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I've been on Nutrisystem for about 2 and a half weeks and I've lost 4 lbs. That part is okay, the not so great part is the gas that I've experiened and the slowed digestion problem. I don't think I will reorder any more foods and I too wish I had known beforehand that many of their foods contain fish oils and dried fish. Something is really causing me to have really bad breath. Live and Learn. Good luck to all with your weight loss.
Posted on 04/08/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My son tried it and it worked for him - he didn't stick to it, but it worked. Try ordering it from HSN.com or QVC.com - I forget which one offers it. You might be able to get a better price deal and they have a 30 money back guarantee. Good luck!
Posted on 03/23/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I bought the nurisystem program it was ridiculously expensive. First if you have a family you have to buy not only the food for them but the additional fruits and veggies which we all know that right now are very expensive. I followed exactly I was always hungry and I felt like my whole life was centered around when I'm going to eat again. The food on top of everything else was TERRIBLE unedible if you have tastebuds I would not reccommmend this diet. I spent $300 on thenutrisystem plus $200 or more for my families food and the veggies which totaled over five hundred dollars on average I would spend about $300 for the whole family for one month. Also you still have to cook almost eveything. I would say that southbeach is much better which is what I'm on now and have had great results.
Posted on 03/23/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I gained 40lbs my first year of college. I went on the Atkins diet, lost all the weight, and then some. Surprisingly, I kept most of the weight off! I fluctuated about 15lbs but that's not considered "overweight" so when I started getting on the heavy side I just started working out more. Now, 6 years later, I tore a ligament in my ankle and couldn't exercise for a while so I'm almost back up to where I was.
I work full-time, we are in the process of fixing up our new house, recently got a puppy, I go to school part-time, and help my boyfriend with his home business so you can imagine how little time I have.
For the heck of it, I searched for Nutrisystem on Craigslist and I found a lady selling hers! She was selling 2 months worth for about half the price so me and a co-worker split it to see how it worked. That was this afternoon. I am really motivated and I ate my first dinner just half an hour ago.. Granted the food isn't the greatest but for someone like me with a busy schedule it feels like a good fit. I plan on keeping most of the food at work so when I leave in the morning I can just walk out the door with some veggies/fruit knowing the majority of my food is waiting for me at the office..
After reading a couple posts I checked and did notice some of the food is 2 months expired. I'm not picky, and the expiration date is usually the "freshness" date so it doesn't mean I'm going to die.
Since I got a months worth of food (weekends off) for $100 excluding fruits/veggies I'm going to consider this money well spent AND a great way to lose weight.
I wouldn't suggest paying full price, however and I'm using this as a way to kick-start my healthy eating habits again like I did with Atkins.
All in all, I think the diet you chose depends on your situation. This diet will more than likely work for me because I'm busy and it was cheap.
Posted on 03/18/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I was going to order Nutrisystem until I looked at the ingredients for the lunch selections they all contain fish oil, fish gelatin, and dried fish. Who wants dried fish in soups, potatoes and they are even in the bars. Gross
Posted on 03/13/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I was going to order Nutrisystem until I looked at the ingredients for the lunch selections they all contain fish oil, fish gelatin, and dried fish. Who wants dried fish in soups, potatoes and they are even in the bars. Gross
Posted on 03/13/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Well, its been almost 3 weeks back on Nutrisystem. I am down 12 pounds - that is with exercise, but throwing in a few real breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in for variety each week. I am visibly thinner, more tone, and my clothes fit so much better. The food is not gormet, but not bad, and adding in the extra fruit, veggies, and slice of whole wheat bread here and there (at least for men), keeps you quite full all of the time.
Yes, you can do it using soups and pre-packaged food from your store at a lower cost. But, at least for me, the committment that comes with shelling out a chunk of change on a formal program, is what I need to stick with it. Plus, it is helping me get back in touch with my eating habits and body's needs for nutrition and exercise. Just the tune up I needed. A few more weeks and I will be where I want to be.
Also, the cost is not that high. I figure it is no more than I would usually spend on fast food, meals out, and groceries for myself if I were not on the program.
Posted on 03/11/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I haven't done the program, but I found a few meals at a local discount store and they tasted just fine to me. I actually liked them better than Healthy Choice stuff. If you're thinking your gonna get gourmet food you'll be disappointed, but it didn't smell anything (or taste, I would assume) like cat food or dog food. Just normal prepackaged food.
If you have issues with soy don't order it either, it is really soy heavy as others have mentioned.
I don't think I'd order the actual program though because I can easily count calories by buying meals and cans of soup from the store instead of spending the money and having it shipped to me.
Posted on 02/21/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I had a similar experience and am starting Nutrisystem again too. I am looking forward to taking control agiain, losing the weight, and feeling good again.
After I lost my weight with Nutrisystem and exercise a few years back - my cholesterol dropped from 204 to 167 with excellent LDL and HDL ratios. I also had other benefits from the Nutrisystem and exercise - my acid reflux went away and my back stopped hurting me.
I kept it off for several years, but then I moved and did not have access to a gym. So, I haven't bee exercising regularly, and have gained a bit of weight. My back started hurting, my reflux is back and at my last doctor checkup, my cholesterol is back to where it was before Nutrisystem.
I hope that exercise and Nutrisystem will do magic for me again. I like most of the meals, bue some are not so good. So this time, I am going with the custom plan and choosing only the ones I liked before. My order should arrive tomorrow, and I am looking forward to starting.
Posted on 02/18/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I did Nutrisystem a little over three years ago and lost almost 40 pounds in three months. I did it in combination with an exercise program. I found the food good, and was never hungry. I found the cost reasonable, even with the added fruit and veggies.
Over the last year, with some stressful personal circumstances that included two moves and a job change, I fell out of the habit of exercising. Last night I stepped on the scale and I have gained 17 pounds. So, today I went online and ordered Nutrisystem again. The decision to order is the motivation I need, so tonight I will begin regular exercise and I will be ready to lose the weight when my Nutrisystem arrives in a few days. I am confident that I will be back at my slim weight within two months.
I recommend Nutrisystem. Some of us need the motivation that committing to purchase a diet system brings.
Posted on 02/18/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I was on Nutrisystem for 6 weeks. I lost 12 pounds. Things what I can say:
1. What can you expect from prepackaged food? Of course it is not A+ food; not all food taste good. But when you want to loose weight and you have a goal " it is not so bad ".
2. It is not expensive at all ($260 for 6 weeks + cost of fruits and vegetables. Now calculate how much it will cost per day).
3. At this time I am of the plan and I still use the principles of Nutrisystem. I plan to get again for 6 weeks in about a month.
Not supper duper foods, but it works. By the way, Costco is selling it now.
Posted on 01/24/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just started Nutrisystem this week, and so far I really like most of the food. I don't know if you can get on their message boards, but there is lots of good info there. Of course there will be some foods you don't like. Oh well. Don't order those ones. Personally, I'm very happy with the program, and am on track to have a big loss for my first week.
Posted on 01/23/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just had my first baby at 36. The food was terrible. I thought I was eating dogfood - soggy, unnatural texture, no flavour, etc. Jenny Craig is much better - like food!
WATCH: for both and probably all diet systems like these, they can only ship frozen food to certain locations. These choices are better than the 'just add water' or 'it is canned to be preserved'.
I'm not against nor for either but naturally there are things to ask that are not evident.
BOTTOM LINE: Nutrisystem Food is awful...
Posted on 01/22/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I found the food at Nutrisystem absolutely disgusting and a waste of my hard earned money. Not one thing was good, not even the snacks. Unfortunately for me, being in school and working two jobs, I did not return the crap before the thirty days. So, I lost out. However, I have tried Diet to Go and it is fabulous. Every meal and I mean EVERY meal is great. Its reasonably priced and now offers pick-up options in many more cities. Check it out. Its worth a try. Good luck.
Posted on 01/22/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I decided to try Nutrasystem and was very disappointed. I guess I only have myself to blame because I read reviews and still bought it. Some of the food was OK but it honestly just grossed me out. I didn't understand how some of it didn't need to be refrigerated. Some of the food that I though would taste the best such as the ravioli's literally made me gag.
They had completely absorbed the taste of the plastic container they had been sitting in for god knows how long. Even then, I kept with it I was eating soup one day when I noticed a hair in it. I was so disgusted I returned everything the next day. God knows how long that was sitting in there, I don't want to know. Also, you have to buy all fruits and veggies. It's not cost efficient at all and every day I was just looking forward to the fresh food because I was terrified of the Nutrasystem.
