If summer is fast approaching your way, you may be in a hurry to lose a few extra pounds before you hit the beach! Most of the mainstream weight loss plans are quite expensive and this can be difficult for many. Free weight loss programs are somewhat limited. The alternative is to develop your own free weight loss program.

Fortunately the internet and local libraries provide loads of resourceful information about weight loss and dieting. Some authors write about the key points of their programs as a means of promotion. This in turn will provide you with the basics or foundation of the diet. Lets take a look at the Atkins diet.

We know in general terms that the diet consist of low carb food. We know that you don't have to count calories and you are also able to enjoy fats. The induction stage (2 weeks) of the Atkins diet, allows you to have around 20g of carbs per day. We also know that it is a health and safety requirement these days to label foods with nutritional information. This will enable you to count the carbs you eat each day. I must admit, the quickest and easiest way to do this is online. Honeslty this will take a lot of time and planning. If you want a free weight loss plan, I am afraid this is the way you need to do it!

Searching for blogs that discuss the Atkins or any other diet may help you to get some more detailed info. Particularly about the specific foods eaten, meal sizes and supplements if any etc.

You can chose something like Weight Watchers where you buy their food from the supermarket, this could prove difficult though as you won't know the amount of points you need to consume each day. And the Weight Watchers food is quite expensive compared to normal food items.

Liver cleansing diets are common in local libraries. The majority of these contain free weight loss plans. They aren't really designed for weight loss but this tends to be an added benefit one might say! The hardcopy books also provide you with detailed information about your liver and other organs and why you should detox and when. They don't tend to have a lot of food variety but none the less its another means to sourcing a free weight loss plan.

Magazines are a untouched source for free weight loss information. Top selling magazines will have their own nutritionist offering his or her advice along with recipes and instructions for a free weight loss plan. Giving away free weight loss plans encourages their readers to come back for more. You should expect to find at least one program this way. Good Luck!