Online Weight Loss Works

New program shows progress without gimmicks

Raleigh, NC, November 15th, 2005- Real Living Nutrition Services recently launched a new online weight-loss program based on creating small lifestyle changes. It teaches people how to lose

weight in a healthy way with no fad diets or gimmicks.  Many clients have tried the program with successful results in weight loss as well as improving other health markers such as cholesterol and high blood pressure.

The core program, the Balance Program, is a lifestyle program that helps motivated individuals make small changes and get real long-term weight-loss results. It focuses on balanced nutrition and exercise and provides regular monitoring and coaching online to keep you on track. Interested

parties can view the site at www.reallivingnutrition.com.

Contrary to traditional “diet” programs, Real Living focuses on the following:

1. Effective weight loss solutions helping people to create lifestyle changes.
2. Registered dietitians providing professional advice/tools to assist along the way.
3. Online program with interactive, personalized coaching.

Real Living Nutrition Services was founded by Meri Raffetto RD, LDN, in February of 2002, as a

private practice specializing in weight management and cardiovascular nutrition. After a year in private practice, Meri realized that most of her clients wanted professional services for weight management but could not afford to pay for more than two visits. Some clients started to check in

for advice using email at a discounted rate. This sparked the idea for an online program. Online programs allow people to reap the rewards of working with a nutrition expert at a much lower cost.

The Mini Diet Makeover was originated as an online assessment where clients receive a personalized assessment from a Registered Dietitian. Next, the Balance Program was developed in conjunction with the assessment to provide a workshop format with weekly learning modules and interactive

e-counseling sessions with their dietitian. The Healthy Living Program was created to provide continuous support through e-counseling sessions so clients can check in whenever they need to at their convenience.

Real Living Nutrition partners with health clubs, physicians, and healthcare organizations to

empower people to find a new road to weight loss: making small lifestyle changes to get lasting results. Its mission is to provide weight loss solutions to empower people to live healthier lives.

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