Posted on 01/21/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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There is only one guaranteed to lose weight. Reduce caloric intake and increase calories burned. If you do those things youare guaranteed to lose weight. ANY program that helps you do that is a good program. With regards sodium, it does not affect everyone the same way.And if ya want to taste cat or dog food, try the military's MRE's(Meals Rejected by Everyone). And last but not least, people have issues with buying fresh fruits and vegetables, saying it is "extra". News Flash: any decent program will advice you to do that anyway. If not, you do not want to be associated with it
Posted on 01/15/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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There is only one guaranteed to lose weight. Reduce caloric intake and increase calories burned. If you do those things youare guaranteed to lose weight. ANY program that helps you do that is a good program. With regards sodium, it does not affect everyone the same way.And if ya want to taste cat or dog food, try the military's MRE's(Meals Rejected by Everyone). And last but not least, people have issues with buying fresh fruits and vegetables, saying it is "extra". News Flash: any decent program will advice you to do that anyway. If not, you do not want to be associated with it
Posted on 01/15/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've been on the program for one week and have lost 6 pounds. Since I'm aiming to lose 30-35 before a vacation in April, I'm quite pleased at the speedy weight loss.
I've read the other reviews, and I'm seriously confused. The food is NOT awful. In fact, several of the entrees are things I would eat on a regular basis. (And I'm kind of a picky eater) You just need to be realistic about it. It's a diet after-all. No pre-made packaged meal is ever going to taste as good as something homemade, but considering all the negative reviews on here, I was amazed at how good the food actually is.
I am incredibly pleased so far and happy with my decision to give it a shot. I don't feel like I'm denying myself, I am never hungry, and am making very little sacrifice -- and I'm STILL losing weight. All and all, I think Nutrisystem is a great jumpstart for a healthier living plan.
And I finally know how to properly portion my meals. I feel confident in my ability to shed the weight and keep it off.
Posted on 01/11/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My husband and I started this one week ago and after reading the reviews on the food, we were quite nervous. But we were still very motivated. Unfortunately it wasn't the taste of the food that got to either of us, but the soys effect on the body. My husband was in pain from his system feeling so impacted and he stopped (although he did lose 3 pounds this week). I am staying on it and while my system doesn't feel "normal" I am pushing through that. So far I have lost 4 pounds. Admittedly some of the food is not the greatest, but some of it is pretty darn good. Don't like the egg fritatta at all. And I am not a big tomato person so anything that was in a tomato sauce was actually in the juice of a tomato, so I didn't enjoy those. But, for the most part we have enjoyed the taste of the meals. The mushroom risottois a favorite.
Has anyone else had these problems with the soy causing so much discomfort? Does anyone have any tricks for this? We are both very diligent with our water drinking around 80 ounces per day.
Any ideas?
Thanks, I am remaining on it, modifying it a little to reduce my calories and carbs a little more. I know my body does best on 1200 calories or less and no greater than 75-80 carbs. So, I have cut out the desert bar (170 calories, 27 carb), and instead eat one more ounce of lean deli cuts to get the protein in that I need the most.
By the way Ralphs has an amazing fat free asian salad dressing that is very low in calorie and delicious. Ralphs brand if you can believe it.
Posted on 01/11/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have been doing Nutrisystem for a few months now, and have averaged about 8 lbs per month. I am doing the flex plan, where you buy 20 days worth of food at a time, and have 10 days throughout the month where you eat normal (but healthy) foods.
I am finding this program to be very helpful. I have huge problems with overeating, and since the meals are already portioned out, I don't have the opportunity to overeat. I don't keep any other foods in the house besides the foods needed to supplement the plan, and if I feel like I'm still hungry, I eat more veggies or fruit. I felt a little hungry for the first week or so, but after that, I adjusted to the smaller portions, and have had no problem with hunger.
As far as the taste, some of it's icky, but for the first 2 months, I just tried a bunch of different foods, to determine what I like, and now I have found a set of foods that are really good. The food is not like gourmet restaurant entrees or home cooking, but you shouldn't expect that. It's a diet, and all diets require some sacrifice. It's less of a sacrifice than many other diets I've tried.
As a single, busy, working student, I don't have a lot of time to cook, and when I do cook, I find that I eat all of what I cook, no matter how many servings are actually there. With NS, it's simple and convenient, I pack all my days food to take with me, and I don't have the temptation to overeat. Also, there seem to be a lot of complaints about the price. I find that because I'm spending so much, I feel like it's an investment in my health. Looking at it that way makes me less tempted to ruin my diet.
I say try it. It may not be for everyone, but it seems to be working for me.
Posted on 01/11/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just started the nutrisystem diet..despite the bad reviews im going to stick with the plan to lose weight. The food is kind of bland but hey I put this weight on so if I want to be healthier I can deal with it
Posted on 01/06/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I was on the Nutri System about 2 years ago. I wanted to lose 20 pounds. I did, and three more. Yes, at first the food isn't that bad and you think you can live with it, but then you do get sick of it. To this day, I can't eat soy crackers! However, if you doctor it up with spices, put your Vegetables on the bottom of the dinners, and mix them up in it while you eat, it isn't too bad.
I am 48, I lost those 23 pounds in three months. Then, I stopped buying it because I was tired of the taste. I kept the weight off for a year. Then, I had to have a total hip replacement. My dear husband feed me WELL while I was in bed, and I made a lot of bad choices, and I didn't move at first, then slowly. Now, I have that 23 pounds back and I tired to diet, but it just isn't working. I know nutrisystem works. In fact, I felt like I was melting the first time I did it.
Believe me, I tried all the other diets, and this was the one that really worked for me. I kept going back to the store for smaller pants. I started off in a 12 and ended in a 6! When I went to a size 6, my sister was with me. I told her, NO! I can't be. She said, Yes, you are. I told her the pants were made big. She went and got 4 other brands, in size 6, and they all fit. I just looked in the mirror with my mouth opened.
All the time I was on it, I felt great, no side effects at all, and if you add up all the money you buy in junk, eating out, you are actually spending less money a month. Lets not count the health benefits of losing weight. It is so easy to do, and it is just auto pilot, you grab, heat for a minute or two, and that is it! I have always like soy, but I don't taste it in them. Okay, I want to be that size 6 again by summer.
I know this diet works, and this time after I get it off, I am going to work much harder at keeping if off and learning to maintain it. Now, with my new hip, no pain, I should be able to even exercise. Last time I didn't even exercise and lost all the weight. Yes, you might have to eat some bland food for a while, but it is so worth it. My sister was on it with me, and she lost 53 pounds. Come on, get creative, and I think they have a recipe book now, too.
I just signed up for it yesterday again and I am excised to get back on it. I took the next size small pants out of my closet, and I sure have plans on getting in them again in a few short months. I hope by May, I am back in that swim suit, and size 6, and feel good again.I might get a little sick of the food, but I am getting sicker of trying to suck my gut in all the time, and pulling those shirts down over my ever growing belly.
To me, I will gag it down if I have to, but being over weight is just too unhealthy for anyone. If you want a diet to work, this one does as long as you sick to it. The first week is hard, but after a while, the food more than fills you up, and I found myself not eating it all because I got so full from it.
For me, it worked great, and I can't wait for my food to arrive. I have all my fresh fruit and vegetables in my refridgerator just waiting for me to begin my new life of being SKINNY again! Good luck to all of you.
Posted on 01/03/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I looked into Nutri System a few months ago but didn't decide to order it. Then, when visiting my parents I found they had a HUGE supply of the food. Their neighbor had ordered it and found the food inedible and gave it to my parents. I was thrilled to have the chance to try it.
I live on frozen entrees such as Weight Watchers, Lean Cuisine, etc. and find most of them to be great. I couldn't believe how AWFUL the Nutri System food was! You could literally taste the preservatives in it. I tried a couple of dinners, a lunch, a breakfast and a cookie. The cookie & breakfast muffins were ok, but the lunch and dinners were awful. I couldn't even eat them, and I'm not a fussy eater. I swear I could taste the preservatives. And the food is LOADED with sodium.
I would strongly caution anyone considering buying this food that you will be wasting your hard-earned money on the program. You could get the same result by buying the diet meals available in your local supermarket.
I'm so happy I didn't waste my money on this program.
Posted on 01/03/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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After losing 15 pounds on nutrisystem, I have gained all plus five back. The diet was OK, food ranged from decent to inedible. the pictures on the website and TV are inaccurate. They are very small portions and require salad and other side dishes to complement to get full enough. But the real problem was the absolutely inept people that worked for nutrisystem and dealt with the almost constant problems I had getting the food I ordered. They were constantly out of things and would just send substitutions.
Even though I took the survey about what I can and can't eat, they would send beef when I said I don't eat beef, things with nuts, which I am allergic to. They were good about switching out the mistakes, but that always meant sending their food back and waiting. Also, they choose the free week's food and you must take what they send you whether you like it or not. yes, you can often exchange for something better, but the phone operators would take my order and then disregard most of what I ordered and send me the wrong items again.
It is very expensive, and the individual entrees and 5 and up are double in-store diet entrees. It's a great scam, but like any diet, if you eat less and exercise, it works.
Bottom line, if you eat a controlled diet, when you switch back to normal eating, your old habits kick right back in and you fail. If you can change your old habits, with a program like weightwatchers, your chances for success are immeasurably improved.
Just one side note, nutrisystem sponsors a review page, but it is impossible to access and write your own review.
