When it comes to losing weight, do you turn to the Internet? Like all on-line services, when it comes to weight loss, there's a lot of good information out there, if you can sift through a lot of the questionable material that sounds too good to be true (and it is!) I'd like to set the record straight when it comes to weight loss programs on the internet.

More and more people are turning to the Internet for diet programs, and with good reason. It's economical, time-saving and private while offering social support 24/7. But you've got to choose carefully, because all plans are not the same. Some of the key features you want to make sure are part of any plan you use on line are:

1. Methods to log your food intake and activity


2. Recipes and menu plans


3. Message boards and other support mechanisms


4. Some personalization of your plan


5. Encourages accountability

Important: Avoid sites that encourage (or force) you to purchase their products so the diet plan will work. A big mistake.

A good on-line program can boost the number of pounds lost when used to supplement on-site programs, or even used on their own. But a lot of your success depends on your own commitment to a plan, be it on-line or on-site.

What has your experience been with internet dieting? Have you found any sites that work for you? Leave a comment!