Frequently Asked Questions

Ameri Shape Versus Other Diets How does the Ameri Shape Weight Reduction Program compare to the Atkins diet?
Ameri Shape combines exercise and nutrition together to accomplish what other plans fail to do. With only 30 minutes three times per week and the assistance of a trained coach you will be on your way to a healthy new lifestyle. We guarantee it. Ask about our 36 week satisfaction guarantee. The Ameri Shape program stresses a healthy balance of good carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It teaches you to eat a variety of foods instead of just concentrating on one area (protein) to lose weight. Unlike Atkins, which is a low-carbohydrate diet that's higher in fat and pro- tein, the low-fat Ameri Shape program has you eating "good carbs" to lose weight. Your body craves carbohydrates, and by learning to choose healthy ones, you cultivate a balanced, lifelong solution to eating well and managing your weight. Best of all, with the wide selection of Ameri Shape choices, you'll never have to face the problem of what to eat when you just can't stand the thought of another piece of meat!

How does the Ameri Shape program compare to the Jenny Craig program?
The Jenny Craig program doesn't address or limit the "bad" carbs in its meal plan which can cause your blood sugar and insulin levels to spike, which in turn can cause the storage of fat. The Ameri Shape Weight Loss Plan features an entire line of natural regular foods that can be pur- chased at any grocery store. Ameri Shape is formulated to include "good" carbs—those with low glycemic values plus, selections from our gro- cery check list that has an optimal amount of protein while still remaining low in fat. With the Ameri Shape program and foods, you get a bal- anced plan and great results, not to mention that you never have to go to a weight loss meeting again! Plus, and most importantly Ameri Shape, includes coaching support with a trainer along with a reasonable exercise plan designed for your starting level. Give us 30 minutes three times per week and we will give you results you can only dream of. We guarantee you stratification with our 36 week workout guarantee.

How does the Ameri Shape program compare to the South Beach Diet?
The Ameri Shape program gives you the great combination of low Glycemic Index carbohydrates and convenient, grocery store items. Like South Beach, with Ameri Shape, "good carbs" help you lose weight, but our Ameri Shape program also offers optimal amounts of protein and the increased effectiveness of eating proper meals. The ease and convenience of the Ameri Shape Program along with our 30 minute exercise plan takes the work out of weight loss. You're not preparing complicated meals or recipes, but instead can enjoy healthy, balanced, proper foods that are adaptable to your busy schedule. It's the real life solution to getting the best of both exercise and nutrition together along with a coach. Thirty minutes three times per week and you are guaranteed to see results , that why we offer a 36 week guarantee.

How does the Ameri Shape program compare to Weight Watchers?
The Ameri Shape program has taken all the work out of weight loss. Our eating plan gives you the right amount of food every time, and you're never left preparing complicated recipes or guessing how many points are in a certain food. With the Ameri Shape Program, there's never any weighing or measuring of foods, and our easy-to-follow meal plan spaces out your meals and snacks throughout the day. You eat convenient, healthy meals and snacks, several times a day, to help keep you feeling full, and to help keep your blood sugar levels stable. Ameri Shape spells the end of hoarding points or eating ice cream sandwiches for dinner—and you never have to go to a meeting for an embarrassing weigh-in, either. It's the balanced, sensible plan that's easy to follow and fits your busy lifestyle. No other plan offers both exercise and nutrition together along with coaching support and topped off with a 36 week guarantee.