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How Weight Loss Programs Work
How does Weight Watchers weight loss program work?
Weight Watchers weight loss program is a commercial diet organization that
offers a variety of eating plans and aids for weight loss. Members who follow
the selection plan (an exchange-type plan) are allowed to consume a certain
number of servings from each selection group (breads, fruits/vegetables,
proteins/dairy, and fats) each day. For example, if you've chosen to eat
five bread selections per day, you can choose five servings of any item categorized
as a "bread," be it whole wheat bread, rice, a corn tortilla, or
any of the other foods that fall into the bread group. The number of selections
you consume per group per day depends on how fast you wish to lose weight;
the program recommends a maximum loss of 2 pounds per week. Learn more about
Weight Watchers weight loss program.
How does Jenny Craig weight loss program work?
The Jenny Craig weight loss program combines a diet of frozen and shelf-stable
pre-packaged foods with one-on-one counseling, independent homework
(which includes instructional workbooks and video tapes, and motivational
audio
tapes) and group classes on behavior modification. Participants initially
purchase
most of their food, particularly entrees, from Jenny Craig weight loss
program; these foods are supplemented with regular (grocery store)
foods such as dairy
products and fresh vegetables. Learn more about Jenny Craig weight
loss program
How does Nutri/System weight loss program work?
Nutri-System weight loss program is very similar to the Jenny Craig plan.
The Nutri-System weight loss program combines a diet of frozen and
shelf-stable pre-packaged foods with one-on-one counseling, independent
homework and
group classes on behavior modification. Participants initially purchase
most of
their
food, particularly entrees, from Nutri-System weight loss program;
these foods are supplemented with regular (grocery store) foods such as
dairy
products and fresh vegetables. As the Nutri-System weight loss program
progresses,
the
ratio of Nutri-System weight loss program foods to regular foods
is gradually lowered. There are different menu plans available. The prepackaged
foods
are intended to teach participants about portion control while freeing
them from
the necessity of weighing, measuring, and preparing food. The behavior
modification classes are supposed to teach participants how to make
healthy food choices
once they've been weaned off the Nutri-System weight loss program
foods. Learn more about Nutri
System weight loss program.
How does Overeaters Anonymous weight loss program work?
Overeaters Anonymous weight loss program is a 12-step program, very
similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, designed for people who consider
themselves compulsive overeaters, who believe that they are powerless
over food
and that their
lives are unmanageable. Learn more about Overeaters Anonymous weight
loss program
How does TOPS weight loss program work?
TOPS weight loss program("Take Off Pounds Sensibly") is an international,
non-profit weight loss support group. TOPS weight loss program
doesn’t
advocate any particular food plan, but rather encourages members
to consult their physicians for individually tailored diets.
Learn more about the TOPS weight
loss program.
How
does "Stop the Insanity" weight loss program work?
"
Stop the Insanity" weight loss program is promoted by
Susan Powter, a trim, assertive, crewcut blond who formerly
weighed 260 pounds. According
to
her 30-minute infomercial, the program is based on the principles
that: (a) diets don't work, (b) you can lose weight by eating
high volumes
of low-fat
foods, and (c) you must exercise to burn fat and adequately
oxygenate all parts of your body. Learn more about the Stop
the Insanity weight loss program.
What is the Carbohydrates Addict's weight loss program diet?
The premise of Carbohydrates Addict's weight loss program is
that there are people who, for biological reasons, develop
unmanageable cravings
for carbohydrates
which can lead to weight gain. The authors believe that this
results
from an overproduction of insulin, impairing glucose metabolism,
and an insufficient
rise of brain serotonin, responsible for the feeling of satiety.
The objective of the diet is to control insulin release by
minimizing the
carbohydrate
consumption
which triggers it. Learn more about the Carbohydrates Addicts
weight loss program.
What is Dr. Atkins' weight loss program?
The Atkins weight loss program is a high-protein, high-fat,
and very low-carbohydrate regimen. It emphasizes meat,
cheese, and
eggs, while
discouraging foods
such as bread, pasta, fruit, and sugar. It is a form of
ketogenic diet. Learn more about Dr Atkins weight loss program
What is the Zone weight loss program?
The Zone weight loss program is described by Barry Sears, Ph.D., in his book
The Zone: A Dietary Road Map. It recommends balancing one's intake of protein,
carbohydrates, and fat so that, along with every 7 grams of protein, 9 grams
of carbohydrates and 1-1/2 grams of fat are eaten. Carbs contribute about
40% of total calories on the Zone weight loss program, while fats and proteins
each contribute about 30% of the calories. Learn more about the Zone weight
loss program.
What is the "TJ Soup weight loss program " (a.k.a. "The Sacred
Heart Hospital weight loss program " or "Cabbage Soup weight loss
program ")?
The "TJ Soup" weight loss program (also known as the "Sacred
Heart Hospital weight loss program " or "Cabbage Soup weight loss
program ") purports to take off 10-17 pounds within one week through the
use of a "miracle" vegetable soup, along with a strict rotating
diet of fruits and vegetables, meat, and brown rice. The soup may be eaten
as often
as desired.
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