The Mayo Clinic Diet Reviews 1,215

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People appreciate the program's tracking tools, accessibility across devices, and simplified meal plans, which include downloadable grocery lists. Consumers highlight the comprehensive support system available. They also value the program's ability to facilitate both weight loss and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. The possibility of freelancing meal plans while adhering to calorie and nutrition guidance is considered a key advantage. Customers find the mobile app particularly useful, especially the barcode scanning feature for real-time shopping decisions. The program's flexibility, diverse food options, and focus on balanced eating and exercise are well-received. Reviewers also appreciate the absence of strict calorie counting. The recipes are easy to prepare and delicious, and the meal plans are simple and perfectly suited to different lifestyles.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I had difficulty figuring out a good Type 2 Diabetic diet until know. I was given tools in the past but never a complete meal plan and exercise plan. The Mayo Clinic Diet and App can be modified to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The plan works! Follow the meal plan, exercise suggestions and changing your mindset. Encouragement and positivity are essential. The app was difficult at first and so worth it. The videos and w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I'm only a few weeks in however this program is really working for me. I like the no pressure attitude which allows me to move through the application to take advantage of the diet. There's no shame... See more

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The Mayo Clinic Diet is a common sense approach based on the adage, slow in, slow out. If your serious about losing lbs, and resigned to changing your "weighs" (pun intended), you will succeed. It's a... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've been following youtube guides and other influencers on how to lose weight but non of it seems to work, so my friend suggested I try Mayo clinic. A month after I got my own personalised weight los... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I was able to adapt to the diet and exercise without any difficulty. The ability to eat as many servings of vegetables and fruit whenever I am hungry prevented the hunger pangs I normally experience... See more

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The simple meal plan could not be more perfect for my lifestyle. I love the grocery list generator based on the number of servings for each meal so that my husband can eat the meals too. We have both... See more

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The diet, exercise, and behaviors presented through the program helped me reach and maintain my weight loss goal. I could get close on my own but could not break through the final 10 pounds. A key en... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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The diet worked extremely well. My only negative is that the food amounts needed to be purchased are not consumed completely before they expire in the frig. Example is Rotisserie Chicken; it is used... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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The meal plans and exercises are well explained with an effective grocery list feature. There's other useful features (though i haven't taken advantage of them)like nutritionist sessions, and group s... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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I am a 75-year-old overweight, but not obese, male who recently discovered that I had underlying heart and lung diseases. It was a wakeup call that I needed to lose 20-25 lbs. to help with my recover... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The app is so helpful! The meals are delicious, but regardless of what I eat, the app can track it. And it has helped me adopt some new healthy habits. I've lost 15 pounds simply by eating more vegeta... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I have a few recipes I make on repeat but also use my recipes perhaps with some changes. I find tracking my foods and exercise with the app to be the most helpful. It follows your food groups so you c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great Diet App. I am having great success with this app. I love the way you start with a stricter diet for 2 weeks to break some habits. I really enjoy the recipes and I find the habit tracker to be v... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Best plan I’ve tried over last 50 years. Food requires minimum preparation, is very satisfying & I lost 11 pounds in first two weeks without hunger. Only complaint is navigation of the app. I still ha... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've tried other diet programs (WW, intermittent eating), but this one "stuck". You really do learn how to eat better, and the information is quite helpful. If you're a single like me, the recipes on... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This plan helped me get started by providing an easy to follow plan, manageable recipes, shopping lists, and nutritional information. I reached my goal weight in 6 months (30 lbs).

