Its hard not to relate to the down to earth Subway Diet made popular by the Jared character on TV commercials.  Featured for the past several years and made popular by the easy to relate to character of Jared Fogle, the Subway Diet promises weight loss for those to follow the low-fat sub sandwich diets the fast food chain provides.

While we think Subway does a fine job at offering a more healthful alternative to traditional fast food options, the Subway Diet is hardly one we would recommend as a viable option.  While a low fat diet of 6 grams or less has some merits, as a standalone dietary option it simply does not rate with the balanced nutritional options featured by eDiets, Bob Greene, or the South Beach Diet. 

While its admirable that the Jared character lost his weight by following the now famous Subway Diet of a low fat Sub for each and every meal, the high carb and restricted diet plan with little to no emphasis on exercise does not lead to a viable, permanent weight loss program.  The cost is also a huge factor, compared to other online diet plan options which allow for regular grocery store menu items to be followed and adopted for life.

If you're looking for a lunch option on the spur of the moment, the Subway Diet of a low fat sub without oils or condiments is a reasonable option.  But if you're looking for a true weight loss program that is most likely to yield long term results, you're better off with a balanced diet plan featuring a full nutrition and reasonable approach to exercise than the limited restricted menu of a fast food chain.