CYBERDIET IN THE PRESS

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January 2001 Prevention asks Mariska van Aalst, 31, to test Cyberdiet.com and see if it helps her shed her 30 excess pounds. Using Cyberdiet/DietWatch and the other site tools, van Aalst sheds 7 pounds in 8 weeks. She comments, "Perhaps the most dynamic sections of the Cyberdiet sites are the chat rooms. I felt like I'd stumbled into a giant confessional: 'I ate three fistfuls of nuts -- I'm so bad!' I'd bet anything that this type of support is a huge help for many."

December 2000 Woman's World advises, "In addition to lots of interactive tools to help users customize a healthful diet, like a Daily Food Planner, Cyberdiet's Ask the Experts feature allows you to talk to a team of psychologists, dietitians, chefs and trainers online."

December 2000 Self says, "Pregnant and worried that you're packing on pounds at warp speed? Visit Cyberdiet.com's pregnancy weight-gain tracker."

October 2000 The Wall Street Journal reports, "Cyberdiet.com...offers individual meal plans created by registered dietitians. The site includes chat rooms, daily food-planning tools, meal plans for diabetics, and a Diet Detective feature that lists the pros and cons of popular diets. Cyberdiet co-founder Cynthia Fink said some dieters use the site to augment other commercial plans that offer meetings or counseling just once a week. 'We are there for our users 24/7' she says."

October 2000 Cyberdiet is included in 300 Incredible Things for Women on the Internet, by Robyn Freedman Spizman and Ken Leebow.

October 2000 A contributer to bLink, Earthlink's member newsletter, shares, "Clicking on Cyberdiet...Meagan came across an exciting Web site packed full of useful fitness, diet, and nutrition information. But what really caught her eye was the 20 Somethings discussion group. She read some of the recent postings, which ranged from friendly weight-loss rivalries ("I lost two pounds this week. How about you?") to musings on why jumping rope is the best form of exercise ("It's cheap!"). Meagan knew she would return to this discussion board—it had attitude."

October 2000 PCMike says in his weekly "High Tech Talk" program, "I don’t think I’ve ever found a Web site that uses the interactivity of the Web so effectively. Here you’ll find all sorts of forms that let you plug in your weight and height and vital statistics, and then return to you customized diets and exercise programs that can help you develop a healthy lifestyle. There’s a ton of articles and suggestions on how to lose weight...and there is a robust community of like-minded dieters you can hook up with for online chats or recipe swapping."

September 2000 In an advertising supplement in People, a feature on "How Honest Women Slim Down and Get Fit" advises, "Go to a Web site such as cyberdiet.com that breaks down the number of calories you burn for each exercise you do and the caloric content of the foods you eat."

September 2000 Family PC rates Cyberdiet as one of its top 100 family-friendly sites: "To get the skinny on getting skinny, surf straight to Cyberdiet. No fads, no hype - just sensible diet information with lots of support from experts as well as people who are trying to become healthy eaters."

September 2000 Shape highlights Cyberdiet in its article "Log On and Lose Weight": "Diet, nutrition, motivational info. A snap to navigate."

August 2000 In a feature entitled "Be Your Own Emeril," Fitness states that Cyberdiet's recipes are "simple classics, many of which were diet no-nos in a former life."

July 2000 Cyberdiet's co-branded site with DietWatch.com is launched. This partnership provides the Cyberdiet community with access to DietWatch's tools and programs.

June 2000 In their "A La Modem" section, Cooking Light says, "Looking for fast food fare? Compare menu items of up to three restaurants using Cyberdiet's Fast Food Quest. Search by calorie content, fat grams, carbohydrates, and more."

June 2000 Women First advises its readers, "For more advice on targeting and toning, go to cyberdiet.com"

April 2000 Two leading nutrition and fitness specialists give kudos to Cyberdiet in Health magazine. Judy Dodd, a former president of the American Dietetic Association, states that Cyberdiet provides "comprehensive, unbiased information approved by dietitians you can trust." Miriam Nelson, director of the Center for Physical Fitness at Tufts University, praises the Cyberdiet Activity Calculator and the online discussion groups.

