About Trim Down Club
The Trim Down Club (TDC) is an online diet program started in 2012 to help club members lose weight by making their own healthy meals for their entire family to enjoy.
The company markets easy access to the program, helping to build you a personalized meal plan. A one-month trial offer for $1.99 gives you access to the site and the online tools; if you decide to continue, the cost is just $9.90 per month.
back to menu ↑How Does The Trim Down Club Work?
The premise of TDC is simple and straightforward, which is why many people love it. Developed by a group of certified dieticians, certified nutritionists, and fitness experts, TDC aims to make the diet program affordable and useful for those wanting to lose weight.
When you log into the “members” area, you will see a tab to the left: Menu Planner, My Menus, Progress Meter, 8-Week Plan, and Diet Journal. Certified dieticians and nutritionists will create a menu plan for you to stick with the inside of your 8-week plan.
There are five different foods Dr. Karen Shackelford recommends avoiding to optimize your weight loss success, presented to potential customers in a video: [2]
- Concentrated Orange Juice, because of the way it is processed (actually any focused fruit juice). Processed foods containing fruit juice concentrates, and high-fructose corn syrup, are included here. Choose water.
- Margarine, simply because of the trans fats present.
- Whole Wheat bread—surprisingly due to how it is processed; only 100-percent entire grain bread are recommended.
- Processed soy
- Processed meats—because of the nitrites and other chemicals produced in the curing and cooking processes.
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Some of the online tools offered:
- Diet Journal
- Recipe cookbook
- Meal plan starter
- Nutrition information
- Overall progress tracker for the 8-week program.
There is also a member forum, where you can chat with other club members about going through the program and weight loss in general. The company offers a 60-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with their services:
You have a full 60 days (the “Refund Period”) to try B2C’s Program and related Products. If for any reason during the Refund Period you are dissatisfied with the Program and related Products, simply submit a request by the contact page to cancel your subscription.
B2C’s customer service team will process the request, and you shall be refunded according to your means of payment at the time of purchase, within 5 business days. All purchases made after the expiration of the Refund Period are final. [1]
The online tools are really the core of the program; the member’s area is a welcome bonus for most. This platform is not only cheap but easy to use.
The $9.90 payment automatically recurs every month, so as long as you are aware of this, there are no surprises whatsoever. The company doesn’t hawk a line of products, and from the reviews I saw, they don’t even pile a bunch of gimmicky ads on your when you’re on the website [3]
back to menu ↑Trim Down Club: Pros and Cons
There are many PROS associated with this program:
- Over 1 million members and a lot of valid glowing reviews.
- No marketing ploys bordering on outright scams.
- Nutrition and long-term health in mind at every step.
- No promotion of crash dieting—they want you to eat and feel satisfied.
- They offer a 60-day money back guarantee with no shady small print and honor that promise.
- A small recurring monthly fee vs. a one-time payment (could be a Pro)
- A fully online program rather than a clinic setting
- I found the presentation video rather cheesy, but that’s just me
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back to menu ↑Word On The Street: Trim Down Club
Trim Down Club does an excellent job taking care of their customers, and a common theme is to see their representatives responding to all reviews posted outside of their official page or social media accounts.
That is definitely impressive in this day and age to take the time and address customer concerns individually. This shows that the company truly cares about what the experience with their program is. I will share some of the reviews found online that speak specifically about the effectiveness of the program.
Another Trim Down Club user has lost an impressive amount of weight:
Patricia has indeed adopted the lifestyle that Trim Down Club promotes and seems to have no problem keeping the weight off:
Does The Trim Down Club Value Exercise? Yes.
In fact, there are numerous articles, and forum topics devoted to exercise—all kinds of exercise from weight training to just getting up and dancing. But the company believes 80 percent of weight loss comes from the foods you eat, and the other 20 percent comes from daily exercise.
back to menu ↑Is The Trim Down Club Diet Safe?
Nothing presented in this program comes across as shady. Nothing. Fresh foods, some meats, lots of vegetables and fruits, healthy natural proteins. Even carbs, in the right combinations with other foods. The right foods at the correct times in the right combinations. The recipes I saw do tend toward gluten-free—which seems an incongruity—but The Trim Down Club doesn’t present itself as a gluten-free diet (in fact, the presentation video expressly states that folks who don’t have specific gluten intolerance don’t need to eat gluten-free), so perhaps I happened to click only on gluten-free recipes by coincidence. The Menu Planner does offer gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and low-sugar options. [2]
If anything, they are giving away a lot of information for a very generous price. The recipes come with beautiful photos and detailed instructions. The meal plans break down what foods you should eat and when you should eat them, so there’s no guessing your way through the 8-week program. The Diet Journal helps keep you honest and on track. And the forum provides a community, so you’re not going it alone. [4]
You should always consult your doctor before starting any diet program, especially if you have current medical issues or if you have any questions about your immediate health.
back to menu ↑Bottom Line: Is Trim Down Club Worth a Try?
