Top 5 Diet Plans

We share the diet programs that really yield results.

Weight Watchers - Weight Watchers has had a collection of celebrity spokespeople touting the program's effectiveness and we can't deny being impressed after watching Jennifer Hudson lose 80 pounds using the brand's point system. The best diet plan, according to U.S. News, gives its members the freedom to eat whatever they'd like as long as they stay within a point range, which is personalized according to your current weight and target goal.Cost: A standard monthly plan has a $29.95 sign-up fee plus an $18.95 monthly fee. (Photo: Courtesy Weight Watchers)

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Weight Watchers - Weight Watchers has had a collection of celebrity spokespeople touting the program's effectiveness and we can't deny being impressed after watching Jennifer Hudson lose 80 pounds using the brand's point system. The best diet plan, according to U.S. News, gives its members the freedom to eat whatever they'd like as long as they stay within a point range, which is personalized according to your current weight and target goal.Cost: A standard monthly plan has a $29.95 sign-up fee plus an $18.95 monthly fee. (Photo: Courtesy Weight Watchers)

The Biggest Loser - Health experts marked the Biggest Loser diet as an excellent method for shedding pounds and keeping them off. The program promotes a lower-calorie intake paired with regular exercise and doesn't ban any food groups so it's easy to follow. You'll be preparing your own meals so you'll have to pay attention to what you decide to consume, but health coaches are available via toll-free hotline and online chats for members of the Biggest Loser Coach Network.Cost: The Biggest Loser Club, which offers online support, customized fitness information, meal plans, and a journal, costs $5 a week. The Biggest Loser Coach Network costs $59.95 per month for one-on-one support with a coach, goal tracker, organizational materials and access to "success experts." (Photo: Courtesy NBC)

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The Biggest Loser - Health experts marked the Biggest Loser diet as an excellent method for shedding pounds and keeping them off. The program promotes a lower-calorie intake paired with regular exercise and doesn't ban any food groups so it's easy to follow. You'll be preparing your own meals so you'll have to pay attention to what you decide to consume, but health coaches are available via toll-free hotline and online chats for members of the Biggest Loser Coach Network.Cost: The Biggest Loser Club, which offers online support, customized fitness information, meal plans, and a journal, costs $5 a week. The Biggest Loser Coach Network costs $59.95 per month for one-on-one support with a coach, goal tracker, organizational materials and access to "success experts." (Photo: Courtesy NBC)

Jenny Craig - The popular weight loss program came in at number three thanks to its portion-controlled meal varieties and nutritional value. In addition, the customized program offers weekly meetings one-on-one with a counselor and both an online and offline support system to help throughout your journey. Teaching its members how to properly eat as well as emphasizing fitness is the secret behind the program's success.Cost: Jenny-Set-Go costs $49.99/30 days; Premium Success costs $359/year; Metabolic Max costs $488/year. Cost of food not included in membership prices.(Photo: Courtesy Jenny Craig)

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Jenny Craig - The popular weight loss program came in at number three thanks to its portion-controlled meal varieties and nutritional value. In addition, the customized program offers weekly meetings one-on-one with a counselor and both an online and offline support system to help throughout your journey. Teaching its members how to properly eat as well as emphasizing fitness is the secret behind the program's success.Cost: Jenny-Set-Go costs $49.99/30 days; Premium Success costs $359/year; Metabolic Max costs $488/year. Cost of food not included in membership prices.(Photo: Courtesy Jenny Craig)

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Raw Food - For a quick drop in pounds, a raw food diet will do the trick and help you keep the weight off. The only catch is that living mainly off of uncooked, unprocessed, organic fruits and vegetables might be tough to follow for some. That said, consuming raw foods can cut back on nearly half the calories you would eat if it were a cooked meal. The diet's emphasis lies mostly on food rather than teaching how to create a healthy lifestyle through a balance of exercise and portion control.Cost: Expect to pay a bit more for organic produce. (Photo: GettyImages)

Volumetrics - The secret behind the Volumetrics diet is to fill your plate with low-calorie, high-volume foods like fruits, veggies, nonfat milk and soup so you feel stuffed without packing on the pounds. The recipe books offer meal plans, but soon you'll be able to swap out high-density items for smarter choices.Cost: The program has no membership fee, but you’ll want to grab the diet plan’s books for guidance. The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet: Smart, Simple, Science-Based Strategies for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off costs $27.50. (Photo: Courtesy NPR)

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Volumetrics - The secret behind the Volumetrics diet is to fill your plate with low-calorie, high-volume foods like fruits, veggies, nonfat milk and soup so you feel stuffed without packing on the pounds. The recipe books offer meal plans, but soon you'll be able to swap out high-density items for smarter choices.Cost: The program has no membership fee, but you’ll want to grab the diet plan’s books for guidance. The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet: Smart, Simple, Science-Based Strategies for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off costs $27.50. (Photo: Courtesy NPR)