Posted on 12/31/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Nutri-System sucks! It is a joke! The food is flat out disgusting, and thats IF you get any of the entree's that actually HAVE taste. For the money I paid for two months of the stuff I could have darn near made a mortgage payment! I did eat it, but some of it I had to literally force down my throat it was so bad. AND, it looks NOTHING like what they show you on tv AT ALL! I did lose 22 lbs in those two months of horror though. I lost an additional 58 lbs just practicing portion control, completely stopped eating fast food (except for Subway), changing from regular to diet soda and purchasing a Bowflex from a second hand store at LESS MONEY than what I paid for the Nutri-System GARBAGE! That was a WAY better investment. I use it 6 times a week for 30-45 minutes first thing in the morning, eat a sensible breakfast, usually a salad or subway for lunch and whatever I want (except fast food) for dinner.
I have kept the 80 lbs off for over 3 years now and I look and feel great! I am down to my high school weight and I am in the best shape of my life at age 39! I got divorced 3 years ago and couldn't get a date. That was my motivation to lose the weight and get in shape. I got dates when I was fat, but not the dates I wanted.
I am literally beating the girls off with a stick. I pick and choose now instead of just being happy with anyone that will give you the time of day, and that is a GREAT option to have let me tell you! Being fit and looking good is GREAT for your sex life. I have had 10 times more sex and WAY better sex in the last 3 years than in the previous 36 years of my entire life!
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON NUTRI-SYSTEM! Portion control and exercise and just flat out watching what you eat is the ONLY WAY to lose weight and keep it off. If you think your going to drop $800 for 2 months of Nutri-System garbage, lose 30 lbs. and go back to eating whatever you want after, you may as well just burn the money and save yourself the grief of trying to force that Nutri-System junk down your throat.
#1. EXERCISE
#2. PORTION CONTROL
#3. STAY AWAY FROM FAST FOOD
Do those 3 things, you will lose weight. Don't do it and stay fat. Its just THAT simple.
Posted on 12/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just started my program ( a nice gift from my Aunt) So far I like the food ( It's just like all the food I eat anyway but, now I don't have to think about it. I make a huge salad and place it in a x-tra large container and take from that all week long. It's 60% or more less expensive than Jenny Craig. and I got a free week to boot. I work out at least 5-6 times a week so, I am really excited to see the weight fall off. This is just what I need to get into my skinny jeans by May 2009!
Posted on 12/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I lost 13 pounds in the fall to prepare for a vacation. It is very good for people who are constintly on the go! This is the only diet that I have lost this many pounds. 1/2 of the food is good, 1/2 of the food is not so good. However, it is very easy to gather you boxes and take them with you to work, on the road, ect. Even though it was just me and my husband, I still made dinner for my husband and I had my Nutrasystem. I even took my nutrasystem to a party that one of my friends had. It not only is easy but there is an online support system.
ABOUT THE MONEY, Yes it is expensive and yes if you have a family, you will still have to pay for the food they eat, but if you have to start somewhere to a healthier eating and understanding a new way of dieting, then it is worth it. You can always alternate you Nutrasystem and substitute meals that you do your own in the following month, once you understand the concept. Once you get used to that, then go to eating the substitute meals alone. But you have to start by understanding the diet or you will end up going back to the same routine.
I have gone off the diet for the last two months, but I am back on it again doing the substitute diets of Nutrasystem. Also, unless someone gives you a meal plan (which too cost money), then how are you going to learn to eat correctly for the long term. If it wasn't for the support and the help of Nutrasystem, I would not be eating as healthy as I have been. Also, understand that there are salads, milk, and fruit that you still have to buy along with the nutrasystem diet.
Posted on 12/26/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I am on my second month of Nutrisystem. I have lost 15 pounds so far. Some of the food is good, some is not...but you have the choice to add or delete whatever you want off your list. One of the key components of course is to make sure that you drink all of your water!!!! I have found so many new substitutions for the old ways of eating. Some of the really great things out there are the 100 calorie paks for snacks like popcorn, etc. I have kids and I kind of plan my Nutrisystem meal around what my family is having. And I put my dinner on a plate (I don't eat out of the plastic!! So it's just like having a regular meal with the hubby and kids. Due to the expense I am thinking about stopping the delivery and using the same techniques but with normal foods. Good luck to you!
Posted on 12/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Nutrisystem works wonders. Yeh, some of the food is not that tasteful and some of it is ok. I've lost 15lbs in one month. Focus on you goal and you will succeed. If you have any problems, please see your doctor before you atart any diet plan
Posted on 11/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Let me start by giving a description of myself. I am 24 year old male, 6 ft , and weighed 283 lbs on june 1st of 2008, as of October 28th 2008 I weigh 205lbs. (a difference of 75lbs in 5 months). When I decided to start the program, I ordered food which I thought I was going to like, even though I did like a lot of the food, I did dislike a lot. However I noticed a 21lb drop in one month. I decided i was going to stick to it and just order more of the foods I liked. The second order I tried some other things, I did the same with the third order. By the 4th order I knew exactly what I wanted and have not changed it for the 5th and 6th ones.
I have given myself every 5th weekend "off" from the diet and go to the gym 5-6 times a week doing a mixture of cardio and weight training.
My goal is to lose 105 lbs by 8 months, and I am certain I can achieve this goal with nutrisystem.
My advise to those who seem to be constantly complaining about the taste is simply to try a variety of food, it is hard for you not to find food that will be suitable to your taste buds. It is also important that you remember nutrisystem is a tool for weight loss and not a magic pill. It will take a lot of hard work, patience , dedication and concentration. There is no shortcut solution to weight loss.
I wish all of you who want to lose weight the best of luck!
Posted on 10/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Well I have to admit, I was hesitant to order nutrisystem after reading some negative posts about it but I finally bought in to it and I'm glad I did. My order was shipped UPS in 2 days. I was surprised how fast it came! I've been on Nutrisystem for 6 days now and I've already lost 6 pounds. Now that's a pound a day. I probably could've lost more if I had exercised like it recommended. The food is not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. It has flavor, and if you're hungry between meals you're obviously not doing something right. As long as you do your add-in foods then you will stay full until it's time to eat again. And that's shocking if you knew me, I'm always hungry! But it's a great investment and the meals range anywhere from $2-$4 a meal. The same or even cheaper than you'd spend on fast food or at the grocery store. I hope this helps to anyone with questions about it. I'm glad I finally ordered the Nutrisystem program. Good Luck to all!
Posted on 10/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've been on nutrisystem for a little over 5 weeks and so far I've lost 9 lbs. I started at 141. I like the program because it's simple and convienient. If you're confused about what and how much to eat, it eliminates the guessing. I once went on the Atikins diet for approximately a year and compared to that, this is heaven. There's carbohydrates and small amounts of sugar. Just enough to keep my sanity. There are also "chocolate" deserts and cookies that aren't half bad. It also allows caffine and diet soda which was never aloud on Atkins. If I continue to lose weight as I have been, then this may be a diet for life for me. Oh and consequently, I'm saving money becasue I don't eat out. It seems expensive but compared to Chili's and the Olive Garden about 10 times a month, it's alright.
Posted on 10/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've been on nutrisystem for a little over 5 weeks and so far I've lost 9 lbs. I started at 141. I like the program because it's simple and convienient. If you're confused about what and how much to eat, it eliminates the guessing. I once went on the Atikins diet for approximately a year and compared to that, this is heaven. There's carbohydrates and small amounts of sugar. Just enough to keep my sanity. There are also "chocolate" deserts and cookies that aren't half bad.
It also allows caffeine and diet soda which was never aloud on Atkins. If I continue to lose weight as I have been, then this may be a diet for life for me. Oh and consequently, I'm saving money because I don't eat out. It seems expensive but compared to Chili's and the Olive Garden about 10 times a month, it's alright.
Posted on 10/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just started nutrisystem 2 days ago. I have to say I don't think the food is so bad but I am starving from mid afternoon to the time I finally fall asleep. Going to bed starving is not fun. I am totally following the diet which is supposed to keep you "full and satisfied" Really the sodium should keep you so bloated you won't want to eat anything but no I'm HUNGRY. I definitely wouldn't recommend it unless you like to yell at people and think about how hungry you are all day. I feel like binging on all the fudge brownies I got for the month because their yummy and I am famished :(
Posted on 10/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I LOVE IT! People are complaining because they were expecting some gourmet food that will taste like home cooking. But if you like soups, granola bars, and pre-packaged meals such as Lean Cuisine and Healthy choice, you'll like Nutrisystem. In fact, I don't even feel like I'm on a diet. It was weird I was sitting here thinking about it and I've been on if for a week yet I don't feel horribly down and depressed like I do with other diets. Try it.
Posted on 10/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I'm just starting the nutrisystem diet, and wanting to lose about 25-30 pounds by the summer time...if anyone has any good tips let me know! Thanks!
I've heard good stuff and bad stuff about nutrisystem...but anything is worth a try!
strawberry_milkshake88 AT hotmail.com
Posted on 10/03/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By not important (Guest Post)
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I have been on NS for a little over a week now. Two days ago, I ended up in the ER for kidney problems because of the high protein levels. Yes, it may work, but is it really worth the possibility of having more serious health problems along the way? I have decided to go another route. It doesn't hurt to try, but don't say we didn't warn you.
