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Looking To Combat Thinning Hair? Here’s What Helped Me


After my second child, I noticed my hair falling out in the shower; it was even coming out in clumps. Having always been told I had beautiful thick hair, it was horrifying to see it circling the drain. I wore my hair back for months until my friend told me there are several hair products that support the appearance of longer, denser, thicker, and healthier hair.

After doing some research, I stumbled upon Vegamour and Nutrafol. Both brands offer plant-based, non-toxic products that help combat thinning hair. I tried both to see which of the products actually delivered results.

Here are my thoughts:

Key Similarities

  • Both aim to restore hair's healthy appearance
  • Both have formulas from naturally derived, clinically-tested ingredients
  • Both should be used daily to achieve best results

Key Differences

  • Vegamour is most known for their GRO hair serum – Nutrafol is most known for their supplements in the form of capsules
  • Vegamour has a rewards program with exclusive savings – Nutrafol has a quiz that helps you select the right product
  • Vegamour GRO hair serum shows results after 1-3 months – Nutrafol capsules show results after 3-6 months

Vegamour Experience

Vegamour offers everything from hair serums and shampoos to conditioners and even supplements. What piqued my interest was that their products are 100% vegan, made without hormones or carcinogens, but they still have clinical studies that show real results – not to mention their many 5-star reviews.

I decided to try their best selling GRO hair serum. Its key ingredients are:

  • Mung bean - contains hair enriching minerals
  • Curcumin - directly scavenges hair-damaging free-radicals
  • Red clover - contains hair-boosting isoflavones that exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties

I immediately noticed the hair serum's pleasant smell - a lovely light and fresh scent that I fell in love with right away. The application was super easy, thanks to the dropper. I just filled it, evenly applied the product directly to my scalp, then massaged it carefully with my fingertips. I was even able to style my hair as usual directly since it's a leave-in product – no rinse required!

Vegamour recommends using the serum daily to achieve best results – so that's what I did! However, I was a little skeptical since I didn't notice anything different after using it for about 4 weeks. I'm not the most patient person, so it was challenging to stick with, but I read all the reviews and knew it would take a little bit of time.

Then suddenly, after 2 months, I started seeing results. I couldn’t believe that their serum actually worked! My other mom-friends kept telling me how healthy my hair looked and begging for my hair care secrets. It felt denser and thicker, and I finally was able to wear it down again without feeling self conscious.

Nutrafol Experience

Nutrafol focuses on supplements in capsule form that can help women and men tackle hair loss. I'm not the biggest fan of supplements, but I decided to give their capsules a try because of their positive 5-star reviews and triple-verified product research.

After taking their quiz to help me find the right product, I ordered Nutrafol Women – their supplement with over 20 ingredients. Thinking they would be packed with ingredients that would directly target my hair, I was a little disappointed to find that the first two ingredients are Ashwagandha and collagen. Ashwagandha is a stress-decreasing adaptogen which I knew wasn’t the cause of my hair loss, and the benefits of improving collagen aren’t even proven yet…

Nevertheless, I took the pills every morning after breakfast. Swallowing the pills wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but I wished I had to take only one pill - not four.

With Nutrafol, I had to be even more patient. It took over 4 months to notice a difference in my hair, and I experienced some side effects in the beginning. My stomach was pretty upset some days and needed some time to adjust to the new product.

Even though Nutrafol ended up working, I felt like I was just taking vitamins and supplements rather than actually helping my hair. Plus, $88 a month is pricey compared to other supplements or Vegamour's GRO serum which is only $64 (and with a subscription just $52 + free shipping).

Final Thoughts

Nutrafol wasn't bad and I did see some results, but having to take four capsules a day didn't make me feel comfortable. Furthermore, it took way longer to see results, and $88 a month is just too pricey for me.

Vegamour was the clear winner. In fact, the serum is just the beginning for me! Vegamour has a whole line of GRO products from everything like dry shampoo (which I always need more of), shampoo and conditioner, and even delicious little gummies. Their products are high-quality, vegan, and made without toxins. Plus, they're affordable - especially when subscribing. After I run through their GRO line, I can't wait to try out their lash and brow products!

If you're dealing with thinning hair, I can't recommend Vegamour enough. Their products are absolutely safe-to-use and deliver visible results. All you have to do is be patient and consistent, and you'll have your healthy hair back in no time!

