Noom Diet Reviews

I’ve tried lots of weight loss programs with so-so results. Noom not only helps me determine healthful meals and snacks at home but also when eating out. The program is very adaptable for all ages and health issues. I especially love the fact that I am eating real food, not packaged micro-portions that don’t help me with my real world eating experience. The encouragement and helpful strategies on how to think about food in a healthful way have been invaluable. I strongly recommend Noom to anyone seeking not just an effective weight loss program but a new, healthy way to eat really delicious food.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

So far so good. Feel supported while going through the challenge of losing weight. I've heard a lot about macronutrients and don't know if the green, yellow and red is part of that system. If not, maybe that should be included.

I would recommend this system to anyone needing to lose weight.

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Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I saw ads for Noom on Facebook and television and it peaked my interest. I am recently retired and have been struggling with weight gain all my life but really bad in the last 3-4 years. I decided to give Noom a shot in mid-November and have enjoyed the first successful weight loss in years. I still have a ways to go to get to my goal, but Noom is the first program I’ve tried in years (and I’ve tried most of them) that has a sustainable program for keeping the weight off.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The articles are interesting and informative; the daily check-in is useful. Like any other weight-loss app, you track your weight, exercise, and food intake every day. It's easy to track premade foods by scanning barcodes, a little harder to put in other meals. They added a recipe feature for iPhone, but it's really only useful if you use the same exact recipe for more than one meal; they are hard to adjust. You also can't check the calories in something before you eat it, you have to input it as a meal and then delete it, which isn't too difficult, but definitely could be improved.

But on to what I can't get from other apps or just reading on the internet, the reasons I tried Noom: The group is my favorite part, I get a lot out of that. It's a little bit like virtual weight watchers, you talk to other people about your goals and struggles, which is nice, although some people definitely engage more than others, which can be nice or annoying if they're not tech-savvy (one person in mine starts a new thread multiple times a day, instead of commenting on other posts).

My main problem, why I give this a 3 instead of a 4, is with the "Goal Specialist," who is either an AI or just a guy selecting premade messages from a list, they don't help me at all or actually respond to what I'm saying. One of the big sales pitches for this app is that individual support, which is what I'm paying so much money for, and I contacted customer support about this but they have not responded.

Bottom line: If you're really into the group aspect, go for it; otherwise, there are other, free-er apps that help you track weight-loss progress.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is not a diet; it's a lifestyle change. With the color system and the way the program eases you into this new way of eating and living, it's easier to stick with it. And if you have an off day, no big deal...just jump right back in. The psychology and science aspect appeals to me, personally. And the coach/group structure is very supportive. I've lost 14 pounds in 5 weeks and have already referred a friend who wanted to continue on after the 2-week free trial. This is totally worth a try to see if it works for anyone.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

At Christmas, I decided to gift myself with better health. I signed on with Noom, stated my goals and got going. I am 1 and 1/2 pounds from my first goal scheduled next week! I love the daily weigh in and 10 minutes of tips and information and Journaling my food intake. It has made ALL the difference. I am a cancer survivor and want it to stay that way. Losing weight and getting fit are going to make that a reality. Thanks Noom.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love the concept of Noom! The calorie density is very easy to follow. The daily reads are funny, engaging, and thought-provoking. I really like the psychology as part of this journey - love the "why" not the "do as I say because" concept of other programs.

I find three things confusing:

First, many food are found in all three categories. I brought several examples up with my GC and nothing has been "fixed." I really like the green, yellow, and red but it can easily be manipulated depending on which entry I select.

Second, my GC or goal specialist. I’m not 100% sure what the purpose is. I’d prefer a regular cadence...like a weekly check-in, but that doesn’t happen. I find if she doesn’t check I when I expect her to, I get a bit frustrated and feel "ignored." For me, I’d rather not have this expectation at all than to be disappointed.

Finally, the group concept is great, but every time I’m prompted to share, others are sharing on a separate topic. It’s confusing to follow the feed and interact with others for support.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I really like the focus on making sustainable changes, and help with the psychology of making those changes. I can really jump on board with something like that than something like other plans that require radical changes that I'll never keep up, and are difficult to incorporate into my real life.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

After using the Weight Watchers program many times over the years, with the results of losing the weight I want, but slowly and surely going back to my old habits and regaining, I decided to try Noom. I like the ease of the phone app and the psychological and scientific insights and tips to help me make progress. There is no pressure but good support through the program. The daily weigh in and food tracker are helpful tools. The bottom line is that weight loss is hard and slow and needs to be fueled by sustainable lifestyle changes. No weekly meetings and weigh-ins with this program. More resources than the Weight Watchers online program. I have been on it a month and have lost 8 lbs while tailoring and enjoying meals that fit into my lifestyle.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The quiz you take before signing up makes it seem like you’re buying a customized program but instead you’re just paying nearly $100 for an app where you can log your food and find out good food is good and junk food is bad, like you don’t already know that.

Once a week a stranger asks you to share an achievement. There’s no actual custom program. If you ask for any real suggestions or support, your "private coach" sends you articles on the Noom website that just parrot the same shallow advice of the app. Eat a salad. Have a yogurt. You don’t need to spend $100 to know that eating only plain salad with chicken and fat-free plain yogurt will make you lose weight!

I was really struggling to find a proper balance on this program and found it very hard to figure out what to eat while staying in my "zones" and still eating my calories. I mostly just ended up not eating or giving up and eating all the wrong things. There is nothing custom about this program and it was a total waste of money. I am absolutely canceling this month and I regret the purchase.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Results have been great! I have lost over 10 pounds and have dropped a pants size in a month. The routine and support have made this rewarding.

I am getting the daily schedule, support and accountability I need to succeed, and I am confident I am developing the resources I need to make necessary long term behavior changes and attitudes. It is encouraging to have contact worth the other group members in addition to the coaches.

It is a process. I always knew that, but I now have tools and resources to weather the rough parts.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend