Nutrisystem...

Nutrisystem was the easiest diet in the world for me because I didn't have to think about anything beyond picking out what I wanted to eat and heating it up. If you don't have to cook for anyone else and you have the money, I say give it a shot. Just a couple things though: after awhile the food is disgusting. Plan on doing it for 2 months tops. Two, remember when you are budgeting that you do have to eat your own foods in addition to the other stuff. Three, have a plan for how you will transition once you get off of it. Good luck!

I have never tried Nutrisysttem, but I dont know if I would like all those pre-packaged foods. I am a member of Weight Watchers and you eat your own food. They give you guidelines as how to make better choices and more filling foods. No foods are off limit, you should just stay within your daily points allowance. I have been with WW since Jan and have lost 45lbs, for me it works, but it's not for everyone. If you go to the meetings you will meet other people who are trying to lose weght as well and may make some new friends. Whichever you choose good luck!

You should try Weight Watchers, it's cheaper, it teaches you portion control and about healthier choices, and if you go to meetings (which I highly recommend), you can meet some people, too. I have lost 25 pounds so far with them.

I think the only positive about Nutrisystem is that it portions the food out for you already...I tried it years ago and I honestly hated the taste of the food and ended up wasting all that money spent because I couldn't bring myself to eat it.

I would suggest joining weight watchers...you can go to the meetings, meet other people in the same boat as you. I have never done weight watchers (not for any particular reason)., but my mom does it and has great success. I really need to take my own advice and do it too!

Good luck!

I think Nutrisystem has it's place. If you need your whole diet plan given to you and you develop the habit of planning and balancing what you eat.

the only thing I ever did with prepackaged food was Jenny craig because i was working on the project from hell and didn't have anymore time than my weekly checkin and grocery shopping. At least it stopped the trend upward, I did lose some weight and gave me some focus.

I've thought about it in the past but I never wanted to commit to buying food that might not end up tasting very good. Now I just cook fresh healthy meals that taste better than the junk I used to eat.

PS WW online is cheaper and you can eat what you want. They also have a great board system similar to this that is also very supportive.

Losing weight is hard, being fat is hard, pick your hard.

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I've never been on Nutrisystem, but I do see a lot of their foods at those clearance outlets, like Big Lots. I've seen the spaghetti ones, a hot dog one and a beef stew entree there. They're $1.00 each. Maybe you could try those to see if you like the taste. I would think $250 a month, PLUS you have to buy your own fruits/veggies would be a lot of $$ though.

Maybe you could try a My Fit Foods, or Perfect Fit Meals (these are freshly prepared meals stores here in Houston). They are kinda pricey but don't have preservatives and aren't made from processed foods. The meals last for about 4 days from date of purchase. Sometimes i'd go in to My Fit Foods before they closed and they would have a bunch of meals due to "expire" the next day or day after for 50% off.

I'm thinking about getting back on them as a matter of fact. I want a 3 or so month break of not having to fix anything LOL

good luck with whatever you do!!

edit: i just checked Perfect Fit Foods, their breakfasts/snacks are $2.99=$4.99 and lunches,dinners are $4.99-$7.99 each. I think the $7.99 ones are the huge ones for guys, i never spent more than $4.99 for a meal.

I had great success on Nutrisystem. Foods weren't that great, but I think there are more options available now. One thing I did was examine the food labels and find grocery store equivalents with similar macronutient content. Then, buy the grocery store items to transition over. I am not a big fan of cooking and I am "portion impaired" so this was a good option for me.

Everyone has different needs and preferences on this journey: You'll find the best option for you.

Best of luck!

Jackie

I think you FIRST need to deal with your feeling of being "ALONE".

Depression can cause you to overeat and to eat comfort foods because they are comforting. Our comfort foods are rarely carrot sticks and spinach...I prefer Chinese Food (break out the menu and go H.A.M.)...My mom likes potato chips...By boyfriend craves Oatmeal Pies when he is stressed...

Maybe you should consider Weight Watchers. If you attend the meetings you might meet people, have a sense of comraderie, and not feel so lonely.