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Our Kids Left For College And We Signed Up For Nutrisystem

With our kids leaving for college, we’ve been enjoying less laundry, less cooking, and less mess. Though we really miss them, it’s pretty nice to only have to worry about ourselves for a change!

One thing you notice about having kids is how easy it is to put on weight while taking care of them. No wonder – serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to three (four with my husband included) big boys who also happen to be sports enthusiasts meant eating heavy meals all day, every day. But that’s over now. I’m ready to stop eating meals that make me feel lethargic and spend my days somewhere other than the kitchen.

Our friends told us about a weight loss program they recently signed up for that delivers pre-packaged meals right to your door: Nutrisystem. Of course, we’ve heard of Nutrisystem but were still skeptical. While everything they told us about the food and their proven weight loss plans sounded interesting, I had my doubts.

I looked into Nutrisystem when we got home and had some questions. First of all, how could I possibly lose weight while eating six times a day? Secondly, I doubted their food would taste good. And lastly, pre-packaged meals are usually high in fat and carbs and contain lots of additives – not for me!

However, our friends were really adamant about how great the food was and how easy it made weeknight meals for them so I went ahead and gave it a go.

To my surprise, I saw that Nutrisystem meals and snacks deliver very balanced nutrition. Their meal plans are high in protein with lower-glycemic nutrition; perfect for feeling satiated and fighting hunger. They have 130+ meals to choose from, like Chicken Bianca Pizza, Asian-Style Salmon With Pasta, Bourbon-Style Chicken and Chicken & Grain Bowl. They even have Classic Hamburgers and Red Velvet Cupcakes, which my husband can't get enough of! Not to mention that there’s little to no preparation required. All I have to do is heat and eat.

After mulling it over, I decided to sign up for only $12.75 a day per person, which isn’t bad at all – especially for the ease and convenience of our meals being delivered right to our door.

Our box arrived right on time and included everything we were supposed to eat for the following weeks – breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and even snacks. The plan was designed to reboot our bodies and fire up the weight loss process. We thought it would be challenging to stick to their meals, but we were shocked to find the opposite was true.

All Nutrisystem meals are perfectly portioned so we weren’t starving and constantly looking for snacks. Furthermore, their meals took only minutes to prepare, and everything we tried actually tasted surprisingly good. Their Hearty Inspirations® dinners were our favorites by far — sooo delicious! While other frozen meals are bland and end up soggy, Nutrisystem’s were rich, flavorful, and tasty.

I’m obsessed with their NuMi® app which says a lot since I rarely use apps! It has tons of features that allow us to track our progress and keep us motivated. It’s very informative, and you even have access to Weight Loss Coaches for one-on-one support– not to mention their fantastic blog, The Leaf, which I love to read every night before bedtime. I always find beneficial tips and interesting new recipes!

Thanks to Nutrisystem, my husband and I lost around 12 pounds together in our first month!* And it wasn’t even hard! But the best part for me was to finally have time to do things I haven’t been able to do in years. I’m getting pedicures, reading books, and spending quality time with my husband!

If you’re looking to save time and money, and lose some pounds on the way, you have to give Nutrisystem a try!

UPDATE: The awesome folks at Nutrisystem are extending a new special offer to our readers. Save 50% OFF Two Months Of Nutrisystem Meals & Shakes!

*In a study, average weight loss was 9.2lbs in one month

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Our Kids Left For College And We Signed Up For Nutrisystem

With our kids leaving for college, we’ve been enjoying less laundry, less cooking, and less mess. Though we really miss them, it’s pretty nice to only have to worry about ourselves for a change!

One thing you notice about having kids is how easy it is to put on weight while taking care of them. No wonder – serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to three (four with my husband included) big boys who also happen to be sports enthusiasts meant eating heavy meals all day, every day. But that’s over now. I’m ready to stop eating meals that make me feel lethargic and spend my days somewhere other than the kitchen.

Our friends told us about a weight loss program they recently signed up for that delivers pre-packaged meals right to your door: Nutrisystem. Of course, we’ve heard of Nutrisystem but were still skeptical. While everything they told us about the food and their proven weight loss plans sounded interesting, I had my doubts.

