All DietsWhat You Should Know
Nutrisystem is a diet plan that consists of planned meals, as opposed to many other diet programs, which offer oral medications that suppress hunger. The Nutrisystem dieting system can be broken down into seven different categories. First you have the “Women’s Program,” which is formulated to be low in fat and involves the “Glycemic Index.” Second you have the “Men’s Program.” This program supposedly allows men to enjoy standard male eating habits, but lose weight at the same time. Next you have the “Silver” programs. These are formulated for senior dieters, and there is a program that addresses men and one geared toward women. These diet programs include something called “Nutrihance,” which works as a vitamin supplement for those over 60 years of age. Finally there’s the “Vegetarian Program.” Naturally this program aims to encourage weight loss, but with all vegetarian meals.
The primary marketed program from Nutrisystem is called “Nutrisystem Advanced.” This dieting system offers 28 days of Nutrisystem food, a daily meal planner, an exercise DVD to assist with physical fitness, weigh loss counseling and a few online tools. In case you were wondering, the complete Nutrisystem program is delivered to your home. It appears that each program sells for $300-$350 per month. With these Nutrisystem programs, you can choose from at least 120 different meal options. Essentially you select the meals and desserts you desire, as long as they apply to the program that suits you.
List of Ingredients
Not really applicable.
Product Features
Nutrisystem is basically a diet program that’s based on pre-planned meals, which are geared toward different types of dieters, male and female, young and mature. This system aims to reduce the user’s body weight by incorporating low-fat meals with minimal carbohydrates and sufficient protein. The Glycemic Index is a key factor of Nutrisystem, which concerns “healthy carbs.” As opposed to many diet supplements that consist of pills, Nutrisystem is a meal-based diet plan. The dieter can purchase a month or more of planned meals in advance to potentially lose weight.
Advantages
- The Nutrisystem official website explains how the diet plan works.
- Nutrisystem offers various plans that apply to different types of people.
- Nutrisystem can be easily and conveniently ordered via the official website.
- A prescription is not needed with Nutrisystem.
Disadvantages
- There is no manufacturer guarantee that the Nutrisystem dieting plan will work for you.
- Nutrisystem may be rather expensive for the average consumer since it costs over $300 per month.
- The pre-planned Nutrisystem meals may get a bit tiresome for some dieters, who prefer greater variety.
- Other weight loss systems and dieting plans sell for less.
- Some users may prefer a simpler dieting plan that merely involves a pill or capsule that’s taken once daily.
- Some find meals unappetizing. (See reader reviews.)
- Nutrisystem may not curb hunger for all users, since portion sizes are non-negotiable.
Conclusion
While Nutrisystem is certainly an interesting diet program that makes daily meal preparation a cinch, it appears to be significantly higher priced than many other dieting programs. Nutrisystem would likely benefit dieters that wish to have their entire eating schedule planned out for them each day. However, that doesn’t mean that Nutrisystem will absolutely assist you in the weight loss process. On the bright side, Nutrisystem does not have to be prescribed by a medical professional, but it may not look as appealing as some of the other convenient diet medications and programs currently available.
I have been on nutrisystem for ten days and have not lose a pound. I have stuck strickly to the diet. I have not exercised any since I have been with my husband in a hospital. I have been working very little. Do you have any suggests that might help. I intend to stick with it for at least two months. I am a little discouraged, but I am stick in there.
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The dinners were absolutely disgusting. When I tried to cancel, NutraSystem automatically charged me more money. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.
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I think the food is good; esp the chocolate deserts. I don’t like the BBQ flavored things though. I live alone so its perfect for that and taking on the go.
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What can U do about the gassy problem Will it subside
Hi, I tried for 2 weeks and had to stop after the daily bloating and gasy feeling. I have two coworkers who were on it before it started and mentioned to me about the gasy episodes. This is not normal for any healthy eating. I am not clear on what is in all the meals including the oatmeal and cereal that causes this. I have also read comments from previous users who experienced the same thing.
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I believe the gassy feeling is from an increase of fiber in your diet. You will get use to it and it will subside. I have been on it for 2 weeks and lost 7lbs so far.