Posted on 09/27/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I was on Jenny Craig and eventually got alittle bored with the food, so I thought I'd give Nutrisystem a try. I'm now on day 2 and I know I can't make it for one more day. The food is terrible. I wasn't expecting a Michelin Star by any stretch of the imagination, but this food almost makes me gag at times. It's going back tomorrow and I'll be calling Jenny again. For those of you toying with the idea of Nutrisystem, do yourself a favour and try Jenny Craig instead. The difference is astounding!
Posted on 09/24/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Nutrisystem works. Both me and my mom have done it. The problem for me is that I got really bored with the food and some of it tasted not-so-great. If you can stick to it, you will get results. For me, I need to find a program (well, weight watchers) that will teach me a lifestyle change. If you just do Nutrisystem and then stop and go back to how you were eating, you will gain everything right back. So if you do Nutrisystem, make sure you learn their portion sizes, being that if you discontinue Nutrisystem, you will have learned the right amount of food to eat at least.
Posted on 09/16/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I'm kind of amazed at the number of self-proclaimed "picky eaters" who are fat enough to need a diet program. Does your pickiness mean you'll only eat Big Macs and Ding Dongs? Ok, the food isn't great, but it's about as good as pre-packaged food generally is. It is also highly laden with chemicals (like most pre-packaged food) and stuff that makes you feel bloated and full. But if you stick to it, you'll lose weight. Period.
1200 or so calories/day just isn't enough to support a lot of weight. If you're not losing weight, either you already don't weigh very much, or you're cheating. Yes, it's a bit expensive for the quality and portions of food, but you're paying for the convenience. Not only did someone else "shop" for you, but they also prepared your food and made sure it was portioned right and nutritionally balanced. Besides, I used to eat out a lot, and I'm actually saving a ton of money. Of course, you could lose weight by limiting your own portions and calories and prepare much, much better food yourself, but if we could really do that, we wouldn't be fat in the first place.
Posted on 09/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Nutrisystem has helped me lose the 15 lbs I desperately need to. I cannot tell you how many compliments I have received since I started this. (I didn't realize I was that bad) It can be difficult to stay with but it is not that terrible of a diet. I have a few meals that I really enjoy and some I really hate, so I have learned to adjust each shipment. If you would like to start nutrisystem and want more information and to get $30 off your purchase--e-mail me abehrends AT bradley.edu
Posted on 09/09/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Regardless of the bad reviews, diets work if you stick to them and sacrifice. You're fat for a reason! I've been on Nutrisystem for two weeks and have lost 10 pounds. Is the food gourmet? No. Do you have to suck it up for a while? Yes. The food is portioned well and with fruit, yogurt and vegetables, I'm never hungry! The sodium content is less than RDA guidelines and probably alot less than the amount I used to eat. The price is definitely a bargain. I used to go to the supermarket and drop a few hundred twice a month, this is much cheaper.. and more convenient for someone who is single and works.
Posted on 09/08/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've lost 14 pounds with nutrisystem. I LIKE the food. It's easy to do when I'm at work, and I like the taste of the food. I am learning portion sizes, and learning to like veggies and fruits. It is easy and I'm getting results. It is worth it for me. No, if you are expecting gourmet restaurant taste, it's not for you, but be realistic.
Posted on 09/07/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
TRIED AND IT Was GROSS
I got my nutrisystem package in a big box with tons of prepackaged little small boxed food. The ones that I tried were pure GARBAGE. My dog would not even come near the stuff! Do not waste your money. You are better off cooking home cooked food.
Posted on 09/05/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have been on NS for 5 days now and I've lost 7 lbs. But, the weight loss is due strictly to the fact that the NS meals are SO GROSS that all I have been eating is fruits, veggies and low fat string cheese.
Also, for the price,you shouldn't have to supplement so much of the foods you eat with additional stuff you need to purchase. I spent $100 in groceries to eat with the program.
Some foods are edible, but so much is so bad,it is not a good weight loss solution.
Posted on 09/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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The power of advertising can be an incredible thing! Anyone wanting to lose weight can easily be taken in by the commercials broadcast by Nutrisystem. The meals look great, it sounds convenient, good value for money and the celebrity endorsements sound genuine.
I was having knee surgery back in June and figured that the Nutrisystem plan could be a blessing. Being out of action I didn't want to gain weight and also knew I wasn't going to be very mobile, so cooking and shopping was out of the question. Nutrisystem seemed the ideal solution.
I ordered the product back in the beginning of June and figured the $320 or so was pretty decent value for money. It arrived within about four days and my first surprise was how little food there was considering there was five weeks of supplies. My second shock was that none of the food required any refrigeration, which is always a bad sign!
I then read the instructions to find that you actually need to supplement the food with salad, fruit and vegetables. Therefore, my first reason for going on the program was pointless as I now knew I would have to still regularly go shopping for food. The value for money also now seemed to be negated since, as most people will now, salad, fruit and vegetables are not the cheapest items to buy.
As for the actual food itself, I cannot begin to describe my disappointment with every single aspect of this diet. The food is absolutely inedible. The portions are very small. The food is tasteless. I experienced numerous stomach issues. Some items are just ridiculous, such as the burger, or the pizzas. Anyone having done this program will have laughed when they created these culinary masterpieces.
I actually found myself buying extra fruit, vegetables and salad, knowing that I was tending to eat all of these items and little of the actual Nutrisystem meal. I would say that my food bill for this month ended up being 50% higher than my usual bill. I actually only lasted a little over two weeks and threw the remaining food in the trash. I wish I had a dog to be honest, I know most dogs will eat anything!
Towards the end of June I went to the UK to visit with family. While there I received an e-mail to say that my auto delivery was being dispatched on July 2nd. Maybe I just didn't read the small print, but certainly did not realize I had ordered more than one month of this product.
I contacted Nutrisystem to let them know I did not want the second month. They told me to just send the product back and I would get a refund. I explained I was out of the country and could not be there to even accept the delivery. They then said they would cancel the auto shipment and gave me a confirmation number.
I then realized I had been charged for the second month, so contacted customer service. This is when the fun really started and is still going on to this day, about 7 weeks later. Nutrisystem say the shipment was delivered and I have to pay for it. Every answer to any e-mail is just another attempt to delay you in the hope you will eventually just go away. They pass the buck to UPS constantly. If you call, they pass you onto several people just to tell you they will look into things and begin an investigation.
For a company that was at the top of Forbes Magazine's fastest growing companies of 2007, they have the most inept customer service I have ever had the unfortunate misery of having to deal with. It has ended up costing me around $650 for two and a half weeks of inedible, stomach churning food, and I use the term "food" very reluctantly.
I am now experimenting with various frozen diet food varieties from the likes of South Beach, Lean Cuisine and Healthy Choice. Each and every one of these products are well worth the money and are far tastier than any of the meals offered by Nutrisystem. Another benefit is that my plate is always empty after one of these meals. With Nutrisystem my garbage disposal worked over time to get rid of left over food. I could never put the stuff in the trash as the stench would attract animals from miles around.
Having experimented with these meals for three weeks, along with buying health bars for snacks and eating oats for breakfast I have lost 14 pounds.
My conclusion about Nutrisystem is clear. If you are thinking of trying this product, forget it! Save your stomach and bowels the discomfort and just flush a few hundred dollars down the toilet. Instead, eat a good breakfast, try some of the frozen diet meals I suggest above and try snack bars such as Balance bars or EAS products. Also, try whey protein shakes or shakes sold by EAS, such as Myoplex, excellent products!
As for Nutrisystem, thanks very much for taking me for a ride! I hope you can all sleep at night as opposed to the millions of customers trying your products who certainly will not and will at least become better acquainted with their bathrooms!
Posted on 08/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Well I just started on the program today. I used NS many years ago and was the only time in my life I was actually "skinny" as far as food being terrible. I disagree yes some things are gross., but other meals taste just like the lean cuisines by WW I have eaten in the past. As far as cost; every time I go to the supermarket I drop a small fortune on food that is gone in days. I don't think cost is such a big deal. All I know is I am siked to be back on NS and have faith that this is the way to go, and how nice to not have to really cook!
Posted on 07/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
So negative...
I believe in that everything is worth a shot. I have just began my journey with Nutrisystem and I plan on keeping everyone updated with it. I'm sorry if these reviews make you think otherwise of the Nutrisystem. I think you should still keep in mind that the people who have stuck with it, are losing weight. All you have to do is keep up the motivation and believe that this will help you lose the weight you want. I would like to lose 40 pounds.
I wish everyone luck in their weight losing.
Posted on 07/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I am on day two. Last night I almost vomited trying to eat the last two bites of "chicken". Not only did it taste awful but the texture is mushy--yech. Today I can't even smell it. I also bloated badly and the flatus smells awful. Save your money. Eat smaller portions. I know you are desparate, so was I. But being miserable for a month to lose 10 pounds just isn't worth it.
Posted on 07/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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The product works but to put it simply all I enjoyed eating was the granola bars, cereal, and pizza. All the chickens, meats, pastas basically made me wanna gag and I took a bite or two and thats all I ate.
