In the end, BistroMD came out on top with 5 stars for all breakfast, lunch and dinner. Jenny Craig, winner of our last diet taste test back in October 2010, placed second followed by Diet To Go, The Biggest Loser, eDiets and Nutrisystem. To check out the full diet meal delivery taste test, click here!

Want to learn more about meal delivery programs? Compare them all and read the reviews here.

A: If you’ve lost your Weight Watchers lifetime membership number, they can retrieve it, as long as you live in the same area where you signed up. Just call 800-651-6000 or go to the site and email Weight Watchers to get your number. If you have moved away from the area where you signed up, Weight Watchers suggests you fill out a new Lifetime Membership Information Request Form at your new Weight Watchers meeting location.

If you are interested in checking out some other diet plans, we review both Do-It-Yourself Plans and Meal Delivery Plans that could fit your diet needs. To check out the reviews, click here.

Not only does the food actually taste good, but one of the things we like about Diet To Go is its variety of delivery options. Diet-to-go has physical locations in Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and San Francisco for pick-up, but you can have your meals shipped to you anywhere in the US. You can also choose whether you want five or seven day meal plans, and whether you want them to be full or partial (i.e just lunch and dinner) plans. For the taste test, we picked up our order at a Walgreens store that was just a couple of blocks away. If you prefer it on your doorstep, that's even more convenient!

Read more about Diet To Go and get our special promo code!

With Bistro MD there is no calorie counting or point calculation; they do all the work for you. Fully cooked meals are delivered to your doorstep via Fed Ex, all you need to do is heat the vacuum sealed pouches up in the microwave and put them on a plate.

BistroMD also scored 4 out of 5 stars in our diet food taste testing, so you don't have to worry about chocking down flavorless diet food! The diet program has also been endorsed by Dr. Phil and Health Magazine, and is one of the more successful and popular diet plans out there.

Want to know more? Read our review of BistroMD and get this exclusive deal here.

If you want even more structure, eDiets Fresh Prepared Meals delivery program is offering deals that include 3 weeks of meals for free as well as free shipping for the life of your diet! You can also get free shipping and a 1 week of meals for free from the TV inspired Biggest Loser meal plan. With meals delivered straight to your door, dieting can't get any easier. Compare all of our meal delivery programs here!

A: Fresh Prepared Meals is a comprehensive meal delivery program that is best for people who prefer a more structured plan. Both the 5-day and 7-day plans feature a standardized meal plan, so if you have very specific dietary needs, the Fresh Prepared Meal program may not be for you. However, there are ways in which you can customize it a little bit more. For example, you can sign into your account each week and select which foods out of their selection you want to receive, giving you the ability to customize your meals a little bit more. Thus, if your husband does not eat poultry, there are ways in which he could choose other foods at the beginning of each week. Read more about Fresh Prepared Meals!

Another great, and low-priced, meal delivery service option would be Nutrisystem, which has special meal plans for men in particular. With Nutrisystem, the meals are more customizable and may be a better option for you. Read more about Nutrisystem here.

Want more choices? Compare all of our meal delivery diet programs.

Q. Is the eDiets program available for full use on iPad?

A. Sorry to say, iPad doesn't support eDiets. eDiets says it is working on it, but there is no ETA. Your best bet, if possible, is to use your online diet program on a standard computer.

Nutrisystem is offering you an awesome deal right now: 15% off Flex plan with fresh-frozen food OR 20% off basic Flex plan, both with free shipping! You don't need a coupon code. All you need to do is follow any link to Nutrisystem from NextAdvisor.com. Yum!

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Q. Can you do Weight Watchers Online and still go to an occasional meeting?

A. Weight Watchers programs can seem a bit confusing at first, but there are a couple of important distinctions. Weight Watchers offers two programs: Weight Watchers and Weight Watchers Online. The latter is only online, and you may not attend meetings. The first one, however, is meetings-based with the option to add eTools for $12.95 extra per month, and then you can track your points and progress online.

So if you want to attend any meetings, you should sign up for Weight Watchers and, if you want the support of Weight Watchers Online, add eTools.

Gulf rock shrimp primavera is a typical dinner choice from BistroMD. Yum!

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Q. I have a Lifetime membership in Weight Watchers. Won't that affect my online sign-up price?

A. Sadly, it won't. From the website:

"There is no Lifetime membership discount for Weight Watchers Online and there is both a sign-up fee and a monthly charge. If you continue to attend Weight Watchers Meetings, we suggest you subscribe to Weight Watchers eTools; but if you are not going to Meetings, you may want to consider Weight Watchers Online."

Yeah, we think it's kind of bogus, too, but at this time, your Lifetime membership to Weight Watchers won't give you a discount for the online portion. If you're going to meetings and keeping track of your food intake but you think you'd benefit from using Weight Watchers Online as well, we can offer you a 30% discount on three months if you click here. If you're thinking of switching diet plans, we review many others here.

Q. Do the diet plans you review have meals for stomach problems like irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, etc.?

