Ediets.com
eDiets is probably the most well-known online diet program. They have attracted many members over the years and boast many success stories.
The best thing about eDiets is that it gives you the ability to choose a program that fits your body type, preferences, and lifestyle. Once you sign up, you can try any program you choose. If it doesn’t work for you, you can easily switch gears and select a completely different approach.
How Does This Program Work?
Will you eat out or dine in? You get to choose. If you prefer convenience foods or fast-food dining, this program caters to you. However, tasty recipes and well-designed menus are provided for those who enjoy a little cooking.
Diet Plan Features
- Customized diet program, planned with your tastes in mind
- Menus and recipes
- Shopping lists
- Nutrition and Weight Loss Trackers
- Hundreds of articles on weight loss and nutrition
eDiets offers a wide variety of diet programs to choose from. Some programs have already gained fame through books, like the Atkins Diet or Suzanne Somers Weight Loss Plan. Other top picks are based on scientific studies. These include The Glycemic Impact Diet and The New Mediterranean Diet. They also offer their own middle-of-the-road eDiets.com Weight Loss Plan.
But eDiets biggest advantage may also be its biggest drawback. This “something for everyone” program provides an incredible number of diet alternatives. The choices can be overwhelming and confusing. I suggest that you read this review to evaluate your wealth of options. Then take eDiets’ free diet analysis to help you select the program best suited for you.
Highlights
eDiets has recently branched out in a unique way. In addition to their popular weight loss programs, their nutritionists have added a number of Healthy Living Plans. These programs can support your special health needs through a properly planned diet.
Now, those with diabetes can learn to control their blood sugar, lower insulin resistance, and prevent dreaded health complications. Do you have heart disease, high cholesterol, or wheat allergies? You too can get the nutritional help you need, with complete diet plans and lifestyle tips.
Weight Loss Plans
- eDiets.com Weight Loss Plan
- Suzanne Somers Weight-Loss Plan
- The Mayo Clinic Plan
- Glycemic Impact Diet
- Atkins
- New Mediterranean Diet
- Slim-Fast Optima Diet
- The Blood Type Diet
- Perricone Nutritional Face-Lift
- eDiets.com Alternative to Jenny Craig
- Trim Kids
Healthy Living Plans
- Wheat Free Meal Plan
- Living with Diabetes Plan
- Vegetarian Plan
- Low Fat Plan
- Heart Smart Plan
- Cholesterol Lowering Plan
- Low-sodium Plan
- Hypoglycemia/Low Sugar Plan
- Healthy Soy Plan
- Lactose Free Plan
Fitness Plans
- eDiets.com Fitness
- Bob Greene’s Total Body Makeover
Additional Programs
- eDiets Deliciously Yours Meal Delivery Program
- eDiet Solutions
Once you sign up for the basic eDiets subscription, you are then presented with additional options. The Recipe Club provides hundreds of recipes in various categories – Low Carb, Heart Healthy, Low Calorie, and more. The Recipe Club is now free; previously there was an extra charge.
The eDiet Solutions package features an online community with the opportunity to work with a weight loss mentor. When you add this option, you can participate in the popular support and chat groups and even attend online meetings.
eDiets has a huge community which is one of their major advantages compared to other programs. Frequent opportunities to join Challenges with other members can provide fun and motivation. One-on-one consultation with a nutritionist is available as well. The cost for the eDiets Solution which provides personal support is an extra $1.99/week. For some, the extra investment will be well worth it.
eDiets has also entered the world of home diet delivery with eDiets Deliciously Yours Meal Delivery Program. If you want the convenience and taste of restaurant dining while enjoying the comforts of home, check it out.
For as little as $15.95/day, eDiets Deliciously Yours is an effective and affordable weight loss program for busy people with little time to shop or prepare meals themselves. Diet delivery programs take away the effort and planning. Just eat the meals and snacks … and lose the weight.
The meals are delivered fresh, not frozen, to your home or office. They are also well-balanced and calorie-controlled. The best thing is that you get to pick the meals you like.
How much does it cost?
Please note that these are subject to change, so check with eDiets for up to date information and details on their Terms of Service.
Basic Plan $4.49/week
Add Ons:
eDiet Solutions $1.99/week
Total Body Makeover $3.99/week
Recipe Club Previously $1.99/week, now FREE
Note: Although prices are quoted on a weekly basis, you are billed for a 28-day cycle.
Early Cancellation Fee? Yes $25
Want to Check It Out?
Dr. Parsons Weighs In
If you know what you’re looking for in a diet, you’re in luck. But if you are confused by too many choices, then you may want to try a more focused dietary approach such as the Sonoma Diet, the South Beach Diet, or even Dietwatch.
The eDiets program is about options. However, some options that previously cost extra are now included. These are the eDiets Fitness Plan and the Recipe Club, featuring over 6000 recipes. We applaud eDiets for adding these programs at no additional charge.
However, there is a charge for the eDiet Solutions package. Priced at $1.99 per week, this 24/7 Expert Diet Support provides answers to your questions at a time convenient to you. It also features online meetings, the opportunity for a personal mentor, and peer-to-peer support groups. The eDiets Solution is still a lot less expensive than a personal consultation with a nutritionist in your own community.
All in all, eDiets does have some unique benefits. I love the new Healthy Living Plans. For those with the types of medical problems that respond to the right diet, following a long-term program can be life-saving! Instead of just focusing on short term benefits, wouldn’t it be great to have ongoing support, meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, and reminders to stay on track for the long term? There is such a need for this!
I used to struggle to find a dietitian who could provide counseling to my patients. No one was available or affordable. Even those patients with diabetes had trouble receiving insurance coverage for dietary education and support. A crime! Now it’s easy to get this type of support through an online program like eDiets.
So, if you have diabetes, it is important for you to remember this: You CAN improve your health, extend your life, and prevent diabetic complications like blindness, heart attack, stroke, or losing a limb … just with diet and exercise. You may be able to cut back or even stop your medications by eating right. When you think about it, how can you afford not to sign up for this program … and keep it for a lifetime?! Think of the money you will save on medication and other medical expenses.
Features I Like about eDiets:
- Ability to design this program around your own eating and lifestyle preferences
- Variety of diet choices
- User friendly site, once you are enrolled
- Great articles on dietary choices and nutrition
- Total Body Makeover program is customizable to your needs, preferences, and abilities. A bargain at $3.99/week.
Features I Don’t Like about eDiets:
- Includes too many processed foods at times
- Costs of program may not be clear before signing up
- Message boards and support groups are extra with eDiets although they are often included for free with other programs
- Automatic cancellation fee – This is pretty much standard among all the diet programs. I suggest that you read the cancellation policy carefully before you sign up.