Weight Loss Programs & Plans

Weight Loss Programs & Plans
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Many individuals set weight-loss goals, and are initially very motivated to begin their quest. There are many resources available online and elsewhere to help individuals achieve their goals. A common theme among many available programs is the process of customizing the nutrition and fitness programs to an individual's weight-loss needs. Check with your doctor before beginning any weight-loss regimen.

The Biggest Loser Club

The Biggest Loser Club is an online resource that offers members the same information that the actual contestants on the NBC-TV show received. You can sign up for a free diet profile. If you become a member of the online club, you will receive advice from experts, access to message boards, shopping lists, journals, recipes, exercise demonstrations, and more. The website will also help you personalize goals based on your body type. Each day, you can receive a new personalized nutrition and exercise plan. You can chart your progress, allowing you to visualize your improvements in weight, measurements, and fitness.

Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers' popularity stems from the moral support, advice, and weight-loss tips it provides in weekly meetings. Each week, members weigh in, confidentially, prior to the meetings. Weight Watchers provide its members with free recipes, online resources, and fitness demonstrations. Weight loss is achieved by following a point system. Members can eat what they want — as long as they stay within the total points they are allotted each day. Every food has a specific point value attached to it. This system allows members an effective way to reach their weight-loss goals.

Global Health and Fitness

Global Health and Fitness is a weight-loss program that guarantees its members a weight loss of up to 40 pounds in the first 12 weeks. To help you achieve this goal, Global Health and Fitness provides you with a personalized nutrition and fitness plan to match your body type, fitness level, and available equipment. You will also be given an online certified personal trainer to answer your questions, keep you motivated, and lead you in the right direction. You will also receive 24-hour access to many certified experts from various specialties.

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Article reviewed by Will McCahill Last updated on: Jun 30, 2010

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