I’m with you the gassy thing. I’m just canceled my basic program and switched to the fresh frozen select program. We shall see how that works. But I did like the taste of the food and I had lost about 5lbs or so in less than 2 weeks.
I have tried this meal plan
for 1 1/2 weeks. The food is horrible, especially the food in the cardboard containers. For the price we all paid for this stuff, at least it should be edible. I called tonight to cancel any further shipments and they said they have to “screen my call which they recorded initially” to see if I really asked for just one shipment and not for the auto shipment. Wow, if they decide I signed up for autoshipment, I will have to pay an additional
$50. This is a total ripoff.
Oh, I received several “substitute” meals as the ones I ordered were temporarily NOT available. Again, a complete ripoff!!!!
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I have been on the program for one month and lost 10 pounds. I think that is pretty good for me. I have been able to demonstrate discipline for at least 30 days and not cheat. I love the food. I did not think it was disgusting. I did sprinkle it with some herbs such as ground basil or oregano but I do that with food anyway. I just received my second box yesterday and I have committed to at least 3 months so if I can drop 10 pounds every month I shall be happy.
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Fleeta Tate, hope your husband is recovering well and I can imagine, it must be stressful. Please make sure you eat as the plan calls for and you record the meals and foods you eat. If you are still in the hospital, find you somewhere to walk and not sit too long. If you are not losing the weight, you should be losing inches. If you are following the plan, the weight will come off. Good luck and God bless….DivaDeb54.
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Divadeb54, I am 53 female & need to lose 50 lbs or more…did u lose with nutrasystem? please email me at michie1957@gmail.com.
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I’ve been on Nutrisystem for 8 weeks and lost 17 lbs. I have not had success on ANY other program before I started this one. It is so easy to follow. I am eating 6 times a day and always feel satisfied. I would highly recommend it!
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Hi, yes I tried nutrisystem. I sent it back, I WOULD NOT FEED THAT CRAP TO A STRAY DOG!!!Beef does not tast like that, Hey, wheres the cat!!
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I’ve switched to the veggie meals and it’s amazing. I’ve lost 20 lbs in 2 months.
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I’m with you coroline bloom!
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Fleeta,
If you don’t do some exercise, you won’t lose even on a reduced calorie system. If you’re visiting in the hospital before you go in, take a walk around the parking lot. Park as far away from any entrance as you safely can, to get a few calories used. Doesn’t matter if it’s the grocery store or the hospital.You have to kick start your metalbolism, and then I promise it will work. Did for me-28 pounds.
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I am about to go on the diet, worried about all the money. Tell me some encouraging stories. The girl who hasn’t lost a pound in 10 days sounds awefully discouraging. Lynn
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Me and my buddy did the diet! He lost 70 lbs! I lost 30 lbs in about 6 wks! I was not even that big! Though I did excercise every day! I think it’s a great diet!
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Lynn, I’ve been on NS for 3 weeks today and have lost 10 lbs. I couldn’t be happier with the program. My husband jokes me saying I’m going to be the next spokesperson:) This weight has come off effortlessly with just daily walks through my neighborhood. You do have to do some sort of exercise. I went into this knowing I wouldn’t be eating all the tasty gourmet meals that got me into this predicament in the first place. I knew that if I was going to lose weight, I was going to have to make a few sacrifices, and I tell you, the sacrifices were minimal, the food isn’t that bad. I’ve read so much about the awful muffins so I couldn’t wait to see if they were actually that bad. Do they taste like ones bought from Duncan Donuts?? Of course not! For muffins offered on a weight lose program,,they’re pretty good. There was a few things that I just couldn’t tolerate,,so,,I just didn’t order them next time around, pretty easy solution. I’m NEVER hungry which is shocking for me since I’ve always been a grazer. I know of 2 other people who tried NS and had amazing results, I was at the end of my rope and was feeling desperate to lose the weight. My old habits are now broken and I feel awesome. As far as the money, sure it sounds like alot. I’m an PD officer and work nights and would spend on average $10-12 a night on fast food and junk, so we didn’t really feel the expense of it. So good luck to, stick with it and you will lose!
