"I recently competed in the first 12-week fitness contest held by Nutrisystems. I am currently 29 years old and married with a small child. I was really feeling horrible about myself and what the future might hold for me and my physical health. I had tried to lose weight many times in the past (just like the majority of people who are reading this). When I first joined Nutresystems online fitness program and started their fitness contest I weighed 248 lbs. and had 19.7% bodyfat. My initial 12-week goals were to lose 25 lbs. and 6% bodyfat. I was both nervous and anxious to see if I could reach these goals. I can't really put into words what happened, but I had a major shift in my mindset about losing weight. The contest was still a great motivator, but I simply decided that I would lose the weight and keep it off because I wanted to. I worked very closely with the Nutrisystems staff to set up my customized workout programs (for both weights and cardio) and dietary needs (to make sure that I maintained as much lean muscle mass as possible, while losing excess bodyfat). Now it was up to me. I got down to 225 lbs. and 13.2% bodyfat. I was so excited that I had reached my goals and honestly couldn't believe that I actually really did it. However, I accomplished my 12-week goal in just 6 weeks! I still had 6 more weeks to go. So, I reevaluated my goals and reset them to get down to 210 lbs. at 10% bodyfat for the full 12 weeks. If I was successful in achieving this goal, I would be in the best physical health I had ever been in my entire life. With the weekly motivation and newsletter e-mails and personal guidance from Nutrisystems, as well as all the excellent programs, I was totally focused. And I am very please to say that at the end of the 12-week contest I weighed 208 lbs. at just 6.6% bodyfat!! With the help of Nutrisystems, in just 12 weeks, I had lost 40 lbs. and reduced by bodyfat by 13% and was named one of the winners of their fitness contest. Thanks a lot Nutrisystems!" Craig Myers craig.myers@nike.com "After many attempts at trying to stay motivated with a weightlifting and cardio program, I realized that I had two major problems that needed to be overcome. First, I was always in doubt whether the weightlifting/cardio program I designed was the most effective for my goals. Secondly, I did not have confidence that my technique was correct. As I sped towards 40 years old, the risk of injury due to small flaws in technique seemed magnified. I am a self-motivated person, and did not feel I needed a day to day instructor or trainer, but I did need professional fitness expertise and advice. Nutrisystems was the answer to my problems. Their customized programs coupled with specific, personalized advice from a variety of Nutrisystems experts allowed me to develop a program that was targeted towards my fitness goals and tailored to my fitness level, time availability, my home gym, etc. The written description of how to perform each exercise coupled with the video clips of Nutrisystems experts performing the exercise gave me the confidence that I could master the correct techniques. This alone was enough value to be very satisfied with membership. Fortunately, there is much, MUCH more. They also offer detailed customized diet plans, various motivational techniques, stretching techniques and advice on every muscle group, educational tools on the muscle groups of the body, cardiovascular training techniques and instructions, work out plans for when you travel and a gym is not available, FREE software that allows you to track your progress on both the nutritional and exercise components of your customized health plan, and many more services that I still need to explore. What sets Nutresystems apart is their intense focus on customer service. I have used the Nutrisystems experts for advice on dieting, explanation of a shoulder injury and general fitness issues. A response to my question is always received within 24 hours and often within the hour that I send them. Many times the communication will come directly from Nutrisystems's founder, Chad Tackett, who stays very involved with his clients. The online aspect of Nutrisystems is simply the front end of an outstanding organization that is there for its customers always. Did their diet and exercise programs and personal recommendations actually work? Yes - absolutely! At 6'5" tall, I started the program at a weight of 255 pounds with 33%+ body fat. I am currently 220 pounds with 15% body fat and muscle tone that I have not seen since I was 25. My end goal of 205-210 is within sight, and I am sure I will achieve the goal with the use of Nutrisystems's online service. I strongly recommend Nutrisystems to friends and family without hesitation! Thanks for everything Nutrisystems!!" David rayneva@comcast.net

"Hi Chad! I've been using your new Nutrisystems Customized Diet Plan nutrition plan now for 2 weeks and what AMAZING results!! I've dropped a dress size already. I'm very tiny - only 5'2" and 110 lbs. and went from a size 4 into a size 2! I finally can see my 6-pack abs and a lot more muscle definition! I thought you would want to hear of someone's success story from this incredible nutrition plan already. My heartfelt thanks and appreciation to you and your staff. It seems so little to say for all you've done for me!" Kathy Harcup Kathy.Harcup@dowjones.com "I would just like to say thank you for everything you've done for me. I'm back on track and feeling like my old, fit self again. I am seeing changes in my body and the way I feel that I am really enjoying. I was on your program through college and my training with cheerleading, and then graduated, and still worked out, but not as intensely and eventually started to get soft which made me feel not so great about myself because I knew the potential I had to have a great body. When I met my husband, he was so impressed by my muscle tone and lack of fat content. I want to show him that I am capable of continuing to be that way. I did get soft for a while, and was not happy with my body composition, but I can see - after just 3 and a half weeks - that my body is starting to firm up very nicely. I don't feel deprived throughout the day and actually am eating more than I did before, thanks to all your wonderful, very effective nutrition recommendations and meal plans. I am feeling great and the programs really keep me on track and motivated because I make sure that I get all three workouts in a week, and supplement with cardio whenever possible. I put on a pair of pants today that hardly fit last week, but fit wonderfully today. It really makes me feel good about myself and I am so appreciative of all your personal guidance. Thanks again, I will be a member or your great program for life!!" Abby Ramiller girlygirl_cmu@hotmail.com