DietWatch

As discussed, this is an informational resource for dieters and is meant to be a “supportive online diet community”. In addition to recipes, fitness tips, newsletters and a nutrition calculator, consumers have the option of choosing one of four different meal plans, depending on their personal preference.

Consumers have the choice of following a low-calorie meal plan, a low-carbohydrate diet, a vegetarian diet or the Mediterranean diet. The program also addresses the problem of emotional eating and allows dieters to have access to nutritionists for additional guidance.

Those who are interested in joining the Diet Watch community must first register; dieters must fill out the information to receive their personal diet profile. Once registered, dieters can have access to all of the information mentioned above. As stated, this includes links to newsletters about health – both fitness and nutrition-related – and a link to recipes, plus a nutrition calculator so dieters can keep track online of what they are eating each day.

As mentioned, dieters can choose to join a program that addresses the issue of emotional eating. This is called the Mastering Food Program and is a 12-week program that addresses the issues of bingeing, snacking, and overeating, all of which are symptoms of emotional eating. This program is intended to help dieters overcome this problem by providing assessments and free articles over the course of the program.

Unfortunately, not very many details are available until dieters decide to join these programs.

This website seems to be an informative and potentially useful source of advice and support for dieters seeking to join an online community. It seems to appeal to people with different dietary needs by providing the four different customized meal plans, and we appreciate that members have access to the latest tips from nutritionists.

Many people are aware, however, that eating right and exercising regularly are only one aspect of weight loss. While these are both key components of losing weight and leading a healthier lifestyle, some people need a little more help to lose the initial weight. Natural dietary supplements containing herbal appetite suppressants and energy enhancers can be a beneficial way to lose weight.

• Program offers customized meal plans
• Website provides updated articles on both nutrition and fitness

• Detailed information is not available until joining the program
• Price is not readily available
• May not be useful for those who have more serious weight loss goals

We must say that, overall, this website appears to be a potentially valuable resource for dieters looking for a supportive environment. Having online access to a community of other people going through the same type of complications while dieting may provide the encouragement needed by some dieters.

As mentioned, however, some people may feel that simply eating differently and exercising more is just not enough. In such cases, as discussed, consumers have the option of adding a dietary supplement into their weight loss routine. We recommend seeking natural supplements that have been proven to be quite effective.