weighing the options.

I have options.

YMCA  $50/mo

Ideal Protein Diet

• $85/wk + vitamins
• expensive but effective fast
• possible allergies
• balance of prepared, convenient foods and personal planning of own meals
• support through weekly coaching

Weight Watchers

• $20-$30/mo
• online tracking without individual calories
• I know many who've had long long-term success with it
• emphasis on variety and moderation
• flexible
• on my own unless willing to add another meeting to my schedule

Bodybugg

• $180 up front for first 6mo then $30/mo or $10/mo if pay for a year in advance
• wearable armband gives real, accurate info as to calories burned throughout the day
• visual 'real' teaching of the 'science' of food and consumption
• track intake but easier to adjust to correct calories needed to consume because of the real info on calories expended
• need to always wear the armband