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• Medifast
• Nutrisystem
  
• Jenny Craig Alternative Diet
• South Beach Diet
  
• Mediterranean Diet
• Atkins Diet
  
• Slim Fast Optima Diet
• Bill Phillips Eating for Life Plan

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The biggest loser is a reality based TV show that became a world wide phenomenon. The premise behind the show was to showcase obese and over weight contestants competing against one another to achieve a physical transformation. Each week the contestants were presented with challenges or a test of will power. For example: If the contestant would eat something sweet but extremely high in calorie they would be able to contact a loved one. Or a prize would be offered if they ate a giant slice of cake. It all came down to temptation and who could over come it.

If you had ever bothered to watch any of the seasons of the biggest loser then you would know who Bob Harper is. For those of you who don’t Bob Harper is the fitness trainer that appears on the reality TV show in order to motivate the contestants to work harder with strength and aerobic training. One of the major benefits of being a member of the Biggest Loser Club is the fact that you can directly connect with Bob Harper through message board, and a question & answer process. However, be warned that even though you do attempt to connect with him he may or may not respond. It’s not always as direct as most may hope for.

We now know what the Biggest Loser is and who Bob Harper is but what does this have to do with you and your weight loss? The Biggest Loser Club is an online version of the hit reality TV show. The program provides access to meal plans and workout routines that are used by the contestants of the show. Each plan is specifically customized to suit your preferences.

The purpose behind the Biggest Loser club is not just to showcase its self as another weight loss program on the web. What it truly tries to provide is an inspirational approach, challenging the contestants and its users bringing them face to face with their fears and shortcomings. For some this may be frightening, others may push through the fact is that the techniques implied by the Biggest Loser do work. If you don’t want to take my word for it simply turn on the show and see the incredible transformations that the contestants undergo. Strength trainings and aerobic exercise play a major role when using this program.

The diet plans the programs use are based on the basic food groups and example would be. (Breakfast: 1 dairy, 2 fruit, 1 grain. Lunch: 2 vegetable, 1 sauce, 2 grain, 1 protein) Users of the program may also pick specific food types from these food groups. (Protein: skinless chicken breast, Vegetable: 2 cups carrots, Sauce: 1 table spoon of cream cheese, Fruit: 3 slices of apple, Grain: 1 slice of whole wheat bread.)

The only negative I’ve been able to factor in to this program is that the calorie count is a bit low especially since there is a workout routine involved as well. However, maybe they have figured out something the normal dietitian didn’t know because results speak for themselves. In the motivational department The Biggest Loser Club is ahead of the line. The plan encourages its users to go all the way and achieve their goals. The current charge of the Biggest Loser Club runs about 5 dollars per week and can be changed depending of special circumstances.

I recommend this program because it has proven results and actually go above and beyond the normal fad diet and push you to stick with it. It helps with the mindset of its user that most weight loss programs fail to or feel they don’t need to provide which is one of the major reasons a high percentage of people who use the fad weight loss diets usually fail or give up.

Nutrisystem Overview:

Nutrisystem offers prepackaged, pre-portioned diet meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks. You are advised to add fresh vegetables, fruits, salads to lunch, and dinner meals. The meals are low calorie, yet nutritionally sound with the added fresh fruit and vegetables. The diet meals are based on low glycemic, good carbs, with the right amount of protein and fiber that your body needs for increased fat and calorie burning.The Nutrisystem program also offers a free weight loss community website where you can get free diet counseling, weight loss tips and community support in your weight loss endeavors.

Nutrisystem advises if you eat their prepackaged diet meals and follow their plan, you can potentially lose 1 to 3 pounds a week.

MediFast Overview:

MediFast offers prepackaged diet meal replacement foods including shakes, soups, bars, pudding, drinks and cereals. Their name basically sums up how their plan works; you are “fasting” most of the day. Their most popular program is the 5 and 1 diet program where you eat 5 MediFast meals a day and 1 low calorie, low fat meal you cook and prepare yourself. Their plan is designed to be calorie deficient (between 800 – 1000 calories a day), thereby allowing your body to use fat for energy.MediFast also offers a free weight loss community website where you can get diet support, weight loss tips, diet recipes and more.

MediFast advises if you follow their 5 in 1 diet program and use their diet meal replacements you can potentially lose up to 20 pounds in a month.

The Cost:

Nutrisystem costs about $11 a day, $77 a week and $308 a month plus shipping, although if you choose their auto-ship program, you will get a discount and a free week of diet meals and free shipping.MediFast costs about $10 a day, $70 a week or $275 a month if you order one of their 4-week variety packages.

Both Nutrisystem and MediFast offer a money back guarantee minus shipping if you choose to return unopened packages of the diet meals within 30 days.

The Difficulty:

Nutrisystem: Using the Nutrisystem diet meals for weight loss should be an easy transition since you will be eating regular meals and snacks. You may find the calorie reduction in the meals leave you hungry or not satisfied. The convenience of the prepackaged, very little preparation of the diet meals should make the program easier to follow. Staying on the diet for a long term may become difficult because of the lower calorie intake makes you feel unsatisfied. The taste of the foods (which will be discussed next) may also be hard to enjoy.

