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The Nutrisystem Nourish Program
I am a person who has struggled with my weight almost all of my life. I had tried just about every weight loss plan and diet available. Sometimes I would do well to begin, but I always had cravings, fell off the weight loss wagon and gave up. In September of this year, I was feeling horrible physically and emotionally and was at an all-time high weight. To reach my goal, I needed to lose 209 pounds. I knew that I didn't want to try surgery, so I decided to try Nutrisystem instead.
I have lost 64.4 pounds since starting the Nutrisystem program! Nutrisystem's low glycemic plan keeps me from having cravings, and the variety of food available keeps me interested and motivated. All the Nutrisystem ads would say "Results Not Typical", but I can tell you that many, many people have had great success with this weight loss program and have maintained their losses. I hope to be able to provide some helpful information about Nutrisystem and also motivation to others who want to lose weight and get healthy!
What Is Nutrisystem and How Does It Work?
Nutrisystem is a weight loss program that encourages members to learn portion control, to eat carbs that are low on the Glycemic Index, plenty of protein, fruits and veggies. Of course, regular exercise is also encouraged and you must drink at least 64 ounces of water daily. Nutrisystem is also a low fat program, but does not leave you feeling deprived. There are a number of plans from which to choose. There is a Women's Program, Men's Program, Over 60 Programs for Women and Men, a Vegetarian Plan and a Diabetic Plan.
There are two ways to follow the Nutrisystem plan. One is to purchase premade and measured meals from Nutrisystem and supplement them with your own fruits, vegetables and dairy products. This can be an expensive option, but if you are eating out often, it may not cost you any more per month than you are already spending on food. Also, this is a great way to learn portion control and is fabulous for people (like me) who are busy and don't have much time to weigh, measure and cook food for meals.
A second option is to do Nutrisystem "on your own". There is a book on the market called Nutrisystem Nourish (see links below) that was written by Nutrisystem staff and explains how to follow the program using food that you buy and prepare yourself. There are many people on the official Nutrisystem site bulletin board and elsewhere that have created many delicious "Nutrisystem friendly" recipes. There are also recipes in the book. I have provided links below to some helpful resources for doing Nutrisystem on your own.
I hope this information helps to inform others about this weight loss program and some easy ways to get started! Best of luck!
Nutrisystem on Amazon
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Weight Loss Tips
These are some ideas that have worked well for me.
- Drink your water faithfully! Don't skip this - the water makes a big difference in your weight loss success.
- Be kind to yourself! If you slip up, or plan a "special treat", don't beat yourself up. Allow yourself the enjoyment of something special then get right back on the plan.
- Do not skip meals! Make sure you are eating everything that you are supposed to each day. If you eat too few calories, you can sabotage your weight loss by slowing your metabolism.
- Get some support! Whether the support is the online community, family, friends or your own journal, be sure you have somewhere to turn for encouragement and support.
- Get moving and exercise! This is a key factor in keeping your weight loss steady and in helping to lose inches. Remember that building muscle increases your metabolism and keeps it faster!
Nutrisystem Meals on Ebay
This is a great option to use if you want to try to save money on Nutrisystem food. You can often find great bargains here, and this is a way to buy some food to supplement if you are doing the plan on your own.
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So, What Does the Nutrisystem Food Taste Like? Really...
I'll tell you... Some of the Nutrisystem food is very tasty and some of it, well, isn't. I have tried many different meals and my opinion has sometimes varied from the opinions of others on the plan who have tried the same foods. There are some foods that are almost universally loved (flame broiled beef patty) and some that are almost unversally hated (tuna casserole).Really, the best advice I can give is to not order too many of any one meal until you are sure it is a favorite of yours. Try everything that interests you once, and if you don't like it, don't order it again. It is very easy to modify your order via Nutrisystem's online system. They even let you know when foods on your order are on low inventory so that you can change your order, if you want.
Nutrisystem uses a "soft canning" process so that the foods do not require refrigeration or freezing to keep them fresh. Some of the foods (the beef patty, for example) are dehydrated and boiling water must be added to prepare them. It sounds strange, but that burger is really yummy! I was a little reluctant to try it at first, though.
On the horizon, as in this month hopefully, Nutrisystem is introducing some new foods as well as improved versions of some of their previously offered meals. Some of the meals promised include strawberry toaster pastries, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, and chocolate chip pancakes - Yum!
Helpful Nutrisystem Links!
- Official Nutrisystem Website
- This is the link to the official Nutrisystem website. You can sign up for free. There is no cost to use any of their online resources, even if you don't purchase any of their food. Pretty nifty!
- The Jazzman's Nutrisystem Forum
- This is a link to "The Jazzman's" Bulletin Board all about Nutrisystem. It is another great place to find support, answers to questions about Nutrisystem, recipes and more!
- Nutrisystem On Your Own
- An amazing resource for information about doing the Nutrisystem plan on your own, including many, many delicious recipes! Pictures included!
- Christina Gray's Nutrisystem Recipes
- Christina is a Nutrisystem member who also is a creative cook. These are her recipes to use when following Nutrisystem on your own.
- Nutrisystem Food Comparisons
- Another great site which offers recipes as well as lists foods readily available in the market that "fit into" the Nutrisystem low glycemic plan.
- NutriSystem Toolbar
- This is a great resource to download a toolbar to help you more easily log into and navigate the Nutrisystem website. There are two versions for IE (Internet Explorer) and one for Mozilla Firefox. Best of all...it's FREE!
Nutrisystem Bloggers!
Get Some Information Or Some Inspiration Here!
- Susan Losin'
- Susan has lost an incredible amount of weight, and continues to excel on Nutrisystem! She's also a very cool, supportive person.
- The Story Of A Soon To Be Ex-Fattie
- This is Joely's story about her weight loss journey so far. She has come a long way! She is truly an inspiration and a wonderful person!
- NS Food Reviews
- This is a member's blog about modifying the Nutrisystem entrees and also includes reviews of some Nutrisystem foods.
Are You Trying To Lose Weight?
Have you tried Nutrisystem or are you planning to? Tried another weight loss plan? I'd love to hear from you!
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Dr_Joe
Very informative. Posted August 18, 2008 |
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Posted March 25, 2008
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driewe
I've heard many good things about nutrisystem. Thanks for sharing your experience. 5 stars Posted December 31, 2007 |
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Jss
Losing weight is something difficult to achieve. If this system has worked for you, then it must work for others too. Great lens! Posted September 22, 2007 |
