LOS ANGELES, CA, March 14, 2012 – ViSalus, the original challenge marketing company that helps people achieve their weight loss and fitness goals via the Body by Vi™ 90-Day Challenge, released the following statement in conjunction with Blyth, Inc.’s Fourth Quarter and 2011 earnings announcement:

“It’s gratifying that ViSalus has a significant financial impact on the company that believes in and supports its success,” stated Ryan Blair, Co-Founder and CEO of ViSalus. “How appropriate that ViSalus reached its one millionth member on March 11, further demonstrating our momentum, the commitment of our extraordinary Promoters and Staff, and ushering in a new ViSalus era.” As noted by Blyth, ViSalus fourth quarter 2011 sales were $96.7 million and comprised 26.5% of Blyth’s fourth quarter net sales, compared to $13.3 million and 4.5%, respectively, for the same period last year. The fourth quarter sales growth parallels the previously announced seven fold sales increase at ViSalus to $230 million annually for 2011.

Launched in 2005 as ViSalus Sciences and now known as ‘ViSalus,’ the company provides health benefits from weight loss and fitness milestones, or “Challenges”, to better one’s overall health and wellness. ViSalus’ product Kits support a range of fitness goals: Balance, Shape, Core, Transformation and newly launched Fit Kit and are used by people of all ages focused on creating and maintaining individually defined healthy lifestyle.

For more information on Blyth’s Earnings please go to: http://blyth.investorroom.com

Learn more about ViSalus at http://www.visalus.com and http://www.bodybyvi.com  

About ViSalus

ViSalus, headquartered in Troy, MI and Los Angeles, CA, is a leading Health Transformation Company utilizing the direct selling channel to distribute its meal replacement and nutritional supplement products. ViSalus is built around the wildly successful Body by Vi™ 90-Day Challenge, a health challenge that helps people achieve their weight loss and fitness goals. ViSalus is majority-owned by Blyth, Inc. ###

Public Relations Contact: Bobbie Wasserman VP, Public Relations ViSalus (323) 454-2896 bwasserman@visalus.com