Dieting dilemma

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It’s January, and the Web, along with all other media, is awash in diet ads. But two online campaigns in particular caught our eye: the one from Oprah’s good pal Dr. Phil promising to “End Your Weight Loss Struggle,” and another from Bob Greene, Oprah’s personal trainer, who often touts himself as her personal trainer in much larger type than he presents his own, rather dull name.

For Oprah fans who’d like to lose a few pounds, the Dr.

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