It's no secret that Todd & Julie Chrisley are true partners. From raising their family to showcasing their engaging personalities on "Chrisley Knows Best," it's apparent that they do everything as a team. The well-known reality duo is now joining forces to tackle their health and wellness goals. Yesterday, the Chrisleys helped kick off Nutrisystem's "Better Together Week" (January 17-24) as Nutrisystem ambassadors to encourage others to lose weight together. To date, Todd has lost 13 pounds and Julie has lost 27 pounds on the Nutrisystem Partner Plan. “Better Together” is a common phrase between the couple, who combined have five children and recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Todd & Julie will make media appearances, including GMA3, throughout the week to spread the word about how setting goals with a partner can be beneficial. Studies have shown that losing weight with a partner leads to greater success. What’s more, a recent survey showed that 71% of people are more likely to follow through with their weight loss and exercise goals if they have someone to hold them accountable. The New Year allows us to reset goals and for many Americans, weight loss is at the top of their list. That's why Nutrisystem launched the "$100,000 Better Together Partner Plan Giveaway" to give people, specifically partners, the extra push they need to get started, motivate one another and achieve their weight loss goals as a team. “COVID changed the world, and it also changed me. I had been the same weight I was since high school, but then suddenly, I gained 13 pounds,” said Todd. “I felt like my whole metabolism changed. Thankfully, Julie had been on the Nutrisystem program and I witnessed firsthand that it works. It was great because I could jump right on board with her on the Nutrisystem Partner Plan.” For Julie as a breast cancer survivor, she says that finding Nutrisystem was a game-changer. "I am so happy and proud to say that I'm a breast cancer survivor. But along with that comes a 10-year regimen of medicine that affects you, and weight gain is one of the side effects. I also went through menopause as a result of having the breast cancer and felt like everything was stacked against me. It was discouraging, so to find something that actually worked [Nutrisystem] was, emotionally for me, such a turning point because I had been fighting my weight for 10 years." Todd added, "I saw Julie's confidence come back. I saw that she got to a place to where she felt good about being her again. When I saw the weight start falling off of her I was like, 'I'm going to do this as well.' And it truly has been something that we've bonded over. It's something that we truly do together." "I think Todd and I consider ourselves partners in everything we do," Julie says. "So to be able to incorporate Nutrisystem and be one other thing that we're partners with, I think is amazing. When you've been married as long as we have, I think anytime you can partner with your partner and do something that's going to benefit both of you, I think it's a win-win." Additional quotables below. Video assets are available by request. Additional Quotes: Todd: "It has to do with her self-confidence. It has to do with the fact that for the first time, I think in forever, she's starting to place herself at the front of the line. And that has changed her. It's a great change. It's a sexy change. When you are 18, 22, you're looking at this woman and you're thinking, 'Wow, she's so sexy.' When you are 53 and you look at your wife that you've had these kids with and you still say, 'Wow, she's sexy,' but you're looking at it from a different angle. It's through her self-confidence and I think that that has been the biggest change." "I feel like losing weight using Nutrisystem's Partner Plan has actually made us closer because it's something that we talk about. And it's kind of like a competition. Anyone that watches our show knows that the Chrisley's are hugely competitive. So, it's turned into a competition now between the two of us." Julie: "I think what has made it a success for us is the fact that it is not restricted. 'This is our breakfast, this is our lunch.' And then I may cook dinner. Or if I'm on the go or he's on the go, we have a meal. I have something ready that he can grab. Todd is all about the convenience of it. If he can grab it and eat it when he gets hungry, then he's good. It's just one thing I could take off my plate without having to think about." "I think we are each other's biggest motivator and we have been for many, many years. But I also think that seeing results is a good motivator. We both know Nutrisystem works because we see the results. For me, it is such a mental thing. If I were on a diet that was restrictive, it wouldn't work for me.”. 18 Jan 2022 Pictured: Todd and Julie Chrisley — who have collectively lost 40lbs — kicked off Nutrisystem's "Better Together Week" (January 17-24, 2022) as Nutrisystem ambassadors to encourage others to lose weight together. Photo credit: Nutrisystem/ MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA820887_005.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]
In deep water. Todd Chrisley and wife Julie Chrisley could face fines up to $60 million after being found guilty on multiple fraud charges, former U.S. Attorney David Haas exclusively tells In Touch.
The legal expert explains that the Chrisley Knows Best stars may be forced to pay “twice the amount stolen,” adding, “It looks like it was over $30 million in loans, so a fine is up to twice the loss amount — or roughly $60 million.”
“I’m sure an appeal will follow, but that process will take several years to resolve,” Haas predicts about the real estate mogul’s next moves.
On Tuesday, June 7, Todd, 53, was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud by an Atlanta federal jury, In Touch confirmed. Julie, 49, was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, tax fraud and wire fraud. The husband and wife, who wed in 1996, are currently facing up to 30 years in prison.
The reality TV couple were put on trial after they were indicted on five counts of bank fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of tax fraud. Julie was charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of obstruction of justice. Additionally, the mom of three was accused of creating a fake credit report and false bank statements to rent a home.
Peter Tarantino, the Chrisleys’ accountant, was also on trial and found guilty after he was charged with two counts of willfully filing false tax returns and one count of conspiracy to defraud the government.
Todd, Julie and their accountant previously pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Whether or not Todd and Julie will have to fork over the money following their guilty verdict, Haas notes, “Fines are rarer in federal court, as there is restitution and forfeiture, as well.”
The court “can seize substitute assets” as forfeiture, meaning the Chrisleys could be forced to give up their assets, such as their homes, cars or other physical property, as part of their sentencing. However, it may be a while before Todd and Julie’s future is figured out.
“Sentencing is usually about three months from now — possibly longer — but not sooner,” Haas says, noting that the “loss amount will be the main component of calculating their sentencing guidelines range.”
Todd and Julie made no qualms about wanting to appeal after being found guilty. “Disappointed in the verdict. An appeal is planned,” the couple’s lawyer said in a statement to Us Weekly on June 7.
Todd previously denied the allegations in a lengthy statement via Instagram after they were indicted in 2019 on 12 counts of tax evasion, bank and wire fraud and conspiracy.
“We have nothing to hide and have done nothing to be ashamed of,” the father of five wrote at the time, placing the blame on a “trusted employee” who began “stealing” from them. “Not only do we know we’ve done nothing wrong, but we’ve got a ton of hard evidence and a bunch of corroborating witnesses that proves it.”
