We know that weight loss can be tough, and despite the wealth of information out there, there’s still a lot of confusion about what it takes to get healthier. That’s why we developed the Nutrisystem Diet Index. It’s a new series of national consumer surveys tracking America’s diet behaviors, attitudes and trends throughout the year. We wanted to get a better understanding of the problems people are facing and bring them to light, so we can help address them and set people on the right track to a healthier diet and lifestyle.

Each Nutrisystem Diet Index will have a scale that measures and rates America’s current diet and lifestyle behavior and choices, and our first survey showed that Americans are clearly showing signs of struggle with their diet and lifestyle choices. According to the Index, Americans are at the midway mark on healthy diet and lifestyle choices, scoring a 5.1 on a ten point scale – with one being an “unhealthy diet and lifestyle” and ten being a “healthy diet and lifestyle” – when asked basic questions about their eating habits, diet behaviors and lifestyle choices.

The Index also revealed that nearly a third of Americans confess to being self-conscious about their bodies and that they’re willing to give up some surprising things in order to shed a few pounds. To find out what Americans are willing to sacrifice for a toned tummy, click here.