Best Diet & Weight Loss Programs
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Lite n' Easy
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We have been ordering for 6 years. Good food and polite and reliable delivery.
CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet
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Their auto renewal process is predatory. Put a reminder in your calendar to cancel - they’re going to spam your inbox and hide behind “we told you… Read more
when you signed up” and “we put it in every email” when you say you weren’t notified of the auto renewal date. The auto renewal email came in amongst marketing materials with the title “the more you use, the more you lose”… who would know that’s an auto renewal? I have reported their practice to the ACCC so hopefully they will make it more clear closer to renewal and save others from being in the same predicament I am.
My Muscle Chef
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Hi team I’m on a muscle chef diet, I have been eating 3 a day for the last month along side some of my own snacks. I’ve lost 6kg in 4 weeks. I’m… Read more
really happy with the meals the only thing I would ask for is since I eat 3 a day one for breakfast, lunch and dinner was that if you guys could add breakfast meals! That would be amazing. Food always taste great. $417.95 for 40 meals can’t beat that, cheers.
Dineamic 🏆 2026
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Fantastic service! As someone with IBS, meal delivery services have not really been an option in the past. I was so excited to see that Dineamic… Read more
offer low FODMAP meals! I am a big fan of their options (although would like maybe a few more) and the food tastes great. The packaging is reasonably sustainable and the portioning is great. Thank you :)
Foober
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I have been associated with foober for the past two weeks and have been loving the ready meals. I work as a GP and life is super busy. Foober has… Read more
made it simple for me to manage my macros and meals without the hassle of counting them. The meals are excellent quality and taste. Loving every bit of the pampering.
Macros 🏆 2026
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I specifically requested sat delivery because I work Sundays. They cancelled sat delivery for Sunday not asking the customer. From 11-1:30. Delivery it’s become 3pm First time ordered last time as well.
Chefgood
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The Massaman curry was quite disappointing. The beef was notably tough, making it difficult to enjoy, and the sauce lacked the depth of flavor one… Read more
expects from this dish—it was watery and bland rather than rich and aromatic. However, the other meals we had were delicious.
Cohen's Weight Loss Clinic
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I loved this program. I feel great! Tricky at first but once you get your routine it's definitely doable. Show details
A Life Plus
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Umm once you’ve tried all then you pick the best. I’m doing keto and the flavors are delectable. Last meal BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS flavor packed… Read more
totally enjoyed it. 4 stars cause the Mac& cheese tasted a bit odd, the mozzarella cheese was to die for. Would like to see double the portion of broccoli.
Garden of Goodness
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Such a good selection of meals, made with proper ingredients makes this a no brainer postpartum.
Workout Meals
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Absolutely love this brand and the meals. They taste delicious and I love how I can heat them up in an air fryer too! So healthy + tastes like a home cooked meal Show details
Equ
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I’m losing weight and enjoying the structure, food, and ability to meal swap with ease. My only gripe is that the meal amounts aren’t really logical… Read more
for meal planning. E.g normally a recipe anywhere else will have the amounts for 4-5 serves and their rounded numbers that usually align to the volume of the product when you buy it. But the recipes on equ use off amounts. For example, I put the serves as 4-5 and it might say I need 470 or 580 grams of mince but packets of mince come in 500g. Or it will tell me to use 325ml of a 410ml can of tomatoes which is such a waste and I have missed this at times and tipped the whole can in. It is also very annoying when it says to buy items from multiple stores eg the Aldi dip but the Coles sour cream. I understand this is to make the macros accurate but having multiple options based on the store you shop at would be good. Or something like “light sour cream, any where the calories are this amount or less, we recommend X” But other than those few things I love it and find it so easy to stick to my deficit with it
Back to Basics by Lyndi Cohen
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
⭐ 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
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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.
Be Fit Food
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The protein bolognese is delicious. Be Fit Food in general has taught me a lot about portion control and how it is still possible to stay full with reduced portions and the right balance of nutrients.
Miyagi
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Don't join this program the sales representative made a mistake on their end and charged me for 3997 for 26 month program. Have invoice to prove it.… Read more
They later came back and said sorry it was supposed to be 12 weeks. They charge my credit without any notice for their circle community and I requested they politely refund the money and cancel the monthly subscription and they blocked my email with no commucnication or response sorry for misundestanding we will refund you and stop charging you instead I had to create a dispute with my bank to force a refund and cancel ongoing charges. I can't believe how unprofessional the customer service is
Jenny Craig
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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
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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.
Putting Health At The Top
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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!
28 by Sam Wood
Was very disappointed at the lack of interraction or motivational help - even if they had had sn AI bot checking in on how you were progressing or… Read more
providing some personalised motivation tips it would be better than the radio silence. Perhaps this program is better for SA and WA members who can interact at some of the events.
Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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