Noom brands itself as a lifestyle change rather than a diet. If one only goes through the initial two weeks of free training, that branding could feel false. However, staying with the program for the first few weeks, it becomes obvious that this is an educational and training program that allows the members to make choices and experiment with the information they’re given. There is no shaming for getting off track no matter the reason.
I noticed that those who avail themselves of only the basics and skip the articles, quizzes, challenges, and community support, have a more difficult time and often place blame on Noom, ignoring the fact that they are avoiding 90% of the program. You get out of it what you put in. If you read the daily articles that are focused on teaching how the body and mind in different states affect the way food is processed, and how different foods are processed, your success at developing better habits is much higher.
Noom feels like a crash course in applied biology, anatomy, psychology, and more, but is tempered by the humor so that it doesn’t cause an abundance of trepidation and stress.
My coach has been proactive. The more I invest in her, the more she invests in my program. The group coach is active as well. I’ve noticed that the coaches seem to follow the members when it comes to the amount of time and interaction they spend.
Noom attempts to appeal to people of different cultures and beliefs through the language they use. If you are offended when someone phrases things in the idiom of a Christian, Buddhist, Vegan, or whatever, then this program might not be for you.
I came into the program at the request of my daughter who wanted a partner. What I got out of the program was learning to eat the way someone with hypoglycemia should. The settings in the app allow the member to set notifications. My life is so much better, even though I feel as though I’m constantly eating. And, even though I’m eating so much more often, I’ve lost 25 pounds and am now in the average weight category. That’s pretty good for someone with multiple disabilities. I’m staying with Noom until I’m certain my new habits are permanent.
Noom has been a lifestyle change for me and I’m so much better for it. If anyone is willing to put in the time and effort to follow the course, and is willing to tell their coaches about the obstacles they’re facing, they should see successes. There may be times when a member feels as though they’re failing, but the community will support them until they move past the obstacle. When I say ‘community’, I’m not only speaking of Noom, but related sites set up by members.
All in all, I believe Noom is what they say they are. Different programs work better for different people. It works for me and is worth a try for anyone who has been through other programs and found them lacking.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
