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The Sonoma Diet is one of the latest in the lines of commercially successful weight loss programs. It is also following the trend of total lifestyle over simple diet. It's marketing attempts to offer an exotic experience to it's members. This article helps distinguish the difference between reality and their ad campaigns.

For most people facing obesity and morbid obesity the first line of attack will be for their doctor to recommend a strict program of both diet and exercise. Millions of people across the world are dieting at this very moment. Indeed, in the United States alone, it is estimated that one out of every three adults is currently on some form of diet.