Nutrisystem is a meal replacement diet program.  By ordering all your meals through Nutrisystem you will have the convenience of your meals being already made for you as well as portion control.  Each meal has been created using the Glycemic Index.  The program promotes variety in the food choices, nutrition, hunger control and value as well as continuing to eat the foods you love.

Since all your meals are ordered via the program there is no need to count calories, carbs or points. There are a variety of programs to choose from depending on your gender, personal needs (such as vegetarian or over age 65) and food preferences (such as gourmet).  Some programs have meals as low as $3.  The program states that you can expect to lose 1-2 lbs per week.

In addition to receiving 3 meals and a dessert per day, the program will provide tools and counseling to help dieters learn what, when and how to eat as well as a dining out guide and daily meal planner. On Nutrisystem the dieter is responsible to add in fresh grocery items. The plan contributes dieting success to having meals with a low GI (Glycemic Index), portion control and eating frequently.

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High cost –$352-430 for a 28 day package for women. $352-463 for a 28 day package for men. There also is a Family plan that helps to save family dieters money on their plans.

Low time – All you need to do is order your meals online.  You can spend time on the Nutrisystem support online tool.

Self discipline – You will need to make sure you order your meals before you run out, although you can sign up for automatic shipments.  You will need to stick with the foods you order through the program and not deviate to other food or snack choices.

Weight loss – This diet is suitable to lose many pounds over a short to long period of time.  Results tend be steady with many people losing 1-2 lbs per week.

Long term – As long as meal replacements are ordered and consumed appropriately long term weight loss is attainable.  However, when transitioning off of the plan dieters will need to eat healthy.  It would be helpful to develop or find a diet guide that will help you watch what you eat to maintain the weight loss that is similar to the Nutrisystem concepts.

Other – Exercise along with the diet plan will greatly increase weight loss results.

After spending time researching your dieting options if you are still unsure of the right diet for you there are online diet program websites that will help to find a diet that is right for you.  eDiets.com is one of the largest online diet programs that exists today.

eDiets.com offers a short personal survey that they will base their diet recommendations on for you personally.  These diet options range from access to dieting tools via their website such as personalized meal plans, support from dieticians, numerous support boards, personal fitness trainers, community support, expert’s advice and meal delivery services.  The eDiets.com site offers support in all areas of your dieting program to aid in your dieting success.

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Medium to High cost – depending on the plan you decide to go with the costs can be medium to high.

Low to Medium time – depending on the plan you decide to go with you might have very low time invested, although it is in your best interest to invest time on the eDiets.com website using the dieting tools you will have access to.  Also, spending time working out per your personalized fitness plan will greatly expedite the success of your diet plan.

Self discipline – if on an ordered meal replacement plan very low self discipline is needed, although you will need to stay away from eating foods and snacks that are not part of the meal plan.  If on a plan where you are responsible to make the meals you will need to stick to the meal plan designed for you.

Weight loss - This diet is suitable to lose a few to a lot of pounds over a period of time.  Also, this diet plan will aid in maintaining weight lost.  There is flexibility to be on the most appropriate diet plan for whatever stage of life you are in.  If you are looking for a ton of help or a way to kick start your weight loss plan you might want to start with the meal replacement program that is sent to your home.  Then transition to the diet plan where you make your own meals to.

Long term – Once you are familiar and develop eating habits according to the diet that is best for you this is an easy diet that works.

Other – This type of diet program offers professional advice and guidance regarding a diet plan that would work best for your needs and lifestyle.  There is support from experts as well as a community of fellow dieters.  Advice from fitness professionals helps to round out this diet plan.

To learn more about how eDiets.com can help you go to their website.

Disclosure: The Best Diets That Work is a publisher of eDiets.com

Medifast is a meal replacement diet program.  The most popular program that Medifast offers is called Medifast 5 & 1 Plan.  This plan consists of 5 meal replacements that are low in calories and fat and then 1 “lean and green” meal on your own that should have vegetables, salad and a lean protein.  When eating out you should count that meal as the 1 on your own and stick to the guidelines of the lean and green meal.  Calories consumed per day are only 800-1000 per day and the meal replacements contain high amounts of vitamins.  In the past this plan was prescribed by a doctor but is now available through distributors or online.

This diet plan boasts of easy weight loss that does not consist of counting calories or points.  You just need to order the meals and snacks as well as plan your meal on your own.  The 5 meals can be rotated between a number of choices which include chili, scrambled eggs, shakes, pudding, fruit drinks, soups, iced teas, hot drinks, oatmeal, bars and stew.

This diet program is highly effective and will produce drastic weight loss.  When transitioning from the meal replacements back to regular meals the dieter will need to eat healthy and should get into an exercise routine to help maintain the weight lost through the program.

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High cost – $154.50 for a 2 week package, $299.50 for a 4 week package, $327.50 for a 4 week enhanced package.

Low time – All you need to do is order your meals online and plan your lean and green meals.  You can spend time on the Medifast support online tool.

Self discipline – You will need to make sure you order your meals before you run out, although you can sign up for automatic shipments.  You will need to stick with the foods you order through the program and not deviate to other food or snack choices.

Weight loss – This diet is suitable to lose many pounds over a short to long period of time.  Results tend be fast, many people lose 2-5 lbs per week.

Long term – As long as meal replacements are ordered and consumed appropriately long term weight loss is attainable.  However, when transitioning off of the plan dieters will need to continue to eat healthy and low calorie.  It would be helpful to develop or find a diet guide that will help you watch what you eat to maintain the weight loss.

Other – Exercise along with the diet plan will greatly increase weight loss results.