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Weight Loss
Programs
There are an almost unlimited variety of methods to lose
weight. Some people prefer a structured program, while
others want to do it themselves (the majority, or 70% of
dieters). Some people want the company to prepare the food
for them, making sure the portions are controlled, just the
right amount of protein/carbs/fat, etc., while others prefer
to cook regular grocery store food themselves. Some have a
tight budget and want a program for under $100, while others
are willing to spend thousands. Some prefer
in-person counseling. Others want to participate in a group.
The choices are endless.
It can be VERY confusing, to say the least. Very often,
dieters try several different diet products or weight loss
programs within the same year.
Following below
is an outline of the major kinds of diet plans that exist
today in the United States. Click on the name of a program
to view instantly an in-depth description of how it works,
what it costs, the company's website, etc. We obtained this
information from our sister website, BestDietForMe.com,
which has a database of the Top 60 legitimate weight
loss programs
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Types of Weight Loss
Programs
 Commercial Chains
Medically Supervised Programs
Self-Help, Do-it-Yourself Weight Loss Programs
& Products
Internet-Based Weight Loss Programs
Celebrity Programs and Diet Bestseller Books
(includes infomercials)
Health Club-Based Weight Loss Programs
Residential Facilities
Worksite/Corporate Wellness & Weight Loss
Programs
Miscellaneous Programs
Commercial Chains
Commercial weight loss programs offer an array of support options and tools.
Many of these weight loss programs include weight loss counseling, support
groups, diet plans with menus and much more. While commercial weight loss
programs offer significant value, they can be rather expensive. Here are some of
the leading commercial weight loss programs in our database:
Weight Watchers International
Jenny Craig
Inches-A-Weigh Weight Loss Centers
Diet Center (Health Management Group)
LA Weight Loss Centers
Medifast
Metabolic Research Centers
Before and After Weight Loss Clinics
Medically Supervised Programs
Medically Supervised Programs is a broad category that describes weight loss
programs that are supervised by a heath care professional, such as physicians, a
registered dietitian or nutritionist. Some of these weight programs may include
healthy diets, prescription drugs, nutritional counseling and even weight loss
surgery. Here are some of the leading medically supervised programs in our
database:
Registered Dietitian plans
Nutritionist plans
Lindora Medical Clinics
Physicians Weight Loss Centers
(Health Management Group)
Bariatrician program
- using very low calorie diets, Rx drugs, counseling, etc.
Bariatric surgery
(gastric bypass, lapband surgery)
Physician plan
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using prescription weight loss drugs like Xenical, Meridia,
Phentermine
Health Management Resources (HMR)
(modified liquid fasting plan)
Optifast
(Novartis) (modified liquid fasting plan)
Medibase
(modified liquid fasting plan)
Medifast
(modified fasting plan)
Robard Corp.
(modified liquid fasting plan)
Medical Weight Loss Centers of Michigan
Hospital-based programs
(not VLCD) (i.e. proprietary program developed by local hospitals, plan based
on: counseling by a dietitian, exercise on-site, behavior modification)
Self-Help, Do-it-Yourself Weight Loss Plans
Self-help weight loss programs are an inexpensive way for many to lose weight.
These do-it-yourself programs offer retail weight loss meal replacement products
including meal replacement shakes, nutrition bars and non-prescription appetite
suppressant pills. Here are some of the self-help, do-it-yourself weight loss
programs in our database:
Slim-Fast
Scan Diet
Internet-Based
Weight Loss Programs
Internet-based weight loss programs offer the freedom of a self-help weight loss
program with more support. Many of these Internet-based weight loss programs
send you e-mails, newsletters and online weight loss tips to help you stay on
track. Here are some of the Internet-based weight loss programs in our database:
NutriSystem
Lindora Online
ChangeOne.com
(from Readers Digest)
Weight Watchers Online
(WeightWatchers.com)
eDiets.com
Diet.com
CaloriesCount.com
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic
DietWatch.com
Dietsite.com
iShape
(Shape Magazine plan)
Allrecipes.com
Before and After Weight Loss Clinics
Of course, there are many other health-related and women’s web sites
that offer weight loss information or services (some free, some fee-based),
interactive tools, information and articles. These include: WebMD, Ivillage,
many women’s magazines, etc. In addition, virtually all of the commercial chains
such as Weight Watchers, Diet Center, Jenny Craig, Physician’s Weight Loss
Centers and more offer online services that supplement their physical locations.
Celebrity Programs & Diet Bestseller Books
(includes infomercials)
Celebrity programs and bestseller diet books are weight loss programs sponsored
by high-profile celebrities, physicians and other weight loss professionals.
Many of these weight loss experts write diet books that offer valuable weight
loss solutions. Other celebrities offer weight loss programs via infomercials.
Here are some of the celebrity programs and bestseller diet books in our
database:
Dr. Atkins
Bill Phillips (Body for Life)
Richard Simmons
Suzanne Somers
(Somersizing)
The Zone
(Barry Sears)
The South Beach Diet
(Dr. Arthur Agatston)
Dr. Dean Ornish
Sugar Busters
The Blood Type Diet
Protein Power
(Drs. Eades)
Dr. Andrew Weil
Health Club-Based Weight Loss Programs
Health club-based weight loss programs use a combination of exercise, personal
training, nutritional counseling, supplements and weight loss support. Many of
these weight loss programs include a personal trainer, dietitian and weight loss
counselor at an additional price. Here are some of the health club-based weight
loss programs in our database:
24 Hour Fitness
Bally’s
Curves for Women
YMCA
Residential Facilities
Residential facilities offer very comprehensive weight loss programs and train
you how to prepare healthy diets. They are sometimes called weight loss spas.
Many of these weight loss programs offer exercise, behavioral, genetic profiling
and nutrition components that are designed to help achieve long-term weight loss
success. Here are some of the residential facilities in our database:
Duke University Medical Center
Hilton Head
Pritikin Longevity Center
Green Mountain at Fox Run
Structure House
Worksite & Corporate Wellness Programs
Worksite/corporate wellness programs offer weight loss at the workplace. Many of
these corporate weight loss programs give employees the opportunity to receive
wellness advice without having to interfere with employees’ demanding schedules.
Here are some of the worksite/corporate wellness programs in our database:
Wellness Councils of America
Think Light
Miscellaneous Programs
Some
weight loss programs are a category of their own. So BestDietForMe.com has
created a miscellaneous weight loss program section. Here are some of the unique
weight loss programs that we profile in our database, that do not fit into one
of the above categories:
LEARN Program
TOPS
(Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
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