I am 40 years old and need to lose thirty pounds. I have tried many diets, but after losing a few pounds, I always gain it back...

With Graphite, you will learn to make healthy and lasting changes to your lifestyle. You will not only lose weight, but you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage your weight and fitness. Our most successful members are those who recognize the need for healthy and lasting lifestyle change, not a quick fix.

I have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and my doctor has suggested that I keep a food journal.

Graphite's meal tracking function is perfect for managing a daily food log or meal journal. In fact, a surprisingly high percentage of Graphite members are diabetic, pre-diabetic or individuals who are following a physician-directed meal plan. With our extensive food database and unique side-by-side meal entry/history design, you will find our meal tracking functionality second to none. Our Food Log print report is perfect for sharing meal history with your health care provider.

I'm interested in using Graphite with one of those popular "meal delivery programs" advertised on TV.

You can certainly do that as long as you have access to the food label information for the individual meal packages. As an alternative, you could consider creating your own program with healthy, frozen convenience meals available at grocery stores. Brands like Healthy Choice and Lean Cuisine have great tasting, healthy options. Many successful Graphite members have used these options for a "kick start" and also for convenience when home meal preparation is not an option. As always, make sure to check with your health care provider before beginning a diet or exercise program.

I am starting a new diet on Monday and I'm supposed to keep a log of what I eat. Is Graphite right for me?

Absolutely. In addition to our meal tracking functions, you can also log exercise and your body weight. Being able to visualize your weight loss progress in our easy-to-read graphs will keep you motivated and on track. Over time, you will find that you can start introducing new foods to your meal program, providing much needed flexibility and variety. Popular commercial diets can be a good way to "kick start" your program, but you will find that once the initial appeal of the diet wears off, you can continue to lose weight by eating healthy foods you enjoy in amounts that keep you within your calorie budget.