Evolution

• It used to be that to lose weight you had to prepare bland foods that were not high in calories and try to exercise at least three times a week. Not much has changed in this formula, except that meal preparation has gotten a lot easier with the evolution of diet meal delivery programs. In fact, once this form of dieting got started, it did not take long for the diet meal delivery industry to boom. There are literally hundreds of programs to choose from, all claiming to help you lose weight with meals delivered directly to your door.
  
  

The Facts

• Each meal is prepared for you just as if you had your own personal diet chef. You can have meals delivered to your door for a week at a time or for a month at a time. All you have to do is add an exercise program into your week, and the weight will start to fly off.
  With so many companies competing for your business, you can look around for the best deals on food plans. Also take advantage of any "extras" that companies are willing to offer you, such as coupons, discounts at major fitness clubs and free food on a trial basis.
  
  

Benefits

• Dieting can be time-consuming and frustrating. A diet delivery service takes a little bit of the frustration away. In recent studies, people have had more success with diet delivery plans than any other diet plan out there. Most diet delivery plans run around $20 a day or less, so it is not that expensive. Once you try it, you might be hooked.
  
  

Risk Factors

• With so many companies to choose from in the diet meal delivery industry, you need to do some research before choosing a plan. For instance, do you have diet restrictions that prevent you from eating certain foods, like gluten? Do you need to avoid lactose in your diet? Check with each company to ensure that you are receiving proper care for your body, as well as a stellar weight-loss program. Just to be doubly sure, always consult with your doctor before signing on with any diet meal delivery program.
  
  

Expert Insight

• Here is a list of some of the top companies known to be reputable in the diet meal delivery program industry. Consider checking these places first, since they have been USDA-approved to provide you with good nutrition as well as the capability to lose the amount of weight you seek (links provided below).
  Jenny Craig
  Weight Watchers
  NutriSystem
  BistroMD
  Jillian Michaels (from the hit television show "The Biggest Loser")
  Losing weight through the use of a diet meal delivery program is sensible, if you need a solid way to stay on track. Combine your meals with a good exercise routine, and you should see substantial results.