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My husband and I are both on the diet and he’s lost 7 lbs in the first week, and I’ve lost 4. I can’t exercise because of a mobility issue, but I have been on Nutrisystem once before for three months and lost over 45 lbs. The food doesn’t taste homemade, but most of it isn’
t bad, and if you don’t like something you can change what you get the next time. Make sure you customize your meals. I think Nutrisystem is the ONLY diet that DOES work!
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Do you stay hungry a lot? Do you buy some of your own fresh fruits etc to go with the meals?
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I was on NS for 3 months. I lost 44lbs. What I found was to lose it, you did have to walk and drink a bunch of water. The water helps fill you up and you don’t eat as much. I would eat a small salad with diet dressing with meals, that also helped. I had to stop it because I could not afford it any longer, but ready to do it again.
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You must buy fruits veggies and dairy on this program.
EX. 8oz skim milk
orange
Lettuce, cucumber etc…
iphone has an app for that!
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I bought yogurt and soy milk. Plus tomatoes, lettuce, radishes, cucumbers, green beans, broccoli. I figure I am spending a total of 10 dollars a week and less then 4 dollars a day. I am amazed at this because this is cheaper than Weight Watchers that I did last year. Just can’t beat what I am now doing.
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what a rupoff. I returned the disgusting food, but they won’t reiurn my money.beware people…thieves in this company. dp not give cc info
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i paid $148 dollars plus tax for nutri system 14 day starter program tonite and get home go to web site it instructs and not on any of the web sites for nutrisystem does it even mention redeeming this $148 dollor card well it says 24 hr.phone support well i call the no. on the back and it tells me that its after hrs. but i could go to the same web site that i have been on for the last hr. trying to find some where on it that says put your serial# and pin # to activate your 14 day nutrisystem starter program
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it really is non-edible. My brother and I both bought it and threw it out. I think it was the nastiest thing I’ve ever tried–I’d rather not eat a thing than eat that. No wonder people lose weight. Wonder if their spokespeople get better food than ordinary people do. Or, they wouldn’t promote it as being good.
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I used Nutrisystem for two months and lost 40 pounds. It worked for me and will use it again if I need too.
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did you at just there food or did you add to it?
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i was on this back in 93-94 and it was great.is the food the same or did they change it?
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the plan has been added to_I think the silver plan is probably the least carbs and doesn’t give me hot flashes_the advanced plan has potatoes and other stuff which contributes negatively to my situation
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i have been on nutrisystem for 3 months. most of the food is very good.(the beef dishes are overpowered with mushrooms and green peppers) but you can order the ones younlike. I have lost 43 lbs
and plan on staying with the plan untill i loose 100 lbs total.
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Good for you! I was on this deit back 10 years ago. I am a type 2 diabetic and it helped me get my blood sugars under control. I am ready to get back on this diet and I plan to get back into the 110 readings on my blood sugars. I can’t wait to start. I plan to receive my first month supply on Monday.
You will loose your desired wieght just stick to it no matter what!.
Lydia
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I started about a week ago and have lost 10 pounds but I have 190 more to go, I also am a type II diabetic with neuropathy in my feet and I have had pretty low dips in my sugar this week letting me experience low blood sugar did that happen to you in the beginning.
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I and my husband started it a week ago! He has lost 8lbs. and not even one for me…But both blood pressure have been lowered (my was ok to start with but even better now) and our systems have straighten out and we both feel really healthy….We, too have two full months on it and the meals (most of them) are great……Hang in there and good luck to you all…….
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I am thinking about starting this program while my husband is away at bootcamp but some of the responses on here are a little scary and make me think twice about spending this kind of money. I am 5′3 and 180 i would like to lose 40 pounds. I would really like to do all this in 3 months time, is this possible? Tell me please is this diet really worth doing or should i just stick to calorie counting.
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Don’t like the automatic monthly order, want to order myself, is that doable?
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yes. choose a la carte option. thats how I order mine.
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what is the sodium count in the meals?
