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"In a society filled with gimmicks, this diet is a refreshing option for people looking for a plan that emphasizes positive, healthy choices over extreme, radical ones."

At a Glance

By Karen Asp

The crux of this weight-loss plan from creator and fitness pro Jorge Cruise involves eating every three hours including three main meals, two snacks and one small treat. You're given extensive food lists to help you create your own meals, and pages of recipes and suggestions for healthful snacks and healthy options at chain restaurants. Cruise promises that by watching not only what you eat, but when, you'll boost your metabolism, increase your energy levels and lose two pounds a week.

Cost: Affordable, although Cruise recommends supplements, which can add up.
Meals Provided: No.
Diet Duration: 28 days -- longer if you want to lose more weight.
Fitness Requirements: Optional. If you choose to exercise, Cruise encourages you to log 10,000 steps every day and do eight minutes of strength exercises twice a week.
Time Commitment: Moderate. You’ll have to plan for and schedule your meals and snacks, which could be a little time consuming. And if you do exercise, you’ll need to factor that into your week.
Eating Out: Yes
Alcohol: Yes but limited only to special occasions.
Vegetarian-Friendly: Yes. Vegetarian-friendly foods, like beans and soy milk, are included in the food options Cruise recommends.
Strict/Flexible Eating Plan: Flexible when it comes to what foods are allowed but strict with regards to when you can eat.