MediFast: Transitioning to the MediFast meal replacement plan may be difficult at first since you will be replacing most of your meals with a meal replacement shake, soup or bar. Sometimes a drastic change in your eating habits can be a bonus because it may give you a greater feeling of dieting control. Staying on the diet for a long term may be very difficult because of the monotony of replacing 5 meals a day with the MediFast foods and the taste of the foods.

The Taste:

Nutrisystem: There are reports and reviews throughout the internet regarding the taste of Nutrisystem’s diet meals. Some people rave about the taste (although these “raves” may be biased if the person is promoting the program), and many people absolutely hate the taste of the diet meals. On average, many Nutrisystem dieters report they have favorite diet meals, while some suffer through the taste of the meals because of the convenience of the program and the weight loss achieved. Recently, Nutrisystem listened to their customers and introduced many new “better tasting” diet meals that may be more palatable.

MediFast: There are also mixed reviews on the taste of MediFast meal replacements. On average, many MediFast dieters report that the tastes of the meal replacement foods are “okay,” not overly tasty, yet good enough to stay on the diet program to achieve weight loss goals.

Conclusion:

Nutrisystem diet meal plan is a convenient, diet food program that offers a membership site with diet counseling and diet tips. The transition to using their diet foods should not be too difficult since it is recommended to eat 5 diet meals a day supplemented with fresh fruit and vegetables. Since the diet meals should be less calories than you normally eat, and designed to increase your body’s ability to burn fat, you can expect to lose 1 to 3 pounds a week. The diet plan may work best for people who may need a support group for weight loss, yet are too busy to shop for and prepare diet meals, and don’t have time to continually analyze food calories and fat grams.

MediFast diet meal replacement program is also a convenient weight loss program that offers a community forum, diet support and tips. The transition to using their diet meal replacements 5 times a day may be difficult. Yet, it may also help many dieters resolve to stay on the diet plan since the results may be realized fast with up to 20 pounds lost in the first month. The diet program may work best for people who need to lose a significant amount of weight. In addition, it can also work well for those who desire convenient meal replacements, yet also wish to prepare a fresh meal once a day.

How the Diet Works:

You choose the program that fits your needs (Women’s, Men’s, Women’s Over 60, Men’s Over 60, Type II Diabetic or Vegetarian). Then choose the foods you’d like to eat from 120 prepackaged entrees, snacks and desserts.

You’ll select one breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert for each day. (You can also elect to choose the ‘Favorites’ menu where the meals are chosen for you based on popularity)

You order 28 days at a time. Once you place your 28-Day order, your food will arrive around 6-10 business days later, along with a Welcome Kit featuring a checkbook-sized Meal Planner.

The planner outlines your daily meals and guides you on how to proceed with your program day to day. When you receive your meals, you don’t need to refrigerate or freeze them. They can be stored at room temperature in a cupboard or on the countertop. They come with heating instructions and usually take about 5-10 minutes to prepare.

What kind of meals do you get on the program? Here are some menu examples:

• Scrambled Eggs with Peppers and Mushrooms
• Chicken and Pasta in Cacciatore Sauce
• Pot Roast - Gravy over Beef, Potatoes and Vegetables
• Cheese Ravioli with Basil Tomato Sauce
• Chocolate Fudge Cake

One of the best things about the program is that clients receive additional support and freebies like:

• Online or Phone Counselling
• Nutrisystem Nourish Catalog
• Daily Dose Motivational Message
• Online Newsletter
• Online Classes
• Online Bulletin Boards and Chat Rooms
• Online Weight Loss and Fitness Diaries
• Member Profile Section

The website itself is simple, easy to navigate, and find answers. It offers Live Help and plenty of inspiring before-and-after pictures of real people who have lost weight with the program.

Overall Conclusion:

Nutrisystem Nourish has probably the best track record of any diet delivery service - having been one of the first companies to take weight loss online. They’ve been around long enough to work out the kinks in their system and give clients what they need in terms of support while they’re losing weight.The meals are not necessarily ‘gourmet’ meals; however, they are quite appetizing, easy-to-prepare and extremely affordable - starting around $11 a day. Plus Nutrisystem currently has a special discount - get 1 week of free meals with your first 28 day order - which is a great value.The selection is excellent and it’s also a bonus that you can choose your menu items - which you cannot do with some other diet delivery programs.Bottom Line? If you’re looking for a proven program where pretty much everything is done for you and meals are delivered straight to your door, Nutrisystem is an excellent value for you. (As with any life change of course, consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet.)

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• Nutrisystem
• Medifast
• Jenny Craig
  
• Bob Greene’s BestLife Diet
• The Biggest Loser Club
• Weight Watchers
• VH1 Celebrity Fit Club
  
• Men’s Health Personal Trainer

Our list currently consists of only 8 diet programs, so keep checking back for two more that we will add after we have tried them out and know how well they work.