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i just started this week and the sodium count is very high. I have high blood pressure and am on two meds, I think I going to have to layoff ns.
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I stayed on the program for quite a few months. Lost weight right away then leveled off. I agree, I don’t see how they can send out some of the food.
And they are advertised as MEALS. They are not. Just a main dish. The packaging caused some items to be damaged in shipping. You have to call in to cancel the automatic shipments. Can not cancel on the website.
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This is the second time I’ve been on the program. It works,folks. The food is DIET food people and can’t be expected to taste like a 4 star restaurant. It is fairly good though and I lost 30 lbs. the first time. Just need to get back on it and lose some more. OH, also, my colesterol dropped to normal on this plan. That’s an added bonus.
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I have been on Nutrisystem for 12 days, and have lost 10 pounds. All I have done is followed the diet religously. The taste is good enough for me (dessert cookie, breakfsat scones)especially considering the results!
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I think if you weigh alot you lose faster than say a person who needs to lose 20 lbs. they need to eat less cals that is my problem its very hard. nutrisystem did not work for me
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I was only 15% body fat and lost 30 lbs and dropped to 8%! In 6 wks! It worked for me! Just gotta b strict!
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This diet is disgusting! The food is extremely high in SODIUM,full of preservatives AND tastes like nothing you would ever make urself.Ms Osmond likely went for Lipo or something.No one in their right mind would ever want to stay w this program longer than they have to.Then what? You gonna keep buying their slop??I have tried most popular TV diets and they DO work.But then you have to live a normal life and maybe cannot afford to buy into these programs.You are gonna get fatter than you were before.Go to a nutritionist at a clinic,walk everyday and love urself more than you might love the way those celebs look.They have everything from Lipo to personal trainers to..lets not forget..Photo Shopped pics.
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Totally agree – absolutely disgusting and NutraSystem won’t help with getting your money back – false advertising. Buyer beware!!!!
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VERY correct ! the food is so nasty the meals are sick! i couldnt stand eating them i did loose weight though but i think it was because i wouldnt even finish my meals! and they charge a 52 dollars just to send it back and u have to pay for shipping its horrrible!
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Are you aware of any of the nutrisystem advanced foods that are high in potassium? My husband has been on the program for awhile, and just found out he has very high potassium levels in his blood.
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I am a 57 yr old female and have lost 7 lbs after 1 week on the program. As others have said, you have to stick to their program which I do not find hard. Their food is such a small portion of what you eat. You can add to the meal with some of the over 2000 grocery items that are on their approved list. The big key is portion control and to follow their categories of food (protein, fat, dairy, vegetable, fruit) when it is scheduled in their program.
My hunger is controlled 95% of the time but when I do get hungry, I eat something that they say you can have an unlimited amount of such as vegetables, or fruit. Sometimes I eat a cup of strawberries and the craving goes away.
If you find a food you don’t like, you can call them and tell them how many items of each meal you are sending back, what you want in exchange and then they send it out to you right away as you are returning the the unwanted items.
Stick with it – it’s worth it.
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I wish more people would read your reply. I am a 41 year old male and I totally agree. Tastes vary but I could pick what I want. The key thing is people have to read the diet and actually DO it. Thanks again Evette for your post.
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I started the plan on the 1/8/2010. So far I lost 10lbs. I like the results. Because I had a baby 7 months ago I can’t make it to the gym. I’m not exercising right now but I do plan on it. The food isn’t that tasty, especially the turkey hot dogs. But the muffins and sweets are very good. Plus, you still have to add on to the diet plan which can be very expensive. I plan on staying on the diet until I lose 30lbs. Overall, It works!
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I am verry disapoint with the food…The pastas are very mushy, tasteless and have a lot of vinigar in them…The regular food taste like overprossed can food…You have to look hard for the meat if you are good you may find 2 or 3 small diced pieces…you said that you have frozen food and I have not been able to find it on your web site…your food is lacking a whole lot of something.
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Agree! Absolutely disgusting! DO NOT order any food from this company or you will be sorry trying to get your money back and you HAVE TO PAY FOR OUTRAGIOUS SHIPPING! Stay away.
