FORT WASHINGTON, Pa.,
Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of weight
management products and services, announced today the winners of a
couples weight loss challenge that appeared on the syndicated
daytime series "The Doctors." Nutrisystem enlisted two couples to
go head-to-head to lose weight and get healthy. The winners, Lori
& Oscar Balderrama (Red Team) of
Los Angeles, California, lost a
combined total of 77 pounds on the all-new Nutrisystem My Way, a
program personalized for each individual's metabolism to ensure
healthy weight loss that includes a one-week kick off called Fast
5, which when followed allows you to lose five pounds in the first
week of dieting. In the first week on Fast 5, Lori lost seven
pounds and Oscar lost nine pounds.
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The Balderammas first appeared last October on "The Doctors,"
where during the segment they were introduced to Nutrisystem
celebrity coaches, Dan Marino and
Marie Osmond, along with Nutrisystem
counselors, to further support and encourage their weight loss
efforts. The Hall of Fame football quarterback and world-renowned
singer/actress surprised the couples on-set during the segment.
"Reaching a weight loss goal is always easier with support and
what better way to gain that support than losing weight with your
spouse, partner or a friend," said Keira
Krausz, Chief Marketing Officer, Nutrisystem. "We're pleased
with the success both couples have achieved with Nutrisystem and
appreciate our ambassadors, Dan
Marino and Marie Osmond
lending their support throughout the journey!"
The winning couple, Lori and Oscar, has been married for eight
years and have three children together. Lori, 41, a thyroid cancer
survivor, has been in remission for ten years. With her health back
on track, her goal was to lose the unwanted pounds and build a
healthy foundation for her family. Oscar, 38, a former wrestler and
a self-proclaimed king of football parties, aimed to scale back on
his Sunday dips and chips to help his family better understand the
importance of portion control.
"Nutrisystem jump started our weight loss, and our motivation!
With the Fast 5 were able to see results quickly, which motivated
us to keep moving forward to reach our goals. The food kept us
satisfied, the Nutrisystem support kept us focused, and all the
compliments from our friends kept us smiling," said Oscar &
Lori Balderrama. "With Nutrisystem,
we finally kept our promise to our kids to get healthy. Thank
you Nutrisystem!"
The runners-up, Amber and Marvin "Nom" Elkins of Los Angeles, California, also saw great
success on the program with a combined 59-pound weight loss!
''Being overweight or obese is associated with an increased risk
for the development of a multitude of diseases, including cancer,
diabetes, heart disease, and more,'' says Dr. Anthony Fabricatore, Vice President of Research
and Development at Nutrisystem. ''Lifestyle changes that
include healthier diets, regular physical activity, and weight loss
have shown phenomenal health benefits that can be more effective
than medications alone."
About Nutrisystem
Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ:
NTRI) is a leading provider of structured home-delivered
weight loss meal plans, and has helped consumers lose weight for
more than 40 years by providing quality foods and a nutritionally
balanced meal program. For diet season 2014, Nutrisystem, based in
Fort Washington, PA, has
introduced the Nutrisystem® My Way® program, which factors in an
individual's metabolic needs, along with the Fast 5™ kit for
accelerated initial weight loss. Meal plans feature more than 150
menu options, along with complimentary, optional counseling from
trained weight-loss coaches, registered dietitians and certified
diabetes educators. Customers are provided further support from the
online community, tools, trackers, mobile apps, cookbooks and
more. Nutrisystem® plans are personalized to meet individual
health goals and are consistent with national guidelines for
dietary intake meeting targets for fat, sodium, sugar, cholesterol
and fiber as well as national guidelines for 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.
SOURCE Nutrisystem, Inc.