Best Diet & Weight Loss Programs

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Lite n' Easy

Lite n' Easy

4.4  Summary
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Sharon VIC 4 posts
 

Disappointed with the Spring Menu having only two choices of items, or a shake. Show details

Lite n' Easy
Lite n' Easy    

Hi Sharon, thank you for your feedback. We… Read more

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Aurora
   Verified

The Total Wellbeing Diet has been a game changer for me. I love how flexible the program is and the recipes are simple and enjoyable. The support team are always so helpful! Show details

My Muscle Chef

My Muscle Chef

4.3  Summary
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KMaso VIC
 

Consistent quality meals, never had a damaged delivery which is a win compared to competitors Show details

Dineamic

Dineamic 🏆 2026

4.6  Summary
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Steven
   Fair Incentive  Verified

It’s be unbelievable !! every meal selected we have been happy with, quality is outstanding !! delivery on point .. thank you Dinemic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Show details

Foober

Foober

4.6  Summary
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EMC NSW 2 posts
 

I've tried a few meal services, they all seemed inconsistent with their quality and quantity. Foober is delivering the best quality meals by far and… Read more

the quantity is spot on in my opinion. I would highly recommend Foober to anyone that wants convenient, great tasting meals at a reasonable price.

Chefgood

Chefgood

4.2  Summary
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Kiah SA 3 posts
 

I ordered Chefgood for the first time and received my order today. Just had the butter chicken. Amazing. I am so fussy with meat and this is good… Read more

quality no fat and gristle and very tasty. I couldnt inish the portion so I have some left for tomorrow. Cant wait to try the rest of my order ! I will be back

Macros

Macros 🏆 2026

4.1  Summary
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essyb QLD 6 posts
 

I had my first lot of food delivered. I started a low carb diet two weeks ago 50g or under and wanted a hand to get stsrted so i ordered Macros low… Read more

carb meals. Actually I did quite well cooking but i though the macros meals could get me though the initial phase. Let me say i dont believe in waste so i ate them. Tonight is my last Macros meal and i am so happy to finish them. My own home made meals ran rings around this soggy unpleasant fare. The best i can say is it ws not bad enough to throw away although i seriously considered doing do with their Korean. Save your money this is expensive food plus $15 delivery so not worth it.

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Samanthi J. VIC
 

I have been gaining weight for many years. Tried to bring the weight sown using diferent ways but nothing worked out. My friend recommended Cohen's… Read more

weight loss program and it was amazing. I have reached my goal from 89kg to 64kg within 14 weeks. My friends are now asking about this and I have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone.

A Life Plus

A Life Plus

4.3  Summary
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nava h. 2 posts
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I honestly wasn’t expecting to love these meals this much, but they are AMAZING. Everything tastes so fresh and homemade. It genuinely feels like… Read more

eating home-cooked food rather than a typical meal-prep service. The flavours are beautiful, the portions are great, and nothing tastes processed or boring.

I originally ordered because I was trying keto, and even though I’ve decided not to continue with keto but I will definitely order from their non keto options soon.

You can really tell there’s care put into the food. So impressed and would definitely recommend them. ❤️

Garden of Goodness

Garden of Goodness

4.4  Summary
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Ceire M.
 

omg i have been wanting this for so long but no one did it before! no seed oils, all organic!

Workout Meals

Workout Meals

4.2  Summary
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Matt B.
 

My delivery was stolen, and the organisation took zero responsibility. According to their own delivery evidence, they delivered at 12:30am and left… Read more

the parcel in front of my apartment building, in full view of the main street, where it sat for 7 hours before I discovered it missing. It’s not fair that I’ve lost $181 because of a delivery decision that showed no common sense. Some accountability would be appreciated. If you’re going to deliver in the middle of the night, then some attempt to hide or protect the delivery should be expected

Equ

Equ

3.9  Summary
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Hjm 3 posts
 

Meals are not accurate . Customer service is horrible. Would not recommend unless you want to be scammed

Sarah P. 2 posts
 

Life changing and simple – I’ve dieted for 35 years and to be honest was feeling exhausted by it but I still wanted to make changes. I started examining my emotional drives and… Read more

relationship to food and as part of this started to take on Lyndi’s advice and downloaded and started using the app. It’s been life changing for me (and in a simple, positive, sustainable way). I feel great and my whole attitude has changed. The program is clear, positive, simple and contained. I feel great and am no longer focused on my weight, rather, I’m focused on being healthy and feeling great. There’s no counting and recording and I can’t say what a relief that is.

