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New Trends in Dieting (Part 1)

February 11th, 2009

by Valerie Brooks
Published with permission from KosmicLife

A holistic trend is permeating the diet world, and this is a good thing. Rather than focusing on fad diets that may work temporarily, or narrowing in on one specific method, such as low-carb or low-fat, diet trendsetters are taking a broader approach. They’re taking the whole person into consideration and offering a wider array of healthy choices, lifestyle options, and support communities to help people educate would-be dieters, and assist them in making permanent changes that lead to healthy weight loss. As technology expands and perfected products hit the shelves, waist bands shrink.

Diet Programs

Most diet programs are trying to get you to eat well, eat less, and incorporate a sensible exercise routine into your lifestyle. The exact recipe for these things is what makes each diet program unique. But overall, the trend is to include all of these components in an effort to treat the “whole” person.

Weight Watchers Momentum Program

“Stop Dieting. Start Living” is the Weight Watchers motto. While they’ve always claimed to be more than a diet plan, their integrated approach to weight loss is being more fully addressed in their new “Momentum Program.” With an “eat smarter, not less” mindset, their point-based food system is personalized and explained more fully. The program is more “total health” oriented in that it will teach you about food choices, which will help you to select healthier options that offer satiety, but they will also address lifestyle issues that contribute to weight gain. They promise to help you develop healthy habits you can stick to, by sharing the latest nutrition research information, exercise tips, and a supportive environment. Check out weightwatchers.com for more info.

Online at eDiets.com

eDiets is the number one online diet program with a wealth of options. This mega website has become the one-stop place for healthy weight seekers. Its offerings are extensive but the site is easy to navigate. You fill out a profile and the site determines the best plan for you, complete with customized meal plans. Here are some of the ways to make use of the site:

• Review the assortment of diet plans. There are eight of them, including Atkins, glycemic, Mediterranean, and SlimFast Optima.
• Review the Healthy Living Plans. These are food choice programs focused on specific needs. For example, there are plans that are wheat-free, high-fiber, vegetarian, lactose-free, hear-smart, low-sodium, and a few more.
• Look at the nutritionist live support for quick answers to many questions about the program, including those related to how eDiets works, the meal plan, community, and general fitness information. You can also speak to someone “live” if your questions are not addressed here, although there may be limited hours, since I was unsuccessful in reaching someone on a Sunday night.
• They offer a limited number of discounted diet supplements for eDiet members.
• Check out the site’s featured articles. Some recent topics included boosting metabolism, exercise made easy, and toning your inner thighs.

All the info is at eDiets.com.

The Latest from Jenny Craig

Jenny Craig is also offering a comprehensive approach to dieting with their “Food, Body and Mind” philosophy on dieting. Like Weight Watchers, they concentrate on eating the right types of foods, not less food. They also design menus based on a personal profile, and offer helpful articles and a supportive online community. They are in tune with the latest concept in dieting, which is that one plan does not fit all. Everything is now personalized—your BMI (body mass index), personal eating habits, weight loss style, motivations, and eater type. More at JennyCraig.com.

Sensa, the New Weight Loss Technology

Sensa is a new approach to weight loss that uses a fascinating science pioneered by Dr. Alan Hirsch, America’s leading expert on the science of sensory response. His innovative system is based on using smell and taste technology to fight the urge to overeat. Sensa “Tastants” are sprinkled on your food, which signal the brain when it is time to stop eating. Over time, this will enforce healthy portion control and healthier eating habits. Unlike dieting, Sensa allows you to eat what you want, but it will help you to eat sensibly sized portions. Sensa “Tastants” contain maltodextrin, tricalcium phosphate, silica, and soy and milk ingredients, but no sodium, gluten, sugar, calories, or MSG. You can get a risk-free trial and a 31% discount on Sensa by using the coupon that appears on our Coupon Pages. It’s a great offer.

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