruits, vegetables, beans and whole-grain foods like cereals, breads, pasta, and brown rice.

Total carbohydrates sometimes further list the carbohydrates from sugar separately. This measure will not distinguish between naturally occurring sugars and added sugar.

Fat

Fat is an important nutrient your body uses for growth and development. Our bodies need some fat every day. Although eating too much fat can lead to obesity and health problems.

A good rule of thumb is to limit your total fat intake to about 30% of calories. For every 100 calories in a serving, food should have less than 3 grams of fat.

Fiber/Fibre

Fiber helps keep your digestive system healthy and help reduce cholesterol levels. A food is considered a source of fiber if it contains 3 g or more. If it contains 6 g or more then it is a good source of fiber.

Sodium

Sodium is a component of salt. A gram of sodium is equal to 2.5 g of salt. Sodium adds flavour and helps preserve foods consequently processed, packaged and canned foods contain more than fresh foods.

Vitamins and Minerals

Choose foods high in a variety of vitamins and minerals. They help promote good health and may protect you from disease.

If we make our decisions about our food choices based on what foods contain – and sometimes what they don’t contain – food labels can help us make healthier choices.

Information on Food Labels

Food labels generally have the following information:

• Name of the food or description
• Ingredients – listed from highest weight to lowest
• Nutritional values – energy/calories, protein, carbohydrate, fat, fibre, sodium, vitamins and minerals
• Weight of the food
• How long the food can be kept – a “use-by” or “best-before” date
• How to store the food
• How to prepare and cook it
• Additional information such as suitability for dietary restrictions, such as vegetarians, or food allergies or intolerances, such as nuts
• Daily guideline amounts

Ingredient Lists

The list reveals the presence of ingredients, the order of ingredients by weight, and can alert you to ingredients you might be allergic to.

When an ingredient is listed first, second, or third, the food probably contains a lot of it. Ingredients mentioned at the end of the list will be contained in the food in smaller amounts.

With this in mind, choose foods that list healthy ingredients first and less healthy ingredients last. For instance, if you were looking for a whole wheat bread, choose one that has whole wheat flour listed first. Limit foods that mention sugar in the first few ingredients. And check the kinds of fat, sources of salt/sodium, and the enrichment of vitamins or minerals.

Serving Size

Always look at the value that the nutritional information is based on. It is usually not based on the contents of the container and portion sizes can vary.

Another way to use serving size is to help you understand how much you are eating. For instance, if a serving size is 6 crackers and you ate 12 then you’ve eaten two portions.

Nutrients

This section lists the amount of each nutrient in the food. For an explanation on what to look for, read our article on Understanding Nutrition Facts on Food Labels.

Product Claims

Nutrition claims used on food packages may point out a key nutrition feature of the food. These claims are defined and regulated by the government but can appear misleading.

For a more complete picture, be sure to look not only at the “whole grains” wording on the packaging but also the ingredient list, fat levels and sugar levels.

Who Decides What is On Our Food Labels?

Food labels are governed by the laws where you live.

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (DFA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulate the information on food labels and claims made by companies. In the United Kingdom, the Food Standards Agency regulates foods labels and uses a standard format set by a European Directive. Nutrition claims are approved under the EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation. Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have the regulatory role in Canada.

Examples of Labels

Eat Well Label (United Kingdom)
FDA Nutrition Facts Label (PDF format) (United States)

Because asparagus and chicken both have quite delicate flavours, neither crowds the other out in this light meal.

• A little sesame oil
• 2 shallots, peeled and finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder
• 2 large chicken breasts, skinned and sliced
• 12 thin asparagus spears, trimmed and sliced
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tsp tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame seeds

Heat a wok and add a little sesame oil, then add the shallots and garlic with the five spice powder and sauté until softened. Add the chicken slices and toss over the heat for a few minutes until the chicken is nearly cooked through.

Add the asparagus, water and tamari, toss well, then cover and cook for a couple of minutes until the asparagus and chicken are cooked.

Serve the stir-fry sprinkled with sesame seeds, on a bed of rice noodles.

Serves 4.

