The Quick Weight Loss Centers' program is a diet plan said to be customized to the individual dieter, utilizing one-on-one counseling and foods from the supermarket. According to the Quick Weight Loss Center website, the diet utilizes nutritional education and a restricted calorie diet to achieve results. Available both at local centers and through an at-home program, the diet claims to be flexible yet carefully planned. The website claims that the diet is suitable for children as young as 10 years old. The diet gained significant media attention when radio personality Rush Limbaugh successfully lost weight on the plan. The cost of the six-week at-home program is $449 with supplements, or $199 without supplements as of November 2010. Be sure to consult your doctor before beginning any diet.
Features
The Quick Weight Loss Centers' program is a six-week plan based on a diet of up to 1,500 calories, depending on your amount of excess weight and your age. The centers appear to be located in Florida only, but the home program is available for those outside the area. The program features regular sessions with an individual counselor, as well as supplementation with various "proprietary" herbal weight loss aids.
Maintenance
The Quick Weight Loss Centers' diet plan also offers a maintenance plan for after you have lost your desired weight. The company's website notes that this "post-reduction" maintenance plan is designed to reinforce the healthy eating knowledge that has been taught throughout the diet. The program claims to prepare the dieter with the skills to continue healthy eating habits after reaching a weight loss goal.
Warning
Some experts are concerned that the Quick Weight Loss Center diet may not be feasible for long-term weight loss and maintenance. According to registered dietician Althea Zanecosky on the New York Daily News website, losing weight too quickly is not advisable or healthy. Citing Limbaugh's reported weight loss of five pounds in a week, Zanecosky notes that weight lost this quickly may cause the metabolism to slow down, leading to weight gain after the diet. Nutritionist Christine Avanti also notes on the New York Daily News site that the supplements advised as part of the plan may contain artificial and potentially harmful ingredients.
Exercise
According to the Quick Weight Loss Centers' website, exercise does not appear to play a role in the diet plan. There is no evidence of a structured exercise regimen or recommendation for regular exercise on the company's website. Zanecosky on the New York Daily News website suggests that exercise is an effective means of boosting the metabolism, and may be useful in conjunction with a low-calorie diet.
Considerations
Although losing weight quickly may be quite gratifying, it is ultimately more rewarding if you don't gain the weight back later. According to the Quick Weight Loss Centers' website, the plan is carefully balanced and structured for healthy, long-term eating. The nutritional counselors are willing to work with your health care provider if necessary, the website states. If you are considering this plan, it may be advisable to have your doctor consult with your diet counselor to ensure best results.
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