Fort Washington, PA - May 15, 2012 - Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of weight management products and services, today announced the May introduction of the Nutrisystem® Everyday^TM product line at Kroger, the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer. Nutrisystem Everyday products provide real balanced nutrition and are available in bars, smoothies, bakery and breakfast items.  Each product is nutritionally balanced delivering low fat and calories, is a good source of fiber and protein and is perfectly portioned for those aspiring to live a healthy lifestyle.  The products will be merchandised together in the weight loss/weight management aisle and are aimed at consumers who aspire to eat healthier, as well as dieters who have achieved their weight loss goals and are transitioning to everyday weight management.

 ”We have long believed that retail provides a complementary channel to our existing direct business,” said Joe Redling, CEO of Nutrisystem. “The Nutrisystem brand stands for healthy, effective weight loss and weight management and the demand for great-tasting products that support consumers in their healthy weight management objectives continues to increase. Nutrisystem Everyday gives consumers flexible everyday weight management solutions that are great tasting and nutritionally balanced products.”

 Nutrisystem® Everyday^TM: Everyday Weight Management Solution

 Nutrisystem Everyday has been designed for consumers who aspire to live a healthy lifestyle and understand that nutritious and balanced food choices can help them achieve that goal. This is especially true for Nutrisystem customers who have met their weight loss goals on the Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM weight loss program and now desire great tasting snacks and weight-maintenance and meal replacement options that can fit into their busy lives. Consumers who have wanted to try Nutrisystem® food will now have a convenient option to enjoy the great taste of Nutrisystem products backed by strong nutrition credentials.

 “The expansion into the retail channel is a natural progression given our strong consumer brand and reputation within the weight loss industry,” said Dianne Jacobs, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Nutrisystem Everyday. “We are very excited to debut our Nutrisystem Everyday products with Kroger.  Our goal is to have broad distribution within all retail channels and with retailers who share our mission of bringing additional health and wellness options to consumers.  We expect to be fully national by 2013 and we’re receiving an enthusiastic response from the retail community who now has the opportunity to offer the Nutrisystem brand with the Nutrisystem Everyday line.”

 The Nutrisystem Everyday products include: deliciously satisfying snack time bars like Double Chocolate Bar, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar and Fudge Graham Bar; good for you breakfast staples like Crunchy Granola and Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal; baked treats like Iced Carrot Cake and Wild Blueberry Muffin; and creamy smoothies in Double Chocolate and Vanilla. Nutrisystem Everyday products taste great, are low in fat and provide the right balance of carbs, protein and fiber meeting the requirements of dieters seeking delicious foods to supplement their self-directed diet programs.

 The healthy snacks marketplace is one of the fastest growing food categories in the United States driven by the demands of weight loss conscious consumers who are looking for meal replacements and good for you snacks for their on the go lifestyles.

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About Nutrisystem

Having helped Americans lose millions of pounds over the last 40 years, Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI) is a leading authority on nutrition research and the science of weight loss and is also the number one home delivery weight loss company. Nutrisystem offers balanced nutrition in the form of low glycemic index meal plans designed for women, men, vegetarians, seniors and diabetics. Nutrisystem® plans include a variety of great tasting, satisfying, balanced meals delivered right to your door. The Fort Washington, PA-based Company also provides weight management support and counseling by trained weight-loss coaches and registered dietitians, as well as through an engaged online community, online tools and trackers as well as mobile apps. Nutrisystem is available directly to consumers through www.nutrisystem.com, by phone (1-800-435-4074) and at select retailers.

Joe Redling to Step Down as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Hagan Named Chairman of the Board of Directors

Fort Washington, PA—April 5, 2012—Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of weight management products and services, today announced that the Company and Joe Redling, chairman and chief executive officer, will not seek to renew Mr. Redling’s employment contract as chief executive officer when it expires at the end of September 2012. In addition, Mr. Redling will step down as chairman of the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Redling will continue as Nutrisystem’s CEO until September 30, 2012 or the earlier appointment of his successor. He will remain on the Nutrisystem board of directors and will stand for re-election at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders in June 2012, but will step down from the board of directors at the end of his employment period. Michael J. Hagan has been named non-executive chairman of the board of directors, effective immediately, and will lead the search for a new CEO to replace Mr. Redling.

Mr. Hagan stated, “We thank Joe Redling for his leadership over the past four years and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Mr. Redling said, “I am grateful for the support of the Board over the past four years. I have always been energized by the company’s mission and by our product’s promise. To spend each day focused on helping people lose weight, feel better and regain their health has been deeply fulfilling on both a professional and personal level. I will remain intensely focused on operations until a new CEO is named and will work closely with the board to identify my replacement.”

About Nutrisystem

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 1-800-891-3215. For the healthcare professional, please visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/hcp. Follow Nutrisystem on Twitter @nutrisystem and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/nutrisystem.

Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements regarding Nutrisystem’s growth plans and other statements that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which are described in Nutrisystem, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. Nutrisystem, Inc. undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

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Nutrisystem/Harris Interactive 2012 Spring Dieting Season Poll indicates: 

Sixty-seven (67%) of women don’t feel ready for bathing suit season.  

