Pros and Cons
The question is: Do online programs work? The
answer is, "yes." Do they
work better than face-to-face? As my grandfather used to say,
"irrelevant and immaterial." Face-to-face programs work. eDiets.com
works. One may be better for one person, another better for the other.
What sets face-to-face and online programs apart
is the "face" factor.
Online does not duplicate the actual human contact: for some, the eye
contact and in-person connection is necessary. But for other people,
that’s what makes online better.
For some, online is the answer to their prayers;
it’s anonymous,
convenient and affordable compared to meeting weekly with a dietitian
or therapist. We work very hard to make the experience as "real life"
as possible... and that’s what sets us apart from all the other online
programs.
Creating such a comprehensive support structure
and community for
members has not been easy -- we’ve devoted countless man-hours and
resources to this development. We’ve attempted to create many of the
ingredients online that make face-to-face work, and eDiets’ advantage
is that we’re able to use the latest technology to provide members with
some of the coolest tools available on the internet.