Posted on 07/07/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Alicia Fitzgerald (Guest Post)
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I scanned the messages, but I don't think anyone mentioned SOY. I had a terrible reaction and I thought I had mites on my face which turned red and itched so badly I couldn't ssleep. I also got 2 cancer sores - in general I was going crazy thinking I had some strange disease. It was 15 days before the light went on and I googles soy allergy. I eat soy, but never had a reaction. I read that some is "processed" so it won't cause a reaction. I used an antihistimine and in 2 days I was back to normal in as much as I stopped thinking I had fiber disease and other strange stuff. When you get something like the soy reaction on your face you get almost a paranoia.
Posted on 07/05/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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hmm.. i've been thinking abot ordering the nutrisystem diet and things seem okay :)
right now they're saying that i'll get three extra weeks free with my 28-day sign up. it seems to be that, from reading the reviews, this program works for some people and also doesnt but hey what does?
i also wanted to be completely sure that i wanted this and that it would be good for my health.. yea, most all the food holds a VERY high bit of sodium.. but there is a solution. when you eat you add a little more water and drain it a little and avoid too much of the sause in the foods because that's where the sadium is mostly located..
of course too much sodium will have your cells a little oversaturated and may cause swelling if you do not take in lots of fluids and/or water.. its normal.. if youre exposed to too much sodium/salt you have chances of bloating and swelling. if you want to avoid that all you have to do is take precautions.. other than that, im reading a lot of variations of weight loss from being 1-2 pounds off in about 7-8 days to 10-11 pounds. the food doesnt sound like a total fiest but you cant exactly expect everything in life to be too perfect.. that wouldnt be right -_-;;;
but nutrisystem seems right for anyone and myself if we know how to stand/enjoy/etc. the food and stay with it. of course you should see your doctor first and have a physical.. and the food might taste bad to some.. but this is a DIET and diets arent sapposed to have everything that the food that made you need to diet has in the first place..
well im going to order..
best of luck to all :)
Posted on 06/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I read these reviews prior to trying nutrisystem and I have to admit it caused me to delay the ordering as I was skeptical. I thought about it though, and I'm not a picky eater as the military showed me what bad can really be. A coworker swore that nutrisystem was aweful and she even brought in her leftovers.
I ordered it anyway and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it! Granted, it doesn't compare to a home cooked meal but it is a diet! I found that the new stuff is extremely different then the stuff my coworker gave me, and is much better. Regardless, there are dishes that I LOVE! Portions are small but they allow you to eat a salad, vegetables, fruit, yogurt with the meals. The system is great! I could not lose weight for the life of me, and I don't think people argue about it working or not. Yes, you can count calories and I tried that with caloriecount.about.com and sparkpeople.com. Regardless, I still ended up "cheating " on those sites by overdoing portions or not accurately counting calories. With nutrisystem that is not a problem at all. Weight is literally dropping off.
It just depends on the person. If you're a picky eater, don't try it. If you're a picky eater that thinks you're not a picky eater, don't try it. My best friend wouldn't be able to do it. I love good food and am a pretty good cook but I know what bad is and was raised to eat tons of different things.
You will lose weight on this program. The question is, can you stand the food. If you're reading these posts I'm sure many of them are from the old system or the nourish system. The food is so much better now and the guessing game is out when it comes to portion size. I am really happy and impressed by nutrisystem.
Posted on 06/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By shellbell (Guest Post)
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Please, do not waste your money on nutrisystem. The food is horrible. I can't believe for a moment that the people who advertise for them in commercials actually eat it. I am still trying to get rid of it. My dogs (I swear) won't even eat it. It has a very strange flavor, almost like metal or like it's rotten. Please don't waste your time or money.
Posted on 06/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Maine-iac (Guest Post)
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I was on Nutrisystem a few years ago. I wanted to shed a mere 20 pounds and thought this would be a quick fix. While I was on the program, I did indeed lose the weight. Unfortunately, my digestive system was damaged in the process. In four years, I have gone from 155 to 135 up to 178 with bloating and distention problems. No matter what I eat now, by the end of the day I look like I am 7 months pregnant. Be careful when you go for the quick fix.....it's not always worth it
Posted on 06/02/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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To begin with, I'm not overweight and always eat healthy, just too much. I went on ns to learn portion control and to lose 8 lbs. I cannot believe that people actually think the food is decent. It is beyond gross. its unbelievable that celebs ate any of this! The pizza is just a little round piece of bread and you add some sauce and sprinkle the cheese on it.. The chicken smells and made me gag, I couldn't finish most of the food. I am sending it back.
Posted on 05/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I lost weight by going on a juice fast. I drank vegetable juice, apple juice & water everyday drinking at least 6-8 oz cups of water a day & lost 3 pounds the first day & 1 pound everyday after until I reached 5 pounds under where I wanted to be so that when I started eating again I would gain a few pounds but not a lot & stay steady. I also took vitamins everyday. When I started eating I would eat until I was not quite full & it was smaller portions I would eat through the day. I don't eat as much meat & eat more vegetables, fruits & nuts. I mean I do eat pastas, pizza & meat but just smaller portions & not as much. it is really unhealthy to eat a couple large meals a day. Eat small portions all through the day. You will feel better & have more energy. Good luck
Posted on 05/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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After 16 days on the Nutrisystem diet I didn't lost any weight at all and I called a counselor to inquire as to what I might be doing wrong. She informed me, with a straight voice no less, that the problem was that I weighing myself every day! As if my body could somehow tell it was being weighed and then resist losing weight because of it. To say I was flabbergasted would be the epitome of understatement. Imagine, being told that "if you stop weighing yourself you will lose weight". When I pointed out the absurdity of her position she replied: "Well you asked for counseling didn't you". Needless to say I canceled the program!
Posted on 05/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Silver Spring (Guest Post)
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I've been on NS for about a month now and I've lost about 10-12 lbs. I haven't weighed myself since week two, I've just been doing it by how the clothes fit. Yes, some of the meals are a little gross, to say the least, but if you go to the grocery store and pick up the foods they tell you you can eat then you are easily able to supplement your meals. The sodium content is a little high, but if you eat fresh fruits and veggies and drink tons of water the sodium really isn't that much of an issue.
ALSO, I think it's very important to note that regular exercise helps to counteract the effects of sodium. Most of the time if you are drinking plenty of fluids (like water) and getting a good amount of exercise in, you'll be fine.
Honestly, NS is a great way to JUMP START your weight loss, but it is definitely not meant to be a lifetime diet. If you supplement the NS foods with fresh veggies and fruits and low-fat dairy then it is an AMAZING way to lose weight. I say go for it and don't listen to what everyone else is saying because they're not you. Each person has their own experience and each person diets a certain way. Don't be discouraged by some of the negative comments.
Good luck with your weight loss!
Posted on 05/05/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have been on Nutrisystem for eight weeks and lost 12 pounds total, which to me is slow. Of course, exercise was sporadic.
I loved the food and the program, but will have to cancel it because I noticed a great deal of swelling, which has to do with high sodium content. Just not worth the health risk to me. After six weeks I felt a difference in my clothes. The scale continued to say that I had lost 12 pounds, but my clothes were tighter than before. That's when I realized it was the sodium. Also had major problems with gas, along with constipation.
Posted on 04/29/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My wife and I were on Nutrisystem 3 years ago and we stayed on for around 4 months. During that time I lost around 45 pounds and my wife lost a similar amount. We are both foodies and semi-gourmets. While none of the food was a gourmet experience, it was not bad at all for the most part. You have to try a variety of the foods and then find what you like. It is also helpful to read the Nutrisystem forums to find out hints and recipes for the foods. I did not experience any digestive problems during the 4 months. In response to those who claim high sodium, I tracked my sodium consumption during several days of NS and found that I never exceeded the RDA for sodium, so I don't know what folks are eating. I suspect that I eat LESS sodium on NS than in my normal diet. I realize there are chemicals in NS as opposed to the mostly organic diet I usually have, but I figure a few months of chemicals is better for me than a few months of overweight. On the men's plan I was eating 6 times a day.
At any rate, after putting on 10 pounds or so in the last 3 years, my wife and I have gone back on NS again. I hope to lose 40-50 pounds this time and thus get down to my target weight. I have never found the price to be an issue; I spend a lot more for food when I am not on NS then when I am on it. This will give our food buget a break.
Good luck to those who try it. Have some dedication and use the hints and forums on the NS site. See what others are doing. Learn the portion control and then you can go on your own eventually. NS isn't for everyone obviously, but for us it was the ONLY plan that has really worked in any significant way.
If you are on the fence, go to the NS site and read the forums and talk to people who are actually making this work, as opposed to whining about it.
