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SKOKIE, Ill. (May 14, 2012) - RETROFIT, LLC (retrofitme.com) - the company dedicated to permanent weight loss continues to deliver results to more than 90% for its growing customer base. On the heels of a successful $2.7 million financing effort, RETROFIT is expanding its expert-led, data-driven weight loss program to include 5 key positions. The company markets its innovative weight-loss protocol to consumers through employers and physicians. Committed to combating America's obesity epidemic, RETROFIT's team of experts implements behavioral, nutritional and scientific methods to help clients lose a minimum of 10% of their body weight and maintain the loss for more than one year.

Based on newly released data of active clients, RETROFIT announced the following results:

• 94% of RETROFIT clients are losing weight
• 12% of RETROFIT clients have already surpassed their 10% weight loss goal
• RETROFIT clients have lost an average of 1.05 pounds per week utilizing the support of unique wireless data collection tools and RETROFIT's team of wellness experts

"We are relentlessly pursuing the strongest results in the industry for our clients," said RETROFIT CEO Jeff Hyman. "Major corporations throughout the country are motivated to help their employees benefit from the healthy improvements that our slow and steady weight loss approach delivers."

Deb Jerome, Human Resources Director of Chicago-based law firm Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP, has been pleased with both the employee participation and the results. "With Retrofit we have made a huge impact on the way wellness and weight loss is viewed in our organization," she said. "People are excited. They are organizing their own daily meetings to walk the stairs together and they are actively encouraging one another. The program is contagious in the way it drives success for our employees."

RETROFIT is further investing in driving client success and sharing solid results, including accelerated hiring in key areas below:

Amy S. Margulies, 43, joins RETROFIT as Lead Registered Dietitian. She leads the dietitian team in developing nutrition strategies and training to enhance client results.

Jennifer Plotnek, 40, joins RETROFIT as Lead Behavior Coach. She is a licensed clinical social worker and leads the behavior coach team in addressing difficult cases and progressing coping strategies and training to enhance client results.

Jennifer Zeidler, 43, joins RETROFIT as Director of Public Relations and Social Media. She will accelerate the awareness of the unique RETROFIT program through increasing word of mouth through traditional media exposure, as well as social media channels.

Greg King, 43, joins RETROFIT as Tech Guru and Quality Ninja. He is leading customer service and improving the overall client experience.

Larry Myers, 31, joins RETROFIT as a Senior Software Developer, accelerating key platform initiatives to further client success and enjoyment using the Retrofit program.