Meal Delivery – Prepackaged Diets
Ask the following questions before signing up for a prepackaged weight loss program:
- What foods will you have to purchase yourself from the grocery store?
- What is the cost of the meals?
- Do you have to purchase a minimum?
- Are the meals dehydrated or frozen?
- What if you don’t like the food?
- Is there a long term contract or membership fee? (Jenny Craig requires a membership fee.)
- What is their maintenance program?
Most Popular Prepackaged Diets:
Deliciously Yours at eDiets
The food tastes great. Your meals are delivered to your door weekly. Food is fresh and free of preservatives.
Choose from over 400 menu items. Your meal plan will be designed according to your personal tastes.
There is a 6 week minimum. The average cost of food is $20./day. There is no sign up fee.
In addition to delicious meals you’ll have access to live dieticians, online support and tracking tools. eDiets Express delivers to the Continental US only. For more information visit Deliciously Yours Now!
Diet to Go
They deliver weekly. Meals are packed in dry ice, and shipped in a Styrofoam cooler.
Food is fresh and free of preservatives.
Choose from a 1200 or 1600 calorie menu. There are also low carb and vegetarian options. Snacks, shakes, bars, and nutritional supplements are also available.
Members receive a free diet analysis, bulletin boards for networking and support. You can also email a dietician for advice.
Diet-to-Go delivers to United States only (including Alaska and Hawaii). If you live in the Baltimore and Washington DC area or in San Francisco you can pick up your food at one fo the companies pickup sites.
Diet to Go has been in business for 14 years. The diet adheres to the guidelines of the American Heart Association, , the American Cancer Society, and the American Diabetes Association. For more information visit Diet to Go Now!
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Chefs Diet
Gourmet Meals are delivered right to your doorstep each and every day. You’ll receive 3 freshly prepared meals and 2 snacks in an ice packed cooler. Just heat your meals in a microwave.
Meals and snacks are prepared to help you achieve an ideal metabolic balance at each meal. Meals are composed of 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat. (The plan is modeled after the Zone)
Delivers to parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California only. Visit Chefs Diet to see if they deliver in your area.
NutriSystem
NutriSystems food is prepackaged and shelf stable. The meals are nutritionally balanced with 60% carbs, 20% fat and 20% protein The diet consists of 3 meals and 2 snacks per day.
NutriSystem appears to be a great solution if you have less than 20 pounds to lose, and want to lose it quickly. It’s great for someone who likes convenience and does not find joy in cooking. The prepackaged foods are delivered to your door.
The diet itself is nutritionally sound. The biggest complaint is about the taste of the food. Counseling is available online.
For a few extra dollars per day, you can choose one of the above programs for freshly prepared food.
See Prepackaged Diets and Meal Delivery Program Comparison Chart
You should also look for programs that offer support. Remember online support is just as effective as seeing someone in person. Sometimes it may be better, because you can remain anonymous.
