Comparing Popular Diets and Weight-Loss Programs
The market is saturated with so many new diet and weight-loss plans; some of them controversial and many publicized on television and in magazines. We have evaluated the most popular and prominent of these plans to provide you with the information you need to make a decision. Each diet has been placed under a category by type - diet plans that endorse quick weight loss have been classified under Rapid-Loss Diets. Diets that promote weight loss over a longer period of time and can be adopted as part of a normal lifestyle are categorized under Lifestyle Diets. Our final section is devoted to examining diets that are truly absurd and should not be taken seriously. This section is named Fad Diets.
Within this section, we examine these diets with an objective and authoritative viewpoint. Each diet is clearly detailed and we list positive results as well as drawbacks, so that you can make an informed decision about which approach is best for you. All diets are evaluated according to overall method and feasibility while being able to lead a regular lifestyle. Additionally, we have provided information on costs and effectiveness. We feel that the better educated you are about the options you have, the better choice you can make for your health.
The following chart demonstrates how we have evaluated and classified each weight loss diet.
Sample Diet Evaluation
| Diet | Average Calories Burned | Average Weight Lost | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet name, Type and Legitimacy | Average amount of calories burned on this diet | Average weight lost on this diet | Score based on the ability to help you lose weight |