topic Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers in Wellness

Nutrisystem disclaimers

ellaphant — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:03:06 GMT

When ever NS profiles a person who has lost weight on the program in small print they explain the persons exercise program which is often substantial. They then say " results not typical. " Yes, you do habe to exercise to lose weight.

Kathy L is not the rep tonight. Its the former rep named Kat who used to be on QVC.

She did lose some weight on the program but remains a large woman.

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

Etoile308 — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:41:07 GMT

Are there products in the weight loss industry that don't have that disclaimer? Seems I've seen something similar applied with most products.

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

ID2 — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:46:15 GMT

No one needs a weight loss "pill". I lost 70 lbs. a few years ago just by walking and eating a low carb diet. I've kept it off by walking and eating a low carb diet. It's actually easy. Don't waste your money on quackery. It's common sense to eat less and exercise more...walla!!

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

ellaphant — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:41:39 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
No one needs a weight loss "pill". I lost 70 lbs. a few years ago just by walking and eating a low carb diet. I've kept it off by walking and eating a low carb diet. It's actually easy. Don't waste your money on quackery. It's common sense to eat less and exercise more...walla!!

Agree! I lost 20 lbs years ago w smart eating and walking. and the elliptical. Have never gained it back.

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

ellaphant — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:44:52 GMT

@Etoile308 wrote:
Are there products in the weight loss industry that don't have that disclaimer? Seems I've seen something similar applied with most products.

My point is the hosts never mention a dedicated exercise plan.

The viewer is left w the idea that it's the product alone that results in large weight loss.

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

RespectLife — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:08:30 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
@Etoile308 wrote:
Are there products in the weight loss industry that don't have that disclaimer? Seems I've seen something similar applied with most products.
My point is the hosts never mention a dedicated exercise plan.
The viewer is left w the idea that it's the product alone that results in large weight loss.

I have never been left with that impression at all.

I can read the disclaimers for myself...I don't need the host to read it as well.

It is shown MANY, many times.

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

SilleeMee — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:19:15 GMT

The first month of being on a NS diet will show the most weight loss which is not unusual for any weight loss program really. If you read the fine print on the NS ads it says participants took months and months to lose the dozens of pounds they achieved after being on NS. Do the math and that can cost a lot of money, some of which many people cannot afford or are willing to go there.

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

mimomof4 — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:43:55 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
@Etoile308 wrote:
Are there products in the weight loss industry that don't have that disclaimer? Seems I've seen something similar applied with most products.
My point is the hosts never mention a dedicated exercise plan.
The viewer is left w the idea that it's the product alone that results in large weight loss.

@ellaphant You are correct but that the hosts are selling a product. There are many health and exercise products sold in a similar manner. The viewer is left to believe that if they take Goli vitamins they will loose weight - no need to change your eating habits or exercise. Exercise for a few minutes a day with XYZ piece of equipment and you will be thin without doing anything else. With NS specifically they often overlook the fact that the individual needs to supplement with fruits and vegetables.

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:35:32 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
When ever NS profiles a person who has lost weight on the program in small print they explain the persons exercise program which is often substantial. They then say " results not typical. " Yes, you do habe to exercise to lose weight.
Kathy L is not the rep tonight. Its the former rep named Kat who used to be on QVC.
She did lose some weight on the program but remains a large woman.

@ellaphant

Frankly, I am astounded anyone can lose weight on the NS diet. It is MUCH too high in carbs and sugar. And the preservatives! Yikes.

Yes, an exercise program is important, but if you're eating too many carbs, you won't lose a pound!

JMO, of course.

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

drizzellla — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:57:05 GMT

My girlfriend followed the Nutrisystem diet. She lost 100 pounds AND she did not exercise.

Anything that helps someone lose that much weight, I am glad there is a market for it. I honestly do not think she would have lost that much weight on her own.

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

chrystaltree — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:03:26 GMT

All weight loss programs, foods, supplements use that disclaimer in tiny print to protect themselves. You gotta follow the programs, be consistent, burn calories by exercising to maximize weight loss. And it won't be what the people in their ads say they lost.

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deeva — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:03:38 GMT

In my early 30's, I lost 126 pounds in 10 months by eating less and working out for two hours six days a week.

I've kept the weight off. My coworkers wanted to know my secret.
I told them there is no secret.

Re: Nutrisystem disclaimers

Trailrun23 — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 02:34:05 GMT

A friend of mine tried NS and just couldnt stick with it. She would bring a meal with her to work and could barely finish it because it tasted awful. Maybe thats how you lose weight. These were the ones you heat in the microwave.

The most concerning thing to me when i have seen the NS readymade meals is the huge amount of sodium in them.....and a lot of other chemicals. They were all heavily processed. i think they are now pushing fresh foods.

Way too much money IMHO for what you are getting.