Vegan Soul

Vegan Soul

4.6  Summary
Guneeta K. 3 posts
 

⭐ Disappointing experience with Vegan Soul / BodyPlanz My order was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but it never arrived. The tracking… Read more

information was contradictory, with the website still showing “being prepared” while my email said “delivered.”

I went outside to check at 12:15 AM, 2:30 AM and again at 6:00 AM, as I did not want animals to get to the food if it had actually been left outside. There was absolutely nothing outside the gate.

I also received no response through the website, which made the situation even more frustrating.

A refund has now been provided, which resolves the payment issue. However, given the considerable inconvenience and time spent dealing with this situation, I believe a goodwill gesture would also be appropriate.

I believe vegan ethics should extend beyond what is on the plate. Veganism is about compassion, mindfulness, consideration and respect for living beings. Those values should also be reflected in how customers are treated when something goes wrong.

I hope Vegan Soul / BodyPlanz takes this feedback seriously and improves its delivery process, communication and customer service.

Customers deserve transparency, accountability, compassion and respect.

Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers

3.2  Summary
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Nicole 6 posts
 

Weight Watchers is working well for me. The whole concept is good. I like that the points simplify the process, the app is on-hand, it can be used… Read more

independently and I have control. Hate the layout of the new app though.

My rating is not based on the actual program, I s based on the sub-standard customer service offered when something goes wrong.

I had a simple app error. Should have taken five minutes took at least and hour but I suspect longer. Couldn’t get past AI to reach an actual human because they had my date of birth wrong meaning I couldn’t verify myself. They instructed me to download the app on my Windows PC when they don’t even have a compatible app for that yet. It doesn’t exist and I was ‘supported’ to look for it for at least half an hour. Then told to wait for response from tech team.

They got a response from their tech team which they never passed on to me. I received an email asking if it was fixed days after initial report (wasn’t even given any options to do this at this point. I replied ‘no’ and never heard back. The list keeps going. In addition, throughout the two long phone calls I had with them, I never received an acknowledgement or apology for the inconvenience or for the indisputable errors and incompetence at their end.

I would have given a 4 star rating (would have been a 5 star prior to app update) but this was all overshadowed by the very inadequate support available when an issue arises, hence the 2 star rating.

Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers    

We are so glad that you find the program itself,… Read more (+1 reply)

Be Fit Food

Be Fit Food

3.9  Summary
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ttt 12 posts
 

Ordered via chemist online, packaging damaged on multiple containers to point of plastic found in my food. Notified Befit only refunded if provided a photo of containers damaged many of which were disposed of. Do not recommend.

Miyagi

Miyagi

3.7  Summary
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Sally WA 2 posts
 

I’m new, and just exploring the different parts of the system, watching videos and thinking through the worksheet. Show details