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I ordered my plan from QVC and luckily I was refund all the money, including the shipping. I doubt this would have happened if I ordered directly from the company.
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Ok here is the real deal for men out there! The food does not taste like crap, don’t believe it if u don’t like it u can exchange it or send it all back in 7 days. The real issue is the portions are very small , so don’t believe the hype crap from Berman on the commercial he is a used car salesman ! That being said I am going to give it 2 mos , I really don’t have to lose that much only 20 Lbs
trust me the portions are really small!!
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I’m looking for a Nutrisystem Buddy so I can save $30 and you can too. Does anyone want to be my buddy?
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Looking for a buddy also- not sure how the buddy bucks work though…
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did you find a buddy to save the $30?
followed the program for a week and gained weight…diet not recommended…I thought the food tasted good.
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I’ve been on for 5 days, and I’m finding I am also gaining weight. Is this normal? I tend to eat healthier than most but needed some improvement. I was surprised to see how much fat there was in some of the foods. I’m wondering if that is it since I’m not used to eating so much fat.
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nutrisystem can spout all they want about glycemic index, but the fact remains not everyone can lose weight with their program
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As a diabetic, I am so concerned about the amount of sugar in the food products.
Items like pasta, potatoes, and white flour, rice I always avoid. I am on your D program and wonder how my blood sugars will handle the amount of sugar in each item?
I am worried and concerned Thank you..
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Good concerns, Virginia. I am a diabetic and found if I follow strictly the diet, I have too many carbs per meal in many instances and my sugars go above what they should be. However, they have come down substantially from the high 300’s they used to be. Just stick to around 30 carbs per meal, with 15 carb max for desert/evening snack. That’s what I learned in ADA classes when first diagnosed. Nutrisystem works, you just have to “personalize” it a bit. Don’t be worried – the more weight you drop, the better your sugar levels will become. Good luck!
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Fleta, Maryann and all discouraged, I’ve been on NS for one month and lost 15 lbs. I have no problem with the food but there is some that I like and some I don’t care for but my goal is to lose the weight. I have 60 lbs to go and getting excited because I feel so much better. My husband is on it as well. We are empty nesters and don’t have to worry about cooking for children so the NS food cost is actually less than our regular food bill. Add salads, veggies, proteins, etc as the plan calls for and you won’t concentrate on the food taste you seem to focus on. Don’t throw your money away…just focus on your goal—-loose weight and feel better! Stay on it and you will lose inches and the weight will come. Follow the plan faithfully! Love and Kisses, DivaDeb54
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i am 20 years old and i want to try the program 4 @ least 2 months with sum exercise, is it a good program if im over 300lbs, or just a waste. i see that i cant control my eating habits do to school hours, i just eat junk, @ late hours. i really want to try it but not if its going to take my money.
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Its good for portion control. I am starting my 2nd month and I haven’t exercised but lost 6lbs. If I would exercise the benefit would be much better. If you supplement your meals with Steam fresh vege’s and brown rice with your dinner it really fills you up. Good luck.
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I’ve been on the program since 2 Feb and have lost 4+ lbs. I like the food although it is not what I would make but that’s how I got overweight!
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I’ve been on it 4.5 weeks and am down over 13 lbs. You have to remember folks, they do send entrees and you have to supplement with fruits and vegetables. If you eat the food properly and supplement, your metabolism will increase. Exercise and water are also a huge key in this equation. With exercise, water, the appropriate fruits and veggies along with the NS food – you’ll be on your way. I feel better and lighter and importantly, not bloated from crap. I am not hungry and always look forward to my meal times. I agree with having good salads with low or no calorie dressing – that is a great snack. I have another 40 to go and I’m excited to get this done by summer. Hey, it isn’t 4 star food – you have to remember this – however, IT WORKS – you have to follow the equation. And afterward, its ok that I ate the food, I’m going to get the results. I’m off to my elliptical machine now – bye all – successes to you!
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So everyone is squaking about Nutrisystems food being horrible, compared to Weight Watcher meals is Nutrisystem better or worse tasting. This is the only way I would know. May I have some feedback on this.