Only half of men (50%) feel “ready” for bathing suit season, though they are significantly more confident than women (33%), especially after age 45. 

Single U.S. adults indicate a slightly higher level of “readiness” than married U.S. adults (50% vs. 39%). 

Those who live in the West (29%) are significantly more likely to feel pressure to lose weight than those who live in the Northeast (20%).

  Feeling the Heat

As the weather warms and bathing suit catalogs and in-store displays surface across the country, Americans are feeling the proverbial heat when it comes to getting “bathing suit-ready.”  Nutrisystem customers who follow the program’s low Glycemic Index (GI) meal plan, have — in the past decade alone — lost over an estimated 70 million pounds.  Some “pressure” can serve as incentive, especially if it’s the trigger to start a proven, structured program.  As opposed to “winging it,” which is what 40% of respondents admitted doing as a default diet strategy.

 No More Winging It

“The problem with winging it is there’s no structure,” explains Anthony Fabricatore, Ph. D., a psychologist and Senior Director of Research and Development at Nutrisystem.  ”Without a clear plan, it’s too easy to rationalize choices that are inconsistent with weight control.”  According to a survey conducted by National Business Research Institute, dieters following a Nutrisystem® program reported losing 43% more weight than people dieting on their own.

  Additional Nutrisystem/Harris Poll results reveal: 

Two out of five (40%) of Americans admit they “wing it” (i.e., don’t stick to a formal program) when it comes to dieting. 

 Young adults, ages 18-34, are the most likely to say upcoming events (e.g., weddings, reunions) provide incentive to get in shape than any other age group. 

What prompts people to finally stop “winging it?”  Sometimes it’s getting through, or getting set for, a certain moment in time.  For instance, “Super Monday,” the day after calorie-rich big game viewing parties, is one of the biggest diet decision days of the year with men inquiring about Nutrisystem every 1.5 seconds.  Warming weather and more revealing fashion and swimsuits can also be cause for fast-tracking plans, as can family and school reunions and weddings, all of which are more frequent this time of year.  

 Crunch Time

Christy Monaghan who runs Nutrisystem’s new, free weight loss community area says, “It’s crunch time.  You can feel it, as people rally to help one another meet their respective goals.  I think everyone can relate when someone posts, ‘I’m in a wedding in eight weeks’ or ‘I’m about to see people from high school I haven’t seen for 25 years.’  It’s very relatable and you can’t help but root for them and in turn, they reciprocate and help you meet your own goals.”  

 According to the Nielsen Global Healthy Eating 2012 Trends Report, more than half of consumers around the world consider themselves overweight and 48% are trying to lose weight.  Six in 10 indicate difficulty grasping nutritional labels and food packages.  ”Right about now people tend to panic.  Whatever they tried in January didn’t work.  They want something simple and reliable,” explains Dr. Bruce Daggy, Nutrisystem’s Chief Science Officer and Senior Vice President of Research and Development.  ”At Nutrisystem, we take the guesswork and angst out of losing weight.”

  To get ready for bathing suit season with Nutrisystem and to find out more information, call 1-888-841-2572 or visit http://www.nutrisystem.com/success4u.

 Survey Methodology:  This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of Nutrisystem from March 13-15, 2012 among 2,211 adults age 18+.  This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.  Complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, are available upon request.

 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, a weight loss program specifically designed to help people with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.  Nutrisystem offers its members 40 years of weight loss expertise, with balanced nutrition in the form of low glycemic index meal plans that include a variety of great tasting, satisfying, good carbohydrate meals that are designed to be heart healthy. 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^TM, 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. 

About Harris Interactive

Harris Interactive is one of the world’s leading custom market research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight. Known widely for the Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs, energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media, retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. Serving clients in over 215 countries and territories through our North American, and European offices and a network of independent market research firms, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions that help us — and our clients — stay ahead of what’s next. For more information, please visitwww.harrisinteractive.com.

For real-life success stories, before & after photos and to request guest blogging opportunities, an interview or additional data, please visit Nutrisystem’s newsroom, online press kit  and/or contact:

 Meredith Bandy, PR Manager  215.385.8941  mbandy@nutrisystem.com

Celebrity Chef Mark Estee Hosts Culinary Confab in Reno

Reno, NV - March 1, 2012 - Celebrity chef Mark Estee, owner of Reno’s newest hit restaurant CAMPO and the popular Moody’s Bistro, played host this week to the Nutrisystem Culinary Council’s quarterly meeting where ACafé Chef and co-owner Andre Carthen officially joined the group. Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program, founded the Culinary Council in 2011 to bring fresh insights about ingredients, entrée innovation and culinary trends to the Nutrisystem menu.

 Estee, a founding member of the select group, along with Chefs Kent Rathbun (Iron Chef America Winner, Rathbun Concepts), Michael Solomonov (Iron Chef America Contender, James Beard Winner, Zahav), Tony Mantuano (James Beard Winner, Top Chef Masters, SPIAGGIA) and Carmen Gonzalez (Top Chef Masters), welcomed Carthen (ACafé, culinary consultant to Janet Jackson) to the team.

