Diets For Moms

Smart For Life Cookie Diet Review – Is It Worth It

Staff — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:50:08 +0000

Overview:

The Smart for Life Cookie Diet provides a completely safe and efficient way to lose weight. This is done by eating all-natural, appetite suppressing diet cookies that replace your meals and are made without toxins and preservatives. This will keep less hungry and will also boost your metabolism in order to burn fat more efficient. Within days of starting this diet results will start to appear.

There are a variety of meal replacement foods available within the Smart for Like Cookie Diet which include Smart Cookies, Muffins, Soups and much more. All these foods are made with all natural and 60% organic ingredients. Combining the perfect combination and balance of fiber, carbohydrates, protein and the other nutrients your body needs, The Smart for Life Cookie Diet will allow you to reach your weight loss goals like never before.

This simple diet program stays away from the meal preparation and measuring as well as the calorie counting. All you have to do is eat a cookie or a bar and wait to see the results. This may be one of the easiest diets you will ever try and seems to have a very high success rate!

Pros:

Provides clients with expert guidance and support including weekly support calls
Lose weight while enjoying cookies, shakes and more
No time consuming calorie counting or portion measuring
Costs less than $10 a day
All natural and 60% organic ingredients in all foods
Convenient and easy to follow weight loss program
Locations all over the U.S. and Canada
Huge variety of products to choose from depending what you are feeling that day

Cons:

Not a lot of scientific proof based behind the the Smart for Life Cookie Diet
Extremely low calorie diet
Has rumors of being a marketing hype rather than the real deal
Steers individuals away from those great tasting full meals and stays on a snack basis

Sample Meal Options:

The Smart for Life Cookie Diet products can be ordered either in individual packs or in variety packages that include a little bit of everything. Below are a few examples of each.

Chocolate Chip Cookies made without toxins or preservatives.

Granola bars made with all natural 60% organic ingredients.

Chicken Soup available in pouches or in the new Smart for Life soup cups.

Results:

The results vary with the Smart for Life Cookie Diet depending on the individual using it. Some people lose 30 pounds within the first two weeks and others lose only a couple pounds. However, the average weight lose is about 15 pounds for every 28 days. This will obviously slow down as you get closer to your weight loss goals. Below are some success stories from real people.

Alene
Lost 126 lbs. and lowered her BMI from 42 to 22!

Aimee
66 lbs. and lowered BMI from 37 to 25.

Aura
Lost 39 lbs. in 3 months!

Karla
Lost 70 lbs in 12 months.

Pricing:

The cost of the Smart for Life Diet products that replace breakfast, lunch or snacks is less than $10 per day. To see a list of all the products and their prices that Smart Life has to offer, check out their website.

Coupon Codes:

Click Here to get a free weeks supply of Smart for Life Cookies!

Final Review:

There seems to be some controversy over this particular diet meal plan. Though the success rate is fairly high and the ingredients are all natural and 60% organic, people still seem to think that because you are eating cookies and “snack” foods, the diet must not be healthy or the “right” diet for them. With nearly no scientific evidence to back this diet up, I myself would recommend a better known diet like eDiet or Diet To Go.

However, there are a lot of positives about the Smart for Like Cookie Diet. It is very affordable and its support system is amazing. If you need help with anything or have any questions, Live Support through the Smart for Life website will help you immediately. It also takes out the need to proportion your food and count your calories which we all know is very time consuming. And if you ask me, what better way to lose weight then by eating cookies. If that is your thing!

Medifast Diet Review – Is It Worth It

Staff — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:45:45 +0000

Overview:

Stop counting your calories and spending time shopping for the perfect food items today. With Medifast, they do all the work for you.

Medifast is a meal-delivery service that provides you with the perfect meals without having to shop or cook them yourself. This meal-delivery service bases its meals around a high protein low-calorie diet. Medifast has a menu of over 70 different meals for you to choose from. Like other meal plans, Medifast also provides you with many specialty items such as shakes, bars, puddings and much more. Don’t worry about finding time to do your shopping because you get your meals shipped right to your front door. Furthermore, Medifast also has special catering services to help those are in extra need of help.

Medifast has been proven to work effectively through many clinicle studies and is also so successful that over 15,000 doctors recommend Medifast to their patients.

Pros:

Shipped to your front door
Reasonable price
Over 70 different meals to choose from
Recommended by doctors
Clinically proven to help you lose 15 to 20 pounds per month
Offers plans for diabetics

Cons:

Will have to cut the amount of carbs you consume
Have to get use to a low-calorie diet
No specific exercise plan

Sample Meal Options:

Start your day off with some fresh chocolate chip pancakes!

