Losing weight has become a necessity for most and a fad for many. All thanks to the media, the concept that people have of what is healthy and what is not is strongly associated with ‘skinny skinny’ and ‘fat porky’. With all the models who must be in the size 0 division to walk the runway, celebrities in the plus size department are being criticized for their weight and stars who used to be skinny back then and who were gaining weight are now being questioned. Because of their curves, it is not surprising that many people have come to believe that they have to look a certain way to be considered ‘healthy’.

Because of the way people think about “being healthy,” different types of weight loss programs have sprung up here and there. Some programs have sprung up to offer genuine help to those who really need it. But, for the most part, there are programs that have simply made people lose their money. Below is a list of the three most popular weight loss programs.

South Beach diet

This program was developed by a cardiologist named Dr. Arthur Agatstone. Rather than requiring its participants to eat low-fat or low-carb diets, the South Beach Diet preaches about the right carbohydrates and fats to eat. As the name implies, the focus of the program is eating the right foods that can greatly help you lose weight. As a result, your subscribers receive meal planners, schedulers, and nutritional tools. Each day, people who participate in the program receive free recipes, tips and more guidance from the creator of the diet. Things like how to keep track of, how to track your progress, and what are the things you need to keep track of your weight are also given.

Weight controller

Hailed as one of the top picks among its reviewers, this weight loss program encourages its participants to eat healthy. By eating ordinary, healthy foods that are low in calories daily, in addition to combining them with regular, positive exercise, Weight Watchers have been said to be truly effective. Aside from the simple requirements that the program entails, its flexibility is also one of the reasons why many of its participants and subscribers stick with the program and end it with a great sense of accomplishment. What holds the program together are the weigh-ins and group meetings that participants hold each week.

Lose weight quickly

This is by far the most popular weight loss program among those who are always on the go or don’t have time to exercise or prepare gourmet meals that are said to be healthy. This plan requires your participants to purchase Slim Fast packaged foods, such as shakes and bars, that they can eat.

Aside from the “on the go” theme, Slim Fast offers its participants the benefit of losing weight at a rapid rate. However, it has two disadvantages. One is that it can be expensive and the other is that it does not produce long-term results.

There are many more popular weight loss programs that you can participate in to lose weight. Before choosing them, read about them first. In this way, you will be sure that it is safe and effective before participating.