 ”I’m a fan of everyone on this team — so when I got the call to join, I was thrilled,” said Carthen who has studied under Jean Francois Meteigner, Suki, Gary Clausen and Carmine Corbo. “The past two days have only underscored what a great group of culinary professionals Nutrisystem has assembled. We talked, we cooked, we ate, we cooked some more. We had fun and we also got some serious work done — all with a focus on the intersection of taste and nutrition.”

 As a member of the Nutrisystem Celebrity Chef Culinary Council, Carthen’s responsibilities, along with the other chefs, include acting as a culinary advisor, providing culinary guidance and direction to the Company, as well as contributing and assisting with writing recipes and developing new food products to improve Nutrisystem’s current food portfolio with the latest culinary trends.

 ”What’s great about the Council is that we all bring a unique perspective and sensibility, from our backgrounds to our training, to the regional influences that inspire us,” said Estee, who has also worked as a personal chef to Britney Spears and Paul McCartney.  ”And we like to mix it up in the kitchen, to challenge each other on everything from recipes and trends to ingredients and techniques. Andre jumped right in and was immediately at home. He’s a great addition to our team and we’re looking forward to seeing the results of this Council meeting finding its way on to the plates of people on the Nutrisystem® program soon.”

 The members of the Nutrisystem Celebrity Chef Culinary Council now include:

• - Mark Estee, owner of newly opened CAMPO in Reno; also known for his dedication to local products and his acclaimed restaurants in Nevada and California.
• - Carmen Gonzalez, known in the culinary world for over 20 years as a talented and award-winning chef, as well as for fusing Puerto Rican influences with modern American cuisine; most recently a finalist on Top Chef Masters Season 2 and soon to have her own Spanish-language TV show released on two different networks, the US Hispanic targeted Canal Ella to be launched in February 2012 and cable channel Casa Club TV.
• - Tony Mantuano, chef/partner of the only four-star Italian restaurant in Chicago, Spiaggia; a James Beard Foundation winner for Best Chef of the Midwest and a finalist on Top Chef Masters Season 2.
• - Kent Rathbun, owner of award-winning Texas restaurants including: Abacus, Jasper’s, Shinsei, Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen and KB’s Woodfire Grill; thrived on the national scene as a winner on Food Network’s hit series, “Iron Chef America.”
• - Michael Solomonov, owner of Philadelphia’s award-winning restaurant Zahav, 2011 James Beard Foundation winner and contender on Food Network’s hit series, “Iron Chef America.”
• - Andre Carthen, the newest member of the council and chef and co-owner of ACafé; culinary consultant to Janet Jackson, as well as a contributor to Janet’s number one, New York Times best-selling book, “True You”; also has appeared in all of Kathy Ireland’s platinum-selling fitness videos.

 The Chef’s Council has already produced its first entrée collection for Nutrisystem. The Chef’s Table^TM Collection features seven frozen dinners using new microwaveable steamer bag technology; entrees include Citrus Barbeque Glazed Pork, Steak Tagliata and Moroccan Inspired Chicken. Each Chef’s Table Collection meal bears the name and photograph of the chef who created the entrée. Nutrisystem plans to introduce five additional Chef’s Table Collection entrées this April. The next Nutrisystem Chef’s Council meeting will take place in Philadelphia in June.

 To learn more about Nutrisystem and its Celebrity Chef Council, please visit www.nutrisystem.com/success4u or by calling 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^TM, 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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Fort Washington, PA-February 22, 2012-Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program, is proud to announce the launch of its new and significantly enhanced community site (http://online.nutrisystem.com). With about one-third of U.S. adults suffering from obesity according to the Center for Disease Control, Nutrisystem decided to change the way people interact with and gain access to information on its community site. By not only improving the content and tools but also opening up the site in ways it has never done before, the Company hopes to provide a useful resource to the millions of people in this country who are looking for ways to lose weight and get healthy. Previously Nutrisystem’s community was only available to dieters who registered for its site or who were on a Nutrisystem® program. 

The new Nutrisystem community is structured with three levels of access: 

• Guests: For the first time, Nutrisystem is opening up its community to allow the public to take advantage of its nutrition and diet content, with no requirement that guests register.
• Members: People who are willing to register on the site, will gain access to more content, tools and the ability to interact with other members of the community.
• VIP Members: Dieters already on a Nutrisystem program - known as Nutrisystem VIP Members - are provided with a robust suite of tools, information and interaction in the new community. 

“Obesity and the range of medical issues associated with it has become a national health emergency,” noted Christy Monaghan, Vice President of eCommerce Product Management and User Experience at Nutrisystem. “We recognize that often times the journey to a healthy weight begins at the keyboard as dieters search for information, solutions and support from people they can relate to. That’s why we’ve re-designed our community site in a way that makes it not only more accessible, but also a more useful tool to help people begin their journey back to health. Statistics show that losing just 5 percent of one’s weight can have a clinically significant impact on a person’s health. We hope dieters will come to our site for the information, tools and community that will help them get healthy.” 

Nutrisystem believes the combination of its proven weight loss principles and community involvement can be a powerful tool for those who want to lose weight.  Studies have shown that people who tackle weight loss with others - friends, family members, even dieters they’ve never met  - have greater success than those who try to go it alone. According to a survey conducted by National Business Research Institute, dieters following a Nutrisystem program reported losing 43% more weight than people dieting on their own.*  Simple steps like tracking your diet online have also shown to improve how dieters fare while shedding pounds. 

