What is "eDiets"??

[brykate]

A supper-club friend recently suggested I check out "eDiets" web site because I mentioned that I want to loose some weight. I've looked a bit, but I'm wondering what my trusty fellow CL readers think.
Has anybody ever been a subscriber? Or have a review about ediets?
Is it expensive? Is it worth signing up?
Any thoughts, advice and especially reviews about ediets is appreciated!:)
Thanks - Katie

[beejayw1]

I belong to a discussion group that is focussed on weight loss. There are no 'right' or 'wrong' ways with this group - non-condemning, etc. - and several folks have tried eDiets and like it.

More than that, I can't tell you. I'd be curious to see what everyone else says.

[Jewel]

I signed up about a year ago and was really disappointed, only because the diet is about 1000 calories per day and very basic. Toast, coffee and juice for breakfast, salad and a bit of protein for lunch, etc. Personally, I think anyone with common sense can find the same eating plan anywhere! If it's the accountability you're looking for, try Weight Watchers Online! $14.95 per month and you get all kinds of online tools to help. I just signed up yesterday! (Thanks JeAnne! :D ) It's not as limiting and easier to live with in my opinion!

[beejayw1]

Originally posted by Jewel
Weight Watchers Online! $14.95 per month and you get all kinds of online tools to help. I just signed up yesterday! (Thanks JeAnne! :D ) It's not as limiting and easier to live with in my opinion!

Actually, Weight Watchers is just about the best thing going. Right now they are waiving the sign-up fee (which is $15) if you go to the meetings.

As a side note, I was trying on clothes this weekend, visiting in the Philadelphia area, where I used to live. A woman in the room said, "You look familiar to me." Well, she looked familiar to me, too, but younger than the person I thought whe was. Turns out, it was her - she had lost 55 lbs since March on Weight Watchers, and looked wonderful! It was impressive - and this lady was in her late 50's, too.

Guess who's going back to Weight Watchers this evening?

[SusanT]

I just signed up at www.dietwatch.com. I had thought about joining Weight Watchers but money is a little tight right now. I got a 12 week membership for $50.

The site allows you to track your food and exercise. You can sign up for a meal plan or not, depending on what you want to do. The advice they have seems pretty sensible. I've already found out a lot about my own habits (like I may be eating too hearty of a breakfast!). The thing that helps me most to lose weight is good old fashioned calorie counting and this site makes it super easy.

[eas11]

Whether you go to meeting, join WW online, or just do it on your own- check out http://www.dwlz.com The site has so much info:recipes, point info, bb, food buying tips, etc. It's a big help in the weight loss journey!
Ellyn

[brykate]

Jewel - I think you have a good approach. I've kept looking and thinking and decided that I'll follow WW points on my own and stick with it.
Thanks everbody!
Maybe we could someday have a thread to meet and support those of us who are trying to get rid of some weight. ?
Thanks for your input. I hope we are doing great, stick with it! I'll encourage those are trying from time to time. Encourage me too :D
katie

[SusanT]

I thought I'd provide some feedback about my progress www.dietwatch.com. I got my first progress report and it's pointed out that my diet is a little too high in saturated fat (cheese is the main culprit) and that I acctually need a little more unsaturated fat (peanut butter!). It appears that I've lost two pounds but I'm always a little worried about the first couple of pounds just being due to hydration so we'll see.

Monitoring helps me a great deal so whatever method you choose use to monitor - stick with it!

Let's commit to being healthier in 2002!

[brykate]

YEAH!!!!! SusanT !! Whooo Hoooo!! Keep up the great work!!! Wonderful!
You're doing good! :D ok - I'll stop now.

That really is good news. Naw. If you'd lost 5-8 pounds then maybe suspect hydration. But 2 is just right!!!
And guess what? - Me too :) 2 pounds this week.
Yes, that keeping track really makes the difference, doesn't it? I can't lie or forget quite as easily!!
Keep it up:)

[SusanT]

Thanks for the encouragement! Congrats on your two pounds as well!

Yes, keeping track is the key - I actually made Bree's Lentil Tomato Soup in my pressure cooker at 9:30 last night so that I could have something lo cal but nutritious to bring for lunch today!