Every year millions of adults in the United States try to lose weight (1Trusted Source).

Along with exercise, dieting is one of the most common methods used to promote weight loss. However, not all diets are created equal, which can make it challenging to find a weight loss program that’s safe, sustainable, and effective. This article looks at 14 of the best weight loss programs for 2022.

• Best overall: Mediterranean diet, plant-based diet
• Most flexible: WW
• Best weight loss app: Noom
• Best for meal planning: PlateJoy
• Best for diabetes: Mayo Clinic diet
• Best for PCOS: low carb diet, anti-inflammatory diet
• Best for heart health: DASH diet, TLC diet
• Best for menopause: intermittent fasting
• Best for thyroid health: pescatarian diet
• Best for older adults: MIND diet
• Best on a budget: vegetarian diet
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