Nutrisystem...

My dad, who was severely obese, has been on Nutrisystem for several months. He was preparing for major surgery and he was pushing 400 pounds. The surgeon told him to lose weight or his risk of severe complications was drastically high. This would be the third time for this surgery due to his weight undoing repairs.

So, he and my mom decided for him to do it. He had never been disciplined in eating habits. Basically, he would not eat all day at work then binge at night. He has been severely overweight my entire life, and I'm 33!

Nutrisystem gave him the simplicity and structure he desperately needed to get on the right track. His mindset is right now. Plus he was determined from the beginning. He was not just "trying this out." It was literally life or death in his situation and my parents would have paid any price for his health and longevity. He has lost 87 pounds, his surgery (not weight loss surgery) was a success, and his life is changed. But he still has more to go and then the rest of his life to maintain.

Anyway, in a few more months, they plan to stop the program. My mom has lost 40 pounds just supporting him and making healthy sides and dinners for herself - and when he eats non-program food. I feel quite certain that he could have lost the weight without Nutrisystem but it would have been harder for him and probably taken longer to get in the routine of things. Time was definitely an issue as well.

This is something they did as a short term plan for a lifetime change to healthy lifestyle. He and my mom will be in this together, so they are accountable to one another and enjoying their new health. I know the failure rate for programs like this is high once you get off, but I really don't believe that will be the case with my dad. I don't know if this story helps you at all, but this is my only experience.

Personally, I would not do the a program like this, but I have my husband's support and I am like a bull when it comes to determination!! That said, this would not make you weak or weak-minded, just as it did not my dad. If anything, it has given him confidence that I never knew he could have. I am just thankful to have a healthy dad.

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I was on Nutrisystem about 20 years ago when they had centers, and again 10 years ago, bought through QVC Oh you will loose weight and its easy you do not have to make any choices just grab a breakfast, lunch or dinner or even snacks, I lost 100 pounds both times just to gain them back , I never learned how to eat when I got to maintenance. I would never do it again. Just my opinion

I did it for a couple months (it was free for me) and lost some weight. But like other "prepared" meals, unless you're willing to fork out the money each month (which doesn't include the cost of bread, veggies, etc.) for the rest of your life, you really only learn how to eat what's in front of you. If the portion sizes were double, people would eat all of it. You don't learn how to portion your food since it's already premade and determined.

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I did Nutrisystem many, many years ago.... worked great, lost a ton of weight. As soon as I stopped eating their food it all came back and then some....

Did it, lost weight, stopped, gain weight. That was my experience and the experience of everyone I know who's tried it. Some of the foods are okay, but most of what I tried other than the breakfast scones and lunch bars was truly gag-worthy. Personally, in your position I would reach out and build a social support system here and lose weight eating real food.

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.