Originally Posted by Mobile 155

Maybe true but the social aspect seems to work for more people than not. I have tried one or two of the listed ones by consumer affairs .com and they work at least till you reach goal. do it your self will work if people have the will power. But if they had the will power they wouldn't need to diet. I am only saying the greater measured results are with meal replacement. It could be because people are invested and so they work harder but I have seen quicker results with some of the programs. I cannot contest to long term results however. And I am not advocating for the programs. I am only parroting what my heart doctor and GP said.