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Without a doubt, the WW frozen meals far surpass Nutrisystems food. (Although, I thing Nutrisystems offers frozen meals now, but they’re quite expensive.) I always have a stash of WW meals in my freezer and they’re very good! I got to the point with Nutrisysytems where I’d gag just opening the meals. There was one chicken meal in particular that was white and slimy looking. Yuk. I have a whole box of dinners sitting in my basement that I just can’t eat. It’s hard to just throw it out because I paid so much for it, but I’m just going to have to toss it all soon. I’ll never eat it. I’d highly recommend Weight Watchers over Nutrisystems.
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I had a friend who tried NS for a couple of weeks and while she claimed she stuck to the diet but actually put on a couple of pounds instead of losing. Granted she failed to exercise but she didn’t like the meals either. I can’t afford a weight loss program so I turned to Sparkpeople.com which is free. I’ve lost 30 pounds in 4 mo without the cost. I’m good with that.
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I have started the plan this week and have lost 10 pounds but I have 190 more to go. I am also a type II diabetic with neuropathy and have had some real lows in my sugar levels did that happen to you in the beginning?
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I’m also Type 2 diabetic, and when I checked with my doctor, she immediately cut my medication in half & said to continue nutrisystem D. I don’t mind the expense, because it really isn’t expensive. I seldom shop any more, am not tempted by junk food in store, and experts do the planning. I’ve lost 35 lbs in 4 months with no exercise (knees are bad, I’m 77 years old). 25 more lbs to go. My sugars are down, but best part is they are now level. Rarely over 120, even after a meal. If they go much lower, I will go OFF the medication. Hope this helps!
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I was 5′6 and 137 lbs. I wanted to take off 10-15 stubborn lbs. I am on day 14 with Nutrisystem and have lost 6 of those. No strenuous exercise except that I am very mobile while chasing a 2 year old all day. You have to drink the water and eat what it tells you to eat. I have really liked most of the food thus far. It is the first “diet” I’ve been on that I’m not hungry. Hope this helps someone.
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I am trying to register for the auto-delivery from a Cosco card I purchased for 35 days worth of food. How do I do this?
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I read about the food on the program and
want to make the best choices. How do I do this?
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I am 5′2 and 155 lbs. I want to try NS, but after reading all the comments, questions, praises, and complaunts, I’m afraid that I’ll gain weight instead of losing it. I don’t have any major health issues except for the fact that I am overweight. I want to lose at least 30 lbs, fast.Does anyone think it will work, or should I just try something by Dr. Ian Smith? I don’t want to throw my money in the trash… oh, did I mention that I have a hard time eating, smelling, or cooking chicken… it literally makes me sick to my stomach… would that really affect me?
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I am in the same boat as you, 5 ft, 150lbs. Doc told me to eat 1800 cals and exercise 30 min. a day. I’ve been doing that, but staying the same. I’m going to try eating 1600 to 1700 cals and hopefully that will work.
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1800 cals a day is way too much to lose. I’m on Weight Watchers and they recommend 1200 calories per day. You don’t have to eat chicken – lean meats and fish are highly recommended by Weight Watchers. I don’t think you’d gain weight on Nutrisystems, but the food isn’t very good. Breakfasts and snacks are great, but the dinners are awful. I got to the point where I’d gag just opening the packages. I have a whole box of food sitting in my basement that I just couldn’t choke down. If you’re in MN, I’ll personally deliver it!
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Nutrisystem works, the ? is: r u serious abt losing wt? Good food does not taste like greasy food from fast food, & it NEVER will, americans r 2 pampered, & brainwashed w/quick fixes, they do not want to control themselves from eating hi sugar, grease, fat, when u dec. these amts of course Nutrisystem does not taste the same, b’cause it does not have that hi fat, grease, calories, sugar poisoning ur body-u won’t lose wt w/hi cal/fat/sugar foods, it is learning RIGHT choices, portions vs eating everything in site/wanting more/hating urself 4 it. CONTROL is what Americans do not know of well/need 2.
