Conversation in Noom
Jacklyn T
nicknick
I think it really depends on where your level is on wanting to lose weight. If you really don't know anything on where to start to lose weight Noom could be helpful. But basically, calories in, calories out, and there are many free apps, like Fitness Pal, that can track that for you. They do have some cool or cute daily lessons, but again, with your own research, you can learn that stuff for free. It's a cookie cuter "plan" for everyone. I briefly used it and took down the recipes I liked, and then got rid of it because I can do calories in, calories out myself, and while most of the info is good, some of it I would research or question. Also, from knowing some information now myself, I would say that they put you on a WAY to low calorie count right off the bat, which in some cases, can really not be healthy. I was on 1,200 calories a day on Noom and totally ruined my metabolism. That's just way too low to be putting someone on, especially right off the bat. I would say personally, there are way better methods of losing weight but I've also done my research. But if you want to pay for convenience and have an app that tracks everything for you and has info to help you without having to do your own research then it's good for you.
Ingrid
I am doing Noom now (first week) and so far so good. I have used Fitness Pal and it is free and does track some of the same things, but personally I like the psychology based Noom approach and the cute little daily lessons (10 minutes or less per day), all in one place.
Is the underlying info new to me? No, but... obviously having had this knowledge alone wasn't enough to keep my weight from creeping up. :-)
So far, I think of Noom as a nice reminder to nudge me to pay attention to and re-set my food habits that had gotten a little off track. It's working well for me and I have not been hungry.
Kris Callaway
I don't think there's a simple answer. My Wife and I are on Noom and have lost weight adhering to principles we learned through Noom. I find the principles not earth shattering and I've heard much of the information scattered all over (as other responders have pointed out), but they do a good job putting it all together. Overall I would say it's imperfect (especially the app) but can be worth it for the coaching and group aspect if you choose to go that route. I chose not to use those features but I expect that they would be helpful to someone that did not have a partner or support group to hold them accountable.
Bottom line is you can lose weight through a caloric deficit and it's about finding what fills you up for the least amount of calories. The nice thing about Noom I think is it teaches you that there is no such thing as BAD food, there's just food that Fill you up better for the same amount of calories you might find in things often considered bad, which should just be treats.
Natalie1974
I’m disappointed about the meal planning - it’s just a list of recipes but no tools to add to shopping list etc and seems to mean lots of browsing, planning and organising
Kyle Arnett
Depends on how serious you are personally. If you are not ready, it won't make you ready but nothing else will either. If you are determined to change, and you enter it with an open mind, you will succeed and it's worth it. I love it, but have been absolutely changing everything with enthusiasm.
Jacklyn T
Really helpful, thanks all! Now I'm so curious to know what your favorite daily lessons are so I started a new conversation to chat about there there!