February 2000 Cyberdiet employees -- and Success Stories -- Jenna Jayroe and Laura Foley appear on the Queen Latifah Show. The show re-airs on Memorial Day; full-time and volunteer staff work overtime to greet new visitors to the discussion boards and chat rooms.

February 2000 Fitness, in an article called, "Hiding Behind Your Fat?" says that Cyberdiet "offers extensive information about weight-loss support groups, exercise and nutrition, as well as a database of foods, sample menus and other resources."

January 2000 People says in their January 17, 2000 issue that Cyberdiet is "one prime site that serves up fad-free advice, friendly support groups and nifty calculators to (help you) plan a personalized regimen."

January 2000 In an article entitled "Weight loss at the click of a mouse," CNN.com lists Cyberdiet as one of its recommended sites.

January 2000 Courtney Rubin, whose weight loss journey has been chronicled in Shape's popular "Weight Loss Diary" feature, cites Cyberdiet.com as her favorite source of nutrition data.

December 1999 The New York Times calls Cyberdiet "an oasis of sane, fun, and well-presented nutrition information" in an article titled "Losing Pounds by Surfing on the Web."

July 1999 Body & Soul, the PBS series on mind, body & spirit, has a companion book that goes along with the series. In their section, "Wellness Resources on the Internet", PBS says, "If you have questions about nutrition, this site can help you answer them. Find out your daily calorie and nutrient requirements, then plan your menu, shopping lists, and recipes accordingly."

June 1999 Walking lists Cyberdiet as one of the top nutrition sites on the Internet.

May 1999 Cyberdiet becomes a partner of the Mediconsult.com network of Web Sites.

April 1999 Brill's Content, in their Food/Nutrition section, calls Cyberdiet, "The most innovative of the bunch!"

March 1999 On his own Web site, Richard Simmons lists Cyberdiet as one of the best weight loss sites: "At this great Web site you can find out your nutritional profile, figure out your Body Mass Index (BMI), and even learn how many calories you burn while playing Frisbee with the kids. It also has a daily food planner -- just plug in your calorie goal and away you go!"

February 1999 Teen, in their section on "Advice on healthy living," asks the following question, "Confused about how to eat smart and have a healthy relationship with food? Here are some sources of topnotch info". They recommend 3 and Cyberdiet is at the top of their list.

December 1998 Mademoiselle, in their "Click and Change Your Life" section says, "Three million people a month log onto this site, plug in their information, and get their food served up however they like it!"

October 1998 The Complete Idiot's Guide to Losing Weight, published by Alpha Books, lists three Internet Resources. Cyberdiet is one of them.

September 1998 Weight Watcher's magazine says, "This must see site includes the daily food planner, chat room, and nutrition database of more than 16000 foods, and an interactive nutritional profile that will calculate your nutritional needs bases on information you provide about your height, build, age, and activity level."

September 1998 Fitness lists Cyberdiet as one of their top two picks for nutritional and health sites on the Internet.

Summer 1998 Diet & Exercise says, "If you know where to look, you can use the Internet as a personal trainer and nutritionist rolled into one. Here, we tell you how to put your computer savvy to work for a healthier you!" Their 12 Best Fitness Sites article lists Cyberdiet as their #1 choice.

August 1998 Cyberdiet launches the Health Club. This comprehensive, subscription-based product integrates the best of Cyberdiet's nutrition, exercise, and motivation components with many new customized features.

August 1998 Apple's Pick of the Week: "Diet over the web. If you think it's time to drop a few pounds, then it's time for you to check out Cyberdiet…"
July 1998 Yahoo Magazine, in its section on Nutrition Reviews, says, "Cyberdiet's team has used its combination of technical savvy and nutrition know-how to construct an oasis of sane and well-presented nutritional information on the Web in a format that is fun to use."
July 1998 CNET's syndicated television program The Web featured Cyberdiet in a program called "Weight Loss on the Internet." The Cyberdiet story was also listed on their web site for a week.
May/June 1998 Heart & Soul says, "Looking for a quick breakdown of tonight's dinner? Cyberdiet has the answer… The information is presented in standard food-label format and is very accessible."
April 1998 Walking, in an piece called, "Nutrition sites you can count (calories) on" lauds the Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy web site, and mentions two sites recommended by this prestigious group, Cyberdiet and the Mayo Clinic.