Are you hungry during the day at work? Snack on a delicious fruit and nut crunch bar!

Enjoy a hot chicken noodle soup during the evening!

Results:

Traci

I started using Medifast in April of 20111 and I love it. My starting weight was just under 300 pounds and so far I have loss 51 pounds. Thank You Medifast! I have to be honest, the food is not gourmet quality; however, it is not that bad.

Kevin

Because of Medifast I have lose 37 pounds in 9 weeks. I feel great and seem to have more energy than I did before. It is hard to get use to for the first few days; however, once you get through the first week then it gets easy.I am very impressed with the results.

Ashley

I lost 20 pounds in 7 weeks using Medifast. I stopped using it after the eighth week and it started to show, so I went back on it. I mostly just did the shakes and the snack bars. They are a great snack during the day while your at work. They have a wide range of food items, so it took me awhile to figure out what I liked and didn’t like. Overall, a great dieting service to use.

Pricing:

Each food item is $16.50 for 7 servings. If you order $250. worth of food product at a time you qualify for free shipping.

There are also planned packages through their VIP membership starting at $163.00. This averages out to be only $12.00 a day.

Coupon Codes:

If you sign up for the VIP membership with Medifast today, you will get two weeks of Medifast meals free, free shipping, and more!

Final Review:

If you are looking for good tasting food that is delivered to your house then look no further than Medifast. Though Medifast is not based around complete meals like Ediets, it still has delicious treats for you to consume.

Though I have not personally tried Medifast, I have heard great things about it. As I stated earlier, if you are looking for a complete meal plan every day, then this is not the diet plan you want to use. I would try something else like Ediets. However, if you are looking for that perfect snack such as a shake, a snack bar, or something light for breakfast everyday, then Medifast is perfect for you. When you break down the price, it is less expansive then going to a store and purchasing a candy bar or a bottled drink. If you order a product and later decide that you do not want to eat or drink it, Medifast offers a 30-day money back guarantee. With this guarantee there is no reason not to try it. Lose the extra pounds today and try Medifast. You will love the results!

Zone Diet Review – Is It Worth It

Staff — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:34:04 +0000

Overview:

The Zone Diet is not just a normal everyday diet. It is a way of life that helps individuals lose weight, increase their wellness and even improve their mental and physical performance by doing one simple thing, reducing cellular inflammation. Cellular inflammation is a huge cause of weight gain and even the acceleration of chronic disease.

The Zone Diet was developed by Dr. Barry Sears, one of the world’s leading authorities on the hormonal effects of food and their effect on cellular inflammation. He developed this diet in 2002 and it has blown up since then becoming a leader in the weight loss industry. Even Celebrities like Madonna, Demi Moore and Jennifer Aniston used the Zone Diet and all had amazing results from it.

So what is the trick? Well, there is nothing overly special about the Zone Diet. All it does is combines the perfect array of fats, proteins and carbohydrates for every meal and snack allowing its users to receive their full amount of nutrients making them feel not only full, but also more confident and energetic. The Zone Diet features three different ZoneFast weight loss programs all with a great selection of foods and all that show great results.

Pros:

Lose weight while eating real, freshly baked foods that you love
Your clothes will fit better for much of your weight loss comes from excess body fat, not from the loss of water or muscle
You will experience improved mental focus because of blood sugar levels becoming more stable
You will notice a difference in your physical energy as you increase the release of stored body fat being converted into chemical energy
You will notice the improved ability to handle stress
You will have decreased blood sugar, blood lipid, and blood pressure levels
Three different meal programs all with a variety of unique foods
Home delivery system
Menu is easy and simple to follow

Cons:

Some say the diet is “too scientific”
Restricts calorie intake making it hard to stay on
Eliminates some essential vitamins and minerals found in certain founds;
Not is affordable as a diet like eDiets
Time consuming and inconvenient for the busy individual

Sample Meal Options:

The Zone Diet is more of a make your own meal kind of diet. Below is a sample week of what they send you. From these products you simply make what you want!