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The Mayo Clinic diet works. You lose weight gradually following the diet recipes given every week. Food must be measured by weight to control your caloric intake. It's very healthy and generally very... See more

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After 12 weeks into the program, I have broken my cycle of making poor food choices and have lost 20 lbs. I weigh less now than I have for four years. Even with my arthritic knees the loss of weight i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Trustworthy source for diet and meal advice. I love the concept of adding new habits and removing bad ones and its working for me. I strictly followed the first 2 week Lose It phase with grocery shop... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started on the MCD a few months ago and I'm really impressed with the app, I just love tracking and it's helped me lose about 16 pounds so far. I've tried some of the recipes, all easy and delicious... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I have really enjoyed the program. I appreciate the menus and the ability to choose other options if the offering is not to my liking. I’ve also been impressed with the fact I have suffered very litt... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The Mayo Clinic Diet is the first program in which I have participated that actually feel sustainable and healthy while also successfully losing weight and managing my blood sugar. The meals are delic... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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MCD allows participants to chose the type of diet (Mediterranean, Healthy Keto, etc) and provides everything from recipes to trackers to pertinent tips, support and even a grocery list! It can't get... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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So helpful to learn meal planning! Following the plan helped learn about and practice meal planning so I have healthy choices available to not rely on processed foods so much.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Easy to follow daily meal plan. Easy recipes. Lots of great articles full of helpful and encouraging information. The app made tracking meals and activities very easy. Also the point system gives adde... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

January 6 2025 The MCD was introduced me by a friend at first I thought it was hard referring back to the 90’d when I did WW., however I perceived and started loosing weight. I’m forever grateful for... See more

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I love how wholesome this program is and the food choices are delicious! I have lost 9 pounds on the first two weeks of the program and I’m looking forward to continuing. The support is wonderful any... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Helped me with my confidence in healthy meal planning. They provided me with healthy meal recipe options to try, which helped me with my weight loss journey. Additionally, the resources available th... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Well, I lost 10 pounds and would like to lost 10 more. Just had the summer company so can get back to dieting a little better. I am a type 1 diabetic and find that very frustrating. Also suffer from... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This diet was very educational - I learned how to eat healthy and I lost a little weight. It really changed my eating habits - I feel good about that - very helpful to me.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The diet is easy to follow. I love that the menus are planned. I love that it creates the grocery list for you. I'm eating foods that I never would have tried before! I don't follow the exercise sugge... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Enter with caution! We paid a buttload of money, $199, for meal plans that we were of zero value to us. We tried for about three weeks, but for two working adults, it was not optimal, which is f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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There were diverse food options. I liked how the program focused on balanced food and exercise without calorie counting. I was able to achieve my weight loss goal after years of struggling.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This is a great diet plan. What I like is that it is very comprehensive. You are given a weekly meal plan, including the shopping list and the recipes for each meal. The meals are varied and flavor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Fully explained expectations and anticipated outcomes. Diet easy to follow, grocery lists and instructions are easy to follow. The weight loss is as expected. Down by 30 pounds after 12 weeks.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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It was helpful for me to get started and had some success but some of the meals were challenging as I didn’t like some of the ingredients After I met my first goal, I plateaued and need to get back... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent program to learn to eat well and reach your healthy weight. Program is easy to follow, it has great support, very balanced and tasty meal plan. Great app to keep on track

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Vegetarian meal plan has lots of tasty recipes, plenty of tips and support, plus an easy to use website. It really works!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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A very sound, scientific, practical weight loss plan for life. Wonderful tasty recipes. I lost 7 lbs my first 2 weeks and learned a lot.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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The diet in of itself is great. The food database is very elementary and missing A LOT. It surprising how small their database….its missing 100 times more then it has.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I really appreciated the meal plan and grocery list... this helped me get on track.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I’m enjoying the simplicity of the Mayo Clinic Diet. It’s working well for my lifestyle. I’m down almost 8 lbs in 2 weeks.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The Mayo Clinic Diet App worked great for me. Not only have I lost weight, but I’ve learned portion sizes and how to eat balanced meals throughout the day. I highly recommend it!

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Too many repeat recipes, especially on the breakfast menu.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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I love the recipes and structure. The only thing I don't like is that it takes a long time to prepare most meals.

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The tracking tools are terrific and executable from any device. The simple meal plan with the downloadable grocery list takes out some of the planning so you can concentrate on eating right and setti... See more

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  1. #18 of 59 best companies in Weight Loss Service
  2. #15 of 77 best companies in Fitness and Nutrition Service
  3. #22 of 55 best companies in Wellness Program

About The Mayo Clinic Diet

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Weight loss for life

No tricks. No gimmicks. No nonsense.