Jenny Craig

Jenny Craig

3.3  Summary
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Carol N.
 

Boring high carb food, bad service – Food is VERY repetitious, making it very boring, and it is bland with waaay too many carbs.(Idid not try the low carb, so don't know about that.) I… Read more

signed up for a support person, but noone called me. Sure I could've called to check but by then I knew I wasn't liking the food, and knew I was't losing weight. I lost weight when they had in person in town service, and could switch out foods, but not on mailorder plan. And, when I called to cancel, (I said "cancel my subscription, please"). they said it was too late for this order, and would I like to switch some foods. I said yes to that, and the person I talked to said she'd change the foods. I never changed to say don't cancel the subscription. So that order came with the changed food (still not to my liking). But I checked the account and it said cart was empty so I figured the person I talked to had done what I had asked, canceled my order. But No, then 2 weeks later another delivery. I called and they said I hadn't canceled. I was angry and again said cancel the subscription but I did hang up on the person I talked to who again wouldn't cancel the order that hadn't yet processed. But I did say "cancel the order." 'Guess what.. 2 weeks later another delivery appeared. I called again, but later I figured I would look online to see what the fine print said, and found a chat. I cancelled again on the chat, and no I didn't hang up this time. Hoping the cancellation is now complete. Terrible, it is a gimmick to get you not to leave. That is probably because they are going under. I also asked them to stop sending advertisements, but they are still doing it.

Cookie Diet

Cookie Diet

3.6  Summary
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Colin NSW 6 posts
 

Been almost 4 weeks since ordering this product with no delivery. Why advertise a product if you have no stock and can't deliver when someone orders.… Read more

I'd give zero if I could. Looks like this company is holding people's money without delivering anything. I'd avoid like the plague.

28 by Sam Wood

28 by Sam Wood

3.1  Summary
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Cheryl
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This program is easy to follow, and you can choose the workouts that suit you and the food is great. I love that each workout is only about 28… Read more

minutes! Sam's workouts are my favourite and I absolutely love Zoe's yoga. I do her yoga every day. I followed this a few years ago while I was still working and was amazed by the results. I am now retired and find that I am seeing results already on week 1 of the 8-week challenge. I can totally recommend 28 by Sam Wood :)

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Marike WA
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Life-Changing! My Energy, Weight, and Confidence Have Never Been Better! I cannot recommend this gut health program enough! As a busy mum, I was… Read more

exhausted, bloated, and struggling to lose weight no matter what I tried. I felt stuck in a cycle of frustration, and nothing seemed to work long-term—until this program changed everything.

From day one, I noticed a difference. My energy skyrocketed, my bloating disappeared, and for the first time in years, I felt lighter—physically and mentally. The best part? This wasn’t another restrictive diet or quick fix. It was a complete lifestyle shift that actually worked with my body, not against it.

I finally understand how gut health is the foundation of everything—my mood, my metabolism, my sleep, and even my skin. And let’s talk about weight loss—I’ve shed stubborn kilos effortlessly because my body is finally working the way it’s supposed to! No more struggling. No more guessing. Just real, sustainable results.

But what truly sets this program apart is the support and guidance. It’s not just about the products (which are incredible, by the way!). It’s about learning, growing, and feeling empowered to make lasting changes. The way this program is structured makes it easy to follow, even as a mum juggling a million things.

If you’re a mum who feels tired, sluggish, and like your body just isn’t cooperating anymore—this is the answer. If you’ve tried every diet, detox, and program out there but keep hitting a wall—this is different.

This program has helped me feel like me again—happier, healthier, and more confident than ever. I’m forever grateful!

Honest J NSW 3 posts
 

Such a shame the taste has changed they taste like all the rest now. I would buy TF only because of the yummy taste but now I’ll buy whatever is convenient.

Curves

Curves

3.1  Summary
Debra E. VIC 7 posts
 

A circus on a huge scale. I signed up for the online program. 3 months later I still can’t sign in. I’m going for a refund. Little or no care or… Read more

responsibility. And as for customer service there is none. Ummm if banging your head against a wall is helpful you’d get more out of it.

Sharny and Julius

Sharny and Julius

3.1  Summary
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Miss1984 8 posts
 

I got pancreatitis from this diet in 2019 and have had on and and off them since! Crash dieters beware! It can damage organs. This is the diet… Read more

that hurt the most of all the other strict diets I tried prior and I have done them all.

I don’t like way s and j act how they promote themselves. They are NOT qualified to be giving advice on health.

