In 2008, diet-related searches online continued to be a hot topic. It seems Americans are wising up about their health and making more of an effort to get fit to reverse the concerning obesity epidemic that has begun to plague both young and old in our country.
In DietsInReview.com’s 2008 Most Popular Diets of the Year list, there were some tried and true plans that made the cut, not surprising any of us. Then there were those that seem to have a more fad-feel that left us scratching our heads, and some of you likely yo-yoing. Here are the 25 Most Popular Diets of the year, one of which might be the solution for you in the new year.
1. Weight Watchers
A 45-year veteran of dieting that is one of the most proven plans on the market. They not only help you to lose weight, they teach you how to keep it off for life. With the new year they introduce their new plan, Momentum.
2. 21 Pounds in 21 Days
Made popular by Howard Stern sidekick Robin Quivers, the book introduces a fruit- and vegetable-based detox in which you consume primarily fresh juices to rid your body of toxins, lose weight and reset your metabolism.
3. Cabbage Soup Diet
A fad diet that became very popular for its quick weight loss claims. It’s a seven-day weight loss plan that comes with a strict, low-calorie outline for foods you can and can’t consume each day.
4. 5 Day Miracle Diet
This approach encourages you to change the times of day that you eat and eliminate starches, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. They claim when you do so, you’ll regulate blood sugar and the need to munch and binge.
5. Slim-Fast
Shake, shake, shake the weight off with delicious shakes that replace breakfast and lunch, then dinner is a healthy meal of your choosing.
It’s likely that many of you started a new diet in January, as part of a New Year’s Resolution. Whether you chose a branded diet program, or decided to make healthy changes to your lifestyle, we hope that you’ve been able to successfully work toward your weight loss goals this year.
In the spirit of Election Day, and as the year inches closer to the end, we want to hear from you. Which diet gets your vote for Diet of the Year? There are hundreds to choose from- we have more than 500 diet reviews here at DietsInReview.com. Just as in the general election, write-ins are allowed, so leave a comment below if we’ve overlooked your fave. Or, leave us a comment and let us hear your success story.
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It’s been a big week around DietsInReview.com. As our regulars have noticed, we unveiled a completely new look to the site, making it easier than ever to navigate and find the diet and health information you want.
We marked another milestone this week- We’ve published 500 diet reviews! They’re what made us famous, and we’re not slowing down here. We’re constantly seeking out the newest weight loss programs, diet books, diet pills, fitness products, diet-friendly food and even programs that promote the wellness of kids. Amongst the newest reviews that pushed us into the 500 mark, you’ll find:
WeightView - a free service providing a digitally altered photo of what you’ll look like 10, 20 or even 50 pounds lighter.
Revival Diet - offering supplements to makeover your body on the inside, plus delicious meals and snacks to make you “Slim & Beautiful.”
Pomevie - a diet pill featuring extract from the super food pomegranate, this cleanse is supposed to help you start your weight loss.
FitBit - this new wireless gadget tracks your daily activity and sleep habits to help you better manage weight loss.
Acai-aSlim - a diet pill made from the popular acai extract. This Brazilian super food has become quite the rage in the U.S., thanks to its high antioxidant content and weight loss claims.
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The Biggest Loser Meal Plan, from Bistro MD, was a good choice for us. We followed it for five weeks and I lost almost ten pounds and have kept it off in the three months since ending the plan. My husband didn’t do quite as well, but he didn’t follow it all three meals a day like I did.
Overall the food was pretty tasty, of course, there were exceptions - most notably the waffles and the turkey dinners — I’m a tough critic, but would give the food 9 out of 10 stars. It’s good enough that you won’t feel like you’re on a diet or eating diet foods.
Preparation was as easy as touted - boil or microwave the meals, add a salad and we were all set. We’re an older couple with late and sporadic work hours, so whenever we were ready — the meals would be ready in just a few minutes.
In spite of what I consider the high cost ($250) a week for both of us for the five day plan, including shipping, we were interested in staying with the program for another month or two. The deciding factor was the delivery day — since we had to stay with a Saturday delivery throughout the summer, we stopped the program.
Since we’ve finished with the plan, I’ve thought about calling and ordering a few more weeks worth of meals just to have in the freezer for those times when we don’t have the time or inclination to cook. If you’re looking for an easy and quick meal plan program, try The Biggest Loser Meal Plan from Bistro MD.
1. Weight Watchers 
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