Quita Kilos, which loosely translates as "Lose Weight," might be considered the "Weight Watchers" or "Jenny Craig" of Mexico. Based in Monterey, Mexico, the firm helps weight-conscious consumers shed kilos with a disciplined program consisting of weekly classes covering health/nutrition topics and weekly menus of low-calorie nutritious meals.
The Quita Kilos diet consists of three weekly menus — one each for women, men and teenagers — each consisting of 21 meals (three per day) formulated to provide about one-third fewer calories than their typical equivalents while maintaining recommended nutritional values. Meals are prepared and packaged in a small, two-story 320 square-meter plant started-up two years ago to keep pace with the growing Monterey market.