FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.,
Jan. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Former daytime television star Genie Francis is smiling from ear-to-ear with a
new air of self-confidence. The beloved soap opera actress revealed
that she has lost 30 pounds on Nutrisystem (NASDAQ: NTRI)
according to the Company's official Facebook page, where thousands
have already made the #pledgetolose. Through social networking
channels, this morning, a leading provider of weight management
products and services shared that Francis feels better and
more confident than ever and is slated to appear in
Nutrisystem commercials beginning in mid-February in hope of
inspiring others to overcome their own weight loss struggles and
emerge happier, healthier and more confident just as she did.
Like many women, when Francis experienced the loss of her sister
in 2013, she felt both the emotional and physical effects, turning
to food for comfort. Coupled with normal course of life events as
her oldest made his way to college, she stepped out of the
spotlight for a bit. She knew she needed to lose weight and turned
to Nutrisystem.
"I've always been an emotional eater. I use food to comfort
myself. It's been an ongoing problem in my life," said Francis.
"But the biggest part of the problem was that before, in order lose
weight, I would do extreme diets and starve. The good thing about
Nutrisystem is that I'm more at peace with food."
She added, "I know how to eat the right amount of breakfast,
lunch and dinner. I avoid triggers and stay away from button foods
- the ones that make you want to eat more. The fact that I get to
eat the foods I love on Nutrisystem, satisfies my cravings and I am
less vulnerable to those button foods."
Once the first 10 pounds came off, Francis began to realize how
much better she felt. When she reached 20 pounds lost, her friends
and family began to notice the changes she was making. She also
began to walk more and become more active.
"It's amazing what losing weight can do for you," says Francis.
"I am feeling more like my old self. I have more confidence, don't
dread getting dressed and have much more energy!"
After 25 pounds lost, Francis began to try on new clothes and
even went shopping in her own closest.
"I put on a pair of jeans I haven't worn in years," adds
Francis. "And they fit! I couldn't believe it. At that moment, I
could see Nutrisystem paying off."
Now, having lost 30 pounds, Francis is proud of her progress and
motivated to keep going on her weight loss journey. She is
inviting others to join her on her weight loss journey and
#pledgetolose on Nutrisystem's Facebook page.
Francis kick started her weight loss using Nutrisystem Fast 5, a
one-week jumpstart to the Nutrisystem My Way program that
guarantees a five-pound weight loss in the first week of
dieting.
Francis joins a cast of several other aspirational, yet highly
relatable brand ambassadors who have successfully lost weight with
Nutrisystem including singer and actress, Marie Osmond, who lost 50 pounds; Hall of Fame
quarterback, Dan Marino, who lost 22
pounds; actress and director, Melissa Joan
Hart, who lost 40 pounds; actress and entrepreneur,
Soleil Moon Frye, who lost 23
pounds; and reality star, Darrell
Sheets who lost 40 pounds.
About Nutrisystem, Inc.
Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ:
NTRI) is a Philadelphia-based
weight loss industry leader, having helped millions of people lose
weight over the course of more than 40 years. The company's weight
loss solutions include Nutrisystem® My Way®, a 28-day structured
food delivery program, multi-day kits available at select retail
outlets and a new free app and digital platform NuMi™ by
Nutrisystem. In 2014, Nutrisystem debuted its Fast 5™ kit, a
one-week kick-start that can help customers lose five pounds plus
one inch off their waist in their first week of dieting. Its
current product line offers customers the most meal choices,
including more than 100 foods containing no artificial
preservatives or artificial flavors. Nutrisystem® plans are
consistent with national guidelines for dietary intake meeting
targets for fat, sodium, sugar, cholesterol, fiber and physical
activity and include comprehensive counseling options from trained
weight-loss coaches, registered dietitians and certified diabetes
educators. Plans can be customized to specific dietary needs and
preferences including the Nutrisystem® D® program for people with
Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. For more information, go to
NutrisystemNews.com.
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