Dotties Weight Watcher site, named Dotties Weight Loss Zone is one of the most popular weight loss resources available on the Internet. What started as a place for one woman (Dottie) to seek help and document her quest to lose weight has since turned into a haven for those looking for weight loss methods/information and to communicate with others in a similar position. This article will detail what the Dotties Weight Watcher web page offers people who are trying to lose weight, as well as how successful the Weight Loss Zone can be.

Firstly some background, as mentioned above the weight watcher site was started by Dottie while she was trying to lose weight. Once she reached her weight goals the site was redesigned as a source to help those trying to lose weight. Still solely maintained by Dottie, the Dottie Weight Watcher Zone has turned into one of the most frequented weight loss pages in the web.

The site includes such tools as a popular forum (message board), where dieters exchange everything to do with weight loss including program reviews, tips/tricks/information that they have come across, support and other life discussions. To supplement this there is also a chat feature in which people can chat amongst themselves. In addition to the community the site also offers valuable information on popular restaurants and the ingredients in their meals (i.e. calories, fat, carbs etc)., as well as offering some of Dotties very own Weight Watching style cookbooks, the Dotties Weight Watcher newsletter with all the latest news as well as direct contact methods with Dottie.

So now we know what Dotties Weight Loss Zone provides, we need to assess exactly how useful it is. To start it is obvious that considering the large number of views Dotties Weight Watcher page receives it has been useful for many dieters. In more detail however there are several beneficial aspects of the site. The message board community and chat feature makes for a great substitute for other commercial weight loss programs meetings (for example Weight Watchers), or if you are a member of a weight loss program using these facilities between your group meetings should help dieters to maintain a strong outlook/will power and confidence.

Now as far as the information provided by Dotties Weight Loss Zone, it has been found to be extremely accurate, and can be quite useful. The restaurant ingredient facts are a great resource for anyone watching their food consumption, but particularly those on a weight loss program that is based around calories intake or other food point values (I.e. Weight Watcher’s Flex Point System). The cook books created by Dottie that are for sale include a variety of healthy recipes, that are both nutritious and tasty, however just as good recipes can probably be found in several other tailored cook books or even for free on the Internet. In addition to these services there is also a weight-loss newsletter that you can sign up for, which is run by Dottie (Dottie’s Weight Watcher Newsletter). This sends informative articles/recommendations and other assorted aspects of weight loss to your email on periodic occasions.

While all these aspects of the site are beneficial to those trying to lose weight, as always you must consider these facts above and whether or not they will suit your individual situation (but by all means check the site out as it is free to do so). Another note to consider is that while Dottie’s Weight Watcher Zone is providing a lot of information and help, it is also making money for Dottie, so keep it in mind when considering her products and recommendations.

In concluding it is clear the Dottie’s Weight Loss Zone is a valuable source of information, as well as support. It caters to a variety of different people, whether you are already taking part in a weight loss program or not. Remember however that everyone is different and it is what suits you and your situation best that will give you the greatest chance at meeting your weight loss goals.

The Zone Diet works on the principle that 100,000 years ago, we were meat eaters, and our metabolism is designed to handle the demands of a meat-based diet. 

Madonna, Demi Moore, and Jennifer Aniston swear by the results of the Zone Diet, which was created by Barry Sears, PhD.  The Zone Diet contains 40% carbohydrate, 30% protein, and 30% fat and is known as the 40-30-30 plan.

As the food industry evolved, more carbohydrates have been introduced into our daily diet, thus causing an imbalance in our metabolism to burn fat.  The reason for our extra weight can also be attributed to the many grains and starches in our diet (pasta, rice, breads, and potatoes).  The Zone Diet’s approach calls for a return to the diets of our ancestors where meat, fruits, and vegetables are the main dietary foods. 

The Zone Diet suggests that you need the right ratio of carbohydrates to proteins and fats in order to control the insulin in the bloodstream.  Too much of the hormone (insulin) can increase fat storage and inflammation in the body (conditions that are associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease).  Sears asserts that by using the Zone Diet, you are actually optimizing the body’s metabolic function.  Through the regulation of blood sugar, you allow your body to burn excess body fat.

Although you are not prohibited from any particular food group, it is best to avoid food with high fat and carbohydrates such as grains, starches, and pastas.  The ideal sources of carbs are fruits and vegetables and for monounsaturated fats olive oil, almonds, and avocados are recommended.  The Zone Diet claims to use food as a drug for overall good health, weight loss and prevention or management of heart disease and diabetes.

Sears says that you can test to see whether you are ‘hormonally’ correct by eating following the Zone diet and see how you feel four hours later.  To simplify the Zone Diet, fill one-third of a plate with low-fat protein, and then two-thirds with fruits and vegetables.

Celebrities and some health experts say that the Zone’s recommendations do not stray far from the USDA’s (United States Dietary Association) dietary guidelines and therefore are advocates of the Zone Diet.  Others argue that the Zone Diet has flawed ratios but Sears argues that the Zone diet is a low-glycemic-load diet that has adequate protein.  . 

A critic of the Zone diet such as the AHA (American Heart Association) classifies the Zone Diet as high protein and does not recommend the Zone Diet for weight loss.  They contend that the Zone Diet has not been proven effective in the long term for weight loss.  The AHA issued an official recommendation warning against diets like the Zone Diet.  They believe that the Zone Diet is hazardous as it restricts the intake of essential vitamins and minerals present in certain foods.  The AHA also contends that the protein ratio in the Zone diet is too high even if the minimal fat ratio is good.  Robert H. Ecker M.D of the A.H.A. finds the Zone Diet’s theory on insulin flawed and argues that there is no scientific proof that the hormone insulin plays a big role in weight regulation.