What is Dr. Phil's Diet?

Dr. Phil's Diet

The Shape Up diet plan designed by Dr. Phil McGraw aims at healthy thinking as well as healthy eating.

Dr. Phil's Plan teaches Seven Keys to permanent weight loss.

The first key: Teaches the dieter to rid themselves of the thought that they cannot be successful with a diet.

The second key: Teaches the dieter to understand the emotional element of why they overeat. Is it during times of depression or celebration?

The third key: Teaches the dieter to manage their environment so that the reasons they overeat is gone. Getting rid of oversize clothing "just in case" the diet fails for instance.

The fourth key: Teaches the dieter to understand why they binge. What actions causes them to reach for an unhealthy and fattening food.

The third key: Teaches the dieter to manage their environment so that the reasons they overeat is gone. Getting rid of oversize clothing "just in case" the diet fails for instance.

The fifth key: Teaches the dieter food control. To enjoy smaller portions and be satisfied with them.

The sixth key: Teaches the dieter healthy exercise habits.

The seventh key: Encourages the dieter to assemble a group of friends with like goals. People who will support and motivate them and celebrate their successes.

How Does the Diet Work:

Upon enrollment of the plan each applicant receives:

A custom diet based on their current weight, weight goal, medical concerns and food preferences.

Counselors that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for consultation by email, chat, or toll-free hotline.

Access to message boards where support can be found from fellow dieters.

A one-on-one Mentor is available by request.

A team of experts in nutrition, fitness, psychology, motivation and eating disorders to answer any and all questions.

A full range of healthy fast-food and convenience options for when the dieter is not at home.

An extensive food substitutions list.

Each week each dieter receives:

A new set of meal plans based on their progress.

A personal shopping list to take to the supermarket.