Richard
Posted on 04/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My wife and I were on Nutrisystem 3 years ago and we stayed on for around 4 months. During that time I lost around 45 pounds and my wife lost a similar amount. We are both foodies and semi-gourmets. While none of the food was a gourmet experience, it was not bad at all for the most part. You have to try a variety of the foods and then find what you like. It is also helpful to read the Nutrisystem forums to find out hints and recipes for the foods. I did not experience any digestive problems during the 4 months. In response to those who claim high sodium, I tracked my sodium consumption during several days of NS and found that I never exceeded the RDA for sodium, so I don't know what folks are eating. I suspect that I eat LESS sodium on NS than in my normal diet. I realize there are chemicals in NS as opposed to the mostly organic diet I usually have, but I figure a few months of chemicals is better for me than a few months of overweight. On the men's plan I was eating 6 times a day.
At any rate, after putting on 10 pounds or so in the last 3 years, my wife and I have gone back on NS again. I hope to lose 40-50 pounds this time and thus get down to my target weight. I have never found the price to be an issue; I spend a lot more for food when I am not on NS then when I am on it. This will give our food buget a break.
Good luck to those who try it. Have some dedication and use the hints and forums on the NS site. See what others are doing. Learn the portion control and then you can go on your own eventually. NS isn't for everyone obviously, but for us it was the ONLY plan that has really worked in any significant way.
If you are on the fence, go to the NS site and read the forums and talk to people who are actually making this work, as opposed to whining about it.
Richard
Posted on 04/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My husband and I ordered on the same night, different computers. In his order he received a free week of food so five weeks worth; my order had a $50 refund for 28 days of food. After a week on the diet, we are ready to send back this TERRIBLE tasting food if we can get even half of our money back.
In one week I lost 1 3/4 pounds and my husband lost 3 pounds. Also after one week I was feeling terrible...no energy and ready for bed around 7:00 p.m. every night. It seems like NutriSystem has so much soy products in their food that it was messing up my thyroid levels.
Think long and hard about starting this diet and, if you can, try it first before buying the whole month.
Posted on 04/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I love the nutrisystem. I started out great until I noticed and my family noticed I have wicked gas. It is terrible and stinks. So I have been slowly cheating because normal food doesn't make me fart.
Does anyone else have this problem?
Posted on 04/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just placed my order for Nutrisystem yesterday, and although I haven't had any of the food yet, I must say that the customer service was great and the online resources seem to be a great motivator for many people. I am excited to start the program, and seeing as I only have 10 pounds to lose, I think that Nutrisystem will be able to help me out.
It seems, from what I can tell, that most if not ALL of the people posting reviews have a minimum of 20-30 lbs. to go. Most people who stick to the diet seem to achieve at least some degree of success, but is there anyone out there who is in the same boat as me, only needing to drop 10 pounds in total? I wonder if Nutrisystem will still give me the same dramatic results, without have as much extra "padding" on me in the first place.
Posted on 04/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Wine, wine, wine, complain, complain, complain. Some peoples reviews on this site are killing me. What a bunch of babies. Sometimes I cant tell if some of these reviews, where they cry like little babies, are actual people or people who work for other companies that are trying to hurt the NutriSystem name. I read so many bad comments about NutriSystem that I almost didnt give it a try. It is because of this that I feel the need to right an honest, down to earth review about NutriSystem.
Why are people complaining about NutriSystem? Maybe because they are fat and lazy, have about zero motivation, bitch and complain about everything in life so they feel the need to do it to NutriSystem, think that they should be loosing weight an hour after receiving the package, think anything past a snap of the fingers and presto is way to much work for them for the money paid, think that the food's taste should be nothing short of Ruth's Chris Steak house for they money they paid even though a steak there costs $40, or they dont have any will power to follow through with the diet and exercise a little bit to speed up the weight loss process. People who fall victim to these situations and fail the NutriSystem diet become very upset and mad at themselves... but instead of blaming their selves..... They take that anger flip it around and place the blame on NutriSystem to make themselves feel better, that it was not their fault, and it was the product that failed and not them. Well I can tell you that that is complete BS and I think its hilarious how some turn blame onto things just to justify the fact that it wasnt their fault and they werent the ones whom failed.
Ok so my girl and I started NutriSystem exactly 2 weeks ago. Im a male, 27 years old, who started at 203.5lbs and my girl of course a female, 26 years old, started at 163lbs. We paid a total of $570 for five weeks of food, 4 weeks + 1 free week, which is less than the 800.00 a month we spend on groceries anyway. Although we do spend an additional $80 a week on things that the diet tells us we can buy. These foods include lettuce, low fat dressing, fat free yogurt, apple sauce, mushrooms, peppers, broccoli, carrots, diet soda, apples, cantaloupe, cucumbers, eggs, skim milk, and lots of water.
My diet lets me eat 6 times a day which is way too much for me because I used to only eat twice a day. I do eat all six times a day but for breakfast and mid morning snack I dont eat everything that they say I can eat. For example for breakfast they want me to eat one of their breakfast entrees, usually a granola bar, a yogurt, an apple sauce and a slice of wheat bread. Instead I just eat the granola bar. And for mid mourning snack they want me to eat a yogurt and an apple sauce yet I only eat the yogurt. The food is actually not that bad, I dont know what people are talking about when they say it tastes like CHAEMAICALS? Or DOG FOOD? Not sure what they are smoking and I have eaten dog food when I was drunk and playing around and I can tell you that NutriSystem doesnt taste like that. There is nothing that I have to force myself to eat but there are 4 things we didnt like and simply shipped them back to NutriSystem and got new items, these include the oatmeal, chocolate cake mix that cooks in the microwave, peanut butter caramel bar or something like that, and the chicken a la king for lunch was kind of bland. I like eating filet mignon and lobster on a regular basis and the food I thought was pretty damn good and satisfying for my tatses as we sacrificed our favorite foods.
You are hungry for the first few days as you adjust but after that its been a breeze. Its funny because you used to be able to tell when my girl and I were hungry because we would get ancy. What we are learning is that you shouldnt be hungry 45 minutes after you eat, your stomach might be empty as the food goes through you intestines but that doesnt mean your supposed to eat more. It just felt like every time my stomach was empty I had to eat, which is exactly what got me fat. Your mind eventually adjusts to the tune that being hungry at times really doesnt matter and it becomes less of an issue as your stomach stops its nonsense of constantly growling and wanting food. Plus for guys you eat six times a day so if you are hungry you wont be for long, unfortunately for the woman they can only eat 5 times a day. But my girlfriend has not had an issue with this and has the same feelings as me about the diet, which its been nothing short of perfect.
Perfect you say? Well maybe a little exaggerated but in todays world we want it here and now, we hate waiting and are very impatient, and we hate results that are slow. My girl and I could not agree more with this statement. On average a guy is supposed to eat 1500 calories a day on a "safe" diet, on NutriSystem I eat around 1100. Females are supposed to eat on average 1200 calories a day on a "safe" diet; my girl is averaging 900 to 1000 calories on NutriSystem and note.....without hunger pains. And doctors say you should loose no more than a pound a week on a "safe" diet. Yeah right....thats BS and does not comply with what I said at the beginning of this paragraph, that we hate slow results. Along with our diet we exercise 3-4 times a week spending 20 minutes on the elliptical machine doing that fat burner exercise and twice a week we do a 10 minute AB workout to work our waist line.
To date which is only 14 days I weigh 191.5lbs (lost 12 lbs), my girl weighed in at 155lbs (lost 8lbs). Lucky for us guys because we loose weight faster than females. Those are damn good results considering I was very skeptical and like things here and now with fast results, especially since I was a skinny little prick for about 8years weighing in at 150lbs at 6ft. Although the weight loss is way higher than the recommend "safe" amount to loose we both feel great and have lots of energy to burn. Cant wait to see the results at the end of the 5 weeks, I might consider reposting our results.
To the reviews that complain about health problems while on the diet. Well I dont think anyone would recommend a strict diet if your health is deteriorated. So to those who complain about headaches, stomach problems, cholesterol problems, high blood pressure that they say comes from the NutriSystem diet, I feel bad for you. But dont you think that maybe, just maybe, the reason why your health is deteriorated in the first place is because your overweight. Damn you should have started NutriSystem earlier in your life because now youre screwed and have to find the perfect diet to make sure the condition of your health doesnt deteriorate even more and possible result in deadly consequences. I will admit that you do get GAS on this diet, but whats a little fart here and there, as long as the results are fast and we get what we want now and not later.
Feel free to email me all youre disgusted complaints about this "reality check" review, questions, or words of encouragement pertaining to this diet and I will gladly answer you...... audio4u@comcast.net.....thanks and have a great diet.
PS: I highly recommend NutriSystem!!!!!
Posted on 03/26/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Also, my mother (72 years) had trouble with the salt to the effect that her eyesight suffered.
Posted on 03/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Let's just say you don't leave the table wanting more. However, the glycemic preparation works. The food stays with you for hours and there was no 3:00 crash. You might try buyng a few things off of ebay to see if it is something you can stomach. I stopped eating it about 1/2 way through my first month. I lost about 7 lb in those two or so weeks. Avoid the tuna.
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My husband and I signed up last week hoping to get a jump start on our summer weight loss. Our food arrived quickly and we were excited about starting. Breakfast and morning snacks were great so we were still psyched, until we got to lunch which neither of us could stomach. Afternoon snacks were good and then came dinner. After two gagging bites we both decided we just can't stomach the meals. We both compared the smell to a can of dog food.