SureSlim

SureSlim

3.5  Summary
Annie NSW 2 posts
 

The absolute best plan! – Expensive to sign up BUT so worth it. 20kgs lost in 6 months. Felt AMAZING, Smarter and energetic with the Serotonin boost along with sleeping like a… Read more

baby. That was back in 2005. I plan on doing this again as I've gained quite a bit in the past few years due to emotional eating. Great plan for those with Hypothyroidism.

Ultra Lite

Ultra Lite

4.0  Summary
Mum.mum.mum 4 posts
 

Excellent introduction to low carb diet – I originally went on Ultralite before my wedding and lost 15kg in 3 months and then maintained it. There are powdered drinks and soups which are very… Read more

filling and yummy for between meal snacks and the rest of the time you only count carbs, not calories, 20g of carbs per day. You visit the consultant every week for a checking, in my case I had a consultant who was also a naturopath, perfect! I was never hungry and you only do do light exercise, like a daily walk. I also think you can claim part of the cost from your health insurance. It was years ago and I can’t remember the cost, several hundred dollars, not much more.

The Gabriel Method

The Gabriel Method

3.7  Summary
Kelly QLD 6 posts
 

I cannot login – Every time I go to login it tells me that I’ll 21 days are now unavailable. Frustrating because if one comes into my Gmail and when I open it it asked me to login. When I do that it says the meditations are all unavailable. Show details

CalorieKing

CalorieKing

3.0  Summary
Bells NSW
   Verified

Not really Australian anymore – Its not a bad app, nor a bad book, but it's not really Australian. Perhaps it was 15 years ago, but now their focus and content is clearly for the… Read more

US. In my opinion, you're much better off with Calcount ( www.caloriecounter.com.au ) if you want a proper Australian calorie counter app and food database.

Atkins

Atkins

3.0  Summary
Dina O.
 

Peanutty Overload Bars - Opened package and one of the bars was not sealed - it was open and exposed and looking a bit mangled. I contacted Atkins… Read more

directly with my receipt and photos to show HOW the item was packaged. I initially received no response so I sent another message. This time I was answered by Josh Levine the VP and the email was NOT friendly and apologetic - he was pretty rude stating he DID receive my initial complaint - than that was it!! No words to express concern for what I experienced with their company's product - Not even a coupon to help ease the money lost on the product I purchased. Blatant rudeness and a lack of concern for their Quality Control issues or their customers satisfaction. Will NO LONGER purchase any Atkins products!! Thank you Josh Levine!!

Changing Habits

Changing Habits

5.0  Summary
JJTaylor QLD 6 posts
 

It’s not easy but it works – In 21 days I went from 67kg to 59kg. My regular headaches stopped and I had no feeling of bloating. It’s a really quick way to fit into old clothes in a short amount of time. Show details

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Types of diet and weight loss programs

Meal replacement products

Meal replacement products are kiloujoule-controlled products - often liquid drinks - that are designed to assist with weight loss. These products generally try to help users shed weight quickly or do a detox or “cleanse” of their body. Because of this, they're typically only meant to be used over a short period of time, or to only replace 1 or 2 meals a day.

Weight loss drinks, such as the VLCD Optifast diet drink are often found at supermarkets, pharmacies, and health stores.

Ready-made meals

There are now a plethora of food delivery services that offer healthy, ready-made meals as part of a diet plan, however you may have limited access to these if you live in a more remote area.

If you want to save time and energy and forgo grocery shopping and cooking altogether, then ready-made meals such as Jenny Craig meals might be suited to you.

Recipes and meal plans

Recipes and meal plans are exactly what they sound like: programs that include recipes for meals that help you reach your health goals and plans for when you should be eating them.

For some, a weekly planner of what and when they should eat helps motivate them to achieve more long-term goals.

What to consider when choosing a diet or weight loss program

Your personal circumstances

If you already have a health condition, then make sure that your program is suited to your specific situation.

