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Those who spend much of their time snacking while wired into computers may want to consider going on an e-diet. Web site https://www.eDiets.com offers salvation to men and women looking to drop a few pounds before the holidays.

The site acts like a private nutritionist, developing a personal dieting profile based on questions users answer, including “How often do you like to cook?” and “Are you a vegetarian?” Users can expect to lose two pounds a week, the site says.

The program includes weekly meal plans, recipes, shopping lists and exercise tips. Online meetings are held daily with a dietitian and a psychologist to answer questions about meal plans, motivation and more. A chat room is open 24 hours a day for the nearly 1 million eDiet members to meet one another and offer support.

An initial consultation is free, then membership costs $70 for three months.