BREAKFAST

1 Bagel – White
1 Bagel – Garlic
1 Bagel – Sesame
1 Roll – Hearty White
1 Package – Original Granola
1 Package – Cinnamon Swirl Bread Slices (2 slices per package)
1 – Cinnamon Roll

LUNCH

1 Bagel – White
2 Flatbread – White
1 Package – Original Granola
1 Roll – Hearty White
1 Package – White Bread Slices (2 slices per package)
1 Package – Multigrain Bread Slices (2 slices per package)

DINNER

3 Packages – Fusilli
2 Packages – Orzo
1 Pizza Crust – White (7-inch)
1 Pizza Crust – Multigrain (7-inch)

SNACKS

1 Package – Mint Chocolate Chip Nougat Bar
1 Package – Chocolate Chip Nougat Bar
1 Package – Blueberry Nougat Bar
1 Package – M&M® Cookies
1 Package – Milk Chocolate Chunk Cookies
1 Pretzel – Sesame
1 Package – Original Granola

Results:

Here are a few amazing success stories. However, the normal weight loss for the Zone Diet is around 1 – 2 pounds a week.

Javier Lost 108 pounds

“The Zone Diet has made me feel like I am “living” again. Today, I am a healthy middle aged man with the energy I need to get through each day. I owe this to the Zone Diet products. I lost 108 pounds on the Zone Diet over 11 months.”

Kathy S. from Montgomery, AL lost 20 pounds

“I have lost 20 pounds and some while on the Zone Diet. It is easy to bring the bars and snacks with me to work and on the road. It is almost impossible to eat the way I should at work. I at least have the Zone Diet fish oil, bars, and snacks to turn to!”

Sue K., from East Rockaway, NY lost 12 pounds

“My weight loss has been around 12 pounds and the Zone Diet has changed my fat/muscle ratio completely. Almost being 50 years old, I still get questions from people asking me about my diet and exercise routine. My answer is simple — The Zone!!”

Pricing:

Prices vary largely depending on what program/products are right for you. Check out their site for pricing on all products and plans.

Coupon Codes:

Click Here to Save 10% on All Zone 5 Pack and 7 Pack Foods

Final Review:

I have mixed feelings about the Zone Diet. The fact that you are able to enjoy foods such as chocolate bars and cookies and still lose weight sounds like a good deal to me. However, I don’t know if I truly believe it! I know that losing weight largely has to do with balancing your diet as well as other factors such as exercising and that is one thing the Zone Diet seems to do well.

A great feature of the Zone Diet is that they have a great support system and even extras like books you can read and tips that are at your disposal. You don’t just get some food and eat it hoping to lose weight. They guide you step by step through what you need to do in order to reach your goals and that is what impresses me about the Zone Diet Program.

Everyone that I have talked to about this diet says it seems to work fairly well. Averages on weight loss seem to be around 5 to 8 pounds/month which is not bad at all.

Trim 360 Review – Is It Worth It

Staff — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:27:25 +0000

Overview:

Trim360 is one of the most popular diet programs today due to its impressive results and the fact that it was developed by medical professionals for use with clinical patients needing to lose weight fast, safely, and effectively. The Trim 360 diet plan is designed to use the brains subconscious responses to reduce hunger while eating a low-calorie diet using foods with a low glycemic index. This strategy now only decreases your bodies appetite but also allows users to lose an average of 2-5 pounds a week.

The program is pretty simple and allows the users to choose from 3 different meal delivery plans which vary in the amount of meals delivered. These meals are then delivered to your door every month making it not only easy to follow but extremely convenient. In addition to this the program keeps your metabolism boosted by having you eat meals every 2-3 hours. The program also allows your to select pre-designed plans with some of the most popular options or your can customize your program to fit exactly your tastes while still meeting all the nutritional requirements since all the meals are portioned and calorie controlled… No more having to count calories or weight your foods.

One of the best benefits we’ve found with Trim 360 is the fact that they give you a completely free 30 day trail so you can try out the entire program without needing to enter any credit card or payment information. This will allow you to actually take an in depth look into the program and see if it is actually worth it.

Pros:

Convenient delivery of meals
Full 30 day free trial – No payment information needed!
An average cost of around $2.00 per meal
Flexible pricing plans for any level of commitment and budget
Online tools to help you maximize your results
Tons of different meal options to suit anyone’s needs

Cons:

Really only developed for people trying to lose more than 15 pounds
Not designed for use over the long term
Limited workout guides with the program
Currently only available in the United States

Sample Meal Options:

Crispy Berry Yogurt Bar – A quick and easy snack bar made with sweet granola, fresh berries, and a tasty yogurt. This is my favorite on the go snack from Trim 360, I like it more than my old special K bars i used to buy from the supermarket.

Creamy Alfredo – This low calorie pasta consists of a full portion of egg noodles and a flavorful and creamy Alfredo sauce.

