Finances should never keep you from losing weight and getting healthy. While there are many diets and gyms that will charge you for their help in losing weight, it's not essential to pay any money at all to lose weight. There are free programs that feature both a diet and exercise program, as well as resources that will allow you to put your own program together for free.
You, On a Diet
Before he began hosting his popular talk show, cardiologist Dr. Mehmet Oz developed a weight loss and exercise plan, You, On a Diet, with fellow physician Michael Roizen of the Cleveland Clinic. The eating plan as well as tips and an exercise plan can be found at Oz's Real Age website. The website offers several tools including a BMI calculator, a walking log and a meal planner.
MyPyramid.gov
The United States Department of Agriculture offers free weight loss and exercise programs at the MyPyramid.gov website. By using the tools on the website you'll create an eating plan that will help you lose weight, or to maintain a healthy weight. Additionally MyPyramid.gov partners with several other organizations including Active Kids World and the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition to offer exercise tips and programs.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous offers free meetings online as well as telephone meetings and face-to-face meeting. The program doesn't specify a specific weight loss or exercise program to follow but you will get lots of support and suggestions from other members. The organization also offers "A Plan of Eating" as one of the tools necessary to lose weight and treat a food compulsion, according to the organization's website.
Other Tips
Free exercise programs abound on the Internet. Health-related organizations such as MayoClinic.com and the American Heart Association offer programs or descriptions of exercises to help you put your own program together.
Free diet plans and advice may also be found at your health care provider or local hospital website.
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