Dottis Weight Loss Zone Review
Review In a Nutshell
Dotti’s popular, homespun web site, dwlz.com, is devoted to describing her own weight loss journey and sharing her discoveries and advice with others. She sells her own cookbooks through the site, writes a monthly newsletter, posts updates about her accomplishments, and runs a free message board.
How Does It Work?
While DWLZ is a popular destination for dieters, Dotti does not appear to have her own weight loss program. She is a "lifetime" member of Weight Watchers, and still goes to meetings regularly for support. Through her site she also endorses a hypnosis program and a weight loss software utility called "Weight Commander."
Who Is It Good For?
If you are on Weight Watchers and looking for education, support and motivation, as well as some practical information and tips, spending some time on Dotti’s Web site might be worthwhile. She’s posted a lot of free information on the site.
Web Site Offerings
- Free online recipes and Dotti’s cookbooks in PDF for sale
- Product recommendations (hypnosis CDs, software)
- Advice about the Weight Watchers program, informational articles
- Monthly e-newsletter ($15/year)
- Comprehensive restaurant and grocery store food list with nutritional analysis and point values
- Success stories and motivational articles, poems, etc.
- Yearly conferences
Pros
- Excellent support and motivation for Weight Watchers members
- Lots of useful, practical information
- Good sense of community
Cons
- Not a unique weight loss program in itself
- Lack of emphasis on fitness exercise, at least in the Web site articles
- Site design is somewhat distracting and disorganized
- Dotti is well informed, but not an "expert"
Our Top Recommendation
Week of: 09-07-2010
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