Vegetable Cheese Omelet – A gourmet egg omelet with fresh vegetables and melted cheese. My personal favorite from the Trim 360 breakfast menu.

Results:

Trim360 has some of the most impressive results due to the fact that it was originally designed for use with clinical patients in need of fast and safe weight loss. The average weight loss to be expected ranges from 2-5 pounds and even up to 10+ pounds per month when combined with moderate exercise. Using these figures it’s realistically possible for someone to lose over 30 pounds in only a few months.

Pricing:

The pricing by Trim 360 is pretty impressive with each meal costing around two dollars. You would be hard pressed to cook your own meals for anywhere near that price. Also take note that the ‘plan contains more meals so the monthly price is slightly higher but the actual price per meal is lower. More detailed pricing information is broken down below.

Mens Plan – $77.25 per week – $1.81 per serving

Women’s Plan – $74.75 per week – $2.09 per serving

Diebetic Plan – $299.00 per month - $2.00 per serving

Coupon Codes:

Click Here and use coupon code 25Off to save $25 on your meal plan

Final Review:

Overall Trim360 grades out as one of the better options for meal delivery diet plans. I would rate it on the same level as the diet plans offered by eDiets and Diet-To-Go.

Personally i feel that eDiets and Trim 360 had the best value and pricing during my review however i felt that the meals offered by Trim360 were the most effective at helping me lose weight. Also the online tools offered by eDiets were some of the best around and helped me a lot with picking good options when i needed to eat out while also monitoring my weight loss. Also i felt the meals from Trim360 were slightly tastier than those offered by eDiets and close to the level offered by the more expensive Diet To Go.

You really couldn’t go wrong with any of these options.

Diet To Go Review – Is It Worth It

Staff — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:15:07 +0000

Overview:

Diet to Go is a diet delivery plan that has been around for over 20 years. The providers live by one simple concept: provide the healthiest and freshest food possible that is both portioned perfectly and amazingly delicious which in return will make weight-loss easy.

The Diet to Go plan thrives off being vastly customizable allowing it to fit into almost anyone’s schedule and budget. There are three different meal plans available to choose from: low-carb, low-fat and vegetarian. All of these meal plans are highly rated and obviously are unique in their own ways. All three plans are 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

If you are someone that lives in Diet to Go’s fresh local pickup areas, you can pick up the meals yourself. Otherwise you can simply have your meal plans shipped to you via FedEx. All meal plans are based on either a 1200 or 1600 calorie diet.

Pros:

Meets the guidelines of major health associations such as the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association
Reliable FedEx delivery straight to your front door
Wide variety of meals to choose from within each meal plan
3 different meal plans available
highly customizable meal plans that fit into most everyone’s schedule and budget
Boosts metabolism
Supports weight-loss goals
Simple and easy to follow
Over 200 convenient pick up locations
100% satisfaction guaranteed

Cons:

Fresh delivery not widely available
Fresh vegetables not included with frozen delivery option
Menu may be too simple for your taste
Available only in U.S.
No work out guide, only a meal plan

Sample Meal Options:

Chicken Parmesan – Tender chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and cheeses. Served with a side of broccoli and a dinner roll.

Curry Shrimp – Flavorful shrimp served with long grain basmati rice, minted peas and cooked baby carrots.

Armenian Stew - Delicious stew with lentils, onions, and carrots served with brussel sprout, seasoned pepper salad and cauliflower rice.

Pricing:

Low-Fat Meal Plan -

Starting as low as $6.48 per meal or $19.51 per day.

Local pick up per week is $4.00 or National Mail Order Delivery is $16.95

Lunch/Dinner: 5 Days(Per Week) is $94.99 or 7 Days (Per Week) is $124.99

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: 5 Days(Per Week) is $110.59 0r 7 Days(Per Week) is $140.99

Vegetarian Meal Plan -

Starting as low as $6.48 per meal or $19.51 per day.

Local pick up per week is $4.00 or National Mail Order Delivery is $16.95

Lunch/Dinner: 5 Days(Per Week) is $90.99 or 7 Days (Per Week) is $124.99

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: 5 Days(Per Week) is $107.59 0r 7 Days(Per Week) is $135.99

Low-Carb Meal Plan -

Starting as low as $7.52 per meal or $22.55 per day.