“I have dieted in secret before and it never worked,” said Vicki Baughman, who lost 70 pounds on Nutrisystem and is an avid community member. “On the Nutrisystem community, I set goals, track them, learn about nutrition and activity levels and most importantly share my story. Behind every pound I’ve lost there is the unbelievable cheering squad of other Nutrisystem members who opened up their hearts and have shared this journey with me.” 

Nutrisystem drew on feedback and polling conducted within its community to re-design the site and add new features. Enhancements include the new My Program section which gives the dieter specific information about what they need to do each day to stay on the program in an easy to understand encapsulated view; greater social media integration to give dieters the opportunity to engage with an even broader group of friends through Facebook, Twitter and Google+; expanded commenting throughout the site; and re-organized content to make sure that helpful information surfaces fast and is easy to find. 

Nutrisystem said that further or additional enhancements to the site would continue in the coming months as new features are added. 

* 2009 National Business Research Institute survey, funded by Nutrisystem. Nutrisystem customers lost an average of 30 pounds verses self-dieters who lost 20 pounds.

 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^TM, 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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FORT WASHINGTON, PA (Feb. 1, 2012) — By some estimates, Americans will consume an average of 1,200 calories during Sunday’s big game in snacks alone. It’s no wonder, Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program for men and women, has identified “Super Monday” — the Monday after the final NFL game of the season — as one of the biggest dieting decision days of the year. Based on the Company’s proprietary data, both men and women (mostly wives) historically rally to inquire about the Nutrisystem® Men’s Program post-game day.    

Four-time Super Bowl champion, Terry Bradshaw, who lost 32 pounds on Nutrisystem, says, “It makes perfect sense.  You go for the chips, you go long for the guacamole and you just keep going.  Then, you wake up the next day and think, ‘Man, I gotta do something I know will work.  I need a winning game plan.” 

Football legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino added, “This is the time of year I get the most questions about Nutrisystem.  It’s a natural pivot coming out of what is invariably a high-calorie day for a lot of people.”

“Many people resolve to lose weight on their own at the start of the New Year and right about now they realize — understandably — they could use some help and decide to turn to Nutrisystem. Nutrisystem customers reported losing 43% more weight than people dieting on their own,” explains Joe Redling, Nutrisystem Chairman and CEO. “Monday is the biggest diet decision day of the week and Mondays after holiday weekends are even bigger.  Game day for the final NFL football game of the season has become a national holiday of sorts and, for our business, it is a game-changer.”  

Game Day - Fun Food Facts

• - Second Largest Food Consumption Day Behind Thanksgiving. (Source: USDA)
• - Sunday, February 5 is expected to be the busiest day in the pizza business. (Source: Pizza Marketplace)
• - Football fans consume an estimated 71 million pounds of avocados, mostly in guacamole. (Source: HAB)

Super Monday - Top Dieting Decision Day

• - Every 1.5 seconds, men call or visit Nutrisystem on Super Monday.
• - Super Monday is one of the top ten diet-decision days of the year for men.
• - The most popular Nutrisystem item ordered by men on Super Monday is pasta with beef and for women, it’s the fudge graham bar.

The Nutrisystem Men’s Program launched in 2006 in response to a gap in commercial weight loss programs for men.  Nutrisystem pioneered the first commercial weight loss program tailored to men in providing the right amount of food, variety and hunger control to keep men satisfied with convenient delivery right to their door.  On Nutrisystem, men get to eat the foods they love, like pizza, ice cream, pasta and burgers, so they can lose weight without feeling deprived.

“There is a lot about the Nutrisystem program that appeals to men” explains Anthony Fabricatore, Ph.D., Senior Director of Research and Development at Nutrisystem.  “You get a well laid-out, easy to understand plan that provides enough food to keep energy up and hunger down.  You don’t need to go to any meetings or step on a scale in front of people.  You can have as much or as little support as you want. Perhaps best of all, since Nutrisystem food is low in glycemic index, men can still enjoy foods like pizza, burgers, pasta and ice cream without going on a blood sugar roller coaster. When an eating program helps you control your hunger without giving up food you love, you’re more likely to stay on the program and achieve the success you want.”

Dan Marino, who lost 22 pounds on the program, shares, “Nutrisystem sends great tasting food directly to my door.  I just heat and eat.”

Since the first Nutrisystem men’s order was placed, Nutrisystem has helped men lose an estimated 21 million pounds.

Nutrisystem recently launched SUCCESS, the best program ever in the Company’s 40 year history [ http://www.nutrisystemnews.com/2012/02/nutrisystem-celebrates-40-years-and-more-than-70-million-pounds-lost-over-the-past-decade/ ] and revealed its members - both male and female — have lost more than an estimated 70 million pounds over the past decade, which is roughly the equivalent of 282,000 NFL players at an average weight of 252 pounds.  Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Dan Marino and Terry Bradshaw serve as Nutrisystem Men spokespeople. 