If you’re ready to commit to making a real change in your life, we have a real solution — the New Mayo Clinic Diet offers a straightforward, affordable approach to effective, practical, and healthy weight loss.

We believe that good food can be great. With the Mayo Clinic Diet, you can forget about counting calories and calculating points. We teach a common sense, medically-sound approach to making smart decisions about eating — whether you’re dining in or out.

Learn how it works

What's included?

  • Personalized Mayo Clinic-approved meal plans and recipes
  • All-new digital platform that has helped members lose 3x more weight
  • Meal plan options that include Healthy Keto, Higher Protein, Vegetarian and Mediterranean
  • Access to the all new quick start Lose It! phase where members can lose 6 to 10 lbs in 2 weeks
  • Practical at-home workouts – no equipment required

Take the Diet Assessment

To get started, we recommend taking the free Diet Assessment where you can discover how your mindset and motivation can set you on the right path to weight loss success.

Take the Diet Assessment now!


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great weight loss plan!

This plan has been very successful and easy to follow. After three months of using it we are still motivated! Great weight loss results! The simple plan is just that!!
Very happy with the plan!!

December 8, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This is an excellent diet

This is an excellent diet. I learned a lot about healthy eating and lost weight, thanks to Mayo’s excellent program and tools. I did the ‘simple’ menu plan and varied it quite a bit but followed the guidance carefully and it worked! Highly recommend

December 1, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent program

Excellent program. In 12 weeks, I’ve lost 12 lbs, despite occasional lapses. The recipes are tasty and varied. It takes a bit of time to maneuver the tool, but support is available and the results, well worth the time!

December 7, 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Too many repeat recipes

Too many repeat recipes, especially on the breakfast menu.

December 6, 2025
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Hi Teresa. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Recipes repeated within a given week are intended to save you time in the kitchen and also helps to utilize ingredients purchased. However, we understand that you might want more variety, so please feel free to swap meals for alternatives. And stay tuned for some exciting new features in meal planning that will allow you to customize your menu even more. We wish you continued success on your journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great Diet App

Great Diet App. I am having great success with this app. I love the way you start with a stricter diet for 2 weeks to break some habits. I really enjoy the recipes and I find the habit tracker to be very motivating.

December 4, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Rebecca. We're so happy to hear that our app is contributing to your success! It's great you're motivated by the habit tracker and enjoying the recipes. Thank you for your positive feedback. We wish you continued success on your journey!

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This diet was very educational

This diet was very educational - I learned how to eat healthy and I lost a little weight. It really changed my eating habits - I feel good about that - very helpful to me.

November 30, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Deborah. We're so happy to hear that our diet plan was educational and helped you adopt healthier eating habits. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience and are glad it was helpful! We wish you continued success on your journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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After 20 years of dieting, I have found one that I can use daily.

I had difficulty figuring out a good Type 2 Diabetic diet until know. I was given tools in the past but never a complete meal plan and exercise plan.
The Mayo Clinic Diet and App can be modified to your specific Health issue. The diet can be used with or without an injectable weight lose product. It includes a meal plan, grocery shopping list, recipes, Simple to make entrees, leftovers are included, easy to keep a journal, includes healthy habit building, logging your weight and measurements, other resources are made available, teaches me, and entrees can be exchanged. I can live easily on this diet!

November 29, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Rogers, We're so happy to hear that our program provided a comprehensive solution for your needs. It's great to know the meal and exercise plans, along with the app's features, are beneficial and easy to incorporate into your daily life. We appreciate your feedback! We wish you continued success as you work toward your health & wellness goals!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I lost 50lbs!

I've been following youtube guides and other influencers on how to lose weight but non of it seems to work, so my friend suggested I try Mayo clinic. A month after I got my own personalised weight loss program I lost 50lbs already which is amazing! I definitely will recommend Mayo Clinic to anyone wanting to lose weight.

