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The best option is probably the Monthly Pass. For under $40, members get access to online tools and can attend the weekly meetings at a local center.

Dr. Rolls goes into depth exploring the energy density of foods. By following the Volumetrics plan, the reader will eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables and less processed foods and white and sugary carbs, making it a sound and healthy eating plan.

Or, join the online diet membership support plan to gain access to tools such as recipes, help from online dietitians, weight loss tracker, meal planner, a buddies program and message boards filled with other South Beach followers. The first week is a free trial and then it is $5 per week. The fee is charged quarterly, so $65 is placed on your credit card the first week of the quarter. South Beach Dieters can expect to lose about two pounds per week after the first week.

Participants are responsible for purchasing their own food from a grocery store. The group is led by volunteers. Because the cost is so minimal, it is a fabulous bargain. The organization now offers the ability to sign up for members or renew online.

The website has a membership that includes 14 tools to help dieters succeed. Members get a customized daily schedule, meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, online diet buddies, weight tracker, diet journal, and a newsletter. Although they are running a current special of only $4.99 a week, please note that you will be charged quarterly.

You will be eating regular foods available in your local grocery store, but the company does sell bars, shakes and supplements, which are optional. A customized diet based on your lifestyle and needs will be created. LA Weight Loss has more than 40 different plans they can customize for clients. The centers like for clients to visit three times a week for counseling sessions. No appointment is needed.

A personal counselor works one-on-one to help the new member understand past food choices and encourage him or her to stick to the diet plan. The Jenny Craig meals come in a wide variety that cover all three meals and snacks.

The book gives details on everything you need to know not only to follow the diet but to prepare recipes and shop for the ingredients you'll need. Or, follow the diet by subscribing to the weekly Body Clutter Menu Mailer. The menu mailer offers a meal plan for dinner every night for the entire family and ideas for lunch and dinner for the person following the Body Clutter Diet.

Next, the dieter will move into pre-maintenance and eventually maintenance stages. Atkins Nutritionals offers diet bars and shakes, which can be used in later stages. Those wanting to follow this diet should read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution to fully understand the chemistry behind the plan.