FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.,
May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Swimsuit season has officially begun. But according
to a survey just released by Nutrisystem, Inc., (NASDAQ: NTRI) a
leading provider of weight management products and services,
millions of Americans might not be sporting a swimsuit in public
this summer. What's more, many may not have worn one in
years.
The survey, conducted online in the U.S. on behalf of
Nutrisystem by Harris Poll, polled 2,033 Americans, both male and
female, and found:
- 32 percent have not worn a swimsuit in public in more than five
years or ever;
- 20 percent admitted to having not worn a swimsuit in 10 years
or more;
- Five percent admitted to having never worn a swimsuit.
"For some, putting on a bathing suit can be very intimidating,"
said Dr. Anthony Fabricatore,
psychologist and Vice President of Research and Development at
Nutrisystem. "Ideally, people wouldn't be ashamed of their bodies
as they are. But when people decide to make a change, the important
thing is to create a realistic plan. Losing one or two pounds a
week for the next month, may have some feeling a lot better by the
Fourth of July."
Nutrisystem ambassador Melissa Joan
Hart, who just recently revealed her 40-pound weight loss on
Nutrisystem, is feeling confident and ready to put on a swimsuit
again when she hits the beach this summer with her very supportive
husband and three adorable children.
"For me, it was important to bond with my child, as opposed to
'lose the weight.' So I waited until I was ready, and I knew I had
the time, and then I made it a priority that I would eat well,"
said Hart. "Now I'm really happy where I am. I'll definitely be
showing off my new body in a bathing suit this summer."
For mother of two and Nutrisystem Success Story Cory Goodrich of
Illinois, putting on a swimsuit
was something she hadn't done in quite a long time. But after
losing 40 and a half pounds on Nutrisystem, now she can.
"I'm back in a bathing suit after 12 years," said Cory. "I feel
fantastic!"
To learn more about Nutrisystem, its plans and menu items, or to
order, please visit www.nutrisystem.com.
About Nutrisystem, Inc.
Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ:
NTRI) is a leading provider of weight loss solutions and
weight-related products and services including its structured food
delivery program Nutrisystem® My Way® and its new digital platform
NuMi™ by Nutrisystem. Nutrisystem has helped consumers lose weight
for more than 40 years by providing quality foods and a
nutritionally balanced meal program. Nutrisystem® meal plans
feature more than 150 menu options, along with counseling options
from trained weight-loss coaches, registered dietitians and
certified diabetes educators. Customers are provided further
support from the online community, tools, trackers, mobile apps and
more. Nutrisystem® plans are consistent with national
guidelines for dietary intake meeting targets for fat, sodium,
sugar, cholesterol, fiber and physical activity. Additionally,
plans can be customized to specific dietary needs and preferences
including the Nutrisystem® D® program for people with diabetes or
those at risk for type 2 diabetes. Healthcare professionals
may learn more about the programs by visiting
www.nutrisystem.com/hcp. Nutrisystem® weight loss plans
are available directly to consumers
through www.nutrisystem.com, by phone (1-800-435-4074) and at
select retailers. The NuMi multi-platform system and
downloadable App can be found at http://www.numi.com.
Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted online
within the United States by Harris
Poll on behalf of Nutrisystem from March
20-24, 2014 among 2,033 adults ages 18 and older. This
online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no
estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For
complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please
contact Deanna Every,
devery@nutrisystem.com.
About Nielsen & The Harris Poll
On February 3, 2014, Nielsen acquired Harris
Interactive and The Harris Poll. Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE:
NLSN) is a global information and measurement company with leading
market positions in marketing and consumer information, television
and other media measurement, online intelligence and mobile
measurement. Nielsen has a presence in approximately 100 countries,
with headquarters in New York, USA
and Diemen, the Netherlands. For
more information, visit www.nielsen.com.
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SOURCE Nutrisystem, Inc.