As the book says, "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus." This is no different for weight loss.  Generally speaking, men and women approach weight loss differently and have different favorite foods. 

But, can men eat hearty and still eat healthy?  Yes. In fact, this is one of the questions included in the American Dietetic Association's Men's Health: Fact vs. Fiction guide.  You can eat healthy and still have some steak, potatoes and eggs. 

Pat Baird, RD and moderator for the alli message board adds, "Whether it's steak or chocolate there IS a place for all foods in a healthy diet. Choose foods wisely, enjoy them in moderation, and include foods from ALL the food groups. Then smaller portions are realistic."

And for those interested, the picture above is from the Healthy Eating Guide, a book in the alli starter pack. You can find it in the 1600 calorie Heartland menu. 

As part of the alli program, we offer meal plans and restaurant guides within the packaging, customized meal plans on myalliplan, and two alli cookbooks. Also, Steve discussed last June that alli is compatible with low-fat reduced-calorie options like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig or Nutrisystems,

We know that some alli users may want meal options that are convenient and fresh.  Last month we announced a partnership with eDiets and now the meal plan is available through eDiets. 

eDiets is rated #1 for best taste and nutrition by epicurious.com. And, you can choose your preferences. An example of sample meal plan could include Denver Style Potato Skillet (breakfast), Oven Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Wild Rice Salad (Lunch) and Turkey Meatballs Marinara with Whole Wheat Spaghetti (Dinner).  Professional chefs work with dietitians to create meals specifically designed for the alli program.

I tried a couple of the main entree meals and my favorite part was that they were freshly prepared and delivered right to me.  In my opinion, they tasted better because they were fresh, and they also took less time to prepare (only a minute or two).  A personal favorite was the Hoison Chicken with couscous (320 calories and 10 grams of fat for those counting).  For breakfast, I also liked the Potato Skillet with Scrambled Dill Eggs and was pleasantly surprised that it had black beans. 

What do you think about diet meal delivery? Would it make your life, and your diet easier or would you miss the cooking?

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