According to a recent healthcare market research report Global Weight Loss and Gain Market (2009–2014), the total global weight loss market is expected to be worth US$586.3 billion by 2014.

That’s huge business.

The problem is, “diets” don’t work for everyone because people view them as a short term solution, thinking they can lose the weight and then stop following it.

Unfortunately, most people follow unhealthy diets which can lead to weight gain, high blood sugar, other issues.

If you’re going to do a weight loss plan – do it for your health and not just to look “skinny”.  Curves are gorgeous – don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

If you’re looking to achieve a healthy weight, you’ll need to remember that this MUST be a lifestyle change.  You can use a diet plan to drop weight but you cannot go back to your old eating habits.  The last thing you want is to be on a “diet” for the rest of your life.

With your new eating habits, you can eat everything – really! – but in smaller portions and in moderation.

So now that we got that part out of the way – what are the best diet plans out there?

Some commercial diet plans, like Weight Watchers and Slim-Fast, are better than others.  So how do you choose what diet is best for you?

A group of experts rated the diets for U.S. News, considering each diet’s ability to deliver weight loss, provide good nutrition and safety, and be relatively easy to follow.

See what they are on the next pages.

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