Researchers examined 4,200 studies and selected 11 weight loss plans . Included Jenny Craig , Atkins , meal replacements and online support sites . Wanted to see how successful they were at first and in the long term . Very few plans had evidence they worked better than getting information elsewhere for free - or that they helped weight stay off permanently .
Researchers examined 4,200 studies and selected 11 weight loss plans . Included Atkins , Jenny Craig , meal replacements and online support sites . Wanted to see how successful they were at first and in the long term . Very few plans had evidence they worked better than getting information elsewhere for free - or that they helped weight stay off permanently .