Inexpensive Weight Reduction Plans Reviewed

The reviews presented here are meant to help you find a practical solution for a lower cost weight reduction plan.  In these tough economic times, choosing a  program that is both practical and low cost can be a formidable task. 
Not everyone needs to join an high cost gym, fitness center, or weight loss diet in order to lose pounds.  Many resources are available that are either free or low cost.
A visit to the library, or some research done on the internet can provide a lot of low cost information on dieting.  Hiking at a local park or riding a bike on a biking trail can be a great way to lose weight and a way to enjoy the great outdoors at the same time.  Make sure to check out to see if you have a nearby community center or a YMCA in your area.  These facilities customarily will be less expensive than gym, fitness center, or gym memberships.  Some even offer a basic training program with your low cost membership.
Think outside the box when searching for knowledge on the internet.  Instead of just the basic search engines, check out sites like youtube.com, digg.com, and stumbleupon.com for some valuable resources as well.
Before making a choice of a weight loss plan, read these summaries about leading diet programs.
Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins. A low carbohydrate, high protein diet, this diet program stresses eating meat and some vegetables.  Fat intake is also not limited and is in fact encouraged.  Grains, fruits, and dairy are restricted, and this diet lacks fiber and calcium.    Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Rachael Heller, MD, and Richard Heller, MD, published 1993. This weight loss plan advocates low carbohydrate eating. Promotes eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products, however, warns against taking in too many carbohydrates. "Reward" meal can be too high on fats and saturated fats.  Not a favorite among diet specialists.
Dash Eating Plan published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Fundamentally designed to lower blood pressure, the diet plan follows the pyramid food guide and encourages high intake of whole wheat grains as well as fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy. Some dieters think it promotes too much eating to achieve meaningful weight loss.  Advocates restricted amounts of fat and protein intake and high on carbohydrates.
Choose to Lose by Nancy Goor and Dr. Ron Goor, a husband and wife team.  This weight loss plan is concerned almost entirely on restraining fat intake.  You are provided a "fat budget” and have the judgment on how to spend it. There is no stress to watch carbohydrate intake. Eating meat and poultry, as well as low-fat dairy and seafoods is okay. Eating vegetables, fruits, cereals, bread and pasta are also encouraged.  It may be problematic to count fat calories every day.
Eat More, Weigh Less published by Dr. Dean Ornish in 1993.  Primarily vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Limits non-fat dairy and egg whites. Instead of reducing carbohydrates, this program prefers to encourage the use of complex carbohydrates. This diet plan is restricted in calcium and restricts consumption of healthy foods like seafoods and lean poultry.
The Pritikin Principle by Nathan Pritikin.  This approach was developed mainly to promote well-being by limiting cholesterol and helping diabetics normalize their blood sugar without taking insulin.  That people lost weight was just an added perk.  This diet is focused on trimming the calorie density in eating by recommending watery foods that help make you feel full.
There are many other great programs that are available for you to research.  There are many ways to lose weight without emptying your wallet at the same time.