To view the 2012 Men’s SUCCESS 7-day Sample Menu, please visit: http://www.nutrisystem.com/pdf/Sample_7DayMenu_MensPDF.pdf

To join Terry Bradshaw and Dan Marino on the Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM men’s program today, as well as to receive 40% off in honor of Nutrisystem’s 40^th anniversary, please visit www.nutrisystem.com/success4u or call 1-888-841-2572.

FORT WASHINGTON, PA (February 1, 2012) - Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program, is ushering in its 40^th anniversary year with a celebratory new promotion as well as a look back at four decades of helping people lose weight and get healthy.  Within the past decade alone, customers have lost over an estimated 71 million pounds on the Nutrisystem ® program - equivalent to the weight of over two Lucas Oil Stadiums (made of 16,000 tons of steel), home of Super Bowl XLVI.    

To commemorate Nutrisystem’s 40^th anniversary, the Company is promoting 40% savings on all of its 28-day auto delivery programs. This limited time promotion, starting today, Wednesday, February 1, enables customers to save approximately 40% off the monthly cost of the Nutrisystem SUCCESS^TM program, the Company’s best program to date.

 ”This Company was founded on the belief that there has to be an easier way for people to lose weight,” says Joe Redling, Nutrisystem’s Chairman and CEO. “Nutrisystem’s innovative approach - to combine low-calorie prepared meals based on the science of the Low Glycemic Index (GI) with counseling and medical supervision - has withstood the test of time and is responsible for millions of pounds being lost on the Nutrisystem program. As we usher in our 40^th anniversary year, we thought the most fitting celebration was one that recognized the people who have made Nutrisystem what it is today - our customers - and give them a great savings offer.”

 SUCCESS^TM: The Best Nutrisystem® Program Ever

 Last month, Nutrisystem announced the launch of SUCCESS, its most substantial reformulation in years. The Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM 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 fresh-frozen meals including new signature artisanal Chef’s Table^TM dinner entrees, developed by Nutrisystem’s Celebrity Chef Culinary Council using revolutionary advanced steamer technology; new chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee flavored high quality 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^TM” physical activity program; and increased personalization and flexibility through transition and maintenance plans that help consumers manage their weight on their own. 

 Pioneering Nutritional Science

 Nutrisystem’s heritage is one of pioneering efforts to change the way people not only lose weight, but also how they think about losing weight. Through its 40-year history the Company has focused on the science behind nutrition to help people lose weight, eat healthy, fight cravings, stay full longer and maintain weight loss. One of the Company’s early employees and key developer was Dr. Jay Satz, a microbiologist dedicated to innovative thinking and breakthrough approaches in nutritional and dietary science. It was Dr. Satz who pioneered reduced calorie, portion-controlled, pantry ready meals and later introduced the Glycemic Index measurement to the Nutrisystem® menu.  Currently, Dr. Satz is the Senior Scientific Advisor to Nutrisystem.

 That tradition of using science to solve the complex issue of weight loss and management continues today at Nutrisystem under the leadership of Dr. Bruce Daggy, Senior Vice President of Research and Development and Chief Science Officer. The Company believes that a combination of satisfying nutrition plus behavior and attitudinal changes is the key to long-term success for its customers.

 ”From early childhood, people learn by doing. As three-year olds, we weren’t reading books or attending counseling sessions, yet we learned a great deal,” says Daggy.” Nutrisystem uses this learn-by-doing approach to eliminate the guesswork around the quality, quantity and frequency of food intake.  ‘Now I get it’ is something we hear regularly from our customers.  While losing weight and improving their health, they are learning habits that will also help them succeed over the long-term.”

 ”As our country faces a growing obesity epidemic, Nutrisystem is committed more than ever to helping people reclaim their lives and health,” adds Redling. “We are very proud of what we have accomplished over the last 40 years and are looking forward to helping America shed millions of more pounds in the years to come.”

 Since its founding in 1971, Nutrisystem has grown and changed as the diet and fitness category has evolved. Its most recent history begins when the Company moved its sales and customer interaction online. Below is a look at some of the key consumer highlights from this period:  

 Key Highlights

1999: Nutrisystem.com is launched
2001: NutriSystem begins selling its program through QVC
2003: A new food line, NutriSystem® Nourish®, is introduced with Low Glycemic Index eating
2006: New Men’s program soars with Dan Marino as first celebrity spokesperson
2007: Introduction of Nutrisystem® Silver® with Don Shula as spokesperson
2008: Introduction of Nutrisystem® Advanced® with improved nutritional science
2008: Marie Osmond loses 50 pounds on Nutrisystem and becomes a brand evangelist
2009: Publication of the first clinical trial of Nutrisystem in managing Type 2 diabetes, and the launch of Nutrisystem® D®, aimed at people living with Type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight and manage their diabetes
2009: Nutrisystem® Select® (fresh-frozen meals) and Costco gift cards become available
2009: Nutrisystem proudly supports the American Diabetes Association in its movement to Stop Diabetes^TM, as a National Promotional Sponsor, to help in increasing awareness of the correlation between weight loss and improvements in diabetes control
2010: Nutrisystem launches its website for healthcare professionals, www.nutrisystem.com/hcp
2011: Celebrity Chefs Council formed and new fresh-frozen Chef’s Table Collection^TM dinner line debuts
2011: Nutrisystem named “Least Expensive Home Delivery Program” by CBS Money Watch
2011: A clinical trial confirming the benefits of Nutrisystem in managing Type 2 diabetes, including patients on virtually all diabetes medications, was presented at the annual conference of the Obesity Society
2011: Launch of SUCCESS, Janet Jackson introduced as Brand Ambassador for the 2012 diet season
2011: My Daily 3^TM activity component added to program for the 2012 diet season
2012: Terry Bradshaw loses 32 pounds and champions Men’s program
2012:  Nutrisystem tallies more than 71 million pounds lost over the last decade on Nutrisystem 