I looked into Nutrisystem when we got home and had some questions. First of all, how could I possibly lose weight while eating six times a day? Secondly, I doubted their food would taste good. And lastly, pre-packaged meals are usually high in fat and carbs and contain lots of additives – not for me!

However, our friends were really adamant about how great the food was and how easy it made weeknight meals for them so I went ahead and gave it a go.

To my surprise, I saw that Nutrisystem meals and snacks deliver very balanced nutrition. Their meal plans are high in protein with lower-glycemic nutrition; perfect for feeling satiated and fighting hunger. They have 130+ meals to choose from, like Chicken Bianca Pizza, Asian-Style Salmon With Pasta, Bourbon-Style Chicken and Chicken & Grain Bowl. They even have Classic Hamburgers and Red Velvet Cupcakes, which my husband can't get enough of! Not to mention that there’s little to no preparation required. All I have to do is heat and eat.

After mulling it over, I decided to sign up for only $12.75 a day per person, which isn’t bad at all – especially for the ease and convenience of our meals being delivered right to our door.

Our box arrived right on time and included everything we were supposed to eat for the following weeks – breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and even snacks. The plan was designed to reboot our bodies and fire up the weight loss process. We thought it would be challenging to stick to their meals, but we were shocked to find the opposite was true.

All Nutrisystem meals are perfectly portioned so we weren’t starving and constantly looking for snacks. Furthermore, their meals took only minutes to prepare, and everything we tried actually tasted surprisingly good. Their Hearty Inspirations® dinners were our favorites by far — sooo delicious! While other frozen meals are bland and end up soggy, Nutrisystem’s were rich, flavorful, and tasty.

I’m obsessed with their NuMi® app which says a lot since I rarely use apps! It has tons of features that allow us to track our progress and keep us motivated. It’s very informative, and you even have access to Weight Loss Coaches for one-on-one support– not to mention their fantastic blog, The Leaf, which I love to read every night before bedtime. I always find beneficial tips and interesting new recipes!

Thanks to Nutrisystem, my husband and I lost around 12 pounds together in our first month!* And it wasn’t even hard! But the best part for me was to finally have time to do things I haven’t been able to do in years. I’m getting pedicures, reading books, and spending quality time with my husband!

If you’re looking to save time and money, and lose some pounds on the way, you have to give Nutrisystem a try!

UPDATE: The awesome folks at Nutrisystem are extending a new special offer to our readers. Save 50% OFF Two Months Of Nutrisystem Meals & Shakes!

*In a study, average weight loss was 9.2lbs in one month

Fabletics Vs. Lululemon - Who Comes Out On Top?

Excellent gym clothes are tough to find! Most often, you’ll be working with big-box store dollar bin sweats that may be comfy, but don’t hold up — or high-end luxury workout clothes that break the bank.

There had to be a spot for affordable, high performance athletic wear, so our editors took a look at reviews from across the internet.

We boiled our search down to two top activewear brands: Fabletics and Lululemon. Here’s what we think.

Key Similarities

  • Both are available online
  • Both offer a range of activewear for all kinds of physical activities

Key Differences

  • Fabletics is intelligently priced while Lululemon is seen as more of a luxury brand
  • Fabletics has a unique membership model which provides access to their Personal Trainer-led Workout App
  • Fabletics has a quiz option
  • Fabletics runs regular promotions whereas Lululemon focuses on holiday promotions

Fabletics Overview

Fabletics is all about quality, style, function, and simplicity.

From joggers, pants, tees, tanks, vests, sweatshirts, and jackets to underwear and accessories like socks and caps, you can get everything you need in one place at a great price. Fabletics’ shirts start at $24 and lined shorts from $44.95, but you can save even more money with their awesome VIP membership.

We’re wary of memberships, but theirs is clear and straightforward: for $54.95 every month, you get access to new arrivals every week with 20-50% off, free shipping and returns, and access to the Fabletics Fit App with trainer-led on-demand workouts. You can 'Skip the Month' by the 5th of each month, and won't be charged.

If you forget to skip, your card will be charged $59.95 on the 6th of each month and you will receive one VIP Member Credit valued at $59.95. Then you can redeem that credit for any item or kit valued at $80!

We love that they offer classic colors like navy while also featuring two-tone purple and green shorts. There truly is something for everybody. Fabletics can take you from the weight rack to the basketball court, and finally back to the couch for a chill night in. With this fantastic brand, every guy can find their fit for 24/7 comfort and function.

