Things You'll Need:
- Internet
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Step 1
Write down your weight loss goals, the time you feel you can commit to achieving them each day or week, and the amount of money you are willing to set aside from your budget each month to achieve your goals. Having this type of information already in mind will help you select the online weight loss program that is best suited for your time, goals and budget.
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Step 2
If you are pretty disciplined and need only a few tools to stay on track, you may want to consider a free online weight loss site like FitDay.com. Sign up and get free tools for tracking your daily food intake, exercise, weight loss and overall goals.
Lance Armstrong Foundation's LiveStrong.com is a great resource for overall health tracking, weight loss help and more. LiveStrong works in conjunction with The Daily Plate (a free app for you to download to track progress, search recipes and activities, and achieve your goals.) Additional apps are available for mobile phone users (iPhone and Blackberry) that can be purchased online. See the resource section for details.
SparkPeople.com is another popular free online site that has (in addition to the weight loss tools) a large interactive community. You can decide how active you want to be with others in your local area or online nationwide. -
Step 3
If you need more of a step-by-step regimented program, you may want to consider an online program like WeightWatchers.com. The site offers exclusive online tools, recipes, and strategies for a relatively inexpensive monthly price. It can also be used in conjunction with local Weight Watchers programs in your area if you feel you need additional support.
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Step 4
There are literally hundreds of available programs online, and while all programs don't suit all individuals, there's a good chance that with a little research you can find a program that's right for you. If at first you don't succeed, try again!
Comments
kristara said
on 7/25/2009 Great online weight loss info! 5*
goodselfme said
on 7/24/2009 Good points to choose an online weight loss program.TX
sonni57 said
on 7/24/2009 Good advice on using online weight management programs it does work if you work it.
AllFYB said
on 7/24/2009 My Step Daughter has had great results with online weight lose programs. It gives her the motivation to keep working on it. Thanks for the tips.