| Diet meal delivery programs are exploding across | | | | 3) You can find specialized meals to suit your |
| North America. If you're looking to lose weight like | | | | needs. |
| a Hollywood celebrity, diet delivery is a great way | | | | Have an allergy? Prefer a specific type of diet? |
| to go. | | | | Chances are you can find it with a diet delivery |
| Several high profile celebrities have credited | | | | program. |
| various home delivery diet services for their slim, | | | | There are services that prepare balanced low |
| trim bodies. | | | | calorie meals, low carb meals, diabetic-friendly |
| And with costs coming down in the past few | | | | meals, fresh with no preservatives meals and |
| years, a diet delivery service is now more | | | | even vegetarian meals. So you have a wide |
| affordable than ever. In fact, you'll probably find | | | | variety of options if you're picky about your food. |
| that it may even save you money to have your | | | | There are also services that let you customize |
| diet meals prepared for you and shipped to your | | | | your menu - so you can choose the type of |
| door. | | | | meals that you want to receive. |
| So what should you know before you start | | | | 4) You can find services that offer online support. |
| looking at diet meal delivery programs? Here are | | | | While some delivery programs just deliver diet |
| a few tips: | | | | meals, others offer online support to help you as |
| 1) Food is sent directly to your home - you just | | | | you lose weight. Some offer weight trackers, |
| heat and eat. | | | | message boards, online communities and even |
| Most services will send the food directly to your | | | | access to dietitians or fitness experts. |
| home around once or twice a week. You then | | | | This can make the difference between success |
| store it (usually in the freezer or fridge). There | | | | and failure for many people. They can still lose |
| are preparation instructions on the meals so when | | | | weight in the comfort and privacy of their own |
| you're ready you just heat and eat. Most meals | | | | home - but they also have online support and |
| are ready in 5 - 10 minutes so you don't have to | | | | access to helpful tools. So it encourages them to |
| waste hours making your food. | | | | reach their goals. |
| 2) Prices vary - often with the quality and | | | | So those are a few things you should know |
| quantity of meals. | | | | before looking at diet meal delivery programs. |
| Prices per day vary. You can find very simple | | | | You have lots of delicious options out there. |
| meals or meal substitutes from $9-11 per day. | | | | Some services are better than others depending |
| You can also find premium, fresh, chef-prepared | | | | on your goals. (I.e. some give you faster weight |
| gourmet meals from $18 - $25 a day. | | | | loss, some give you more gourmet, restaurant |
| Some programs let you choose if you want 2 | | | | quality food, some specialize in 'comfort' foods, |
| meals a day (lunch and dinner) or all 3 meals with | | | | etc.) So take your time when deciding and choose |
| snacks a day. Others let you decide if you want | | | | one that fits your lifestyle and preferences. And |
| food for all 7 days or 5 days (so you can eat out | | | | enjoy eating well while you slim down! |
| on the weekend). | | | | |