Yes, there are doctor-supervised weight management programs all over that are a very helpful way to lose weight. http://www.obesityaction.org/educational tools/brochures/uwlo/physiciansupervised.php
Yes. These doctors often administer specially-designed weight loss programs like MediFast for the morbidly obese.
I am not aware of any weight loss programs available for free. Most programs are based on the food items that you purchase from them, usually on the terms that you can select from.
It depends on what you consider "expensive." But yes, most doctor's weight loss programs are more expensive than traditional weight loss programs. However, they do have more of a success rate because you are held accountable for your actions. www.drweightloss.com/ourprogram.html
These sites offer information about various weight loss programs and compare them to others. http://www.consumersearch.com/weight-loss-programs AND http://www.healthcastle.com/weightloss_programs.shtml AND http://www.weightlossplans.net/compare-all-plans
A good national gym the offers weight loss programs is 24 hour fitness. They offer group exercises, personal training, and many calorie management systems for weight loss. You can find more information at http://www.24hourfitness.com/weight-loss/
programs that emphasize realistic goals, gradual progress, sensible eating, and exercise can be very helpful and are recommended by many doctors
I think the best long term weight loss programs are going to gym and exercise there. Some gym's offer a year or so membership and programs for you to maintain your health and physical fitness.
Many weight loss programs will offer you a free trial period. You can try Sensa free for thirty days.
GNC offers many different weight loss programs. One program is the Platinum X-30, which is a 30 day weight loss program. This program costs $59.00. Another weight loss program is Quick Trim. This is a 14 day diet that includes three different parts.
Weight loss is helpful to those who need it, but only if it discussed with their doctor first. Weight loss programs must be specifically designed for each person engaging in it, including teens. If managed correctly, a teen who needs to lose weight can do so safely, but only should be done under a doctors care.
Yes, there are many programs out there such as Jenny Craig that now offer food delivery to the homes of the clients who are unable to reach a local center.
Many health insurance companies offer incentives to clients who improve or keep a healthy lifestyle which includes weight loss programs. Some weight loss programs covered by most insurance companies are Jenny Craig, NutriSystem, WeightWatchers, and Optifast. http://www.ehow.com/about_5395006_weight-loss-programs-covered-insurance.html