About Wonderfoods: The Best Nutrition and Recipes for Optimum Health

Good for you does not need to be boring. Natalie Savona’s Wonderfoods provides over 120 inspiring recipes which are simple, good for you and tasty.

Wonderfoods, as defined by Natalie, are healthy foods which are abundant, east to get hold of and delicious. Natalie, a nutritionist, offers wise advice that not all wonderfoods are necessarily good for all of us. For instance, “raw foods are always touted as wonderfully healthy and energising. Yet for a weak digestive system, raw food and whole grains are hard work.”

To accommodate, the reader’s needs, she has divided the book into nine chapters to help us find the best foods to suit us. The chapters are as follows:

• Energy
• Digest
• Detox
• Skin
• Sex
• Age
• Mind
• Immune
• Heart

Wonderfoods comprises foods you would expect such as apples, salmon and oats. But there are also a few surprises such as dandelion, seaweed and nettles.

Overall a great guide to help you eat healthy meals.

Want more recipes? Buy the book here.

This is one of my favourite quick lunches and it couldn’t be any simpler.

• 2 large handfuls of washed baby spinach
• A handful of shredded red cabbage
• 4 spring onions, finely chopped
• 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 2 cold grilled or roasted chicken breasts

For the dressing:

• 2 dessertspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 basil leaves, torn or chopped
• 1 teaspoon coarse-grain mustard
• 1 dessertspoon balsamic vinegar
• Freshly ground black pepper

Arrange half of the salad ingredients – spinach, cabbage, spring onions and tomatoes – on each plate and place the chicken breasts on top. You can use ready-roasted chicken from the supermarket if you are in a hurry.

Put the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well. Pour the dressing over the chicken.

For an oriental spin, use the Oriental Bite Dressing or, for a delicious French twist, the Tangy Vinaigrette.

Serves 2.

About: The Kitchen Shrink Cookbook

If you have ever wondered how your diet can affect your mind and your mood, then Natalie Savona’s The Kitchen Shrink is a great place to start.

Her book is based on a simple concept: “what we eat can dramatically affect how we think and how we feel.”

Included in the book is plenty of advice on how to overcome common ailments by adjusting your diet. Each section has a symptom checklist along with information on what dietary changes can be made to improve your problem. Below is a brief overview of the topics discussed:

• 21-day Cleanse
• Stress Response
• Food Sensitivity
• Energy Deficit
• Premenstrual Problems
• Winter Woes: SAD
• Sleepless Nights
• Binge Eating
• Brain Slow-Down
• Depression
• Feel Good Diet – with plenty of recipes like the one here

With over 80 mood-enhancing recipes, nutritional advice and special features on “active ingredients” present in a variety of everyday foods, it is a good choice for helping you get the most out of your diet.

Want more recipes? Buy the book here.

Ingredients

1 tin chick peas, 1 courgette, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 6 tbsp porridge oats, 2 garlic cloves, thyme, salt and pepper, tomato puree, Vegemite, olive oil, wholemeal flour, 1 egg to bind (optional).

Method

Fry finely chopped onions and grated carrot and courgette in a little oil over a medium heat. Add crushed garlic and thyme.

Drain and mash chick peas in a large bowl. Add oats and when vegetables have softened, add them, too.

Add some squirts of tomato puree, Vegemite, salt and pepper and olive oil and mix together.

Shape the mixture into burgers using your hands and the flour and place on an oiled baking tray.

Brush the burgers liberally with oil and bake in the oven, gas mark 6 (200C) for 15 minutes.

Cost: £2.04
Makes: 6-8 burgers

Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

1lb (450-500g) minced lamb, 1 onion, mushrooms, carrot, 2 handfuls of frozen sweetcorn, a stock cube, garlic clove, 1tbsp tomato puree, gravy granules, dried rosemary, potatoes, butter, milk, grated cheese

Method

Peel and quarter potatoes and boil in a saucepan of water.

Dry-fry the meat in a large pan on low heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Add chopped onion and garlic, then mushrooms and grated carrot.

Drain off fat then crumble in stock cube. Add rosemary, sweetcorn, tomato puree and 1tbsp gravy granules to thicken. Transfer into large oven-proof dish.

