Competition for fitness and a lot of people who came into the band wagon. Some people do it to achieve a sexy body, some people just do it because they are ashamed of their bodies now, while others do it just to stay fit and heatlthy. As such, many fitness programs on the internet, in gyms, spas and fitness centers all over. Some are too expensive to buy that may even lose weight just by trying to work out the money required to pursue these fitness programs.

People may not have to go to the gym or spa or fitness center and spend much just to slim down to obtain that longed for sexy body. There are many books available in bookstores which offer weight loss programmes are convenient and free, of course the books are not though. This weight loss programmes  or diet plan gained popularity with so much publicity, testimonials and reviews that one may be confused which exactly to follow. So before choosing which weight loss plan to follow, try reading these summaries about the program's most popular diets today.

Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins. Weight loss programmes encourages high protein diet and slim on the carbs. One can feast vegetables and meat but should fast on bread and pasta. One of them is also not limited to fat intake, so it's okay to pour in salad dressing and freely spread on the butter. However, after the diet, people may find themselves lacking in fiber and calcium yet high in fat. Intake of whole grains and fruits are also limited.

Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Drs. Heller. This diet plan advocates low carbohyrate eat. Approving eat meat, vegetables and fruits, milk and grain products. However, warned against taking too many carbohydrates. "Reward" meal can be too high in fat and saturated fat.

Choose to Lose by Dr. Goor. Hold fat intake. One was given "fat" budget and he was given freedom on how to spend it. This does not suppress the individual to watch the intake of carbohydrates. Eating meat and poultry, and low-fat dairy and seafood fine. A go signal is also given on eating vegetables, fruits, cereals, breads and pasta. Weight-loss plan is fairly healthy, good amount of fruits and vegetables and saturated fat. Watch triglyceride levels though, if high, trim down the carbohydrates and tuck in more than unsaturated fats.

The DASH Diet. Supporting moderate intake of fat and high in protein and carbohydrates. Especially designed to lower blood pressure, diet plan follows the pyramid food guide and encourages high intake of grains of wheat and vegetables and fruits and low-fat milk. Some supporters thought the diet was too much to eat to gain significant weight.

Eat More, Weigh Less by Dr. Ornish. Especially vegetarian fare and strictly low-fat. Signals go to the "light" foods but warns to watch in the non-fat milk and egg white. This diet is poor in calcium and the consumption retricts healthy foods like seafoods and lean poultry.

Eat Right for Your Type. Interesting because it is based on a person's blood type. recommend to mest many people with blood type O. Diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally balanced and too low in calories. And for the record, there is even no proof that blood type affects dietary needs.

The Pritkin Principle. Focused on cutting calorie density in eating by suggesting watery foods that make people feel full. Eating vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat milk okay. Although limits protein sources to lean meat, and poultry pseafood. Although it is healthy by providing low amounts of saturated fats and rich amounts of vegetables and fruits, are also low calcium and protein source limits.

Volumetrics. For low-density calorie eating. Recommend the same food as Pritkin but limit fatty or dry foods like popcorn, pretzels and crackers. This plan was well enough considering the high amount of fruits and vegetables as well as a low calorie density and saturated fats.

Zone. Quite low in carbohydrates yet high enough in protein. Encouraging low-fat protein foods like fish and chicken plus vegetables, fruits and seeds. It is also healthy but lacking in grains and calcium.

Weight Watchers. High carbohydrate, being on the fat and protein. A diet plan is very healthy and very flexible, too. This plan allows dieters to eat alone rather than give him a set to follow.