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What is "eDiets?"
eDiets.com is a complete online, fee based weight loss program.
If you have no desire to partake in a program where you have to "fess up" on a weekly basis, or if you prefer getting advice and information sitting in your PJ's on your own time vs. "waiting until the next meeting," this program may be for you.
It bears some similarities to Dietwatch, but has more meal plans to choose from and offers other options like home meal delivery and a selected list of products to purchase.
How does it work?
Simply go to eDiets and complete a short diet profile that involves answering questions such as why you want to lose weight, how long you want to wait to reach your goal weight ("yesterday" isn't an option), activity level, and other lifestyle questions.
(The site WILL tell you if you're aiming for an unhealthfully low weight.)
Based on your profile, you'll get back
- An assessment of your current weight status and a recommended daily calorie range.
- Top 3 recommended meal plans.
The list of possible meal plans includes:
- eDiets' Weight Loss Diet
- Their Meal Delivery Plan specificially designed for use with alli®
- Their general (non-alli®) Meal Delivery Plan
- Atkins Diet
- Winter Diet
- Glycemic Diet™
- Mediterranean Diet™
- Bill Phillips' Eating for Life™
- Slim Fast Optima™ Diet
- Wheat-Free Meal Plan
- Low-Fat Plan
- Living with Diabetes Plan
- Heart Smart Plan
- Low-Sodium Plan
- Cholesterol Lowering Plan
- High-Fiber Plan
- Hypoglycemic/Low-Sugar Plan
- Healthy Soy Plan
- Vegetarian Plan
- Lactose-Free Plan
Please notice: eDiets' meal delivery plan can be used in conjunction with some of the most popular diets around.
You can read a little about each of the meal plans on the website and make a decision about which diet is right for you.
When I filled out my own profile, I was surprised at the 3 plans that were recommended for me. I didn't necessarily think two of them were the best fit. However, you are free to choose any plan you like and can even combine plans to customize your weight loss diet.
From that point, you'll be asked to subscribe. Your membership includes:
- weekly menus based on the plan you choose
- shopping lists
- recipes
- online and offline support from a staff of experts including registered dietitians and personal trainers 24/7/365
- live chats with a dietitian
- animated 3-D and video support (workout how-tos, prepare a particular recipe, etc.)
- member support (message boards, dieting buddies)
Prices are competitive and as of April, 2008, are $4.49/wk.
Be sure to read the fine print when you sign up! You're billed one month (a 28 day month, so figure 13 months in a year) at a time, and you have the option to cancel, but if you do so before 3 months, you're charged an "early termination" fee.
Weekly Meal Delivery Service is also an option
Have your prefectly portioned meals delivered to your door 5 or 7 days/week for less than the cost of dining out!
For a reasonable fee, UPS will drop off chef prepared meals packed in stay fresh coolers at your doorstep every week. For just under $20/day (as of 4/08) you'll get 3 meals and 1 snack/dessert prepared in accordance with your meal plan. Not bad!
And they taste good too...
eDiets PROS
- Many diet plans to choose from
- Menus can be customized
- Support available 24/7/365
- Access to a roster of health care professionals
- Reasonably priced
eDiets CONS
- No face to face accountability
- Fuels the notion of "dieting" vs lifestyle change
My Professional Opinion
If online dieting is for you, then eDiets may offer just the right fit. It's a complete weight loss program at your fingertips, accessible anytime you choose. And the notion of meals delivered to your door step is even appealing to ME!
Get one FREE day of meals with your first eDiets' Deliciously Yours meal delivery order.
Of course, if you'd prefer personalized nutrition counseling, you can always contact me for professional help. But sorry, I won't cook and deliver your meals!
Did YOU Ever Try eDiets? Tell About Your Experience!
The best source of information on eDiets.com, is the people who have tried it. If you're one of them...
Did you lose weight? Were you able to keep it off? Are you still on it? How did you feel when you were on it? Would you recommend it to others?
More diet reviews.
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