Overall, I believe other diet companies really could learn a lesson or two from the Trim Down Club. They have made it affordable, easy to understand, and easy to implement. For under $10 a month! You’re not risking much at all to try The Trim Down Club.
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back to menu ↑FAQs
Is the Trim Down Club program sent to you in the mail, or is it all online?
The Trim Down Club Program consists online.
Has anyone claimed they lost weight on the Trim Down Club program?
There have been success stories from this program, yes.
Does the Trim Down Club really work?
Yes, it values lifestyle changes and exercise. It isn’t a crash diet; they want you to eat and feel satisfied.
Is the Trim Down Club reputable?
Yes, they currently have over 1 million members and glowing reviews without any marketing ploys.
How much does the Trim Down Club cost?
The Trim Down club costs $9.90 / month.
What do I get when I join the Trim Down Club?
You will get access to our totally unique personal menu planner, all of our tools and apps, full access to Trim Down Clubs forums and communities, a quick start guide and a complete program guide, 4 fantastic bonus gifts.
Does Trim Down Club support long term change, or will I gain all the weight back?
Yes, it is long term change, including diet and exercise.
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I love the Trim Down Club plan. It takes the guesswork totally out. Eating healthy is a lifestyle, not a temporary thing to do. I have been following this plan for about 6 weeks. I have lost exactly one pound every week.
I don’t want to lose fast, or I will put it right back on. I have also been doing some exercise 6 days a week. Some days it’s the treadmill, and other days it’s lifting some weights. I always have had reflux (GERD) and was told to take over the counter Prevacid. Since I’m eating small meals, I have been able to completely go off of the Prevacid.
Also, I’m not eating processed foods anymore. Who knows if it has anything to do with body pain or not, I believe it does. My Chiropractor, also a nutritionist, once said when you eat processed foods, you get your body full of inflammation, and it causes a lot of things to go wrong. Well, guess what? I no longer have to see my chiropractor. I was a chronic user of over the counter Nsaids. Had to take them every single day or I could not function. I had tests to rule out diseases but was simply told; you have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.
My neck hurt, my shoulders hurt, my back hurt so bad I swore I’d be in a wheelchair someday. I felt depressed, fat, and lazy. Since I got off my duff and became active and am eating healthy, I feel amazing, and I’m no longer on Nsaids, which probably is the reason I had to take Prevacid..that and the fact I stuffed myself with foods that were bad for me! I am 54 yrs old. I am a firm believer in this plan. I don’t feel hungry, shaky, irritable. It’s common sense.
I knew I was mistreating my body but had no clue where to begin to make it right. I took the advice of my chiropractor and turned it all around. Do I have to prepare food? Yes, I do but if I take a little time and prepare my meals for multiple days at a time, it’s easy. I love leftovers and I frequently have several days made up in advance. It’s worth every penny to me, and I’m so glad I found this site. It’s easy to follow and the site is user friendly.
This is my own personal experience so DO NOT GO OFF ANY OF YOUR MEDICINES WITHOUT A DOCTOR’S ORDER AND DO NOT EXERCISE WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR PHYSICIAN FIRST!
Hi CasttyB,
Thank you for your positive review of Trim Down Club. I want to praise you for sharing your story as that can be a difficult thing to be open about. All those wonderful, kind words you expressed about Trim Down Club are really appreciated. I hope for your continued success throughout this process and want to let you know that you can contact me personally for any and all questions or concerns you may have.
You can reach me at my personal email @ [email protected] and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
All the best,
Adam Feldman
Director of Client Relations
Trim Down Club
I think trim down is a great diet system.
I began watching what I eat, using smaller portion control, and slowly I’m becoming a lot more active in daily life. As a result, I’ve dropped 10 KG so far. I am slowly getting my life back on track, and I won’t let anything stand in my way.
Hi Maor,
We here at Trim Down Club are so happy to hear that our product has helped you! We really appreciate these kind words and wish for your continued success throughout this process. You have the right attitude and mindset needed to succeed!
If you ever have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to message me directly! We love hearing feedback from our all of our customers! You can contact me at [email protected]
All the best,
Adam Feldman
Director of Client Relations
Trim Down Club
I’ve been on the diet a month and have lost 10 lbs. so after reading some of these reviews, I’m suspicious as to “who” wrote them, is it a competitive co trying to divert competition? I’m 69, and have no problems navigating on their site. I enjoy the fact that after completing a profile, they used my info to PLAN my meals using what I like to eat, no food that I would be forced to eat, and a substitute list if I want to switch something around. I am not one to count calories, and really like not having to figure out a menu everyday, 365 days a year! And I have never been void of energy.
Hi QueensLaby,
This is Adam Feldman, director of client relations at Trim Down Club. All of us at Trim Down Club appreciate the kind words you shared about our program. It’s great to hear that you’re benefiting from the Trim Down Club, it’s the company’s goal to help our customers as much as we can wherever we can. I hope for your continued success and happiness in life!
If you ever have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]
All the best,
Adam Feldman
Director of Client Relations
Trim Down Club