A few health problems that are related to obesity include: diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and high blood sugar levels. In choosing a proper weight loss program one should choose a program that offers a chance to become more physically fit through exercise and a healthy dieting plan. .
The first weight loss program that will be looked at is that of Jenny Craig. Her programs are very successful. The average person that used Jenny Craig lost 30 pounds. The primary focus of the program is to implement a balanced nutritional diet, consisting of 60% carbs, 20% fat and 20% protein which are in line with the Food Guide Pyramid. This is achieved by offering meal plans. Pre packaged food is what one can expect when going on a Jenny Craig diet. This causes their food to be more expensive then other programs but it helps control portion size of meals which is a great benefit in controlling caloric intake. In terms of restrictiveness, no entire food group is restricted from the diet. It allows little things like cookies and chocolate but in little amounts. This means that other foods are allowed but it must be discussed with a consultant. Dining out is also permissible by the diet program but it is very limited in terms of how frequent one is dining out and the quantity of food consumed. Jenny Craig does not put the average person on an exercise plan; rather they are strictly on a healthy diet to lose weight. However, since exercise is not a primary focus of Jenny Craig, it proves to be a less recommended program to use based on the fact the person will not be turning their body into a stronger, leaner and healthier body. .
The next weight loss program that I will take a look at is Weight Watchers. They have been around for a while and everything regarding meal planning, goal setting and daily schedules can all be done online. A great benefit it has is that it offers motivational group help online.
