Common Diet Plans for Weight Loss
Jenny Craig has been hailed as a miracle diet for years. This diet plan is less about making healthy choices and more about sticking to a set meal plan. You are either delivered pre-packaged meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or are restricted to Jenny Craig recipes. You can also choose a personal consultant to advise you on meals, recipes and workouts. This system is very effective for weight loss, as the journey is much easier with support. If you choose to have all of your meals delivered, there’s no guesswork in the diet plan — but costs can quickly add up. The combined cost of meals, shipping and enrollment fees mean this is one of the more expensive diet plans. However, studies show that this diet is effective when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. Jenny Craig users reported 4.9 percent greater weight loss than traditional dieters on average. As always, talk to your doctor before making any changes to your diet.
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