We were so let down because i think that if you stick with this program that you can lose weight. But it is jut too expensive to pay all the money for food and then have to supplement additional foods (which they don't tell you the extent of until you read in your book when you get the food). So needless to say we are sending the food back and going back on our tried and true diet :weight watchers. HOWEVER, if you have a stomach of steel and c an eat your food without smelling it then this is for you!
Posted on 03/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have been on the program for 3 weeks now and combined with added exercise I have averaged 3-4 lbs lost per week.
I happen to think that much of the food is quite good, with the exception of the meals that require you to add hot water and let "simmer" for 8-10 minutes. Those items never seem to get fully done or a little too watery.
The sodium levels can be a bit high but at least I know how much sodium I am getting as opposed to eating a restaurant or fast food meal, and i figure that increased sodium levels for the short term are outweighed by the benefits of weight loss.
I just received my second month of food and with a few exceptions it matched my requests. As to cost, it is true that adding your own groceries to supplement the foods provided can seem to get a bit expensive but when I factor in what I was paying to buy lunch daily in a restaurant on top of my regular grocery bill, I think it is no more expensive and I am getting a much more balanced diet.
I have been taking in 1300-1400 calories per day on the program and because I get to eat 6 times a day I never feel hungry. If you follow the diet, don't cheat and you get some exercise you will lose weight.
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I have been on it for a week and lost 12 pounds. I love it great food and great results.
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I've been on NS for approx. 1 1/2 months now and I have lost a total of 20 lbs. and that's with no exercise. I know that the plans advertised on t.v. are expensive but I got my plan off QVC for $181.31 per month. It's the "Age and Gender plan w/ weekends off." You don't get to chose your meals but I've been extremely satisfied with the foods they've sent me.
I've seen a lot of postings in here of people complaining about the taste of the food and I really cant understand why. The food is really not that bad; the ONLY problem I had was with the chicken breast patty, that was it. The food was not over spiced by any means and I NEVER tasted any sorta chemicals as I've seen some people comment that they have. All I can say is NS is supposed to be a diet, but more so a lifestyle retraining process for those who are really serious about their weight loss and changing their eating habits.
I wasn't expecting exotic or over the top meals -I completely understood there would be some sorta sacrifice; but none the less, over all I'm happy with the plan and strongly suggest looking into what QVC has to offer so you can save a lot of money.
Posted on 03/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hello: I placed an order as a trial for 1 week's worth of meals. I started the diet 3 days ago and did so to the T for 2 days in a row. This morning I woke up extremely dizzy and nauseous. I have a 7 month old baby and I was alone in the house. It was horrifying, because I could not carry my baby for fear of dropping him.
Luckily I called his babysitter and she arrived within 30 minutes. At that point I was still very dizzy. I ended up vomiting and afterwards I felt much better. I frankly thought the taste was horrible and whatever preservatives it has in it, totally hurt my digestive system. I had previously been on Jenny Craig and really enjoyed their meals. I thought I'd try your program to save some money, but ended up paying a higher price by getting ill.
Stay away from this junk!
Posted on 02/26/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Charlotte (Guest Post)
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This diet is ridiculously expensive once you factor in all the items you have to buy in addition to their meals. The food tastes horrible, and the sodium content is way too high. My husband tried it out over a year ago but left the program after a week because of these reasons. He is STILL getting spammed with letters begging him to come back. My mother did the Nutrisystem diet, too, many years ago, without much success. She also has not done their program in well over three years, and even she still gets letters asking her to come back. Once they have your information, they will not leave you alone.
Posted on 02/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I started the Nutrisystem program to lose 20 pounds. It's been 1 month and I've lost 10 pounds. I know a lot of people don't like the Nutrisystem foods, but I think they are fantastic as far as diet foods go. Some of the pastas are a bit "canned" tasting, but other foods (the tacos!) are fantastic. I don't have any children, just a husband who whines daily about having to fend for himself, so cooking for others is not a consideration. I like the convenience and portion control - pot roast for one is hard to do! I will probably switch to Lean Cuisine, etc. once I reach my goal, but for now, Nutrisystem is doing it for me. The online calorie counter is addictive - I will probably continue to use it even after I stop eating the food!
Posted on 02/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Been on this diet for a week now. I'm pretty satisfied with it. Yes, its a diet. No, its not four star restaurant food. That's because its a diet. When you're fat, you sort of have to quit whining since fantastic food is what got us here.
I've lost three pounds, I'm not often hungry, and I have more energy. This works. The little food diary that comes with it is a must. Really helps you keep an eye on what you're eating, and has food reference in the back.
Posted on 02/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I tried it and some of the food was OK. I liked the cinnamon breakfast bars. However, the products are too high in sodium and I'm just not buying into the glycemic index deal. I don't think that's an exact science. I think it is cheaper and healthier- if you want packaged meals- to stock up on Smartones and Lean Cuisines and Healthy Choice, Such products do help boost a diet and get you accustomed to smaller portions. I think you would still need to add extra fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Posted on 02/08/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Middle of the Road (Guest Post)
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I started nutrisystem on the 9th of January. I have lost 8 lbs as of the 30th by moderately sticking to the program and definitely adding excercise and lots of water. What I am learning is how to eat smaller portions - by any diet's standards since the food is pre-packaged in the right size. I ordered the food I like and only received a few items that I didn't order. I only plan to stay on it until my wedding day this April. I feel like I have a guide to help me select the right foods and I don't have to deprive myself of any food group like other diets tout. Also I don't have to count foods or buy other branded and pre-packaged foods at a grocery store - which adds up too.
My point is it is all about portion control, exercise and water. This program should only be used as a boost to weight loss. It will take a lot more discipline - and desire to be healthy to maintain the weight.
Posted on 02/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Saskatoon, SK (Guest Post)
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I have always been a very healthy eater who sought guidance with respect to portion control and balancing protein, fat and carbohydrates. Prior to NS, thoughts of food would consume me at times! In retrospect, I would attribute these thoughts to the fact that I was not eating balanced portions (too small, too large, not enough fat, too many carbs, etc.). Often I'd have too much of one (protein or carbs) and not enough of the other in my diet.
Nutrisystem was an attractive choice for me. I thought this program would help me achieve balance and train my eye to recognize proper portions. As a busy professional, I find the meals to be convenient and satisfying when supplemented with the suggested vegetables/fruits. I'm very satiated after every meal (likely due to the fibre, protien and fat), and find the fruit and dairy servings tie me over until the next meal. This is quite a feat for someone who felt hungry all of the time.
I wonder about those persons who say the food tastes very bad - it makes me curious about what you normally eat on a daily basis. I eat dinner out only about 5 times per year...I'm not a fast-foodie.
I've lost just about 2 pounds in 4 days on the plan. That's not much, I know, but I've been trying to do this for months. I do know this plan is right for me.
Best Regards,
No Longer Ravenous in Saskatoon ;-)
Posted on 01/27/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've been on Nutrisystem for 3 weeks now and have lost 10 pounds. You don't even have to eat the food for all three meals if you don't want to, I just eat a sensible meal in its place. I think if you use the food in combination with the weight watchers way of thinking you will be fine. Sometimes i will eat Nutrisystem for breakfast and lunch and if i know I'm going out to eat, I will get something healthy and maybe not have a Nutrisystem dessert or only eat half of one. I'm trying to lose weight for my wedding in May and this seems like something I can stick to until then.
i have an office job and my biggest problem was never having the time or right food for lunch or breakfast and i was too tired to always make chicken breast or some other healthy meal when i got home. this took all the guessing work out of what i should eat.
if i feel hungry between meals i will have a peice of cheese or fruit. i think Nutrisystem does teach you healthy eating because it teaches you can eat the foods you like, but its about portion control.
Posted on 01/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I am NOT a picky or particular eater, if I was I probably wouldn't have a weight issue :) The Nutrisystem Program I am sure can work for anyone who does not mind eating food items that have the (imagined) taste of sodium enriched roadkill. The kitchen cabinet where the items were stored cannot be opened while someone else is in the kitchen cooking or eating. I would rather cook a meal in a port o potty then open that cabinet.
I am surprised to see the positive reviews for this program.
From the bottom of my heart I wish anyone with the desire to become a healthier person the absolute best of luck.
Best Wishes All.
Posted on 01/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We have a dance revolution on our playstation 2 and I recommend that you use it, because it has a very good workout mode!
Posted on 01/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I tried Nutrisystem 2 weeks ago. One day into it, I broke out in a rash and gained 5 pounds within the next few days. The sodium content is so high, it caused edema for me. I quit the program and went back to my previous weight. Now I am doing Weight Watchers, eating helathier, and I feel great! Nutrisystem is an extremely expensive, salt enriched, program. Not good for people with high blood pressure!
Posted on 01/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Katherine. (Guest Post)
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Hey you should only do nutrisystem for a month or less because I just started it on Wednesday Jan. 10, 2008 and I've lost five lbs in 7 days.