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this is my 5th day on nutrisystem..yes, a lot of the food is disgusting…but at 51 and almost 100 pounds to lose, I thought I’d try it…i have lost 8 pounds so far…i take a multi-vitamin because the meals don’t include a lot of nutrients…with other diets it’s taken me about 2 months to lose 10 pounds..i needed something to jumpstart my diet and to get me back into the habit of eating smaller portions…i am diabetic, and i’m on the meal plan for diabetics…i think the determining factor will be when i go to my doctor for blood work at the end of this month…
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The food is nasty, slimy. Yuk. I did lose ten pounds in a month, but probably because I couldn’t stomach the food and could only force down part of the meals. Breakfasts and snacks were okay. Dinners made me gag.
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I so agree with you! I am trying to return some of this crap-in-a-box! Can’t believe some people actually like this crap! GROSS
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I chose the vegetarian plan and I think I discovered the secret of Nutrisystem! The food is so disgusting, you’ll never want to eat again! I found most of the stuff to be revolting… others just barely eatable. I am trying to return what I can. GROSS!!
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I started with NS about five weeks ago. I went into this program in wanting to loose at least 15-20pds to get to my goal weight. I have lost 5pds so far and I try to exercise on my treadmill at least three times a week. I feel great since I started on NS. I use to have alot of bloating and swelling all over and in my hands. Since I have been on NS I no longer have that issue. Regular foods are so high in sodium that NS provides the best food contents of sodium, sugar, carbs, calories necessary for this diet and for your health. Now when I eat regular foods, I can’t tolerate the salty taste in them. When I first tried NS, some of the foods I didn’t like but I didn’t order them on my next shipment. Most of the food was pretty good. Most people are use to the sodium and seasoning in regular foods. You have to get use to some of the bland tastes for NS eliminates alot of the salt. I recommend NS for someone who is seriously wanting to loose weight. It does work. I tried other diets and never was successful in loosing a pound.
I will wait and see how much more I can loose in March. As for the cost, NS now has the plan where you can order food for five days and have weekends off.
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sorry about the miss spelled words. I meant to say lose instead loose. I see they don’t allow you to modify your comments here.
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I want to start the system but I dont want to buy any other food, does the snacks come with the plan or do you have to go out and buy the snacks?
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Yes, it comes with 28 days worth of breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. You get to choose what you want when you order the food. Most of the snacks are good, my favorite is the cookies. The cakes are sort of blah tasting. Muffins for breakfast is good. I didn’t like the meals with the meat in the like meatloaf or any beef, so in my next order I took them out. The burger patty and chicken patty was ok.
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Hi Fleeta, I do daily leg lifts when I’m waiting, (stiring food, washing dishes, watching tv, etc). Lift to the front, 25 times, and out to the sides 25 times.
I just ordered this food because of the freeze dried packaged convenience. I have access to water and a microwave at work and at home for my food. I expecially like the fact that I can keep a few lunches in my desk in case I forget to bring my lunch! I’m a diabetic on an insulin pump. My body retains a lot of fluid. The dietician removed the extra high sodium items for me. I got in on the $299.99 plan per month. I plan on staying on it 4 months if I can, and all I have to stay on for the extra savings is 2 months. I’m praying this will work for me and I’m determined to get into the gorgeous clothes that I find for my niece, but can’t currently use on myself! hahaha! I spend well over $500.00 per month on food so this is a great deal for me. I will save the difference for my new wardrobe!!
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the program?
Are supplements recommended?
Is exercise included?
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They advertise x#of meals-which is bulls… they give you one small item to be added to from your own food supply.
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My daughter is 14 yrs. old, is
5′4 & about 180 lbs. Would this diet be ok for her on account of her age?
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Mary,
Check with your daughters Doc before spending the money. Because she’s in school for at least one of the meals your control over her consumption may be limited.
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I am now 52 years old & used the Nutrisystem diet when I was about 19 years old. After reading these reviews, I see nothing has changed….back then the food was so bad that I stopped eating it, it tasted like cardboard! I went from 125lbs to 90lbs! Save yourself & your money!
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