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We first reviewed Noom back in 2018, and now that it’s 2020, it’s time to see what’s new and what’s changed over at Noom. In this scary time we’re facing, many of us are refocusing on our health and fitness goals. It can help us feel more centered and in control in a time when a lot feels out of our control.
What we loved so much about Noom before was the focus on not just losing weight but changing your habits. They are the only app I know of that focuses on the psychology behind health habits, weight loss, and your relationship with food.
Noom Review 2020: Do We Think It’s Still Worth It?
How The Noom Process Works:
When you first visit the Noom website, you’ll see that they offer two different tracks: Get Fit For Good and Lose Weight For Good.
You’ll go through the survey you’ll be asked specific questions about your lifestyle, past health history, and current habits. Noom is a very customized program and that shows, especially in the onboarding survey.
After you go through the quiz, you put in your email address to be shown your custom plan. Based on your responses, Noom has mapped out what your potential trajectory looks like.
Next, you’ll go through your habits and behaviors. Here’s an example of what you’ll see:
And this:
The program really focuses on your unique relationship with food. This means you’ll be answering quite a bit of questions about your interactions with food, your body, and your activity.
As someone who recently stopped breastfeeding and is looking to readjust my diet and start improving my fitness, I’m excited to be using Noom at this point in my life.
With 10 minutes a day, they have proven strategies to help you reach your health and fitness goals, in a sustainable way. No more fad diet or trends, no more yo-yo dieting. If you’re ready to really change your habits for good, you can sign up for the trial and see if it’s for you.
One Of The Best Features
One thing I’ve seen touted again and again as a major pro of Noom is the color-coded food system. Our contributor Samantha explains:
She loves the food grading system as “green,” “yellow,” and “red.” No food is “bad” but the program encourages you to eat a lot more “green” foods than “red” or “yellow” foods.They emphasize that no food is “bad”, but some you should eat a lot of (green), and some should be enjoyed in moderation (red). You can still treat yo’self without feeling deprived. And that, my friends, is what we call #balance.
The Pricing
The pricing of your exact plan will vary but from what I’ve seen, it’s a reasonable amount. Noom asks that during the trial period you use the program for at least 5 minutes a day. Their philosophy is that if you can’t commit to that, then you’re likely not ready to make lasting changes.
My personal plan comes to a total of $186.07 for seven months to reach my health and fitness goals on my timeline. That breaks down to $24.14 a month which I think is a reasonable fee to pay.
If you’re interested in trying Noom, sign up here! There is no time like the present to begin working towards repairing your relationship with food, exercise, and your body.
About the Author
Nicole Booz is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of GenTwenty, GenThirty, and The Capsule Collab. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is the author of The Kidult Handbook (Simon & Schuster May 2018). She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s probably hiking, eating brunch, or planning her next great adventure.
Website: genthirty.com