SparkPeople Diet

SparkPeople is a weight loss program which began in 2001 and encourages healthy eating as well as goal-setting and exercise to help dieters shed pounds and improve their health. The focus of the diet is a community-based website where individuals can find recipes and diet plans as well as support. The nutritional recommendations on the site tend to be similar to those on the USDA food pyramid, ultimately encouraging a high carb, moderate fat, low protein diet. That means that whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are a large component of this diet plan. Caloric levels will vary according to whether dieters choose a plan for “moderate” or “aggressive” weight loss. Dieticians do express concern that the “aggressive” plan often contains too few calories to be a truly healthy option for an active person.
The SparkPeople site encourages dieters to access an array of tools designed to help support their weight loss. They can calculate their BMI, determine the caloric intake needed for their own individual weight loss, and receive feedback on their daily diet and exercise requirements. This site can be of great help to individuals who wish to lose weight while eating a sensible diet and exercising. There are no meal replacements offered in this plan or individual counsellors, so in order to be successful with SparkPeople, dieters will have to be interested in controlling their own weight loss. The plan is completely free as are the thousands of recipes on the site so this can be an appealing factor for individuals who might not have a lot of money to spend on their diet plan.