Diet Quiz answers: mostly A’s
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Diet Quiz answers: mostly B’s
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Diet Quiz answers: Mostly C’s
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Programs
• Weight Watchers
• Curves (higher carb plan)
• Commercial programs
- Jenny Craig
- Nutri-System
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Programs
• Metabolic Research
• Quick Weight Loss Centers
• Curves (lower carb plan)
• Commercial programs
- Slim for Life
- L.A. Weight Loss
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Programs
• Medifast Diet Plan
- Products shipped to you
- Free support program
• Physician monitored programs
- Optifast
- HMR |
Resources
• The 3-Hour Diet
• Body for Life
• Body for Life for Women
• E-diets.com
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Resources
• South Beach Diet
• The Formula (40-30-30)
• The New Glucose Revolution
• Zone Diet
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Resources
• Meal Replacement Plan
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Description
Wide variety of foods, lots of fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains such as breads, cereals and pasta. Focus is on low-fat intake, reasonable portions, and a strong exercise program.
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Description
Higher protein, low carbohydrate plans, with minimal amounts of starches and sweets. May be helpful for dieters who have carbohydrate sensitivity or certain health issues such as diabetes.
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Description
Nutritional products such as protein shakes, soups or bars replace most of your meals. Based on a exact percentages of calories and nutrients including higher protein and lower carbohydrate levels.
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Good choice if you...
• Want lots of flexibility and
a variety of food choices
• Enjoy cooking and
planning meals
• Are under age 40 or need
to lose 40 lb. or less
• Enjoy exercise; willing to
exercise regularly
• Tend to lose weight
fairly easily
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Good choice if you...
• Get hooked easily on
sweets or starchy foods
• Are over age 40 or need
to lose more than 40 lb.
• Prefer more structure,
limited flexibility
• Struggle with health issues
related to your weight
• Have a stubborn body or a
hard time losing weight |
Good choice if you...
• Need to lose a lot of weight,
50 to 100 lb. or more
• Feel ‘stuck’ or have very stubborn weight that’s hard
to lose
• Want fast results to
help motivation
• Prefer lots of structure, minimal cooking or planning
• Have difficulty exercising
because of your weight
or health |
Examples
• Food exchange plans
• Calorie counting plans
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Examples
• Low-carb diet plans
• Glycemic index diet plans
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Examples
• Medically based programs
such as Medifast
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Note: Program listing here is for information purposes only and does not indicate endorsement by Linda Spangle.
