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Nutrisystem is a portion-controlled diet plan from online weight loss company Nutrisystem. Nutrisystem began in a similar way to Jenny Craig (with bricks-and-mortar weight loss centers), but a few years ago they became internet-only (sometimes incorrectly called nutra system)
Diet Options
The Nutrisystem Nourish program is based on the Glycemic Index. Carbohydrates on the diet are generally low glycemic. A typical day would include 3 meals and 2 snacks. The food is available directly from NutriSystem (via their web site), who ship the food directly to the customer. There are options for men, women, and vegetarians.
The idea is to restrict the diet to accurate portions based around the persons required calorie count. Food can selected from a pre-made menu, or you can select individual food items. The typical meal plan cycle is 28 days.
Like most packaged weight loss programs, they are useful for short term controlled weight loss. However many people will not continuing buying foods like this for the rest of their life, and will have to ‘wean off’ the program.
However, considering that a significant contributor to obesity is growing portion size, Nutrisystem can be very helpful for some people.
Nutrisystem have a current offer of one weeks free food (with an online order)
NutriSystem Program
The NutriSystem program does provide more than a diet. A weight loss counselor is available via online chat (there is apparently no charge for this service). They also provide more information regarding exercise and building a healthy mind.
Foods on the Diet
Here is a sampling of foods on the Nutrisystem diet.
BREAKFASTS
- Oatmeal
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- NutriCinnamon Squares Cereal
- NutriCoconut O’s Cereal
- NutriFrosted Crunch Cereal
- NutriFlakes Cereal - 40% Bran Cereal
- Lowfat Granola Cereal
- Frosted Oats Cereal
- Mini Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal
- Lemon Poppyseed Muffin
- Banana Spice Muffin
- Blueberry Bran Muffin
- Chocolate Chip Granola Bar
- Apple Granola Bar
- Cranberry Granola Bar
- Scrambled Eggs - Smoke Flavor
- Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese
- Scrambled Eggs with Peppers and Mushrooms
DESSERTS / SNACKS
- Vanilla Pudding
- Chocolate Pudding
- Almond Pistachio Biscotti
- Amaretto Coffee - Unsweetened, Decaffeinated
- Apple Cinnamon Soy Chips
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Bar
- Blueberry Lemon Dessert Bar
- Cappuccino Coffee - Unsweetened, Decaffeinated
- Chocolate Macadamia Nut Biscotti
- BBQ Soy Chips
- Hot Cocoa
- Chocolate Shake
- White Cheddar Soy Chips
- Mint Hot Cocoa
- Mocha Shake
- Chocolate Mochaccino Dessert Bar
- NutriCrunch Chocolates
- Sour Cream and Onion Soy Chips
Criticisms
As with many packaged food diets, some will not enjoy the taste of the NutriSystem food products. There have also been stories of some foods being substituted by NutriSystem at peak times (such as the new year) - this could be an issue if you have a food allergy.
The food gave me really bad stomach cramps.
I’ve been on nutrisystem twice. The first time I lost 35 lbs,then I had a baby, now I’m working on the second time through. The food has greatly improved since last time I was on it. I also tried the vegetarian route but got quite bored with it since there isn’t much variety yet and it also gave me stomach cramps. Since I started the regular womens program a week ago along with walking at least a half hour every day and i have already lost 5 lbs!
I don’t think this plan actually works.
From what I hear the food is horrible and the most
poundage you lose is about 2 pounds. This sounds
more like a publicity stunt then a diet.
The food is nasty! If you try to order food that sounds good, Nutrisystem substitutes with awful food. Most weight loss was due to water loss.
I tried their beans-and-rice and lasagna. Not bad. Their actual food does not look as appetizing in reality as it does on TV.
-Steve
http://AdvancedMediterraneanDiet.com/blog/
i ordered it and was very let down. the food was gross and i just ended up throwing it out. Waste of money
Does anyone out there have any suggestions for low-sodium meal packages that can be delivered to one’s home? Mom is visually-impaired and we are seeking some alternatives.
Blessings,
Kim
nathealeduc@aol.com
This is the only diet that has worked for me. I work long hours and don’t feel like cooking when I get home or preparing lunches for work. There are a lot of foods that are pretty good (chili, ham and beans soup, good snacks) what do expect, it’s a diet and it works if you follow it. It’s not that difficult to translate into store bought food if you take the time to do it. High energy, reasonable quick weight loss, agreed with my system, lots of fiber. It worked for me, years ago and now.
Not to be gross, but the food made me very stinky to say it kindly. I think that it is highly process with loads of sodium and who knows what else. I think it may help some people lose weight initially, but I don’t think it is healty to stay on it for more that a few months. It does not offer a life long solution, and I think in the end people may wind up fatter than when they started this yo-yo diet.
Some of the food is really good, and some I’m not so much a fan of. But the beauty of this diet is that you CHOOSE your food. So if you don’t like something one time, you can avoid ordering it next time. My issue with this diet is that it’s so very expensive. :/