“I really like the concept of the site. It has helped me in many ways already, and changed my tactics on “becoming skinny” (which I’m starting to consider calling it, becoming healthy, which is my main goal, really). I find that the site is really inviting, it’s being realistic, and could really help a lot of teens, tweens, and even young adults.

Some of the tips can apply to you for the rest of your life, and I like that. I like that I’m learning to live a good, healthy life, which will stick with me forever. So far, there’s nothing negative I can say about Fitsmi.”
-Fitsmi member, age 17, when asked, “How do you feel about Fitsmi so far” in a recent survey.

” . . . I see a lot of patients that fit this criteria [sic]. I keep saying there needs to be an online resource for them. Please share any information as soon as the website is available for the public.”
-Registered Dietitian upon hearing about Fitsmi in closed beta testing
 
“I don’t usually like to use this term, but this is really ‘cool’.”
-MD Specializing in Adolescent Medicine after seeing Fitsmi site 

“I was really impressed with Fitsmi.com. I like how the site combines nutrition advice with a myspace/facebook online community setting. It really is a brilliant idea. The site is very interactive yet easy to navigate. I loved how girls could join a group for specific nutrition / lifestyle changes (i.e. One Hour Is all it Takes) and I really think that support system could impact daily behavior. “
-Health Corps Coordinator, South Bronx High School

“What impressed me most about Fitsmi was definitely its tone. Initially I was skeptical from the color scheme that the site would skew more tween than teen, but as I started reading this became less of a concern. Both the bloggers and the general copy came off to me as casual, positive and authoritative - on par with the best of teen mag writers.” And, “I think the site’s support staff successfully creates the feeling of a safe and open space for teen girls.”
-Ypulse.com, Full review here: http://www.ypulse.com/ypulse-youth-website-profile-fitsmi