Do Online Programs Really Work?

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed than dieters using a structured online weight-loss program were more than twice as likely to lose weight and keep the pounds off as those who tried to go it alone.

Online programs offer a wide range of dieting support, including weight monitoring, progress guidelines, and peer encouragement. They also offer the advantage of privacy. Many dieters find it comforting to be able to access the support tools of an online weight-loss program from the comfort of their own homes. Dieting is, after all, a personal matter, and it is often easier to stick to a program when you don’t feel like you are being judged by others.