BACKGROUND ON OPRAH AND OPRAH’S DIETS

For many individuals, weight loss is a deeply-personal, private matter. It happens behind closed doors, and away from the public eyes. This aversion to discussing these matters in public is so strong, in fact, that discussing your weight is akin to social suicide. Unless, of course, you’re Oprah Winfrey. For over 20 years, this media maven fought with a stubborn scale and even more stubborn waistline. More significantly, she chose to do so in public. While her weight loss journey inspired many, being in the public eye also motivated Oprah to achieve her weight loss goals.

During her weight loss journey, however, Oprah popularized a variety of weight-loss plans. We refer to these as “Oprah’s Diets.” Using her connections to the nation’s premier diet experts, she continues to drive and inform our weight loss decisions. Here’s a list of her favorite diet plans.

OPRAH’S DIETS

Bob Greene’s Diet: Bob Greene stood with Oprah through all her weight-loss struggles. He’s a no-gimmick health coach who focuses on helping clients develop healthy relationships with exercise and food. He also authored The Total Body Makeover
and The Best Life. Greene believes the best approach to weight loss is lifestyle-centric.

Dr. Oz’s Diet: One of television’s most famous doctors, Dr. Oz wrote two best-selling weight-loss books with the help of his partner, Doctor David Roizen. Dr. Oz combines the methods of Eastern medicine with cutting-edge medical technologies of the west in order to produce effective diets. Many of his weight loss programs center on a diet of whole foods, regular exercise, and regular yoga. He also provides women tips about anti-aging and beauty.

Kathy Freston’s Diet Oprah once followed Quantum Wellness to lessen her environmental impact. Kathy Freston, a bestselling author, created this vegan diet plan in 2009. Her book encourages readers to focus on the pillars of wellness to improve their lives. These are visualization, exercise, self-work, meditation, conscious eating, spiritual practice, service, and fun. The end product is a happier planet and, more importantly, a healthier you.

THE NUTRITION OF OPRAH’S ENDORSED DIETS

While all three of Oprah’s diets differ, they have one thing in common; they ask you to eat a balanced diet filled with whole foods while removing processed foods from your diet. Dr. Oz and Greene’s diets include lean meat, meanwhile, Quantum Wellness centers on a vegan diet. All three weight-loss plans come with recipes and detailed nutritional information.

EXERCISE ON OPRAH’S ENDORSED DIETS

Exercise is a key component of these diets and Oprah embraces it.Bob Greene’s programs heavily feature detailed information about the types of exercise required. Cardio and strength-training feature heavily into his exercise planning. Combining his fitness advice with one of the other plan’s diets can help maximize your weight loss.

While most popular weight-loss plans ignore Yoga, Dr. Oz encourages it. He believes it to be a great stress-reliever. In 2005, medical researcher and practicing yogi Alan Kristal set out to test the weight loss effects of yoga. He found that “yoga could indeed help people shed pounds, or at least keep them from gaining weight.”

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK ON OPRAH’S ENDORSED DIETS

• ”I love Oprah! Bob Greene is the best as well. I have all his books!”
• ”If you actually do the diet and take it to heart, it can help you improve, lose weight and get healthier, it’s all up to you and your own attitude.”
• ”Bob Greene…ugh. This does not work. That Barilla pasta he recommends is DISGUSTING.”
• ”The diet is a joke and Oprah is as big as a whale. This diet is a waste of time. No new information. He just has Oprah as a friend. and she pays him for that!”

ADVANTAGES OF FOLLOWING OPRAH’S ENDORSED DIETS

• Oprah’s popularity allows millions to hear and see her message.
• She only promotes diets grounded in science and sound health practices.
• These three programs are all long-term wellness solutions.
• Following Oprah makes you realize the emotionality involved with food and exercise.

DISADVANTAGES OF OPRAH’S ENDORSED DIETS

• All of these diets ask you to give up tempting, flavorful foods.
• Oprah still yo-yos in her diet approach, even after following all three diets.
• Oprah has a bad habit of following the crowd.

CONCLUSION

As Oprah traveled the bumpy road to wellness, she inspired us to be honest about our own weight loss struggles. She is particularly devoted to the teachings of three health-and-wellness experts: Kathy Freston, Bob Greene, and Dr. Oz. While all three vary wildly in their approach to weight loss, each endorses a long-term plan including mental, physical, and spiritual aspects. DIETSiTRIED believes this comprehensive approach to be highly-effective at promoting weight loss.

To find out what we think of each of these Oprah’s diets separately, however, please visit their full reviews.

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