Exercise and Diet Site Review

One of the most well-rounded diets out there is the Sonoma Diet. There are no dramatic restrictions on food groups, no calorie counting, and all with a gourmet Mediterranean flair.

There are three parts to the Sonoma Diet:
1. Lasts 10 days and aims to curb specific food cravings. Note that unlike many other diets, this phase does not restrict carbohydrates but includes whole grain cereals and breads.
2. The primary weight loss phase. A broad range of foods, including wine and many fruits.
3. Once your ideal weight has been reached, this is the life-long maintenance phase.

The Sonoma Diet has a full-featured on-line program featuring on-line dietitians, live support, shopping lists, customized meal plans, and message boards.

A subscription fee is required, and subscribers must pay for a minimum of 5 weeks - however there is no cancellation fee. I love this because it is only $5 per week so the 5 week minimum isn't anything to worry about.

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The Diet.Com online program has a very strong emphasis on community, weight loss buddies, and support groups You can quickly search for a weight loss buddy, based on your own criteria, or someone who has a similar personality. You can start or join a support group (where you live)

The Personality Type Diet begins with a 70 question survey - designed to root out all of our fears, feelings, and attitudes - not just to food, but exercise, and other life skills. The outcome of this questionnaire will give you 3 different personality types: Eating personality, exercise personality, and coping personality.

Your personality type will then form the basis of an entire eating plan - beginning right from when you subscribe. (Note that you can redo the survey at any time). The meal plans are good... quite do-able - they even include some fast food options as wel. We all know we love fast food so lets this Diet Plan work for you!

Another great thing with this program is they review multiple exercises, equipment, and food. Pretty much everything you would want to research you can find in one place!

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Weight Watchers is one of the oldest Weight Loss Programs that people know about. Over 40 years helping people loose weight so you know that it is a good product.

Weight Watchers has a new program out that they are calling the "TurnAround" that talks about healthy nutrition, effective calorie control, and livability. The goal is to lose weight and keep it off for good!

Weight Watchers believes that you must have a healthy mental and physical lifestyle if you want to lose weight in their program. They will not tell you what to exactly eat like other Diet Programs, but they will give you all the information that you need to know to lose the weight!

Another big deal with Weight Watchers is meeting with other people in your community that are also on Weight Watchers. People in the Weight Watchers program usually meet once a month and give encouragment and support to one another. If you don't like meeting with ther people you can follow the Weight Watchers plan online also.

You can't go wrong signing up for Weight Watchers, they are a proven Weight Loss program that has worked for millions of people over the past 40 years. Give them a try you won't be dissapointed!

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The Glycemic Impact Diet is based on the Glycemic Index which has been around for ages. EDiets.Com has a great online version of this diet for you to follow and I highly recommend it.

This diet pretty much has you eating low sugar foods, or when you do eat sugar it is from the right kind of food. You will be eating a lot of whole grain and fresh fruits, pretty much what we stress on this site!

Here is how the meals breakdown on the Glycemic Impact Diet:

1. Approximately 40% of calories are from unrefined, complex carbohydrates, including whole grains and whole grain breads and cereals, and whole pieces of fruit instead of juice.
2. About 30% of calories are from lean protein (fish, chicken and the occasional beef and pork) with vegetarian options that include soy protein, tofu and textured vegetable protein.
3. About 30% of calories are from healthy fats, including nuts, fatty fish, avocado and olive oil.

We recommend this diet rather then going stricly on diets like South Beach Diet or the Atkins Diet. It is a lot healthier and you should see great results!

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I'm sure you have all heard of the Mayo Clinic before. Well now here is the Mayo Clinic Diet that is based on the clinic's healthy weight pyramid. They have partnered with the great EDiets.Com to bring their Diet Program to the Internet!

In the Mayo Clinic Weight Pyramid, you will be expected to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Actually you can eat an unlimited amount of these foods so if you love fruit, this diet is for you!

The diet is one of the most healthful and natural diets that anyone can try. Consuming ample amount of vegetables will not only provide a nutritionally-rich diet - but will also lead to satiation - hopefully leading to a desire to eat less sugary and fatty foods which means you will be losing weight with this diet! Join EDiets.Com and give it a try. I know that you will not be sorry!

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The South Beach Diet plan was created by Dr Arthur Agatston in South Florida. The diet was originally developed for overweight heart patients and they had good success with it so it became very popular and spread throughout the country.

Quick Overview of the South Beach Diet:

The first phase of the South Beach Diet is pretty strict that you cannot eat carbs like rice, pasta, or breads. Meats, shellfish, chicken, turkey, and fish are great things to eat during this first phase.

This second phase includes specific meal plans and recipes. It reintroduces some of the foods avoided in Phase 1 - but only sparingly. In this phase weight loss should be in the region of 1-2 pounds per week. This length of time on this phase is indefinite or until you reach your weight loss goal.

During the third phase, it is all about maintaing what you are doing. Eating healthy and exercising on a daily basis.

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If there was ever just one website that you could goto for your diet and exercise needs it would have to be EDiets.Com

1. Through their Diet Needs Analysis (a FREE profile/consultation), they are are able to determine what will work best for you.
2. For most people, the typical eDiets program will work best (a healthy plan based on the Food Pyramid).
3. If this does not suit, they fully support a number of diets: Glycemic Impact Diet, Mediterranean Diet, Atkins, Blood Type Diet, Slim-Fast Optima, Eating For Life (Bill Phillips' Body For Life), Perricone, Trim Kids, Diabetic, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Health Soy, Heart Smart, Vegetarian, Dairy (Lactose) Free, and many more.
4. They have a huge resource of articles and information.
5. They have a number of nutritionists and doctors available.
6. There is an awesome community of other people losing weight (> 1.3 million people).