Posted on 01/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have an idea. Instead of trying to lose weight based solely on dieting, why don't you exercise? Exercise and sensible eating has always worked for me and my husband. Because once the weight is gone from dieting, you still don't have any muscle tone and as soon as you eat real food, your going to gain all the weight back. Stop relying on dieting to lose weight! EXERCISE and include weights into your regimen!
Posted on 01/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I just started the NS program a week ago, I feel great, I have not weighed myself, but I do feel lighter and I have a lot more energy. I dont feel hungry. For the most part, the food tastes pretty good. although I almost threw up the sweet potatoes with cheese! I think its a great way to jump start a diet.
Posted on 01/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I tried NutriSystem and personally I think the food tastes terrible. I also think this diet is ineffective. No offense to the people who run NutriSystem but, I just think the food isn't that great.
Posted on 01/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I know there are some mixed feelings about the diet, but this is the first diet that I have actually enjoyed being on. I am a huge fast food, meat and potatoes girl, so atkins and southbeach were not for me. Most of the food is really good, you just should order what you think you will enjoy and not take too many risks.
I LOVE:
- cheese pizza, I add spinach and tomato
- rotini with meatballs
- macaroni, I add a cup of brocolli
- pasta parmesean with brocolli, i add a cup of brocolli
- cheesy homestyle potatoes
- fudge graham bar
- granola bars
- cereals, small, so eat fruit with it
- spinach and cheese ravioli
- soy chips
I am never craving something more, I am always full and find that I cant eat everything I am supposed to in a day. I have a hard time getting over 900 calories because I get full. But, I eat a lot of veggies and some fat free cheese. The one hard part is the no alocohol, but that is how it is with any diet. I would definitley recommend this diet to anyone that usually loves junk food, because you can still eat cheesy pasta and potatoes, chocolate, etc.
Here is a sample day in the life of my diet:
Breakfast:
- Blueberry Muffin (NS)
- Coffee with Fat Free Cream and Splenda
- A few raspberries
Lunch:
- Pasta Parmesean with Brocolli (NS)
- Steamed Brocolli, mix in with pasta and a little extra reduced fat parmesean
- Lots of water
Snack:
- Apple or Soy Chips (NS)
Dinner:
- Cheese pizza (NS) with steamed spinach and two tomato slices
- Asparagus with lemon juice
- Tomato (the rest of what I didnt use on pizza)
Dessert:
- usually I am too full for dessert, so I usually have a bite or two of one of the chocolate peanut butter bars
**Keep in mind, this is barely 850 calories, so in theory you need to add more fats to this plan, but I am having a hard time
Posted on 01/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Many people have complain the food taste like dog or cat food (as if they ever taste it) and the portion that small. The food taste good for me beside if the food taste like regular food and the portion is bigger, then there is no used being on the diet. I just started 4 days now so far I still not losing weight yet, but I will try another week because it seem many people have good experience with this diet.
Posted on 01/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I've tried it, and currently have two cupboards full of food that hasn't been eaten. I just didn't like the food. I find that Weightwatchers is better because on the points system you eat whatever you want, just stay within a points range. Therefore, you don't have to buy a bunch of food, and your family can often eat the same food you're eating. Also, if you know you want to splurge for some special event, you can save up points for it, because you get 35 weekly points on top of your daily points, and you can save them up for one day if you want.
WW teaches you how to eat real food. They also have a separate "core" plan if you don't like the points, under which you can eat certain healthy foods until you are satisfied, for those who don't like counting points. All you pay if you choose the monthly program is about 40 buck a month, and that covers meetings and access to the online site where you can keep track of your points and exercise and find recipes, points values, etc. That beats hundreds per month for Nutrisystem food that I didn't want to eat half of the time.
The only foods I liked of the Nutrisystem offerings were the Italian style foods, as it's tough to mess up tomato sauce. The tuna tasted like cat food, and the thai food was atrocious. Most of the lunches were like cup a soup, where you add water and wait for dehydrated noodles to get soft. The pizza is tiny, the burgers and chicken dehydrated and you add boiling water. I did lose some weight fast on NS because you are eating so few calories, but ultimately, I couldn't eat that food for long, so it was pretty much a waste of time.
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I signed up to the vegetarian program. All lunch items had fish oil and fish gelatin. I asked for replacements. three weeks later, the replacements arrived and they all had the fish oil and gelatin (Fish oil in cheese tortellini?). So, I'm on hold for 15 minutes after three different people who have offered to send me "cheese tortellini." One of these folks has emailed me ideas of things to eat that I can buy from the super market. So I'm stumped.
Posted on 12/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I lost all of my post-pregnancy weight (over 40 pounds from being pregnant for three yeas, four children later...) with ease and enjoyed the food of NutriSystem. The counselling services were pretty good too but I understand that isn't available any more. Still the food is pre-packaged for a no-brainer diet and I liked many of the food items. Easy and effective - go for it.
Posted on 12/15/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I tried nutrisystem for a month and lost 10 pounds, however, it did a number to my digestive track. The food was okay. It wasn't fantastic but it wasn't horrible. I let my doctor know what I was doing and she cautioned me and said it wasn't the right diet for me. It has too much sodium and perservatives in it. While on it my blood pressure rose and this sounds strange but my body odor changed. I have been off the diet for three weeks and I still have bad breath that the food gave me. My doctor said my body needs to detox and the bad taste will also go away. I'm thinking to myself that sure I look great but who wants to come near me now. I'm on an all natural, organic diet and am doing great. I don't know if anyone else expierenced this or not but there it is. Good luck.
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By Neil, Vancouver, BC (Guest Post)
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Hey everyone,
Nutrisystem is a matter of taste. If you have ever had frozen entrees or a protein bar from your local supermarket, well, that is exatly what you should expect. It is also a matter of convenience & cost. If your're used to dining out every single day, this program will cut you budget in half & ofcourse it is all in the comfort or your own home. Although, I would agree on some things mentioned by other people. If you decide to join, make sure that you clearly specify which foods you like and which foods you dont. Nutrisystem, tends to ship you some items that you did not order!!. Next, keep in mind that all the foods have a high sodium level (salt). Make sure you check with your doctor, before you proceed with this program.
Remember, when it comes down to the nitty gritty, its all about a matter of taste, convenience, and saving money.
Good luck to all,
Neil, Vancouver, BC
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By Neil, Vancouver, BC (Guest Post)
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Hey everyone,
Nutrisystem is a matter of taste. If you have ever had frozen entrees or a protein bar from your local supermarket, well, that is exactly what you should expect. It is also a matter of convenience & cost. If you're used to dining out every single day, this program will cut you budget in half & of course it is all in the comfort or your own home. Although, I would agree on some things mentioned by other people. If you decide to join, make sure that you clearly specify which foods you like and which foods you don't. Nutrisystem, tends to ship you some items that you did not order! Next, keep in mind that all the foods have a high sodium level (salt). Make sure you check with your doctor, before you proceed with this program.
Remember, when it comes down to the nitty gritty, it's all about a matter of taste, convenience, and saving money.
Good luck to all,
Neil, Vancouver, BC
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I absolutely love this program! I've been on the diet a week and lost 10 lbs. so far. Just 20 to go to the little black thong bikini I bought for Las Vegas! CANT WAIT!
Posted on 10/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I must be some kind of jerk because for ME the NS program was about SAVING money. I cut my budget in half by not eating out all the time. Also, everyone is saying the food tastes like cat food, it's funny because my cat actually fought me for the raviolies tonight (I shared). I don't mind the food, I just started today, but the desserts rock. And btw, this program IS cheaper than Weight Watchers. Those dinners are 3-5 bucks a piece and the meetings cost to weigh in. I'm nervous now b/c I can't find an expiration date, someone mentioned that. hmm.
Posted on 10/22/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Sean (South Windsor CT) (Guest Post)
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I ordered 4 months of the food starting March 07, i did not have any problems with the costs or the taste (the stuff i didn't like i didn't reorder) they were always easy to deal and in the beginning the pounds were coming off however...
i had a physical on Sept 14th, my blood #'s were off the chart, which had not been a problem before, sugar count was wacked to the point of being diagnosed as infant stages of diabetes and triglicerides were about 580 and bad cholesterol was unreadable *** I never had these problems before and had a physical in 06. I am 34 and not in horrible shape 6.1 250lbs just wanted to eat better save $ and lose weight without exercise. SCARY TO THINK WHAT MAY HAVE HAPPENED HAD I NOT HAD A PHYSICAL! * VERY HIGH SODIUM COUNTS BE CAREFUL! Needless to say I have discontinued the program and have to take crestor to reduce my #'s 12-3 is follow up blood work , if #'s are back to normal I will most definitely blame nutrisystem.
Posted on 10/22/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By sorryIordered (Guest Post)
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The food is awful. Save your money and just buy Weight Watchers or Lean Cuisine at the grocery store. It is much better and has a better nutritional balance. I wish I had listened to the naysayers before I wasted my money.
Also, beware--Nutrisystem substitutes in your order so much, you get very little of what you actually chose.
Posted on 10/12/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I am thinking about joining nutrisystem. Does anyone have any comments?
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