How to Diet Without Mail-Order Food and Expensive Diet Programs

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By Kay Ray, published Jan 22, 2008
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Those who watch any amount of television have probably noticed the numerous ads for diet programs that include diet mail-order food shipped directly to the home. Results advertised as not typical are plastered across the screen in print almost too small to read, and scantily clad people proudly exclaim they've achieved success with their diet plan of choice.

One commercial in particular shows a less than perfect woman who doesn't appear to be extremely overweight walking through the grocery store in her silky lavender underwear. Others show people in tight bathing suits with tummies hanging over their waistbands while exposing themselves to the world. When wearing clothes, most of these people really wouldn't look that bad, but they claim they need whatever mail-order diet program they're promoting.

These types of commercials are meant to make anyone who is the slightest bit overweight feel like they need to fit a mold of perfection, but the food and diet programs the ads are promoting aren't exactly cheap. Some of these diet programs and mail-order food are as much as $10 per day, and this is far more expensive than diet food, raw fruit and vegetables, and healthy ready-made meals that can be purchased from the store.

You can lose weight without spending money on diet programs and expensive mail-order food. I've been losing weight eating prepackaged diet meals, soups, fresh fruit, and salad from the store, and these meals are far less expensive than mail-order food advertised on TV. I'm not spending any more than I would normally spend on a typical trip to the store, and if you want to lose weight without spending a small fortune, give it a try. You don't need a mail-order diet plan and expensive prepackaged food to lose weight.

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great article! I toally agree and have lost weight doing exactly that. I buy my own (pre-portioned meals) and eat lots of fresh friut and veggies and limit (not cut out) my sweets. It's worked for me a great deal! Take care Stef

Posted on 02/09/2008 at 4:02:01 PM

 
Great tips for a cheep gal like me!!! I'm always on a budget! great article you wrote! *****

Posted on 01/26/2008 at 9:01:18 AM

 
very nice job.

Posted on 01/24/2008 at 5:01:55 AM

 
That's great Lori! I really need to start walking, but it's bitterly cold here. I'm looking forward to spring. For now I'm hopping on the exercise bike, but unfortunately not enough.

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 1:01:18 PM

 
nice job on this... I have lost six pounds... all I have done is started walking~~~~

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 1:01:25 PM

 
Great article!

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 10:01:55 AM

 
Great article! Personally, I believe in balance in foods..not dieting...when we focus on dieting we don't seem to stay in focus! LOL!

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 9:01:28 AM

 
Excellent article! If you have the will power you can do it without all the expensive meals.

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 8:01:10 AM

 
I agree...just this past two weeks, lean cuisene and weightwatchers had buy on get on free offers and I stocked up on my favoirtes even the desserts....Its crazy to put your food selections in the hands of others /Many thanks

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 7:01:57 AM

 
I'm so glad you wrote about this. If a person can follow a plan of pre-packaged food, there is absolutely no need to go to the expense of buying the expensive online stuff. Great job!

Posted on 01/23/2008 at 7:01:43 AM

 
I agree-I've never used expensive programs-cutting back on quantity-buying the frozen diet meals and walking works when you commit yourself to it-it's the committing that's the problem!

Posted on 01/22/2008 at 11:01:43 PM

 
Great article and advice. You have greater control over ingredients and expense when you do it yourself. Excellent Kim and good for you!

Posted on 01/22/2008 at 9:01:47 PM

 
That's true Jody. Always read labels and watch for excessive sodium. Thanks to everyone for your comments.

Posted on 01/22/2008 at 9:01:05 PM

 
Excellent, sensible advice. Great job!!

Posted on 01/22/2008 at 8:01:07 PM

 
The cost of mail order programs is crazy! I like Lean Cuisine a lot, but you have to be careful with the sodium in those pre-packaged meals. Soups are a really good suggestion too, but once again, gotta watch out for sodium. Great advice for anyone looking to diet on a budget!

Posted on 01/22/2008 at 7:01:58 PM

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