1.Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Dr. Atkins

I'm just wondering how the new, revised Atkins'diet will do now that low-fat, high-carbohydrate eating has been so widely accepted by professionals and public alike.

The "new"Atkins'Diet encourages high protein and lower on the carbs.Vegetables and meat are allowed but still no bread and pasta. You have to track you intake of grains and fruits. They are also limited. But you can have all the fats you want.approximately $17

2.Carbohydrate Addict's Diet by Dr.Heller

States carbohydrate addiction is not a matter of will power. It is a matter of biology; its all about the insulin.The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet claims to know what causes it and how to correct it.The diet approves of eating meats, vegetables and fruits, dairy and grain products. Paperback book: about $8.00

3.Choose to Lose by Dr. Goor

This diet plan lets you choose what you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat. There are restrains on fat intake. It allows a "fat" budget and gives the chose on how to spend it. Its almost like when you were a kid and had an allowance.A fat allowance! This weight loss plan is fairly healthy. Good amounts of fruits and vegetables are included as well as saturated fats.

4.The DASH Diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Recommended by the U.S. treatment guidelines for hypertension. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans states this eating plan is good for everyone. And the DASH diet forms the basis for the USDA MyPyramid.Proven to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication, it was developed in research sponsored by US National Institutes of Health. It includes fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy, is low in sodium, and includes lean meats, fish and poultry, grains, nuts and beans. Alows a moderate amount of fats. Encourages high intake of whole wheat grains.

Hardcover $15.88

5.Eat More, Weigh Less by Dr. Ornish

Not really a weight-loss manual,but a guide to preventing--or reversing--heart disease through diet,and exercise.Dr. Ornish, the first doctor to prove that there are alternatives to surgery for clearing clogged arteries--namely, diet, exercise, and stress management.

Primarily a vegetarian diet that is low in calcium and restricts intake of healthy foods like seafoods and lean poultry. Costs around $14.55

6.Eat Right for Your Type..based on your blood type

Peter D'Adamo makes a persuasive argument that your blood type is an evolutionary marker that tells you which foods you'll process best, and which will be useless calories. He covers the entire range for each of the four blood types,but diet plans for some blood types are nutritionally imbalanced and too low in calories. There are also type-specific exercise and lifestyle recommendations.

There is no proof that blood type affects dietary needs. $14.58

7.The Pritkin Principle

Diet gurus are preaching what many nutrition experts have suspected all along: calories count. If you burn more calories than you take in, you lose weight.The Calorie Density Solution is an example of a sensible weight-loss plans.Trims the calorie density in eating by suggesting watery foods that make you feel full.Vegetables, fruits, oatmeal, pasta, soups, salads and low-fat dairy is okay. Limits protein sources to lean meat,seafood and poultry. Low on calcium and limits lean protein sources.$14.95

8.Volumetrics..For low-density calorie eating

Techniques and Recipes for Feeling Full on Fewer Calories

Restricts fatty or dry foods like popcorn, pretzels and crackers.

This diet is high in fruits and vegetables and low in calorie density and saturated fats.These foods tend to be more filling, so you eat less—and that's how easy weight loss can result. This plan is reasonably healthy and lets you indulge in your favorite goodies every now and then, so you're much more likely to stick to the program.Cost; $6.13

9.The Zone

An approach to eating that reduces one's daily production of insulin and, at the same time, draws on stored body fat for energy.

Encourages low-fat protein foods like fish and chicken plus veggies, fruits and grains. It is also healthy but lacking in grains and calcium.

$18.00

10.Weight Watchers Weight Loss That Lasts

Ten chapters breaking the most popular weight-loss myths.

1.you can't lose weight and keep it off

2.you can lose weight with exercise alone

3.calories don't matter—avoid fats or carbs to lose weight successfully 4.you can boost your metabolism by what, how, and when you eat

A diet of high carbohydrates,and moderate on fats and proteins. A very healthy diet and allows the dieter to plan his own meal.$21.33

Many fitness programs are out on the Internet, in gyms, spas, fitness centers and in books. The main purpose of all is to loose weight but everyone is different. What works for your friend may not work for you.

Whatever you choose, make sure its a healthy weight loss and a permanent weight loss.