Drain and mash potatoes with knob of butter and splash of milk. Add grated cheese then spread over meat.

Cook at gas mark 5 (190C) for 15-20 minutes.

Cost: £4.20
Serves: 4-6

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How does the eDiet program work?

eDiets claims to help you find the perfect personalized diet plan. They offer a range of diet plans, food options and support services to help you achieve your goals. You begin the program with an online assessment which helps you select from suitable diet plans, support service options and fitness exercises.

It is an online service so you can access help and support 24/7, 365 days a week.

eDiets has been in business a long time. Numerous personal and professional testimonials testify to their success, expertise and knowledge. They spend a lot of time and money on ensuring you get the latest proven techniques to help you achieve your goals.

What diets are covered?

eDiets offer a choice of over 22 fully supported diet plans including:

• eDiets Weight Loss Diet
• eDiets Meal Delivery Plan specifically for use with alli®
• Seasonal Diet
• Glycemic Diet™
• Mediterranean Diet™
• Bill Phillips’ Eating for Life™
• Slim Fast Optima™ Diet
• Wheat-free Meal Plan
• Low-Fat Plan
• Living with Diabetes Plan
• Heart Smart Plan
• Cholesterol Lowering Plan
• High-Fiber Plan
• Hypoglycemic/Low-Sugar Plan
• Healthy Soy Plan
• Vegetarian Plan
• Lactose-Free Plan

The free online profile questionnaire will help you narrow your selection to the top (or up to 3 top) plans based on your lifestyle and diet preferences. It will also calculate your BMI and daily calorie guide.

(Note: Zip/postal codes outside Canada and U.S. are not accepted in the profile questionnaire – at the time of this review.)

What food options are available?

Foods depend entirely on your preferences and which diet plan you decide to follow.

An option available to members is have freshly prepared meals delivered to your door. Each meal is prepared by chefs and made-to-order in the right portions for you. Epicurious.com, the premier award-winning food website, rated eDiet’s meal delivery service as #1 for Best Taste & Nutrition. Judged on flavor, nutrition, portion size, convenience, variety, and customer service & support tools, it earned 3 out of 4 stars.

Top Marks

• A free profile questionnaire. I would recommend taking the quiz even if you’re not thinking about using eDiets.
• Choice of how to get your food with personalized menus and print-and-go shopping lists through the “Recipes Club” for those who like to cook or “eDiet Fresh Prepared Meals Delivery” for those without the time or inclination to cook.
• All diet plans include a free fitness plan based on your fitness level and goals. And video demonstrations of the fitness exercises assigned to you are available online.
• Support is available through email, live chat or individual phone consultations with an expert, in addition to online support boards with peer support. Support is offered for nutrition with dieticians, new members and motivation.
• Professional high quality articles, content and recipes updated regularly by paid health and nutrition professionals. There are a lot of options for how you like to receive information about your diet including emails or podcasts.
• Men’s section.
• Numerous testimonials and awards for their services including Forbes voting it as best of the web in the nutrition and diet category.

Potential Problems

• While you do get a lot for your money, eDiets costs $4.49 per week, which is taken as a monthly payment. The price is the same no matter what diet you choose. It includes all their services (except the Fresh Prepared Meals Delivery) and now includes the fitness plan which used to be extra.
• A local gym would generally freely offer a lot of the same diet and exercise consultations along with access to their equipment and facilities in their membership fees.

Will I lose weight?

Weight loss plans appear to fall within the healthy guidelines of losing 1-2 lbs/week.

I was encouraged when I entered wanting to lose 50+lbs and my “perfect plan” claimed I could lose 10 lbs within the next 5 weeks. Of course, how much weight loss you can achieve depends entirely upon how closely you follow your diet and exercise program.

How to Get Started

Begin using eDiets by clicking this link:

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Disclaimer: The “typical” visitor will not change their behavior as a result of reading or purchasing any products. Resulting in no weight loss. A few may read the material and not act on it. And a small minority will read and follow the program. This small minority actually has a chance of losing weight. Be different. Take action.