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If you're planning your wedding, you may be too busy to focus on healthy eating. As much as you want to have the time to plan out and prepare healthy meals, sometimes it's just too difficult to spend an hour in the kitchen while centerpieces and invitations are taking up brain space. That's where meal delivery diet programs come in. Whether you want to lose some extra pounds before the big day, or don't want to have to focus on cooking your own food, you can benefit a lot by getting tasty and healthy meals delivered straight to your door.

Bistro MD is our number one pick for meal delivery programs. Not only did this diet plan land first place in our independent and double blind diet food taste test, but it placed number one in ABC 7 Live's on-air blind taste test as well. And with our $25 off coupon code for wedding season and summer, you can save some bucks while you're losing weight. Another top rated program we recommend is Diet to Go, which also has a coupon code for 20% off. With Diet to Go, you can even opt to pick up your meals at Walgreens, depending on which city you live in. Check out our full meal delivery program comparison chart to read all of our diet reviews.

If meal delivery isn't for you and you don't mind spending some time to prepare you own healthy food, then Do It Yourself diet programs are a great option to slim down before your special day. Though you still need to cook your own food, these plans make dieting easier by suggesting complete weekly menus of low calorie, balanced meals. Tools such as shopping lists, progress tracking, fitness tips and general health guidance will have you on your way to a successful diet. The top spot in the DIY diets list is eDiets, which also grants our users a 25% discount. At just $14.21 per month, all eDiets plans combine recipes, expert support, general guidelines and a fitness plan into one package. If you want to learn more about eDiets and how it can help you lose weight for before your wedding, read the full review here. To compare all of the DIY diets, click here.

Nutrisystem Android Application

Out of all the meal delivery diet programs that we review, Nutrisystem is the most affordable. Not to mention the 40% discount our readers get on the Success 28-day auto-delivery plan. And now, in addition to that discount, you can receive a free Android smartphone of your choice with a new 2-year plan plus data feature.

After you get your free phone, you can use the Nutrisystem Android application to boost your weight loss success. The application features a meal planner to help you track and plan your meals and water. You can also keep track of your weight, exercise and measurements, as well as write in your personal journal. Everything you record in the application will be synchronized with your Nutrisystem online account.

Want to learn about the Nustrisystem meal delivery plan? Check out our full review of the service, here.

Not only is BistroMD the best tasting meal delivery diet program, the service also gets high marks thanks to its helpful on-staff registered dietitians, who are there to help you through the diet process. Want to know more about pricing and program details? Click here to read our full review of BistroMD and get our special $25 off promo code.

A: There is no contract to sign with BistroMD; however, you must pay attention to certain deadlines so that if you do decide to cancel the service, you do not get charged for the following week. When signing up for BistroMD, you are first required to select a particular plan, which include the 5 day without snacks at $129.95 per week, 5 day with snacks at $144.95 per week, 7 day without snacks at $159.95 per week or the 7 day with snacks at $179.95 per week. New customers then have until Sunday at midnight, EST, immediately after they receive their first week’s shipment to let BistroMD know of any changes required for the next week's shipment, including cancellation. Customers in week 2 or more of the service always have until Wednesday at 5 p.m., EST, prior to their next week's shipment to cancel or make any other changes.

BistroMD is our top ranked diet meal delivery program and also took the #1 spot in our diet food taste test. Currently, NextAdvisor readers can get an exclusive $25 discount with the coupon code NEWYOU2012. Click here to read our full review of the service.

A: It is important to consult your doctor before starting any type of new diet. That said, there are a couple of diet programs that cater specifically to people living with diabetes. If you are looking for a diet meal delivery program, our top rated service BistroMD has an option just for you. If you note that you have diabetes upon signing up with Bistro MD, they will make sure to include certain foods you should be eating if you have diabetes, while at the same time helping you stay away for particular foods. According to Bistro MD, their dietitians make sure that each plan fits specific customer needs. For more information about BistroMD, read our full review of the service, check out our special discount and see how they ranked number 1 in our diet food taste test.

Another diet meal delivery program that is high up on our list is Diet To Go. Also another taste test contender, Diet To Go's traditional and vegetarian low-fat meal plans offer diabetics a menu that satisfies the American Diabetes Association guidelines. According to them, their plans make it easy for you to regulate your blood sugar.