Fit: 8/10, Quality: 10/10, Design: 8.7/10, Selection: 9/10, Price: 10/10, Rating: 9.3/10

Lululemon Overview

Known for their luxury yoga pants, Lululemon has branched out to offer a variety of clothing and accessories for everything from leisure to running. However, when we think of men’s activewear they’re not the first brand that comes to mind.

The men’s line occasionally uses high-tech and UPF protective fabric, but Lululemon’s more likely to push the styles than the fabrics. Although we weren’t particularly impressed by their color and pattern choices. It seems like they still mostly cater to women and use that as an excuse to add menswear as an afterthought.

Plus, without a membership option these items seriously add up when filling your cart. A limited selection with prices that start around $48 for a tank top drove down our rankings.

While we know they’re a long established performance brand, it doesn’t check off all our boxes.

Fit: 8.8/10, Quality: 9/10, Design: 8.4/10, Selection: 7.3/10, Price: 9.2/10, Rating: 8.0/10

Final Thoughts

Lululemon is a well-known workout brand that isn’t necessarily putting their best effort into their men’s line.

We found Fabletics to be the best brand for the best price. Basics in great fits and fun colors that hold up are all we’re looking for, and they absolutely deliver.

Fabletics has everything big brands have and more. With something for everyone and incredible offers like the 2 for $24 on shorts, you can’t not make the switch.

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Is Seed Worth It? I Looked At Real Customer Reviews

When I intend to invest in something, I always make sure to do my research so I get a real feel for how effective a product actually is. I’ve learned my lesson from far too many online shopping fails — so if a brand doesn’t have stellar reviews, it's a definite no from me.

Since my early thirties, I’ve struggled with gut problems like bloating and irregularity. I suspected it was all down to what I was eating or those back-to-back stressful work projects. But my doctor told me it was all down to my gut health — which might also have been responsible for my adult acne.

After scrolling around online, I learned that while the human body is complex and interconnected, the gastrointestinal system sits at the core of it all. It influences everything from gut immunity and micronutrient synthesis to cardiovascular and even skin health.

I remembered that the doctor had recommended I try probiotics so I went down that rabbit hole for a while. One brand that kept cropping up again and again — Seed. Their customer reviews are awesome! Here’s what verified users say:

“I love the fact that science is such a big part of the brand. I trust it!” - Lilly

“The subscription makes it so easy to get this into your routine.” - Sophila

"Life-changing daily synbiotic! I’m so much less bloated and my skin is clearer than ever. My digestion issues have disappeared. I cannot recommend enough!" - Hannah

"Total game-changer! With Seed, my cholesterol is healthier now. I finally have regular digestion, even while traveling, and my sleep quality has improved too. Thankful for this life-changing supplement! - Jeff

“The BEST!!! Good price point, subscription process, and amazing results.” - Anna

After reading these reviews I had to look into the science behind Seed. I went onto their website and was blown away. Unlike most probiotics, Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic is backed by trustworthy science and rigorous testing. They go above and beyond industry standards, delivering strain-specific data, ongoing clinical research, and quality control testing.

Their DS-01® is formulated with 24 clinically and scientifically studied probiotic strains and an innovative prebiotic that’s non-fermenting which helps with gut and digestive issues. Multiple strains in their product were examined in a 300-person study for their support of several gastrointestinal functions including bowel movement regularity, stool consistency, ease of expulsion, bowel movement comfort, and occasional bloating.

Because Seedis backed by legit science, rigorous testing, and such glowing reviews, I gave them a shot. I ordered their DS-01® to see if it would work for me.

Seed’s DS-01® uses a proprietary capsule-in-capsule technology called the ViaCap®. The inner capsule houses the probiotics and sits inside an outer capsule that contains the prebiotic powder. This ensures superior survivability through digestion; something that many other probiotics overlook.

I started taking one capsule a day for a few days before moving up to two daily as recommended. I had minor tummy discomfort for a few days before it leveled out. After taking DS-01® only for a week, I noticed more regular digestion — way more.

By week three, my stomach problems had just about disappeared and my skin was clearing up. Even after eating cheese or drinking coffee — which would have completely bloated me in the past — I felt fine.

