Diets That Work - Safe Diets

 Jillian Michaels Diet Plan
 Editor's Choice 

Pros: More success stories than any diet we have ever rated. Dieters have been ecstatic about the results, the website and what they learn.

Cons:  Some emphasis on exercise, but this not an exercise plan.

Bottom Line:
Jillian Michaels teaches which foods jump start your metabolism and burn fat; which foods you must have in the morning and never at night; how to trigger your hormones to shut down hunger. Safe and extremely effective. Dieters have commented that the low price is a great value.

Jillian's Website

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 Medifast Diet & Meal Plan
 Editor's Choice

Pros: Top rated meal plan creates quick results. Dieters have had tremendous success with this program due the support system.

Cons: First few days may require an adjustment as you modify your diet.

Bottom Line:
Medifast employs a safe, highly methodical approach with renown experts to get long lasting results. Medifast includes six meals a day so you're never hungry, and will help you lose 2 - 5 pounds per week. This program is notably effective for those who suffer from obesity.

Medifast Website

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 Sonoma Diet Plan
 

Pros: Filling a 9" plate with food is easy to manage.

Cons: The diet tends to be low-carb. Main concern is carb rebounding.

Bottom Line:
Sonoma's slowly graduated "waves" truly help to create permanent changes in eating habits. Wave 1 you lose the weight; Wave 2 eating habits become permanent; Wave 3, you are in weight maintenance.

Sonoma Website

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 Duke Diet Plan
 

Pros:  Custom diet based on age and metabolism.

Cons: This is a low-carb diet program. Main concern is carb rebounding.

Bottom Line:
Duke has a top national reputation, and customizes diets that work for your body, lifestyle and age. Duke has a renown team of experts that will customize your diet, fitness routine, and behavioral strategies.

Duke Website

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 eDiets Diet & Meal Plan
 

Pros: The sheer diversity of the 22 meal plans is great.

Cons: Internet diet pioneer. Not for people that need hand-holding.

Bottom Line:
eDiets incorporates nearly all popular diet plans into their program including Atkins, Glycemic Impact, Slim Fast, Mediterranean, Low Fat, Wheat Free, High Fiber, Cholesterol Lowering, Heart Smart, Vegetarian, and more.

eDiets Website

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 South Beach Diet Plan
 

Pros:  Wide variety of food and program flexibility.

Cons:  The program's main shortfall is that it does not address exercise.

Bottom Line:
South Beach launches a full frontal attack on the main culprit - carbs - while lowering cholesterol. Proper selection of "good carbs" helps stabilize blood sugars, and eliminates craving.

South Beach Website

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 Denise Austin Diet Plan
 

Pros: Great method to figure correct portions.

Cons:  Lower caloric intake of 1400 calories seems too low for many.

Bottom Line:
Denise Austin makes the user acutely aware of the dietary balance needed to lose weight and keep it off. She has developed a diet plan where you still eat what you want, but at levels that are healthy and nutritious.

Denise Austin Website

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 Diet.com Diet Plan
 

Pros: Highly customized diet based on lifestyle.

Cons: Internet diet pioneer. Not for people that need hand-holding.

Bottom Line:
Diet.com has a very effective and unique approach by learning your weaknesses - and then avoiding them. This is infinitely more effective than a "one size fits all" approach that you see so prevalent in dieting circles.

Diet.com Website

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 5 Factor Diet Plan
 

Pros:  Diet plan uses all major food groups.

Cons: There really is no magic with the number "5" in dieting. Gimmicky.

Bottom Line:
5 Factor takes a lighter approach to dieting that is simple to understand and implement. This is a minimalist approach to diet and fitness originally intended for Hollywood stars who work on the set.

5 Factor Website

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 Nutrisystem Diet & Meal Plan
 

Pros: Great    flexibility in what you eat. No counting.

Cons: Dieters complain food has no flavor - packaged with preservatives.

Bottom Line:
Nutrisystem does a great job in allowing safe carbs, lowering blood sugar, and customizing according to age. They have a unique diet and meal plan for women, men, over 60, type 2 diabetes and vegetarians.

Nutrisystem Website

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BMI Calculator

Did you ever wonder how your weight compares to the national standards for people of your height?

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BMR Calculator

Do you know how many calories your body burns right now to maintain your weight?

To create diets that work, you must know your caloric baseline. Then you can determine the amount of calories you need to eliminate to lose weight.

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