Nutrisystem customers lost more than 71 million pounds over the past decade, which is equivalent to approximately:

• - 281,746 NFL Players (average NFL Player = 252 pounds)
• - 10,142,857 Vince Lombardi Trophies (this Super Bowl award weighs in at seven pounds)
• - 408 Boeing 737’s (most popular commercial plane) at maximum take-off capacity weight of 174,200 pounds
• - Expressed as sticks of butter laid end-to-end, would nearly circle the globe at the equator

 To celebrate Nutrisystem’s 40^th anniversary and to receive 40% off the Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM program, 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^TM, 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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FORT WASHINGTON, PA (January 25, 2012) - 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^TM 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^TM” 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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COMPANY LAUNCHES SUCCESS:  MOST COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM IN THE 40 YEAR HISTORY OF NUTRISYSTEM

FORT WASHINGTON, PA (December 23, 2011) - Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program, announces today the unveiling of football legend and sports commentator, Terry Bradshaw, as the Company’s new marquee spokesperson for the launch of the new Men’s SUCCESS program - the Company’s most comprehensive weight loss program to date and its most substantial reformulation in years. To date, Bradshaw has lost 32 pounds on the Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM program and plans to continue shedding weight. His goals are to lose a total of 40 pounds and to help inspire millions to get healthy by losing weight with Nutrisystem in the New Year. Nutrisystem will feature Bradshaw individually, as well as with long time spokesman, Dan Marino, in a testimonial-style ad campaign as part of its 2012 diet season efforts aimed at the men’s market, where the Company currently leads the category. 

Terry Bradshaw Succeeds with Nutrisystem
Bradshaw, who played 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was the first quarterback to win four Super Bowls, and led the Steelers to eight AFC Central championships. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989, Bradshaw was known for calling his own plays throughout his football career. Off the field, Bradshaw’s expertise and infectious personality have landed the football great a successful career as a broadcast commentator, an actor in both movies and television, a New York Times best-selling author, as well as a sought after motivational speaker.  Bradshaw is currently the co-host of FOX NFL Sunday. 

“During my time as a professional football player and even after retirement, I stayed in great shape, but it wasn’t until all the injuries caught up with me and I couldn’t work out that the pounds started packing on,” says Bradshaw. “I found myself overweight and looking for the perfect plan to help me shed these packed pounds and get my health back, when I was inspired by Dan Marino’s and Coach Don Shula’s weight loss success on Nutrisystem and gave the program a try. Bottom line, Nutrisystem for Men is the go-to guy’s diet. It’s simple, has great tasting meals and didn’t leave me feeling hungry all the time. It works and that’s good enough for me in this game called real-life where the stakes are high and the prize is feeling lighter, and looking and feeling better.”

“Terry Bradshaw is known as a tough competitor - someone who doesn’t let obstacles stand in his way,” says Joe Redling, Chairman and CEO of Nutrisystem. “With Nutrisystem he had a playbook to lose weight and get healthy without counting, tracking, weighing in or going to meetings. The results speak for themselves. Terry joins another football legend, Dan Marino, in talking directly and honestly with men about how to take weight off. We’re delighted to welcome Terry to the Nutrisystem family and know that he’ll be a leader in helping to motivate men around the country to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle. ”

SUCCESS^TM: The Most Comprehensive Nutrisystem® Program Ever

On December 15^th, Nutrisystem announced the launch of SUCCESS, the Company’s most 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^TM dinner entrees, developed by Nutrisystem’s Celebrity Chef Culinary Council using revolutionary advanced steamer technology; new chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee advanced protein shakes to help improve satiety and nutrition; the introduction of a personalized “My Daily 3^TM” physical activity program; and increased personalization and flexibility through transition and maintenance plans that help consumers manage their weight on their own. 