Local pick up per week is $4.00 or National Mail Order Delivery is $16.95

Lunch/Dinner: 5 Days(Per Week) is $104.99 or 7 Days (Per Week) is $142.99

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: 5 Days(Per Week) is $127.59 0r 7 Days(Per Week) is $157.99

Results:

Amy from Reston, VA

“When I started the Diet to Go meal plans I was close to 300 lbs. Since then, I have lost 99 pounds and I feel amazing! I’ve also started exercising because I have the energy to do it now. Diet-to-Go has helped me build a foundation for better health and I’m loving the way I look!”

Darla from Denver, IA

“When I found Diet to Go I signed up immediately. I started with 1600 calories a day and after a few months switched to the 1200 calorie plan. After losing about 30 pounds, I added walking and not long after that, I added strength training.”

Donna from Alexandria, VA

“I’ve lost over 25 pounds in about two and a half months and I look forward to continuing that weight loss. And I know that I will keep it off because I’m learning what proper the portion sizes are and that you can actually get full and stay full when you eat healthy foods. Thanks, Diet-to-Go!”

Coupon Codes:

Click here and use $25 OFF your order of over $125
Click here and use $20 OFF your first order
Click here and use 15% OFF of Any Order Size
Click here and use FREE meals for a Day ($19 in savings)

Final Review:

Diet to Go is a meal plan diet that will give you the results you want. Although the prices are slightly higher than the diet plan eDiets, Diet to Go has great quality of food as well as the perfect portion sizes. This keeps you full for longer periods of time by giving you the nutrients your body needs.

I have not tried this particular meal plan but my wife had great success with it. She lost nearly 15 lbs in just under 3 months and I noticed a difference immediately. She was more upbeat as well as more confident with herself. I have also heard similar stories from people that have tried Diet to Go.

eDiets Review – Is It Worth It

Staff — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:13:37 +0000

Overview:

eDiets is a weight loss diet program that is designed to help you lose weight through a specific meal plan. This program is so impressive that it has served over 2 million customers since 1996. Before eDiets set you up with a meal plan, the company completes a personal profile of you. By creating a profile, this allows the company to set a specific meal plan for your lifestyle, maximizing the best diet plan for you.

Once the profile is completed, you are provided with fresh, nutritious low calorie meals from a wide variety menu. Once you choose your meals for the next seven days, eDiets will package the meals and ship them to you. Furthermore, the meals are freshly made upon order; there are no premade or freeze dried meals.

Pros:

Over 100 meal choices
Choose the meals you want
Option for 5 or 7 day meal plans
High quality produce

Cons:

Price is a little high; however, you get what you pay for
Food is shipped to you

Sample Meal Options:

This is an example menu in which you can choose from. There are many options for each meal ranging from french toast to blueberry muffins; from chicken to pasta; and turkey to pizza, for the pizza lovers out there. Furthermore, eDiets also features many snack items for you to choose as well.

Pricing:

$169.95 for a five week seven days a week meal plan. This includes the consultation, unlimited 1 on 1 registered dietitian support, and shipping.

Results:

Keith

E-Diet is a great program because the program focuses on diet, activity and fitness program coupled with consultation. You truly do get what you paid for, so I will definitely recommend this to my friends. Thank you!

Pat

E-diet works because it puts you on a schedule of what you really should be eating every day. Most people need that extra push from someone or something, and eDiets helps you do that. This gets you going in the right direction you need.

Sam

I love the eDiet program. I lost 23 pounds in two months. Not only do I look better, but I feel a lot better about myself as well. I highly encourage people to try this program out. Thanks!

Coupon Codes:

Currently there are no coupons codes for eDiets; however, eDiets is currently running a great promotion. If you click on the banner eDiets will give you 3 FREE weeks of meals. All together this includes:

21 breakfasts
21 lunches
21 dinners
21 snacks

Final Review:

eDiets is the best bang for your buck. You get the most and best quality food for the price. When you break down the price, it is only $1.65 per meal. You will not find this anywhere else! This is a lot less expensive than going to dinner or making your own meals. eDiets will save you money on groceries and will keep you looking and feeling healthy.

The promotion is what caught my attention. With this promotion you can not go wrong. I will pay a $1.65 any day of the week to eat, you really can not find that anywhere else. Furthermore, not only did I save money with eDiets but I lost 11 pounds in five weeks. I still use this program today and love it more and more. You will not be dissapointed in trying eDiets, it is one program that works great. This program is easily one of the best out there today!

Click now to get your first 3 weeks free!

Welcome To Diets For Moms

Staff — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:01:13 +0000

Diets for moms is a website devoted to helping moms and all women find effective diets, nutrition guides, and workout programs. Stay tuned for all the updates coming soon