Tips on the Top Low-Cost Weight Loss Programs
If losing a few extra pounds was among your New Year’s resolutions this year, then there’s good news: you don’t have to join an expensive weight loss program, which can cost up to hundreds of dollars (not including the special diet-specific foods) to get the job done. There are plenty of excellent (and low-cost) weight loss guides online to choose from. Check ’em out:
1. Diet.com – This personality-based diet is a unique online program combining nutritional and behavioral approaches. It’s suitable for you if you believe that weight loss is more than a diet plan, and if you need support to manage your eating. The best part – registration is free, and includes 1,000+ free recipes, 24/7 online support, weekly expert advice, diet tools and trackers, and motivational prizes.
2. Diet Watch - Nutritionally sound and extremely customizable, DietWatch is an excellent, straight-forward program. They recently introduced a 12-week emotional eating course dubbed ‘Mastering Food’. It’s suitable for you if you aren't interested in all the different 'fad' diets and diet books, and want a diet that is more than just meal plans. It only costs $2.99 a week or $77.74 for a full year.
3. Sonoma Diet - A new Mediterranean diet that brings balance, good food and wine, and a gourmet feeling back into cooking for weight loss. It includes daily meal planner, a customized day-to-day plan, on call registered dietitians online, and more than 500 recipes. It’s suitable for you if you want a balanced diet that has few restrictions, but is not suitable for you if you don't like cooking. It’s a bit more pricy at $5 a week, with a five-week minimum commitment, plus a $65 subscription fee.
4. Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle - Extremely popular with men, this program addresses the three core principles of fat loss: nutrition, cardio, and weight training. It’s suitable if you want to gain a little muscle mass while losing fat and not suitable if you aren't motivated. The plan entails a one-time charge of $39.95.
5. Weight Watchers – Tried, tested and true, this program continues to provide people with the support structure they need to achieve weight loss. It’s suitable if you are looking for something with a proven track record and not suitable if you aren't prepared to spend a little extra. Although it’s more expensive than other programs, they have a promotion on right now that includes a free 7-day online trial period, after which time you can register for the 3-month $65.00 plan, which subsequently becomes a standard monthly rate of $16.95 until you cancel.
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Hi I am on a program called The Diet Smart Plan. You get personal one on one, plus a plan and menu's and private boards for only $15 for 6 months. Yes this means a coach that sets up a plan for you personally by email. She also answers emails. It is more service oriented with lots of tools for weight loss. Amazing. No pills or shakes or meal replacements, real food and you eat often. No food groups are cut. Not low calorie or low carbs or low fat. Balanced. Tell them Dariann sent you.