Top Weight Loss Methods

Table of Contents
Introduction: The Obesity Epidemic 4
Why Are So Many Overweight? 4
The Psychological Aspect 4
Bad Habits and Lack of Knowledge 5
Super Size Country 5
The Consequences of Being Overweight 5
Social and Psychological Effects 5
Health Risk Factors 6
The Diet Industry Hook and the Overweight Person's Dilemma 7
Fascinating Diet Statistics 7
Permanent Weight Loss: The Solution to the Diet Roller Coaster 8
How Much Food Does The Body Really Need? 8
The Many Weight Loss Methods 9
Top 13 Weight Loss Programs 11
1. Weight Watchers 11
2. Jenny Craig Diet Plan 14
3. Nutrisystem 17
4. South Beach Diet 19
5. Medifast Diet 22
6. Atkins Diet Plan 24
7. Jillian Michaels Fitness and Weight Loss Program 27
8. Sonoma Diet 29
9. Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight Solution Diet 31
10. Scarsdale Diet 34
11. Bistro MD Diet 36
12. Denise Austin Diet and Exercise Plan 38
13. Paleo Diet 41
Medical Weight Loss Methods 44
What is Medical Weight Loss? 44
Weight Loss Surgery Options 45
Physician Directed Medical Weight Loss 49
13 Natural Supplements for Weight Loss 53
1. Hydroxycitrate, Hydroxycitric Acid or HCA 53
2. Chitosan 54
3. Whey Protein 54
4. Beta Glucan 55
5. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) 55
6. Chromium Picolanate 56
7. Glucomanna, Psyllium and Guar Gum 58
8. Green Tea 59
9. Mango Seed Fiber? 60
10. Fiber 60
11. Ephedra 61
12. Caffeine Supplements 63
13. Acai Berry 63
Pharmaceutical Methods for Weight Loss 65
What Are Diet Pills? 65
Best Candidates for Diet Pills 65
How Diet Pills Work 66
The Best Diet Pills 66
Choosing the Best Diet for You 73
Characteristics of the Best Diet Plan 74
Considerations When Choosing a Diet 74
Consider the Food Restrictions Seriously 75
Consider the Costs of Weight Loss Methods Being Considered 76
Fee Based Diets Pros and Cons 76
Conclusion 78