Richard Simmons Diet Review
Review At A Glance
Cheerful, sequined-clad fitness icon Richard Simmons offers a "clubhouse" membership for those interested in weight loss and/or getting in shape. Through the membership you receive meal plans, access to an online personal journal and motivational messages. The meal plans are built around your personal goals and the food pyramid, with no exclusions of any food groups. Tracking and recording what you eat is also stressed. Fitness is the other cornerstone of Simmons' plan, and his numerous excercise videos are available on the side, with a discount to clubhouse members.How Does It Work?
You simply join the "Clubhouse" and set out your goals, choosing meal plans or individual recipes to suit your needs. Daily tracking of your food intake, exercise, and feelings are recommended and mutiple tools are provided to help you chart your plan and keep track of your progress.Who Is It Good For?
Fans of Richard Simmons will appreciate the personal touches he provides through the "clubhouse" such as live auditorium chats and autobiographical information about his own weight loss journey. There is a lot of emphasis on staying motivated and inspired, and communicating with other members; emotional support is fundamental to Simmons' approach. If you have had setbacks and need a supportive structure for your weight loss objectives (and are comfortable with getting this support online) then a membership to the clubhouse may be the right choice for you.Keys: Clubhouse Membership
- Recipes and shopping lists
- Meal plans
- Private online journal and personal progress chart
- Message boards and chat rooms
- Restaurant guide
- Online "foodmover" utility
- Discount on products
Keys: Additional Focused Offerings
The "foodmover" is offered both as a product and as an online tool for clubhouse members. It is designed to let you "move" servings of food from the different food groups (in the form of tokens or graphics) when you eat them, creating a visual food diary.Pros
- Membership price is reasonable: $19.95 to join for twelve weeks, and $9.95 for every four weeks after that.
- Excellent grassroots support in the form of message boards, chat room, success stories, etc.
- Sensible, practical eating guide with no food groups excluded
- Multiple options for keeping track of food intake, e.g. online journal, foodmover, and food sheets
- Personal, fun, and welcoming feel to Web site
Cons
- Some people may not appreciate Simmons' over-the-top enthusiasm
- Discount on products is only ten percent, and no tangible products are included with membership.