The SUCCESS program is built on the following four fundamental pillars: 

• Great Taste = Great Results - Fresh-frozen offerings will nearly double as the Company has worked with its esteemed Celebrity Chef Culinary Council to develop an exclusive line of Chef’s Table dinner entrees using a patented new microwaveable steamer bag technology. These signature dishes carry the name of the Chef who created the recipe. Presently, the Celebrity Chef Culinary Council includes: Kent Rathbun, Michael Solomonov, Mark Estee, Carmen Gonzalez and Tony Mantuano.
• It Works - The Nutrisystem reformulation involves advanced nutritional science to deliver a high level of satiety. Macro-nutrient reformulations optimize weight loss and help avoid pitfalls of typical low calorie diets such as hunger, cravings and eliminating entire food categories. The SUCCESS program’s simplified meal planner helps improve adherence and efficacy; those who adhere to the program can expect to lose between 1 -2 pounds per week. Initial weight loss may be more. Importantly, clinically meaningful weight loss can take place in as little as a month, with reductions in the waistline and other markers of health.
• Flexibility and Maintenance - For the first time ever and as a direct result of customer feedback, Nutrisystem will offer a portfolio of flexible transition and maintenance plans including a la carte menu pricing for customers who want to personalize their programs from over 130 menu items. Nutrisystem’s transition and weight loss maintenance plans were created to guide consumers through different phases of weight loss and maintenance. These phases are now supported by an “At Home Tool Kit” that includes a Nutrisystem Meal Measure, a Healthy Steps^TM Portion Control Serving Set, as well as a low Glycemic Index cookbook, “The Low GI Cookbook-Nutrisystem Edition.” With SUCCESS transition and maintenance plans, customers are now able to create a truly customizable program, combining their own meals with perfectly proportioned Nutrisystem meals delivered right to their door, ready in minutes with no counting points, weighing portions or attending meetings.
• Exercise Counts - Nutrisystem is also introducing “My Daily 3,” comprised of three 10-minute intervals of physical activity or 30 minutes of moderate daily exercise. Customers can take a short assessment quiz on www.nutrisystem.com and receive a personalized two-week sample “My Daily 3″ program to get started. The Nutrisystem website offers other valuable information to personalize fitness goals.

To join Terry Bradshaw on the Nutrisystem SUCCESS program today, visit www.nutrisystem.com/success4u or call 1-888-841-2572.

For photos of Terry as well as other Nutrisystem materials please go to: http://newsinfusion.com/events/nutrisystem

To view the 2012 Men’s SUCCESS 7-day Sample Menu, please visit: http://www.nutrisystem.com/pdf/Sample_7DayMenu_MensPDF.pdf

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^TM, 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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NUTRISYSTEM TEAMS WITH JACKSON FOR NATIONAL “GET ON IT” AD CAMPAIGN AND NUTRIBANKTM PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE  

FORT WASHINGTON, PA (December 15, 2011) - Nutrisystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRI), the leading home delivery weight loss program, announces today its association with superstar Janet Jackson for the launch of SUCCESS, the Company’s most comprehensive weight loss program to date and its most substantial reformulation in years.  The program will include a national advertising campaign showcasing Ms. Jackson’s Nutrisystem weight loss success to date and her journey to sustainable, healthy eating.  

Reformulated Menu with Increased Protein, New Chef’s Table^TM Steamer Entrees and Programs to Support Sustained Success 

The Nutrisystem® SUCCESS^TM 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^TM dinner entrees, developed by Nutrisystem’s Celebrity Chef Culinary Council using revolutionary advanced steamer technology; new chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee advanced protein shakes; the introduction of a personalized “My Daily 3^TM” physical activity program; and increased personalization and flexibility through transition and maintenance plans that help consumers manage their weight on their own. 

Janet Jackson Succeeds With Nutrisystem  

Having written one of 2011’s biggest bestsellers which dealt in large part with her own on-going efforts to maintain a healthy body, Ms. Jackson enjoys a special position as an inspirational role model for women everywhere who are struggling with weight loss and body image issues. In her first effort as an author, the international superstar described her life-long efforts to address weight loss and fitness in True You, which went to number one on The New York Times bestseller list. True You and Ms. Jackson have inspired millions of people to face their concerns about weight, fitness and feeling healthy. True You is launching in soft cover to coincide with the announcement of the partnership with Nutrisystem.

 In this new role, Ms. Jackson will be the iconic new face for the Nutrisystem brand, the focal point of the SUCCESS campaign and the co-founder of a new initiative to help combat hunger. A fresh and inspiring role model for Nutrisystem, Ms. Jackson has never before endorsed a weight loss product and has done little in the endorsement arena.  She is very open about her personal weight struggles and will be appearing in a substantial national advertising campaign to help inform and motivate consumers.  The ads, which were shot on location in Australia during Ms. Jackson’s recent worldwide tour, will debut before the end of the year.  Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jake Nava, the campaign features Ms. Jackson in a documentary style format answering a series of questions in her own words. With the tagline “Get On It,” the commercials emphasize the importance of taking that first step toward success and Ms. Jackson’s own admission that the key to effective weight loss was accepting she “couldn’t do it alone.”  

“Dieting never worked for me, counting calories never worked for me, and denying myself the foods I love never worked for me. I needed a better plan, and I found it with Nutrisystem,” shares Ms. Jackson. “With Nutrisystem I am seeing results already, and I am so impressed by both the thought and the nutritional science behind the program. There are millions of women like me who want to be successful but don’t have the tools to do it on their own.  I hope I can help inspire them.”  

“Success is our most complete program ever, and we’re really proud of it.  There’s no better spokesperson to join us than Janet Jackson,” says Joe Redling, Chairman and CEO of Nutrisystem. “Janet’s story is one of a lifelong struggle with weight management and the journey to gain control and acceptance.  She has an authentic voice we believe will resonate with consumers, and we’ve never been more excited heading into a new campaign than we are right now.” 