It’s been four weeks now and I can truthfully say that I trust my gut. No more anxiously checking restaurant menus in advance or worrying if I'll get bloated after eating. Plus, thanks to Seed, I’m sleeping much better too.

The DS-01® guarantees full probiotic potency (at room temperature!) up until the expiration date. I keep it on my kitchen counter, so I remember it every morning. Once you subscribe you receive the Welcome Kit — gorgeous packaging! It includes a refillable glass jar, a glass travel vial, and a 30-day supply — 60 capsules. This is refilled every month and ships in a sustainable package as well.

You don’t have to keep suffering from these issues. Seed and their DS-01® have revolutionized the probiotic industry — they’re the only brand I trust. Subscribe to Seed today and start your better health journey.

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Nutrisystem, Noom, or WW - Who Holds The Key To Easy Weight Loss?

Losing weight may feel like an impossible feat that you've tried 100 different times in a 100 different ways. Sure, it’s difficult but worse than that, it can be so inconvenient to completely restructure how you eat.

The support of a leading player in the weight loss industry can definitely make a difference.

We put the top 3 weight loss programs to the test to see who'd come out the winner: Nutrisystem®, WW® (Weight Watchers®) or Noom®.

Ready to lose weight and feel great? We broke down all 3 options to help you figure out which is best for you!

Key Similarities

  • All 3 plans are designed for moderate and steady, long-term weight loss through healthy changes
  • All have mobile apps available to download
  • All programs promote physical activity but don’t require it
  • All have accessible support or coaching available

Key Differences

  • Nutrisystem® sends you high-quality pre-packaged, pre-portioned meals and snacks right to your door
  • Noom requires you to log your process daily after each meal and after each workout
  • Noom offers no food options
  • WW doesn’t offer meals, but they do offer some breakfasts, snacks and beverages
  • With WW you keep track of points - With Nutrisystem®, you don’t have to keep track of any numbers
  • With Nutrisystem®, no foods are banned - you get to eat healthier versions of your favorite meals

Nutrisystem® Overview

Nutrisystem® has been around for over 50 years, so it’s definitely not a fad. They have a strong reputation thanks to their scientific formula that combines high-protein meals with lower-glycemic nutrition to help control hunger. Nutrisystem is designed to keep blood sugar steady and help you achieve results that last.

New for 2022, there are so many premium foods that rival your restaurant faves. What other weight loss plan has Bistro-Style Toasted Ravioli with 3 kinds of cheese for only 280 calories?!

Nutrisystem® doesn't believe in skipping meals to lose weight. One key factor with their plans is that you’re encouraged to eat six times throughout the day. This strategy helps fight hunger and their new Premium meals, including Red Pepper Chicken and Pasta Sauté, have 30g of protein that will leave you feeling full and satisfied for longer.

There are several different Nutrisystem® plans available. The one you select will depend on your menu preferences and how many meals you want Nutrisystem® to prepare for you. They even have options for multiple lifestyles: a diabetes plan, a plan you can do with a partner, and an option for vegetarians!

Within each plan, you can go further and opt for a basic plan, Uniquely Yours plan, or even the Uniquely Yours Max+ plan that features the new Premium meals and their best menu of 160+ choices!

What we like the most about Nutrisystem® is that the meal plan is simple and easy to follow. Instead of worrying about your next meal, there are perfectly portioned options waiting for you to microwave or heat up in a skillet in minutes.

You’ll still get to enjoy flexibility; cook up a family favorite or dine out at your favorite restaurant. With a balanced meal plan and so many tasty options, you’ll stay away from mindless snacking, lose weight and learn how to keep it off.

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For Home-Delivery Weight Loss!
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WW Overview

Weight Watchers rebranded to WW, with the tagline “Wellness That Works.” The program works on a point system. Foods and snacks are assigned a certain number of points and you have an allotted number - or a budget - of points or calories each day. To start, you’ll go through a series of questions all designed to create your budget and ZeroPoint food list.

There are a lot of zero-point foods like certain fruits, vegetables and soups. There’s a totally personalized ZeroPoint food list that will help guide you to healthier eating. You also have the ability to add points to your allocated number by tracking non-starchy vegetables, drinking more water, and making time for activity.

How much you choose to rely on WW is totally up to you. You need to cook the majority of your meals, but there is an option to subscribe to their snacks. However, there isn’t much focus on the nutritional value of foods. The point system is cumbersome and may be hard to follow with a busy lifestyle.

