by summer banks fns, spt on jan 20, 2023
according to the national institutes of health, “more than 70 percent of u.s. adults are overweight or have obesity – and many of them try to lose the extra pounds through different kinds of weight-loss programs.” with tons of programs out there, how can you narrow down the choices to find the best of the best?

after reviewing hundreds of programs, here are the top 5 weight-loss programs to help you reach your goals.

#1 noom

at the top of the list is a weight-loss program that took us by surprise. when you talk about reinventing yourself, noom is the star. the doctors behind the program have reworked the original system and developed an app that’s partnered with a personalized plan complete with customized menus, one-on-one human coaching – with a real person, and a community of people just like you who want to know they have the support they need when times get tough.

research shows that noom users lose more weight and follow through to the maintenance phase significantly more often than traditional dieters. (jmir mhealth and uhealth) at the heart of the success of noom is the fact that the app, and your coach, teach you through expert articles and resources, how to eat for life so when you lose weight, it’s a natural process – not a forced program that restricts what you can eat at every turn.

#2 mayo clinic diet

the mayo clinic diet has been around for decades. the approach is focused on lifestyle changes that you can adopt and maintain for lasting weight loss. your daily routine is changed up by breaking bad habits and picking up healthier ones along the way.

sustainability is at the heart of the mayo clinic diet, which is something a dieter can genuinely benefit from.

#3 the flexitarian diet by dawn jackson blatner

dawn jackson (dj) blatner is the mind behind the diet. the flexitarian diet is a “mostly vegetarian way to lose weight…” blatner and the flexitarian weight-loss program have been celebrated by some highly-respected names in nutrition like joy bauer, ms, rd, cdn (today show dietitian; and frances largeman-roth, rd (health magazine).

the program consists of mostly vegetables with occasional meat or fish thrown in from time to time.

#4 paleo diet

taking things way back to the paleolithic age, this low-carb diet focuses on eating how our ancestors (in the paleolithic age) managed to for centuries. as long as the foods you eat could be hunted and gathered, you’re on the right track to eating the paleolithic way.

the diet provides rich sources of vitamins and nutrients via fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and nuts.

#5 keto diet

the keto diet is a retake on the classic low-carb diet. the difference is keto has taken the world by storm, leaving men and women dining on lean meats, vitamin-rich vegetables, and healthy fats. there are different varieties of the keto diet, which allows people to choose how to follow the plan in a way that best fits their needs.

the popularity of the keto diet helps men and women stick with the plan long-term for lasting results.

as of 2014, the obesity rate in the united states was 35% for men and 40% for women. (journal of the american medical association, 2016) today, those numbers are even higher.

weight-loss programs like noom help people learn how to eat, how to move, and how to live a healthier lifestyle – once and for all. 

top 5 weight-loss programs

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which weight loss program yields the best results?
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studies have found that the best weight loss programs are those which combine healthy dietary changes, physical activity, and lifestyle changes. programs like weight watchers and jenny craig have been very successful for many people in achieving their weight loss goals due to the holistic approach they take. the most effective programs also have an emphasis on making lifestyle changes that are sustainable long-term rather than just focusing on short-term results.

about the author:

summer banks has researched over 5000 weight-loss programs, pills, shakes and diet plans. previously, she managed 15 supplement brands, worked with professionals in the weight loss industry and completed coursework in nutrition at stanford university.

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