Nutrisystem unveils new Fast 5+

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. — Nutrisystem, a maker of weight management products and services, has announced the nationwide launch of Fast 5+ for diet season 2015.



Fast 5+, which made its commercial debut on Dec. 26, is week one of the Nutrisystem My Way program designed to help customers lose five pounds plus one inch off their waist in their first week of dieting or their money back guaranteed.  



"It will be supported by integrated marketing and advertising campaigns. Nutrisystem will also feature celebrity ambassadors including Marie Osmond, Dan Marino and Melissa Joan Hart plus many additional customers who have had success using the Nutrisystem program, across campaigns,” stated Keira Krausz, chief marketing officer of Nutrisystem.



Fast 5+ includes:

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  One week of specially selected meals with new food selections for 2015;


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  One week of Energi-ZING shakes to rev metabolism and craving crusher shakes to curb afternoon cravings; and


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  Expert guides including "6 Super Vegetables," "7 Tips for Overcoming Obstacles" and "21 Tips for Winning Weight Loss" designed to help customers stay on track.

Nutrisystem includes more than 100 foods that contain no artificial preservatives or artificial flavors. In the first quarter of 2015, Nutrisystem will announce the addition of nearly half a dozen more foods to its menu.



Also available this year is Nutricurb, a dietary supplement, which delivers an ingredient that stimulates your body's natural appetite-regulating mechanisms to help keep hunger down.  



Since April 2013, Nutrisystem kits have been available at Walmart in both the diet and diabetic section. The line has recently expanded beyond multi-day kits to now include bars, shakes and breakfast items for a total of 15 products. Nutrisystem has also committed to several other retail outlets for diet season 2015, including an "in and out" display in Sam's Club locations nationwide.