A. Unfortunately, none of the diet plans we review have specific plans for these difficulties, but armed with a little knowledge, you can customize a diet plan to avoid triggers and include more beneficial foods. Some tips:

A primary factor in controlling IBS flare-ups is avoiding trigger foods, which aggravate your digestive system. Although these differ from person to person, there are quite a few similarities, so make sure at least to avoid the following: too much fruit, artificial sweeteners, fatty and fried foods,  cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, beans, cabbage), caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, gluten, spicy foods, and dairy products. If you notice symptoms after eating a food not included in this list, make note of it, and avoid it in the future. It's also important to increase your fiber and drink plenty of water.

Acid reflux's list of foods to avoid is similar. You want to stop or moderate intake of acidic foods, fatty and fried foods, alcohol, and caffeine in addition to personal trigger foods.

Some of these principles go hand in hand with a healthy diet, but others you're going to have to monitor more closely. You can still follow a diet plan; just make sure it offers plenty of room for customization. Our top picks:

eDiets: This is the most customizable diet plan we reviewed. It's based entirely on portion control and healthier food choices, so you can follow your preferences. If, for example, a given week's menu suggests broccoli but you have IBS, you can switch it out for, say, green beans.

Weight Watchers: Although Weight Watchers Online suggests meals and recipes, you're free to substitute your own. Search for the foods you eat often, input recipes you frequently cook, and keep track of your points.

So it takes a little effort, but you can follow an online DIY diet program if you suffer from digestive issues. Just remember to choose one that allows for personalization. Good luck!

Addictions aren't simple, but there is help. Admission is the first step to recovery. So how do you know if you're addicted to food? Here are some of the symptoms:

• Obsessive thoughts about food
• Anxiety about eating that usually results in continued eating
• Eating when you're not hungry or when you're upset
• Worrying frequently about overeating
• Eating just because food is around
• Eating large amounts quickly
• Eating until you feel sick
• Feeling guilty or ashamed after eating
• Hiding food to binge on it in secret later
• Trouble functioning because you're either overeating or trying to control it

If you or someone you love is suffering from food addiction, most important is seeking a therapist who specializes in eating disorders. Your next step should be a diet plan that helps you control your level of desire, no matter the situation. That's why a meal delivery plan would be best for you: It sets you up with pre-made food for all your meals, taking out the guesswork. Here are our top picks for online diet programs that can help you improve your relationship with food and overcome food addiction:

Bistro MD: This is easily the best option for anyone suffering from food addiction, and it's also our top taste choice for lunches. Fully cooked meals — even snacks should you decide to include them — can be delivered to your door every day for $179.95 a week. Just pop them in the microwave, and enjoy! You also have phone access to a dietitian if you need it. Click here to sign up with Bistro MD and save $75 off your first order with coupon code LuckyBistro75.

Diet-to-Go: Much like Bistro MD, Diet-to-Go can deliver meals right to you. The food is fresher and generally better-tasting than Bistro MD, but user support is much more limited. It also costs a bit less, so if dietitian support is not important to you, we recommend this option. Click here and use coupon code APRILDEAL to save 20% with Diet-to-Go.

The Biggest Loser: If you've got a sweet tooth, you'll love this plan designed for viewers of the eponymous TV show. Unlike Bistro MD and Diet-to-Go, The Biggest Loser offers dessert! Each week, you log into your online account and select the meals you want delivered. They'll be prepared to order and shipped to you and your microwave. Users also have email, phone, and online chat access to dietitians. The food isn't as good is either of the previous plans, which might actually help you break the addiction, but it's not bad, which will encourage you to stay on the plan. Click here to sign up.

eDiets Fresh Prepared: This plan also offers dessert and has the tastiest breakfast meals. The seven-day complete program includes pre-made breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack or dessert every day for $160 a week plus shipping. eDiets.com offers many resources, including a social networking tool, in addition to the meals. The fitness component is strong as well, so this program is great for anyone looking to make a complete lifestyle change. Click here to sign up.

There's no need to panic if you're a Weight Watchers member and familiar with old Points program.  Weight Watchers has created very comprehensive guidelines and tutorials for their members to ease the transition.  Probably the biggest visible change is that all fruits and vegetables now have zero PointsPlus value, so you can eat as many as you want.   They have also introduced the concept of "Power Foods".   Power Foods are determined by using a proprietary Weight Watchers formula that rates their ability to be filling and their impact on health.  In addition, there are updated Good Health guidelines to follow.

All in all, this move seems like a sensible one as it takes into account the latest information on how to lose weight in a healthy manner.  If you haven't considered Weight Watchers in the past, now is a great time to take a second look!

A: I love easy questions!  eDiets, and it's sister programs Glycemic Impact Diet and Living with Diabetes Plan are offering an exclusive discount to NextAdvisor.com readers.  You get 25% off with coupon code SAVE25, bringing the cost to only $13.47 per month.  Just follow the eDiets link from our site, and once you sign up you'll have access to all the great tools, recipes and guidance we mention in our review.

