| 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. |
