Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The cost of losing 30 pounds

This was on the msn homepage today. Found it to be quite interesting. Check it out http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/ConsumerActionGuide/WhatDoesItCostToDrop30Pounds.aspx?page=1
And remember that we see our members losing an average of 2-7 pounds per week here with us. Most members average 10 lbs per month. EATING REGULAR GROCERY STORE FOODS!!!!

Jenny Craig
The prepackaged foods generally cost $12 to $18 per day, or $84 to $126 per week.
Cost of losing 30 pounds: $399 or $359 (if paid upfront), not including food.

NutriSystem
Cost of losing 30 pounds: $1,199.80, including all food, except fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy.

Weight Watchers
Cost of losing 30 pounds: $214.80 to $299.80, depending on location, or $97.75 online, not including food.

The Zone Diet
Signing up for the 30-day "Chef Selected" plan will cost $39.99 a day plus a shipping charge, which is $3 for customers in most cities and $10 for those in other areas. If you want to try it out for two weeks, you'll pay $44.99 per day plus shipping. The average Zone dieter loses 8 to 10 pounds a month, and it will take three or four months to drop 30 pounds.
Cost of losing 30 pounds: $3,869 to $5,159, which includes $3 a day for delivery.

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