February 1998 Mademoiselle says, "Cyberdiet generates a nutritional profile and menu plans. You can also look up nutritional values for thousands of foods."
February 1998 Cyberdiet partners with CBS.

January 1998 January 6, 1998 USA Today's Diet Hot Line says, "Tufts University's Nutrition Navigator Web Site (navigator.tufts.edu), which rates and reviews sites on food, diet, recipes and nutrition, rates Cyberdiet among the top 10 web sites on the Internet

January 1998 It's January and everyone is on a diet. January's hits are 4,980,115. The page views are 2,290,643. A typical day saw 2,613 viewers and they looked at 28 pages!
November 1997 Yahoo Magazine says, "It's an inexhaustible store of useful food facts, is fun to use and offers interesting insights about what you are putting into your body."

August 1997 Newsweek, in their Stethoscope section asks, "Feel like a blimp? Visit Cyberdiet to learn how much weight you need to lose or rearrange." Walking says, "Cyberdiet is the equivalent of having your own nutritionist tucked away in your computer."
July 1997 CNN Headline News runs a video story about getting fit at your keyboard while on the Internet and features Cyberdiet.
June 1997 Gentry Magazine runs a photograph of Timi Gustafson on its cover with a story about how she helps keep Peninsula women beautiful and fit.
March 1997 Apple Computer chooses Cyberdiet as its "Pick of the Week" by saying, "If you think it's time to drop a few pounds, then it's time for you to check out Cyberdiet".

February, 1997 Cyberdiet launches the Daily Food Planner. Not counting graphics, it generates 262,905 page views by itself. It's a hit with the visitors!

February 1997 In their Health and Fitness section, under "Best Net Bets," Playboy states that if you're "Wondering if you packed on a few extra pounds during the holidays?" you should "plug in your height weight and activity level to the nutritional profile at Cyberdiet and this interactive dietitian will calculate your ideal weight and offer a specific plan that will help you achieve it."
January 1997 Thomas E. Weber writes in the January 3, 1997 issue of the Wall Street Journal about the interactivity of the site and lauds the "Recipe Tips" page for the guidelines it provides. Microsoft names Cyberdiet as "Best of the Web" in their living section under the topic of "New Year Resolution - No More Diet Fads". Also mentioned are the US Government Nutritional Guidelines, the Irish Government Site on Nutrition and CNN. Weight Watchers in an article on resources in cyberspace, sends their subscribers to Cyberdiet. Let's Live magazine under their article on "Cooking in Cyberspace" enthuses that Cyberdiet "is a clearinghouse of good nutrition from Timi Gustafson, R.D." This issue includes a photo of our "Chicken and Winter Squash Chowder. "

September 1996 Internet Underground says, "Cyberdiet is a through site that won't let you down." NetGuide Magazine writes, "A steady diet of this site's food facts and exercise tips will help you adopt a healthier lifestyle" The Washington Post writes that "It'll tell you everything you did or didn't want to know about what you should be eating".
August 1996 Online Access calls Cyberdiet a "Front Burner" and says, "If the glowing testimonials of the various visitors to this site are any indication, Timi Gustafson has inspired some dieters to lose weight and keep it off by developing a diet that's both lean and healthy."
June 10, 1996 Richard Streeby writing for the Salt Lake Tribune says, "cdsupport@dietwatch.com is full of advice and information about eating properly and getting into shape. Cyberdiet's interactive profile is my favorite feature." Cyberdiet's hits go up to 124,975.
April 15, 1996 The Nutrition Profile is launched mid month. The hits go up to 39,525.
January 14, 1996 The London Sunday Times says that when you come to Cyberdiet, "What you get is good, sound nutritional advice, tips on exercise, recipes and links to other food-related sites."

November 8, 1995 Cyberdiet debuts on the Internet with 1124 "hits" including graphics.