Wednesday, July 8, 2009

You Don't Have to Lose Money to Lose Weight - Here's Why

By Patsie Adams

There are a variety of lose weight programs out there. All of them have their adherents. All of them have their detractors. So, how do you choose one? We will explore a number of lose weight programs so you can pick the one that is best for you.

First, note how new lose weight books come out regularly. Some espouse strict low calorie dieting. Some call for no carbs to low carbs. Some call for high protein and let you enjoy some fat in your diet!

If one of them makes sense to you, go ahead and try it out for two weeks to a month tops. Trying out a new lose weight regimen for this limited time shouldn't do you any major harm.

The more popular diet books inevitably lead to paid membership web sites, supplements, and other money making ventures. If a diet has been successful for you, it may make sense to join. However, you should stick to the books plan for a few weeks before investing more money in the program.

Some programs are based on meetings. In Weight Watchers, for example, you can have a set number of calories (divided into Points) on a daily basis. Weekly meetings are held for weigh-ins, progress assessment and motivation.

If you choose to try out Weight Watchers, go to a minimum of three meetings and choose different times before you settle your final schedule. Look for a meeting leader you like best. Even the mix of people can determine if you will like going regularly. You've got to like it to make the program work for you, right?

Jenny Craig is another good lose weight program, especially if you are always on the go. Busy folks can just microwave their meals. You will need some milk and fresh produce to add to the set meals - but that's it. Everything else comes with the program. A consultant will track how you are doing with a weigh-in every seven days. You have this consultant to answer any other questions you may have, one-on-one.

The problem with Jenny Craig is that it is very expensive. You will spend $150 a week or so on Jenny Food and then another $30 to $50 at the grocery store. However, the food is quite good, and some even say it is restaurant quality.

You can save some money by going for Nutrisystem. Food in this lose weight program is shipped to you monthly. Majority of the meals are shelf stable meaning freeze dried. These don't even need refrigeration. They have also recently added frozen food.

The freeze dried food do not taste all that great. However, this is a much cheaper option for those who cannot afford Jenny Craig.

With so many other lose weight programs to choose from it can get confusing. You will have to do your research and go through some trial and error. But do your best not to swing from diet to diet.

Once you have decided on the program for you, make sure you follow it through and through. It is the only way you will lose the weight. Besides, you dont want to be wasting your time and your hard-earned money.

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