Quick and dirty
Did bikini season sneak up on you? Is your soon-to-be
worn wedding dress still just a touch too tight? Did a
last-minute invite for a beach getaway come your way? You're a lucky dog – and
a panicked one too because you want to drop pounds, and fast. These 10 diets
are likely to help you lose significant weight within a year, according to a
panel of experts who reviewed 41 plans for the U.S. News Best Diets
rankings. Just remember: Short-term weight loss is markedly different
from long-term weight loss, which is more important for your health.
No. 1 HMR Program
The HMR Program uses
meal replacements – think low-calorie shakes, meals, nutrition bars and hot cereal – in phases, coaching from experts,
physical activity and an emphasis on fruits and vegetables to help dieters shed
pounds fast. While last year the diet shared the No. 1 ranking in this category
with the Biggest Loser diet, this year it has the top spot to itself.
"This diet makes it easy to lose weight fast and would likely be effective
for someone who wants to lose weight for a specific event," one expert
said. "However, as far as long-term healthy-habit-forming, this diet falls
short" in part because dieters don't learn to make their own healthy food
choices.
Overall rank: 30
Overall score: 2.8 out of 5
No. 2 (tie) Atkins Diet
A large part of the appeal of the Atkins
Diet, which aims to burn fat by limiting carbs and packing in fat and
protein, is its claim of quick weight loss – as much as 15 pounds in two weeks,
according to the company. Our experts agreed that’s a legitimate pitch, but
note that much of the initial weight loss is water, due to the diet’s diuretic
effect. "That means that the short-term weight loss looks much better than
it really is, and when you stop the program, all the water comes back on,"
one expert pointed out.
Overall rank: 37
Overall score: 2.2 out of 5
No. 2 (tie) Keto Diet
Butter, bacon, burgers, oh my! Meals consisting of high-fat
foods like these are hallmarks of the keto
diet, an extremely low-carb, high-fat plan that aims to send you into
ketosis, a state in which your body is forced to burn fat, not sugar, for
energy. Though quick weight loss is indeed likely on the keto diet, experts don't recommend it for most people since it
lacks nutritional variety and is unsustainable long term. As one expert puts
it: "It is a rigid diet, it is not environmentally friendly and we don't
have epidemiological evidence of populations eating this way." In other
words: Follow at your own risk.
Overall rank: 38
Overall score: 2.1
No. 2 (tie) Optavia Diet
Optavia, a brand from the team behind Medifast, is bound to
lead to weight loss in most adults. After all, you'll likely be limited to
1,000 calories a day coming from one daily meal and five 100-calorie
"Fuelings," whether shakes, bars, eggs, oatmeal, pancakes, pudding,
soup, brownies or even cheese puffs. But don't expect to stay on this plan
longer-term: One U.S. News expert called the products "unpalatable"
and, on the whole, Optavia ranked less-than-optimally on metrics like safety
and nutrition.
Overall rank: 31
Overall score: 2.7
No. 2 (tie) WW (Weight
Watchers) Diet
WW
(Weight Watchers) – a plan that uses a point system to encourage
followers to choose healthy, filling foods – claims you can shed up to 2 pounds
a week. Our experts back its ability to deliver quick results. Better yet?
Those results are likely to last, thanks to the program’s emphasis on a
balanced diet with no restrictions, as well as its built-in support system.
"This is a tried-and-true plan with a proven track record, plus tools and
support to help people succeed," one expert concluded. Why not prepare for
next bikini season as well?
Overall rank: 4
Overall rank: 4
Overall score: 3.9 out of 5
No. 6 (tie) Biggest Loser
Diet
If you've seen the TV show, you get the idea: Six weeks of healthy
food and regular exercise is celebrated as a great start to a weight-loss
journey – as well as a way to prevent or reverse various diseases. Fair enough.
Experts determined that the Biggest
Loser Diet is very likely to help you shed pounds, thanks to calorie
restriction and exercise. But a 2016 study suggested
the diet can lead to a permanent dip in metabolism, and experts also worry that
the exercise guidance – as much as three hours a day – is excessive and a lot
harder for average Joes than for TV stars-in-the-making.
Overall rank: 23
Overall score: 3 out of 5
No. 6 (tie) Jenny Craig
Diet
Jenny Craig's prepackaged meals and recipes help
participants lose weight – up to 2 pounds a week, it says – through restricting
calories, fat and portions. One 2015 review of
studies suggests it works: It found that participants lost more weight in a
year on the plan than on other commercial weight-loss programs, including WW
(Weight Watchers), Nutrisystem and
Medifast. Experts deemed Jenny Craig “very effective” for short-term weight
loss, some praising its focus on teaching proper portion sizes and helping dieters learn to eat
when they’re hungry, rather than when they’re bored or emotional.
Overall rank: 11
Overall rank: 11
Overall score: 3.5 out of 5
No. 6 (tie) SlimFast
SlimFast is designed to make cutting calories simple
and fast weight loss likely, with products like shakes, smoothies and meal bars
replacing two meals a day and snacks. "Meal replacements are supported in
studies to help promote weight loss and weight maintenance," one U.S. News
expert said. But as with most diets that do well in the fast weight-loss
category, SlimFast lacked in other departments, like heart health and sustainability. If you're aiming to
lose more than 20 pounds (which should take about 10 weeks on this plan),
SlimFast may not be your best bet.
Overall rank: 27
Overall score: 2.9 out of 5
No. 9 (tie) Nutrisystem
Nutrisystem, a commercial plan that involves eating
prepackaged and delivered meals and snacks, claims you can lose up to 13 pounds
and 7 inches overall in your first month on its central plan. U.S. News experts
don't doubt it, since following the diet means restricting calories, and
restricting calories leads to weight loss, at least in the short term.
"Prepared foods may work for individuals who have little time to buy and
prepare foods," one expert said, "however, this aspect limits the
opportunity to sustain the diet long term."
Overall rank: 23
Overall score: 3 out of 5
No. 9 (tie) Volumetrics
Diet
By filling up on bulky foods with few calories (think carrot
sticks rather than cashews), as the Volumetrics
Diet dictates, you’re likely to lose significant weight during the
first year, experts said (1 to 2 pounds per week to be exact, according to the
company). The plan is praised for teaching dieters portion control and how to
choose foods that are low in calories but keep you feeling fuller longer. It's
also a "different and effective approach that is uncomplicated and
flexible – what most people need to stay with any eating plan," one pro
said.
Overall rank: 6
Overall score: 3.8 out of 5
Best Fast Weight-Loss Diets
HMR Program
Atkins Diet
Keto Diet
Optavia Diet
WW (Weight Watchers)
Diet
Biggest Loser Diet
Jenny Craig Diet
SlimFast
Nutrisystem
Volumetrics Diet
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