Diet Comparison
Here is a side-by-side summary of Weight Watchers and eDiets to help you compare diets and choose a weight loss plan that will work for you.
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Best for...
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Anyone who is serious about long-term weight loss and thrives on peer support and encouragement.
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Flexible and convenient fitness and nutrition programs designed to suit different lifestyles. Prepare your own delicious meals.
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Risks
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None noted.
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None noted.
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Basic philosophy / approach
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Teaches the fundamentals of sound nutrition and basic fitness. Emphasizes group support at regular weigh-ins. Uses a point system to help you manage what you're eating and your portion sizes.
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Maximum flexibility and customization: diet and fitness routines customized to match your lifestyle and food preferences. Online support from both peers and fitness and nutrition experts.
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Foods that are / aren't allowed
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Nothing is strictly restricted. The focus is on dietary awareness and portion size reduction and overall dietary balance.
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Restrictions are calorie-based, and determined by your goals, starting weight, and preferences.
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How much work involved
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Highly flexible. You can eat Weight Watchers prepared meals, cook your own or do a combination. Weekly weigh-ins at Weight Watcher centers.
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Depends largely on personal approcah and goals. E-diets offers tool, information and support, but does not prescribe a detailed "one size fits all" approach.
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Cost
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Register for Weight Watchers online for just $14.95 per month for plan, plus a $29.95 registration fee (on-line option).
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$35 for 9 weeks or $99 for one full year.
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Speed to results
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You can expect to lose between 1 and 2 lbs. per week, with a potential initial drop greater than that in the first week or two.
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Once again, it depends on individual approach and goals. Despite the site's name, e-diets is useful to anyone, whether his/her goals are weight loss, general fitness or increased athletic performance.
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Review
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Our review of Weight Watchers
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Our review of eDiets
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