Being forced to prep your meals on your own makes it easy to go off course and eat something calorically costly in a pinch.

WW has 3 plans with various price points and features. These range from a Digital membership to a combination of Digital and Workshops and Coaching. You might be able to find WW in-person meetings near you.

Noom Overview

Noom is strictly app-centric with a focus on behavior modification techniques, customization, and tracking.

You begin with a detailed quiz to determine what kind of recommendations they’ll make for you - like if you have allergies or require physical modifications. However, they’ve come under fire for giving users the same results no matter their quiz answers.

The psychology has been critiqued for creating fear around certain foods and the technology skews towards the easiest-to-track foods - ie: takeout - versus home-cooked meals.

The other downfall of the app is that in order for you to see those big wins, they might prescribe too few calories. Although you may see the number on the scale fall a bit, it won’t be sustainable.

The Noom app requires a few minutes a day to give you a plan on exercises, foods to eat, and habits to break.

There aren’t any official Noom foods or exercise classes.

Final Notes

All 3 can work, however, we’re fans of Nutrisystem®. The convenience of having your foods delivered - and the fact that they’re tasty and filling! - means you may not be as tempted to give up on your goals. With Noom and WW, there’s still an abundance of choice and a lack of convenience that deter you from pursuing your goals, and far too much focus on tedious numbers.

Having a 4-week meal plan delivered right to your door simplifies everything. Depending on your plan, you’re still able to eat your own food or even celebrate with food in a smart way. Nutrisystem® focuses on the nutritional value, so even cookies have a place and purpose in your diet.

Nutrisystem®’s longevity in the business (50 Years!), along with their commitment to continually innovate new recipes make them a huge success. New for 2022, you’ll find high-protein Hearty Inspirations like Chicken Pot-Sticker Stir Fry and delicious Restaurant Faves like a broccoli cheddar soup that tastes so much better than your local cafe.

Everyone wants a plan that makes weight loss as easy as possible, yet tastes great and keeps us feeling full. We want delicious, nutritionist-powered meals of the sweet and savory varieties, and an app that helps us stay on track. Nutrisystem®’s NuMi app keeps track of your progress, creates accountability, and has tons of helpful blog content that assists with real results.

Choosing Nutrisystem means you are one step closer to your personal weight loss goal! Nutrisystem is with you every step of the way.

CTA: UPDATE: The awesome folks at Nutrisystem are extending a new special offer to our readers. Save 50% OFF Two Months Of Nutrisystem Meals & Shakes!


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Nutrisystem, Noom, or WW - Who Holds The Key To Easy Weight Loss?

Losing weight may feel like an impossible feat that you've tried 100 different times in a 100 different ways. Sure, it’s difficult but worse than that, it can be so inconvenient to completely restructure how you eat.

The support of a leading player in the weight loss industry can definitely make a difference.

We put the top 3 weight loss programs to the test to see who'd come out the winner: Nutrisystem®, WW® (Weight Watchers®) or Noom®.

Ready to lose weight and feel great? We broke down all 3 options to help you figure out which is best for you!

Key Similarities

  • All 3 plans are designed for moderate and steady, long-term weight loss through healthy changes
  • All have mobile apps available to download
  • All programs promote physical activity but don’t require it
  • All have accessible support or coaching available

Key Differences

  • Nutrisystem® sends you high-quality pre-packaged, pre-portioned meals and snacks right to your door
  • Noom requires you to log your process daily after each meal and after each workout
  • Noom offers no food options
  • WW doesn’t offer meals, but they do offer some breakfasts, snacks and beverages
  • With WW you keep track of points - With Nutrisystem®, you don’t have to keep track of any numbers
  • With Nutrisystem®, no foods are banned - you get to eat healthier versions of your favorite meals

Nutrisystem® Overview

Nutrisystem® has been around for over 50 years, so it’s definitely not a fad. They have a strong reputation thanks to their scientific formula that combines high-protein meals with lower-glycemic nutrition to help control hunger. Nutrisystem is designed to keep blood sugar steady and help you achieve results that last.

New for 2022, there are so many premium foods that rival your restaurant faves. What other weight loss plan has Bistro-Style Toasted Ravioli with 3 kinds of cheese for only 280 calories?!

