Community:  

DietWatch has a large and supportive community. Your member profile allows you to find people online with similar goals and interests. There are also membership boards and forums where you can ask questions and provide feedback to other members. Participation is not required, but is encouraged.

One convenient tool is the secured messaging system. This program allows you to write individual messages to members through an email program.

Additional Tools:  

DietWatch includes several additional tools to help you in your weight loss goals. They provide the usual weight tracker and shopping lists, as well as a diary and calorie counter. However, they do not have many news or article resources other than the additional newsletters you can sign up for during registration.

DietWatch’s calorie counter is included with its new program, the Nutritional Calculator. You can find out the number of calories in some of your favorite brand name foods. For example, you can type in “Oreo cookie” and the Nutritional Calculator will provide you with all of the Oreo’s nutritional information including calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium.

There is also a feature called the “Meditation Room.” This is a multi media room with audio and sound bites, which provides you with inspirational tips and messages.

Ease of Use/Support:  

This was one of the most informative and easy–to–use services we reviewed. DietWatch’s website and tutorial is useful and explains many aspects of the program without forcing you to the payment screen. Some sections are accessible only to members, but many of your questions can be answered through DietiWatch’s help desk or email.

DietWatch is one of the cheaper online diet sites we evaluated. However, they only have two plan options, weekly and annually. You are billed based on the payment option you choose. The weekly play is about $2.99 a week but you are automatically billed every 13 weeks for $35.88. The annual plan is $77 and billed once every 12 months.

The weekly plan has a minimum required commitment of 8 weeks.

DietWatch is one of the most comprehensive online diet services available on the Internet. They have many unique features, which puts them ahead of their competitors. DietWatch is the only place to find a Nutritional Calculator, Vitamin and Mineral Database and Meditation Room, all in one location.