A: Not to be glib, but hopefully there aren't any meal delivery plans out there with medicine in them.  This is because if you're going to be taking weight loss medicine, you should be under the supervision of a medical professional.  And it's not for those aiming to lose 5-10 pounds.  The Mayo Clinic agrees: weight loss medication is for people with serious weight issues.

It generally recommended that people lose weight using both diet and exercise.  Medication may be an element, but it's really something you'd need to discuss with a qualified professional.  The meal delivery plans we've reviewed provide healthy, safe ways to lose weight.  Some of them include exercise and support components, and some of them don't.  If you need to lose a large amount of weight, and are working with medical supervision, you may want to check out Medifast.  If taste is important to you, take a look at our diet taste test results.

NextAdvisor.com, a leading consumer service review site, has announced the results of its diet food taste test.  This unique comparison provides a completely independent look at how meal delivery diet plans actually taste.  Six of the leading diet plans were included: Jenny Craig, Bistro MD, DietToGo, Nutrisystem, eDiets Fresh Prepared and Medifast.  They were ranked in four different categories: breakfast, lunch, dinner and overall.

“We wondered how these meal delivery plans really taste, so we decided to conduct our own independent blind taste test,” said diet category editor Tasha Lockyer.  “I think that dieters everywhere will be interested in the results.”

A week’s worth of standard meal plans were anonymously ordered from each diet program.  NextAdvisor.com paid out-of-pocket for all of the included plans, and there was no input from the diet companies themselves.  Six of the most popular meal delivery plans were selected, and nine individual testers of varying ages, both male and female, participated.  The actual taste test was blind, with the testers unable to see brands or any other identifying criteria.

"Our taste test was completely independent.  The tasters told it like it was, without any input from the companies included, rating each plan on taste and appearance,” said Lockyer.  “Jenny Craig was the clear winner, ranking higher than the more ‘gourmet’ delivery plans.  We actually were a little surprised.”  After Jenny Craig, the next best tasting plan was Bistro MD, followed by DietToGo, Nutrisystem, eDiets Fresh Prepared, and Medifast.

Participants in the taste test sampled each meal, assigning numeric rankings on a scale from 1 to 10 for both the taste and the appearance of the dish.  The only information provided was a food description.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals from each plan were included. Although most programs indicated you could cook their meals in the oven or the microwave, NextAdvisor's testers chose to heat all the meals in the microwave, something they felt more accurately reflected today's busy lifestyle.

Tester feedback ranged from "I like this one" and "way better than expected" for Jenny Craig, to "even by diet food standards this is bad" for one of the lower rated plans.

According to Lockyer, the cost of a program was not necessarily a factor in how highly the plan rated.  In fact, "some of the lower priced plans performed very well, exceeding the results of the more expensive plans."

The taste test results were one of several components used to calculate ranking in NextAdvisor's overall diet meal delivery program reviews.  Other elements included support strength and availability, fitness tools and price.

You can read the complete NextAdvisor.com diet food taste test results here: http://www.nextadvisor.com/diet_services/taste_test.php

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A: That's a tough one.  The majority of meal delivery plans do include gluten, so they wouldn't be appropriate for those with celiac disease.  However, we were able to find some potential options.

Medifast offers products that have been certified "gluten free" by the Gluten Free Certification Organization.   These include eggs, shakes, soups and puddings.  However, Medifast does require that you provide one meal a day to supplement the meals they ship you.

eDiets has a wheat-free meal delivery plan, but their plan may include products that contain gluten, such as rye, barley or oats.  Bistro MD has some gluten-free meals in their plan, but not a full menu.

Too busy to keep track of what you're eating all day long? Foodscanner is a nifty app that lets you use your iPhone to scan the barcodes on the food you eat. Once the item is scanned, Foodscanner will track the the foods you eat throughout the day and display the calorie count and nutritional information. If an item doesn't have a barcode, you can manually type in the name of the food (ie, apple) and it will add it, count it and display it's information.

If you're headed to the supermarket, Grocery IQ can help. With Grocery IQ you can easily create grocery lists by taking a picture of the barcode or typing the food in. Then you can organize your list by store and even get coupons for those items, a nice money saving touch.

Feeling green?  Then Locavore is for you. Locavore will automatically detect where you are and what foods are in season near you, and then let you know what farmer's market you can buy them at.  Time magazine loved this app enough to name it one of the Top 10 Apps of 2009.

If you don't have an iPhone, you don't need to feel left out. Some of our reviewed diet plans, including WeightWatchers, provide access to their online tools for tracking food consumption via your mobile phone.

To learn more about Medifast and other meal delivery diet plans, see our reviews and comparison chart.

To get the app, follow the link to the iTunes store. Once the app is downloaded, it will require your login credentials.

To see what we thought of Weight Watchers, and how it compares to other diet programs, check out our Online Diet Program ratings and reviews.

Or you can check out our reviews of much more palatable, surgery-free diet plans that actually focus on foods you can eat. Some even deliver meals straight to you.

As summer comes to a close and autumn approaches, it's time for a fresh start and a renewed focus on goals. To learn more about Weight Watchers or other diet programs, see our reviews and comparison chart.