According to Mr. Redling, Nutrisystem will also announce a new marquee spokesperson in the men’s market, where the Company leads the category, as a part of its 2012 diet season campaign. 

NutriBank^TM: Solving Hunger. One Meal at a Time. 

Nutrisystem and Ms. Jackson are also announcing the creation of NutriBank (www.nutribank.org), an innovative new philanthropic effort dedicated to nutrition and solving hunger around the world. NutriBank will work closely with national and international organizations to donate nutritious food and raise funds and awareness for this important cause. Ms. Jackson will serve as co-founder along with Mr. Redling.

“Hunger is an issue that is so meaningful to me,” says Ms. Jackson. “I’ve had the opportunity to travel around the world during my career, and I’ve seen first hand the desperation on children’s faces who do not have enough to eat. I believe as a society we have to do better and NutriBank is going to allow me to work not only to provide food for the neediest, but also to use my voice to raise awareness of an issue that simply must be solved.”

For every pound lost on Nutrisystem in 2012, the Company will match it with one dollar’s worth of nutritious Nutrisystem® food to be delivered through NutriBank to those in need. The Company has committed to donating up to $10 million in food contributions to NutriBank in 2012. “NutriBank wouldn’t be possible without our customers,” adds Redling. “They are taking weight off for all the right reasons, and we’re matching that loss with balanced nutrition delivered to the neediest. It’s a win-win situation and we’re honored to be working with Janet Jackson to have what we hope will be a real impact on one of the most serious issues of our day.” 

SUCCESS: The Most Comprehensive Nutrisystem Program Ever  

The SUCCESS program is built on the following four fundamental pillars: 

• Great Taste = Great Results - Fresh-frozen offerings will nearly double as the Company has worked with its esteemed Celebrity Chef Culinary Council to develop an exclusive line of Chef’s Table dinner entrees using a patented new microwaveable steamer bag technology. These signature dishes carry the name of the Chef who created the recipe.  Presently, the Celebrity Chef Culinary Council includes: Kent Rathbun, Michael Solomonov, Mark Estee, Carmen Gonzalez and Tony Mantuano.
• It Works - Nutrisystem’s reformulation involves advanced nutritional science to deliver a high level of satiety. Macro-nutrient reformulations optimize weight loss and help avoid pitfalls of typical low calorie diets such as hunger, cravings and eliminating entire food categories. The SUCCESS program’s simplified meal planner helps improve adherence and efficacy; those who adhere to the program can expect to lose between 1 -2 pounds per week. Initial weight loss may be more. Importantly, clinically meaningful weight loss can take place in as little as a month, with reductions in the waistline and other markers of health.
• Flexibility and Maintenance - For the first time ever and as a direct result of customer feedback, Nutrisystem will offer a portfolio of flexible transition and maintenance plans including a la carte menu pricing for customers who want to personalize their programs from over 130 menu items. Nutrisystem’s transition and weight loss maintenance plans were created to guide consumers through different phases of weight loss and maintenance. These phases are now supported by an “At Home Tool Kit” that includes a Nutrisystem Meal Measure, a Healthy Steps^TM Portion Control Serving Set, as well as a low Glycemic Index cookbook, “The Low GI Cookbook-Nutrisystem Edition.” With SUCCESS transition and maintenance plans, customers are now able to create a truly customizable program, combining their own meals with perfectly proportioned Nutrisystem meals delivered right to their door, ready in minutes with no counting points, weighing portions or attending meetings.
• Exercise Counts - Nutrisystem is also introducing “My Daily 3,” comprised of three 10-minute intervals of physical activity or 30 minutes of moderate daily exercise. Customers can take a short assessment quiz on www.nutrisystem.com and receive a personalized two-week sample “My Daily 3″ program to get started. The Nutrisystem website offers other valuable information to personalize fitness goals. 

“In developing the Nutrisystem® Success^TM program, we wanted to provide customers with personal empowerment while also addressing common dieting pitfalls,” explains Dr. Bruce Daggy, Senior Vice President of Research and Development and Chief Science Officer at Nutrisystem. “People learn by doing, and behavioral and attitudinal changes occur if we repeatedly gravitate toward decisions that are good for us and produce the result we’re looking for. That’s why Nutrisystem’s approach and the science behind its satisfying nutrition is so successful — both short- and long-term.” 

In the future, Nutrisystem looks forward to partnering with Ms. Jackson’s culinary consultant, Chef Andre Carthen of ACafe, to develop diet compliant, low glycemic meals that are specifically tailored to Ms. Jackson’s tastes and will become part of the menu items offered through the program. In addition, the Company will be working with Tony Martinez, a noted fitness expert who’s worked with Ms. Jackson for many years, to enhance the “My Daily 3″ activity portfolio to include more tips, exercise routines and instructional videos. 

With each new Nutrisystem SUCCESS auto-delivery program order, customers will receive an exciting limited time introductory offer, including a money back guarantee. To order the new Nutrisystem SUCCESS program and other Nutrisystem® products, 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^TM, 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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Contact:

Meredith Bandy

Nutrisystem, Inc.

215-385-8941

mbandy@nutrisystem.com