Weight Loss Programs Comparisons

Weight loss program and price*	Weight loss program features
Comparison Chart - Weight Loss Programs
Weight Watchers Where to Buy (*est. $20 to join; $9 weekly)	Emphasizes controlled, balanced eating and healthy lifestyle. The Weight Watchers Points Plan reduces emphasis on balanced eating and focuses on calorie restriction. Plans available for vegetarians, teenagers and lactating women. Can easily accommodate kosher diets or other dietary restrictions. Weight Watchers food products such as frozen meals are available in supermarkets but are not required for the program.
Slim-Fast Where to Buy (*est. $40 per week for shakes/bars)	Ready-to-eat shakes and bars available in most pharmacies and grocery stores are consumed daily for breakfast, lunch and snacks, along with a "sensible dinner." Not much preparation is required, so the plan is easy to follow, but it can be difficult to stick with.
eDiets.com Where to Buy (*est. plans start at $4.50 per week)	The eDiets website supports dozens of diet plans from Atkins to the Mediterranean Diet. Note: Dr. Phil's Diet and the Zone were recently dropped from the list of supported diets. Some of the diets incur additional costs. Online meetings, message boards and professional chats are available for any extra $2 per week, fitness programs for an additional $3 per week. Cancel anytime after initial 13 weeks without penalty.
Dean Ornish – Eat More, Weigh Less Where to Buy (*est. $10 for the book)	Often-studied, very low-fat, all-vegetarian diet developed to prevent heart disease. Recipes for healthy living, but may need some fat increases to be a viable option for long term. Would probably be too difficult an adjustment for someone not already a vegetarian/vegan or on a mostly vegetarian diet.