Compare for the basic philosophy of weight loss diet plans
eDiets
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.
Weight Watchers
Teaches the fundamentals of sound nutrition and basic fitness. Emphasizes group support at regular weigh-ins. Uses a point system to help you manage your eating, your portion sizes.
The Zone
Eat a balanced diet, BUT balanced is defined differently from the well-known Food Pyramid. Limit portions to a reasonable size.
Atkins
Portion control? No way! The diet strictly limits—but does NOT forbid as some have suggested—carb intake. It allows unlimited amounts of many allowed foods, such as meats and cheeses.
NutriSystem
The ultimate turn-key diet solution. All meals are prepared with appropriate nutritional and caloric needs taken into account. Easy preparation. Also provides online counseling and resources.
Jenny Craig
Minimal effort, maximum choices. Program emphasizes counselor support (either in person or on-line) and use of prepared meals.