Nutrisystem® doesn't believe in skipping meals to lose weight. One key factor with their plans is that you’re encouraged to eat six times throughout the day. This strategy helps fight hunger and their new Premium meals, including Red Pepper Chicken and Pasta Sauté, have 30g of protein that will leave you feeling full and satisfied for longer.

There are several different Nutrisystem® plans available. The one you select will depend on your menu preferences and how many meals you want Nutrisystem® to prepare for you. They even have options for multiple lifestyles: a diabetes plan, a plan you can do with a partner, and an option for vegetarians!

Within each plan, you can go further and opt for a basic plan, Uniquely Yours plan, or even the Uniquely Yours Max+ plan that features the new Premium meals and their best menu of 160+ choices!

What we like the most about Nutrisystem® is that the meal plan is simple and easy to follow. Instead of worrying about your next meal, there are perfectly portioned options waiting for you to microwave or heat up in a skillet in minutes.

You’ll still get to enjoy flexibility; cook up a family favorite or dine out at your favorite restaurant. With a balanced meal plan and so many tasty options, you’ll stay away from mindless snacking, lose weight and learn how to keep it off.

Nutrisystem
Choose America's #1 Solution
For Home-Delivery Weight Loss!
Save 50% Off A Month On Nutrisystem Meals + Shakes!

WW Overview

Weight Watchers rebranded to WW, with the tagline “Wellness That Works.” The program works on a point system. Foods and snacks are assigned a certain number of points and you have an allotted number - or a budget - of points or calories each day. To start, you’ll go through a series of questions all designed to create your budget and ZeroPoint food list.

There are a lot of zero-point foods like certain fruits, vegetables and soups. There’s a totally personalized ZeroPoint food list that will help guide you to healthier eating. You also have the ability to add points to your allocated number by tracking non-starchy vegetables, drinking more water, and making time for activity.

How much you choose to rely on WW is totally up to you. You need to cook the majority of your meals, but there is an option to subscribe to their snacks. However, there isn’t much focus on the nutritional value of foods. The point system is cumbersome and may be hard to follow with a busy lifestyle.

Being forced to prep your meals on your own makes it easy to go off course and eat something calorically costly in a pinch.

WW has 3 plans with various price points and features. These range from a Digital membership to a combination of Digital and Workshops and Coaching. You might be able to find WW in-person meetings near you.

Noom Overview

Noom is strictly app-centric with a focus on behavior modification techniques, customization, and tracking.

You begin with a detailed quiz to determine what kind of recommendations they’ll make for you - like if you have allergies or require physical modifications. However, they’ve come under fire for giving users the same results no matter their quiz answers.

The psychology has been critiqued for creating fear around certain foods and the technology skews towards the easiest-to-track foods - ie: takeout - versus home-cooked meals.

The other downfall of the app is that in order for you to see those big wins, they might prescribe too few calories. Although you may see the number on the scale fall a bit, it won’t be sustainable.

The Noom app requires a few minutes a day to give you a plan on exercises, foods to eat, and habits to break.

There aren’t any official Noom foods or exercise classes.

Final Notes

All 3 can work, however, we’re fans of Nutrisystem®. The convenience of having your foods delivered - and the fact that they’re tasty and filling! - means you may not be as tempted to give up on your goals. With Noom and WW, there’s still an abundance of choice and a lack of convenience that deter you from pursuing your goals, and far too much focus on tedious numbers.

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A series by tech entrepreneurs, anonymous… or not

ZOOM

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Zoom.

Zoom who?

Zoom is you?

When Liberty Project asked me to write this post, I was reluctant. Call it fatigue, call it Irish humility, or false humility… an unreliable distinction. But I didn’t really want to explain myself to the world wide web (as if anyone would care…).

That damned interweb with all of its likes and tweets and blocks and gaslighting. I thought I’d surfed the whole thing, but seems like last night while the rest of us were sleeping they put up more stuff… F**g tech… Sometimes I question my vocation as a tech entrepreneur, given some of the leaking carcinogens the West World web has unleashed on the reality my children and theirs will inherit.

But I digress…. The assignment was clear: answer one simple question in under 1000 words.

The question is:

Why are you betting on Ireland as the future talent pool for your tech company?