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MediFast is a weight loss plan that uses replacements along with real food. It has been prescribed by doctors to obese people for many years.

The MediFast 5 in 1 Plan
This 5 and 1 plan is made up of 5 meal replacements per day - generally shakes, but there are also bars, soups, oatmeal, and puddings (see below). One meal per day is a "lean and green" meal - a small portion of lean meat (see below), and up to 2 cups of salad or vegetables. This is an excellent addition to the daily routine and makes the diet a whole lot more do-able.

You eat every 2-3 hours, and must drink a minimum of 64oz of water per day. Other drinks can be consumed in addition to this. The 5 and 1 plan is a vast improvement on some of their previous programs.

You should expect to lose 2-5 pounds per week if you follow the diet and exercise on a regular basis.

Once your weight goal is reached, the maintenance plan involves a gradual transition back to 'normal' meals over a period of about 16 days (however a much longer transition period is recommended). Beyond this, Medifast recommend 1-3 packaged meals daily and a moderately intense exercise routine (e.g. 30-45 minutes 5 days per week). This is essential to keep the weight off.

If you want o have meals delivered to your house, and will exercise and follow the plan, then MediFast is a great choice for you. But you must follow it closely if you want to loose weight!

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Nutrisystem is another portion-controlled program similar to Jenny Craig but more cost effective.

To make this program work for yourself, you must create a profile on your account. From your profile, Nutrisystem will calculate your calorie requirements, and they will prepare your food for you and get it sent right to your doorstep!

Here are some advantages to the Nutrisystem:
1. Sustainable weight loss of around 2 pounds per week.
2. Based on the Glycemic Index
3. All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert) are provided and delivered to you (free shipping on 4 week food orders). Note that you may want to add some fresh fruit and vegetables to your meals.
4. On-line support available with membership in the program (including chat and one-to-one counseling sessions).
5. Yes - a weight loss counselor will actually phone you once you've subscribed.
6. Portion controlled - low fat, controlled carbohydrate, and protein. For most women calorie amounts will be 1200 per day (although this may vary up to 1500 per day for very active women, and men).
7. Free membership to all aspects of the program (you only pay for the food).
8. Programs for Men, Women, Vegetarians, and Diabetics.
9. Free exercise program and meal planner.

One great thing I love with Nutrisystem is that they don't charge you a membership! All you pay for is the food that is delivered right to your door!

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I'm sure that you have all seen or watched the Biggest Loser show on TV. Well how about joining a program that will help you with your weight loss goals and make you feel better about yourself!

The Biggest Loser Club will provide you access to great meal plans and workout routines that the contestants on the Bigger Loser used each day. You seen how it worked for them, now make it work for you!

Here is a sample of what they suggest you eat during the day:

Breakfest: 1 fruit, 2 grains, 1 dairy
Morning Snack: 1 protein, 1 fruit
Lunch: 2 proteins, 2 vegetables, 1 grain, 1 sauce

As you can see, they lay it out pretty simple for you, and inside the program you will see what they consider to be fruit, dairy, grain etc so you know what you can eat without hurting your diet!

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Here is another popular diet that has been around for over 15 years. We have all heard the Slim-Fast stories that we see on tv.

But does Slim-Fast really work?
Research has shown that the Slim-Fast diet does work for men and women if used correcly and exercise is part of your program.

Here is a daily plan for Slim-Fast if you are interested in it:

Breakfast:
Slim Fast meal bar or shake

Snack:
Piece of fruit, low fat yogurt, or veggies and fat-free dip

Lunch:
Slim Fast soup OR pasta and sauce along with salad or vegetables [they offer 6 different kinds 'hot meals']

Snack:
Slim Fast frozen snack or snack bar

Dinner:
A "sensible" meal of 600-700 calories (example: 4-6 ounces of poultry, lean meat, or fish, 1/2 baked potato, 3 steamed vegetables and fruit).

Dessert:
Piece of fruit or low-fat air-popped popcorn

For this diet to work though, remember to drink a lot of water and exercise daily. We can't strees enough how important drinking water and exercising is to any diet!

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You have probably seen Denise Austin on tv, and though "Wow how can I get a body like that?" Well here is how!

Follow the Denise Austin Diet Plan.
The plan calls for a controlled calorie intake each day. Ranging from 1400, 1600, or 1800 calories. A pretty general diet, just asking you to stay in the calorie group that you choose.

In the progam you will have access to great foods and recipes to help you out. If you follow the program, you can purchase alot of the food all at once to help you stay away from those sweets!

Follow a strict fitness plan.
This is the big one that most people hate. They don't like to workout and exercise. Well if you are going to try the Denise Austin program, be prepared to eat right and workout! You will not lose weight by just eating healthy, you must also workout and do it on a regular basis. Even a 15 minute walk will help you!

Once you join the Denise Austin program, you will see that you can create your own little profile on the site, view other people's profiles, and seek the motivation to help you with your weight loss goals. Combine that with all the diet and fitness articles, you are well on your weight to loosing weight!

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