September 29, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Lorelai. Congratulations on your amazing progress! We're thrilled to hear that our program has been so effective for you! It's great to know you've achieved such amazing results and that you would recommend us. Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We wish you all the best as you continue to work toward your goals!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad Customer Support Business

November 11, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi. We’re sorry to hear you feel this way and would like to help, but we have not been able to verify your membership. We take customer support seriously and encourage you to contact us directly so we can assist. You can reach us here: https://diethelp.mayoclinic.org/s/contactsupport

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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I love the recipes and structure

I love the recipes and structure. The only thing I don't like is that it takes a long time to prepare most meals.

November 24, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Carolyn. We're happy you love the recipes and structure! Thanks so much for your feedback. If you're looking for recipes with less ingredients and prep time, give our Simple meal plan a try! Wishing you continued success on your journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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After 12 weeks into the program

After 12 weeks into the program, I have broken my cycle of making poor food choices and have lost 20 lbs. I weigh less now than I have for four years. Even with my arthritic knees the loss of weight is enabling me to hike again! This will be a long term lifestyle change and I feel very positive about it!

November 23, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Melanie. We're so happy to hear about your success! It's wonderful that you've broken old habits and achieved such significant weight loss. We're glad that you're hiking again and feeling positive about your journey toward a long-term lifestyle change. Thanks for sharing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Lost it!…

I lost 9 lbs before 2 weeks ended with the guidance of Lose it program.

November 22, 2025
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Hi Lynne. We're happy to hear that our program helped you achieve such fantastic results in a short time. Thank you for sharing your success!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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So helpful to learn meal planning!

So helpful to learn meal planning!
Following the plan helped learn about and practice meal planning so I have healthy choices available to not rely on processed foods so much.

November 22, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Lori. We're happy to hear that our meal plan was so helpful for you! It's great you're making healthy choices and reducing reliance on processed foods. We wish you continued success as you work toward your goals!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great choice for Vegetarians

Vegetarian meal plan has lots of tasty recipes, plenty of tips and support, plus an easy to use website. It really works!

November 17, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Brenda. We're happy to hear that you found our vegetarian meal plan tasty and appreciate the tips and support! We appreciate your feedback and are glad the program is working for you. We are confident that you will achieve your personal goals!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Easy to follow and the plan works!

This plan helped me get started by providing an easy to follow plan, manageable recipes, shopping lists, and nutritional information. I reached my goal weight in 6 months (30 lbs).

November 16, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Salvatore. We're thrilled to hear that our plan provided a manageable start with recipes, lists, and information. Congratulations on reaching your goal and thank you for sharing your success!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent program to learn to eat well and reach your healthy weight

Excellent program to learn to eat well and reach your healthy weight. Program is easy to follow, it has great support, very balanced and tasty meal plan. Great app to keep on track

November 14, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Paula. We're happy to hear that our program helped you learn to eat well and reach your healthy weight. We're glad you found the program easy to follow, with great support, balanced meals, and a helpful app! Congratulations on your success!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Best online program for wt. loss

A very sound, scientific, practical weight loss plan for life. Wonderful tasty recipes. I lost 7 lbs my first 2 weeks and learned a lot.

November 12, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Sandra. We're happy to hear that our weight loss plan has been effective and practical for you. We're glad you enjoyed the recipes and achieved such positive results! We wish you continued success on your journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Not just a diet

Not just a diet, but a plan for your food

November 12, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi Paul. We're so glad you find our approach helpful and comprehensive. We wish you continued success on your wellness journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Exploring the Variety and Flavors of Healthier Eating

The recipes although somewhat time consuming provide a great variety and flavoring which makes the transition to healthier eating more inviting.

November 12, 2025
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Reply from The Mayo Clinic Diet

Hi. We're happy to hear that our recipes, with their great variety and flavoring, make healthier eating more inviting for you. We wish you all the best as you continue on this path to a healthier lifestyle!

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