I agreed to write this post, so long as I could frame it as a thoughtful account of what’s really going through my head — which has as much to do with metaphysics as it does with business shite. I’m still conflicted about letting my words get published, but I was enticed by the appropriate reassurances from the editorial team at Liberty Project — no editing of my words without approval, total anonymity for myself and the other contributors to this series.

And as a footnote to this, I was asked by Liberty Project to recommend other potential contributors — people I know who are turning to global talent markets. I suggested a few and I hope they write something. It’s an important conversation to have.

So here goes:

About the business stuff: As is true for any momentous corporate decision, the question has countless answers. So I had trouble distilling the essence, the ‘zero moment of truth’ — the ‘ZMOT,’ as the hip techies say. But then I figured it out, and it was a tiny bit mind-expanding.

I’ve hit my limit, I’m done. I’ve had it with American arrogance, which has seeped down from the top of our oligarchist two-party system. It’s metastasized and festered in our brains and society’s vital organs. So much so that the fun and invention and job satisfaction has been ripped away from doing business as a tech entrepreneur in America now. Gone are the days of code and mission, the ‘esprit de corps’ and scrappy small-team dynamics that made it fun to go to work and work from work… It’s enough to hear the banshee call to arms. I’ll not do something for the money alone. It has to make sense.

Well-intended or not, anti-entrepreneur legislation and legal system-driven opportunism has destroyed most of what was electrifying about the early days of tech entrepreneurship. Those who’ve never milked a cow should not claim to be experts on dairy farming. False authority on the part of elected officials masks their shallow personal agendas and fogs the windshield that should be kept clear for true leaders.

Capitalism is, for sure, a flawed system. But, as a tenet of a civil society, it has something going for it that will never expire. Something quite pure: Maslow’s hierarchy of need. Another word for it is greed. Yeah, humans are greedy, and we’re trained by instinct and nurture to get food, safety and shelter covered above all else.

For those who have canines — dogs, not teeth — once you get yourself a pup, a little “need machine” your mission changes. You strive to be a terrific parent, the right one for the right pup. You gotta get them a roof and food and clothes and gear and some kind of education and all that other costly stuff. Of course, it goes much deeper if the pup is a homo sapien.

So you acquire some healthy habits. Those habits, it can be said, are not unlike those who train American Armed Forces and Ukrainians to protect and serve. Those habits require willpower and discipline and the avoidance of temptations like sloth, apathy, addiction, and stealing from other people who are following a similar code.

Why are the young generations so wise and stupid at the same time?

Ink has been sprayed on this by the best minds in the world, yet it remains a mystery.

So here’s one theory, starting on a positive note:

Why are the youngest generations so wise?

Through privilege and strife, they view the world as a place governed by a ton of rules that make no sense. So they storm soccer fields and glue themselves to the Mona Lisa. They riot and pillage, with or without violence. In their fledgling phase, they fling themselves at injustice and challenge the silliness of our poorly run planet. Those crazy kids and their rock’n’roll. This is an inarguable and oft-repeated truth.

Here’s what people don’t talk about: the next bit, the Second Half. The fear of mortality that drives us close to home and family and the things that make us feel comfortable and loved.

Our lives get shorter every moment… Good segue to the next question:

Why are the youngest generations so stupid?

Youth is misspent on the young. The brilliance of imagination and rebellion and societal evolution does not guarantee systemic progress. One is a flash in the brain, and the other is a decades-long/centuries-long movement — away from racism and sexism and anti-semitism and all religious discrimination… towards the acceptance of the broad spectrum of sexuality.

For younger generations, the hierarchy of need is reversed. They kick and yell and demand to be heard. They’re motivated by self-image rather than cranking through a bucket list. They don’t have mouths to feed, or bills that can’t go unpaid without harm to those they love.

America is still a brash teenager. Here’s hoping we can accelerate the development of our frontal lobe.

America needs to figure out what it wants to be as it grows up. Meanwhile, I’ll be recruiting across borders, seeking young and old people who have the benefit of more history and tradition, who still have the hunger.

Playlist For Thought:

empire state of mind (jay-z and alicia)

royals (lorde)

thousands are sailing (pogues)

lose yourself (eminem)

black boys on mopeds (sinead)

dirty boulevard (lou reed)

shipping up to boston (dropkicks)

madame george (van morrison)

body of an american (pogues)

daddy i'm fine (sinead)

wonderful world (louis armstrong)

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