Weight loss centre diets

Weight-loss centres propose diet programmes supported by regular weigh-ins, advice and group support. They work on the basis that slimmers find it easier to maintain a diet plan in which they are accountable to others.

LA Weight Loss diet plan

This is essentially a calorie-restricted weight-loss and maintenance plan, tailored to individual activity levels, and offering personal counselling during the weight-loss phase. It is not currently available in the UK.
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LeDiet diet plan

LeDiet is an individually devised diet plan, which aims to help individuals lose weight the healthy way. Professor Apfelbaum who heads the Nutrition Research Department of Hôpital Bichat in Paris and Dr David Benchetrit devised the LeDiet Method.
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National slimming centres

This programme, which promotes weight loss and long-term management in the context of a healthy lifestyle, is supported in the United Kingdom by a widespread network of centres with counsellors and doctors.
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Nutrisystem diet plan

This weight-loss plan provides nutritionally balanced, portion-controlled, prepacked meals for slimmers. In addition, the plan offers both online and telephone counselling as and when required.
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Slimming World diet plan

Slimming World was founded in 1969 by Margaret Miles-Bramwell, who remains the driving force behind the company to this day. Currently there are over 5500 Slimming World groups held on a weekly basis throughout the UK. Groups are run by consultants, all of whom are former members of Slimming...
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Weight Watchers diet plan

This popular and comprehensive weight management programme is based on a points system for choosing food that promotes healthy weight loss and long-term weight maintenance. In addition, Weight Watchers provides group support and professional counselling, and it encourages regular physical activity.
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The Jenny Craig diet plan

First introduced in Australia in 1983 by Jenny Craig, and very popular in the US, this diet programme has now been launched in the UK. Here, we put the Jenny Craig diet under the microscope.
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The Apfeldorfer method: Lose weight without dieting

Lose weight without dieting? Yes, it's possible. For over 20 years, psychiatrist Gérard Apfeldorfer has offered an innovative approach to weight problems based on food feelings and rehabilitating the pleasure of eating everything – including high-calorie foods. His method is specifically geared...
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