Diet Centers

Diet centers have been around for a long time. However, while they had seemed to disappear for a period of time, they are now making somewhat of a comeback.

Why Choose a Diet Center?

If you are a person who requires structure and accountability, a diet center may be a good choice for you. Within the walls of the various establishments, you are bound to experience a certain degree of personal attention, a knowledgeable staff about the services and products, and a customary weight-in procedure.

Popular Weight Loss Centers

While there are many popular diet plans, such as [[Basics of the Atkins Diet|Atkins and South Beach, not all offer a physical location for its customers. In an effort to benefit from this type of person-to-person contact during weight loss progress, the following companies have been identified and are available to the public. Not surprisingly, most of these establishments also offer online and telephone options for purchase as well.

Jenny Craig

With over 550 centers in the United States and Canada, the Jenny Craig program has made a name for itself with its packaged food products that are central to its plan. Along with the access to the prepackaged, portioned meals and snacks, a visit to the center provides personal counseling and private weigh-in on a weekly basis. There are often promotions, such as “lose 20 pounds for $20”, and cost of food is additional. An example of meal prices is the $21.99 sampler which includes a chicken entrée, soup, cheese curls, and toffee bites, all with the Jenny Craig trademark.

Weight Watchers

Locations for Weight Watchers meetings are either at a site strictly devoted to the business, mainly in large metropolitan areas, or local, public places such as churches, schools, and community halls. While both types of sites strive to be equal in offerings, a permanent storefront type location may feel like a better, more complete visit. Meeting rooms tend to be brighter, roomier, more attractive (such as décor and furniture), and open for business more often. All of the services and products are the same in either set-up. Membership fees and product prices are the same, although prices may vary depending on the area of the country.

L A Weight Loss Centers

At first glance, a combination of personal counseling and meal plans involving regular supermarket food are the cornerstones of the LA Weight Loss Center's plan. However, an exclusive line of supplements and weight loss enhancers are encouraged for weight loss success at L A Weight Loss Centers. These centers are popping up rapidly, with over 700 locations worldwide. Costs vary, but plan on spending between $350-$400 for a one-year period.

Physician’s Weight Loss Centers (PWLC)

With over 50 centers, mostly in the eastern and Midwest states, the Physician's Weight Loss Center franchises offer six different weight loss plans, individualized consultation, and 150 weight loss food and nutrition products. Staff members at each site include a board certified physician, a licensed nurse, and staff counselors. This program is marketed as a medically supervised weight loss program. Cost incorporates a nominal weekly fee, but meal replacements and other food-related products do add up. For example, a box of 7 pudding/shakes mixes are $17.50 and a box of 7 supplement bars are $24.00.

The Not-So-Popular Options

There are many small businesses providing weight loss services and products in some way, shape, or form. The following are just a few examples:

Dr. Healy’s Program: Only located in Southern California, but the entire program available online as well. Use of diet pills for appetite control and thermogenic effects play central role, as well as full line of meal replacements including bars, puddings, shakes, soups, cookies, and juices. An example of cost can be estimated with the starter kit at $85.00 for 5 boxes of products and a week’s supply of two of their recommended weight loss supplements. The strategy at this center is to eat one regular meal a day consisting of 3 ounces of protein with one cup of vegetables and meal replacements for the other two meals. A visit to the center will afford the customer with personal attention, although counseling and weight monitoring is not a strong promotional piece.

Lindoro: Also only in Southern California, there are now 35 locations since its inception in 1971. Their Lean For Life program is similar to Atkins with its high protein, low carbohydrate food plan. Coaching is offered, as well as menu development and weight loss supervision. This plan is also available online with an advertised rate of $149 for 6 weeks. The plan states that it is supervised by expert medical teams of licensed physicians and registered nurses.

Word of Caution

There are several diet centers to research and consider when seeking this type of weight loss approach. It is wise to keep in mind that any program promising quick, easy weight loss is probably not able to provide you with the new eating skills for a lifetime of healthy eating and weight management. A good determinant in making your decision is to remind yourself that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Check your sources thoroughly. And remember, if you need questions answered or advise about any diet center you may discover, or any nutrition topic whatsoever, you can ask our experts in the field of nutrition here at LoveToKnow Diet.

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