If you are looking for a more hands-on approach to dieting instead of getting food delivered straight to your door, then a do-it-yourself diet program may be a better option for you. eDiets Living With Diabetes meets the recommendations of both the American Diabetes Association and the Joslin Diabetes Center. The plan is designed to keep your blood glucose levels under control, and provides daily guidelines for calories from a specially calculated mix of  complex carbohydrates,  fat and  protein. Read our full review and get the exclusive discount.

A: Most of the DIY diet programs we review cater to both men and women. Because they are, for the most part, highly customizable,  they don't necessarily focus on plans designed specifically for men or women. Instead, they focus on individuals' needs. For example, South Beach Diet doesn't have anything male-specific but our reviewers said that the recipes are filling enough where the majority of dieters won't feel deprived. Many of the recipes contain enough food to feed 2-4 people, so if you're still hungry you can eat extra servings. South Beach Diet also provides very clear guidelines on how to adapt your meal plan if you'd like extra food or want to swap out ingredients. And while our top rated DIY diet program, eDiets, offers their services to both men and women, the eDiets meal delivery program does have male-specific plans. eDiets DIY also has two sub-programs: Glycemic Impact Diet and Living with Diabetes. When you sign up for eDiets they will point out which plan they think is right for you. The Joy Bauer LIFE Diet, another top program that focuses on common sense dieting and positivity, also applies to both men and women. Upon signing up, these programs will ask for your gender, age, weight, goal weight and height.

One program that does offer a plan specifically designed for men is Weight Watchers. With a standard plan that's $48.90 for the first month and $18.95 each month after, it's a little more pricey than the other DIY programs. You can also opt to pay $65.00 for the first 3 months and then pay $18.95 each month after that, which definitely brings the price down. Though Weight Watchers is more expensive, the customization for men may be worth the extra bucks for you. Compare all of our DIY diet programs here.

A: Though the amount of weight you lose depends on many factors such as your age, activity level, amount of exercise, medical conditions and present weight, according to BistroMD, on average members can expect to lose around two to three pounds per week.

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the healthy weight loss rate is about 2 pounds per week. They also say that people who lose weight at this steady rate are more successful at keeping the pounds off. BistroMD, our highest-rated diet meal delivery program, definitely takes a cue from this fact — their meal plans are not designed to help you drop a dramatic amount of weight in a short period of time. And instead of just focusing on calorie count and small portions, they put an emphasis on bettering your metabolism with well-balanced meals, making sure that you are constantly getting the right amount of nutrients. Another perk of BistroMD? They're actually delicious! They scored first place in our diet food taste test, and even ABC7's Michael Finney liked BistroMD best when we visited the 7LIVE studios to perform an on-air meal delivery taste test. Check out our full review of BistroMD and see how this service compares to other meal delivery programs.

A: At $16/month, Joy's LIFE Diet comes out to a mere $4.00 per week — members are charged once every 13 weeks. There is no activation fee, but you are required to sign up for a nonrefundable initial five-week-minimum commitment of $20.00. If you'd like, there is an add-on cost of $2.00 per week if you're interested in access to nutritionists and personal trainers.

Screenshot: Diet To Go Substitutions

A: As we have said before, taste is an important factor in any diet because if you don't enjoy the food you're eating, it will be quite hard to stick to your plan. BistroMD, the winner of our diet program taste test, has dietitians that organize and create your meal plan each week. Though there is no option to go online and customize the menu that is delivered to you, you can easily go into your BistroMD profile after you are finished ordering and select the types of food that you do not want included in your meal plan. For example, you can say that you do not want any meat, or if you do not like a particular type of meat like pork, you can ask them not to include it.

If you are looking for a meal delivery plan that is a little more customizable, one of our top tasting options is Diet To Go, which offers a handy substitution form if you want to replace particular foods. You can also point out specific dislikes upon ordering. eDiets, The Biggest Loser Meal Plan, Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig have meal customization options as well.

Compare all of our meal delivery programs and find the right one for you.

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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!

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.

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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.

If your goal is to lose weight in 2010, check out our reviews of online diet programs. Dieters tend to lose more weight with online support, and the services we've reviewed offer tools and tips to help you succeed.

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To learn more about Weight Watchers and other online diet services, see our reviews and comparison chart.

In addition to sharing her wisdom on television, Jillian Michaels dispenses advice through her online diet program. She may not be able to train and coach you personally, but her online program is the next best thing. To learn more about Jillian Michaels' weight loss plan and other online diet services, see our reviews and comparison chart.