You may already follow a diet, such as a vegetarian or vegan diet, or have certain religious or cultural requirements when it comes to food; a good diet for you shouldn’t make you abandon these beliefs and preferences.

Your diet should also match your eating style and lifestyle. If a plan encourages only two meals per day but the three you eat currently still leaves you snacking inbetween meals, then it’s probably not suited for you. Similarly, if it recommends 2 hours of exercise per day and you’re a relatively sedentary person, then don’t assume you’ll be able to easily follow it.

Also consider whether your diet would accommodate eating out, and how much food preparation is involved - time-poor people may have less choice in weight loss programs.

The diet itself

Any Google search on weight loss will yield results on a bunch of popular diets, but just because a diet is popular, does not mean that it is safe, healthy, and effective.

A good diet should:

  • Meet your nutritional and health needs
  • Include a variety of foods from all the different food groups
  • Be realistic

Be skeptical of diets that:

  • Avoid entire food groups
  • Promise rapid weight loss without medical supervision
  • Recommend unusual foods or eating patterns (such as restricting food altogether)
  • Encourage the use of pills and tonics that are thought to help you lose weight

Here’s an overview of some common diets followed today.

  • Keto diet. A keto (ketogenic) diet is a low carb, high fat diet that’s designed for you to get more calories from protein and fat and less from carbs.
  • Paleo diet. This diet tries to emulate the same diet followed by hunter-gatherers before the development of agriculture. It emphasises lean protein, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and whole foods, while cautioning against grains, processed foods, sugar, and dairy.
  • Mediterranean diet. Traditionally followed by people living in the Mediterranean, this diet is rich in foods such as fruit, vegetables, seafood, and wholegrains, with dairy and poultry eaten in moderation. It’s widely considered to help prevent heart attacks, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
  • Pritikin diet. This is a low fat, high fibre diet that limits red meat, processed food, cholesterol-rich foods, refined grains, and alcohol.

Not all diet programs will follow a specific diet. In fact, most healthy and effective programs take your dietary preferences into account so that you’re more likely to follow through with it.

The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, for example, is a 12-week program that generally follows a high protein, low GI plan, but is still tailored to your specific diet personality. It not only includes a CSIRO diet plan that facilitates sustainable weight loss, but also includes simple weight loss workouts that you can follow at home.

Effectiveness

It’s easy to get sucked in by testimonial ads and dramatic before and after weight loss pictures, but try not to take a program for its word without doing your own research.

Reading reviews will help you see whether the program was effective for different people - this can refer to whether they’ve felt healthier or better about themselves, whether they’ve made steps towards their goal weight, or any other personal diet or health goals.

It’s also a good idea to see how easy or difficult reviewers found the program, and whether they enjoyed it. A simple-to-follow, enjoyable (and tasty!) program will help ensure that you can actually keep up the program and sustain any health results you achieve.

Support

Some people prefer to follow a diet program on their own, while others prefer extra support, such as from a dietician or similar professional, or a support group with others who have similar health goals to them.

Think about your own personal preferences and what helps motivate you. For some people, talking with someone about their progress, either online or in person, can help keep them accountable to their goals.

Price

Diet and weight loss plans can vary a lot in price, depending on what kind of food or exercise they entail. Make sure that any program you choose is one that you can afford in the long run.

You may even be able to find free online weight loss programs, however these often only give you limited access to a more comprehensive meal plan that you need to pay for.

Extra tips on choosing a meal plan for weight loss

  • Keep your doctor involved in your weight loss efforts. Before you start a program, speak with them so that they can check whether it’s suitable for you, your medical issues, and any medications you might be taking. They can also help dispel diet myths and help you seek additional support from a dietician or other health practitioner.
  • Choose a program that includes foods you actually like and would happily eat forever.
  • Supplement any diet plan with physical activity and exercise. If your goal is weight loss, then moving your body can help counter the muscle mass loss that occurs when you lose weight.
  • If it sounds too good to be true and promises rapid weight shedding with little effort, then it probably is.