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#1 Rated Diet Plan

#1 Rated Diet Plan

Jillian Michaels Diet
Editor's Choice

Pros: More success stories than any diet we have ever rated. Dieters have been ecstatic about 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.

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The Diet Solution
Editor's Choice

Pros: The best "pure" diet plan we have ever reviewed. Teaches you which foods release fat burning hormones, and which ones to avoid.

Cons: Focuses on losing weight only through the foods you eat, not from exercise.

Bottom Line:
The Diet Solution is so practical and easy to achieve results, we predict it will become one of the most popular diets ever. It's all about the food. You learn which foods burn fat, and which ones hurt you. Dieters rave about its effectiveness, and how easy it is to stay on it.

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Joy Bauer Diet

Pros: You only eat food that you really like to eat.

Cons: This diet does all of the right things, so there aren't any.

Bottom Line:
Joy Bauer has outstanding results because Joy knows you will stick with it and lose weight if you like what you eat. Simple and genius. Her 11 "skinny foods" are powerful in accelerating weight loss.

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Duke Diet

Pros: Custom diet based on age and metabolism.

Cons: This is a low-carb diet plan. 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.

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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.

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The Sonoma Diet

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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Denise Austin Diet

Pros: Great method to figure correct portions.

Cons: Lower caloric intake of 1400 calories seems a bit low for some.

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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BMR Calculator

Do you know how many calories your body burns each day to maintain your current weight?

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

BMR Calculator

BMI Calculator & BMI Chart

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

BMI Calculator & BMI Chart

Diet To Go
Editor's Choice

Pros: The food is delicious, and dieters are losing 2-3 pounds per week. Food is rated #1 in taste and nutrition among all diet meal plans.

Cons: None. You will love the food while you lose the weight.

Bottom Line:
Diet To Go has three delicious programs with Low-Fat, Low-Carb and Vegetarian meals. Meals are prepared fresh weekly, and you can choose 1200 or 1600 calories plans. Dieters are achieving great results and attribute that to the high quality meals.

Diet To Go Website

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Medifast Diet Plan
Editor's Choice

Pros: Top notch support system is very effective. If you are truly serious about losing weight, then this will certainly get you there.

Cons: None. The methodology of multiple small meals works really well.

Bottom Line:
Medifast includes six meals a day so you're never hungry, and will help you lose 2 - 5 pounds per week. Run by renown experts in the field, and dieters are provided plenty of support. This program is notably effective for those who suffer from obesity.

Medifast Website

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eDiets
Top Rated

Pros: Dieters love the sheer diversity of the 22 diet and meal plans. There are a lot of customization options available.

Cons: Best suited for those looking for the discipline of a meal plan.

Bottom Line:
eDiets incorporates nearly all popular diet plans into their program including Atkins, Glycemic Impact, High Fiber, Mediterranean, Low Fat, and more. Dieters really like the food and the online community.

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Bistro MD
Top Rated

Pros: Dieters rate the gourmet meals highly, and have found that the calorie shifting approach works well in losing weight.

Cons: Lacks an online community, but dieters aren't upset because the food is great.

Bottom Line:
Bistro MD uses calorie shifting to confuse your metabolism and lose weight quickly. The official meal plan used by Dr. Phil for obese patients. Dieters say it is a very delicious and effective diet.

Bistro MD Website

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