If you do Nutrisystem for the convenience of not having to cook and think about meals (which I know a lot of people do), I suggest the 5 day plan (cause you bout to make some friends :-))...Check out meetup group for hiking or painting or anything else you are interested in that will get you moving and out socializing or consult your base for military wife groups who are into fitness or walking. Another good idea for staying fit and meeting people is volunteering, you may find a local animal shelter or marathon or any number of other organizations looking for people to get involved.

You don't have to be alone or lonely in anything!

Good luck with everything...BTW, I am doing Nutrisystem now only because my mom didn't stick to it and doesn't want to waste the food. I will tell you how it is after the end of the first week.

Wishing you the very best in whatever you decide to do!

I had a friend try Nutrisystem and she said the meals were awful, even desserts. What??? Who can ruin a dessert??? If wanting the convenience of pre-packaged diet meals, try brands sold in stores. More affordable and there are some tasty ones. (I buy Healthy Choice. Pop one in when I don't have a planned meal ready or need something quick when on the run.)

IMO you should spend your money on taking a group workout class like Boot Camp or Zumba. It gets you OUT of the house and meeting new people with the same goal in mind of getting fit. And, you're NOT alone. Give yourself the chance at making new friends that can offer you support when needed Think about it? Join a group for workouts. Make new supportive friends. You will find strength in numbers!

Take care and STAY STRONG. I understand how hard is to get motivated when you're home and alone. And, even more so for your situation.

(((HUGS)))

- Mrs. M.P.

PS WW online is cheaper and you can eat what you want. They also have a great board system similar to this that is also very supportive.

Losing weight is hard, being fat is hard, pick your hard.

"Losing weight is hard, being fat is hard, pick your hard."

LOVE this!

I have tried Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, South Beach, "Eat less and exercise", and now Nutrisystem. Each of them have benefits and difficulties. It really comes down to what your needs are. I did great on WW for a long while, though parts of it were a struggle. The biggest benefit was the support and accountability of the meetings. But if you don't have a center near you or its schedule changes it can be hard to adjust. The first time I did WW, my center closed and the lack of support was enough to sap my resolve. The second time I did it, they changed the program on me just after I got into a rhythm and the effort to adjust to the new points disheartened me.

I'm on Nutrisystem now and have been for the last two months. Thus far, I am loving it. I can see the point that others have about needing a transition plan, but I was aware of that going in and have been working on my own. Supplementing with MFP is also a huge help because I am able to see what kind of nutrient balance I am getting from the food. As to the taste, there are couple of things I haven't liked, but mostly I am enjoying it. I think it got better for me when I found out that people had recipes that incorporated vegetables into the prepared entrees. And when I don't have time to cook, I can just grab some food and eat. There are days when my food preperation consists of grabbing things from the cupboard, peeling a few carrots, and putting some salad mix in a tupperware before heading out the door. There are others when I cook all my meals and customize them. When I reach my goal, I plan to wean myself off using the same glycemic index concepts and using MFP to keep tabs on my calories to make sure I am staying where I need to.

After just two months on the program, I find myself less hungry in general. And when I am hungry, it takes less food to get me feeling full. I'm sure it has a lot to do with the glycemic index approach to eating. The meals and combinations they tell you to have seem to be geared toward this balance.

Some of the items are higher in sodium, but I have yet to be over the RDA for sodium on any day eating on plan. The main thing I am noticing is that I am getting less calcium than recommended.

The other thing that has made NS a success for me is the online community. It helps to have people challenge you or support you as the situation may arise. But it looks like you can get that here, as well. And you can get that at WW.

So, I guess it comes down to a choice between convenience and enforced structure or wider food choices but more effort.

Good luck in your journey!
Bri

I have had fantastic success with Nutrisystem. The food is surprisingly good and the community is amazing. I lost a total of 82.8 pounds (66.3 of it on Nutrisystem). I just started transitioning to maintenance. Nutrisystem has really taught me portion control and how to eat properly during the day...

I would definitely recommend it to anyone.... Yeah, it's pre-packaged and processed, but if you don't have issues with that (which I don't) then it's great. Soooo simple.