Nutrisystem Ushers in 2012 by Celebrating Success Story Losing 123 Pounds

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program is proud to announce and applaud success story, Crystal Evans, for losing 123 pounds on the Nutrisystem® program  and for being selected to grace the cover of PEOPLE Magazine's annual iconic "Half Their Size" Issue earlier this month. In addition, Ms. Evans, the 28 year old mother of two from Washington State, also appeared on "The Today Show," to share her weight loss success story in hope of inspiring others to get healthy.

Evans, who is 5'1'', shares with PEOPLE how pregnancy complications with both her children caused her severe weight gain peaking at 240 pounds, which ultimately led to self-doubt and a fear of going out in public. This wasn't the life she wanted for herself or for her family and knew that she had to make a change.

"I tried everything I knew after my daughter's birth to lose the weight I gained, but nothing seemed to work until I found Nutrisystem," explains Evans. "Nutrisystem helped me become the mother I always wanted to be. I am more confident now than ever before not just because I love how I look and feel, but also because I am proud of what I have accomplished." 

"The success of our members, such as Crystal, inspire us at Nutrisystem every day and is living proof that losing weight can have a positive impact on a very personal basis and inspire others to make a change," said Joe Redling, Chairman and CEO of Nutrisystem. "We are so proud of Crystal for representing Nutrisystem in PEOPLE's "Half Their Size" Issue and want to applaud her for her bravery in sharing her inspirational story and photos with the world."

"I was honored and excited to be featured on the cover and appear on national TV. The best part was having people come up to me after they'd seen the story to let me know how my journey inspired them to finally make healthy changes," added Crystal who plans to continue on with Nutrisystem's maintenance program.

In addition to Crystal being featured in PEOPLE Magazine and on "The Today Show", Nutrisystem also celebrated the New Year with the introduction of SUCCESS, the Company's most complete and comprehensive weight loss program to date and its most substantial reformulation in years. Longtime Nutrisystem spokespeople Dan Marino and Marie Osmond join superstar Janet Jackson and football great Terry Bradshaw as the Company's all-star Brand Ambassador line-up for the launch of Nutrisystem SUCCESS.

The Nutrisystem® SUCCESS™ approach is designed to help take the weight off and keep it off through frequent, portion-controlled, balanced nutrition and low Glycemic Index eating.  The SUCCESS program offers the Company's largest ever assortment of signature artisanal fresh-frozen meals including new Chef's Table™ dinner entrees, developed by Nutrisystem's Celebrity Chef Culinary Council using revolutionary advanced steamer technology; new chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee advanced protein shakes used in conjunction with Nutrisystem entrees to help improve satiety and to create an optimized nutrition profile; the introduction of a personalized "My Daily 3™ " physical activity program; and increased personalization and flexibility through transition and maintenance plans that help consumers manage their weight on their own. 

To view additional Nutrisystem success stories like Crystal, and for more information on the Nutrisystem® SUCCESS™ program and to order today, please visit www.nutrisystem.com/success4u or call 1-888-841-2572.

About Nutrisystem, Inc.

Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is the number one home delivery weight-loss company. Nutrisystem® products are sold direct to the consumer through nutrisystem.com, by phone, and at select retailers, with convenient home delivery. The Company offers proven nutritionally balanced weight loss programs designed for women, men, and seniors, as well as the Nutrisystem® D® program, specifically designed to help people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes. The Nutrisystem® program is based on 40 years of nutrition research and the science of the low glycemic index, and offers a variety of great tasting, satisfying, good carbohydrate meals that are designed to be heart healthy. The program was named the "Least Expensive Home Delivery Program" by CBS Money Watch in January 2011. The program has no membership fees and provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight-loss coaches and online and mobile weight management tools free of charge. Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes™, as well as to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control. For more information or to become a customer, visit http://www.nutrisystem.com or call 1-800-435-4074. For the healthcare professional, please visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp . Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem.

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