Is NutriSystem worth it?
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I had great success on Jenny Craig back in 1992 (dropping from 200 to 140) until I couldn't afford it any more and had to eat on my own again. I gained it all back within 2 years and of course, much, much more as the years went by. It was very similar to Nutrisystem...pricey, mediocre to blah meals, and no real personal responsibility.
You can do what Nutrisystem does for FREE and with the added benefit of learning how to do it for yourself, so you are better set for a lifetime of making better choices to get yourself to and keep yourself at the optimum health and fitness.
MFP is free - track your calories here. Get a reasonable calorie goal. Weigh and measure your foods. You don't even need Nutrisystem or whatever to show you what true portion sizes are. Just a food scale! And it's way more flexible then Nutrisystem.0 -
This...Here is my thought. When you are ready to lose the weight - you will. If you've been on MFP for 2 years and have not taken advantage of all the awesome people on here that can support and guide you? Then you're not ready. NutriSystem will be $309.00 down the tubes - because you're not ready.
It's important to have a plan. A sustainable plan. But the KEY is to get your mind in the right place. Good luck.
and this...
Every time I see this all I can think is just how magical and majestic that beard is.
yes...it is magical and majestic...
Read this...
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet?hl=short+sweet+<span class=
And most definitely read this!!!
http://www.vicmagary.com/blog/fitness-motivation/#comment-108830 -
No! Why would you want to waste your money?!? Eat right and exercise and the weight will come off!0
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No.
Having said that, I did try out for a couple of months because I found a deal. The take home lesson from it is ...portion control. I did learn to cut my meal to smaller size. Some might say it's obvious and I must be really dumb to learn it in such expensive way, but...that was what I got out of it. :blushing:0 -
I have to add the other side. My husband started on nutrisystem and lost about 15 pounds the first month. He has over 100 to lose. Before nutrisystem, if I gave him a normal sized portion he thought I was crazy and that portions must be much larger, even though I was measuring everything. After a month of prepackaged meals (which he says are not as bad as he had feared), he understands portion sizes a lot better and has been making much better choices when he eats. For example, before he would make a sandwich with two slices of bread, mustard, and half a pound of meat. Now, he makes it with two slices of lunch meat. I think it was well worth it for him to learn more about correct portions.
This can be accomplished by going to the grocery and buying frozen meals that don't taste like crap for less money. Just sayin'
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It is worth a try. At 90lbs overweight, it is a good place to start to get use to portion size and help with food cravings. Perhaps when you get that momentum initiated and going (the way NutriSystem, JennyCraig can kickstart), then you will be better equipped "on your own" with MFP.
Look at your monthly grocery/eaing out expenses. $309/month (+/- $100 for added fruits/veggies per month) may not be that unrealistic financially. It something I found helpful to do initially, and it worked even on my frugal budget. I enjoy finer foods (like everyone), but I still found nutrisystem foods pallitable.
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I do know someone who has done this and she dropped tons of weight.
However, she couldn't afford to keep it up and as soon as she stopped the program she gained it all back and then some.
She even was trying to be smart about what she ate and control portion size and still started gaining rapidly.
I'm not sure what they put in it, but the old fashioned calorie counting and exercise is cheaper and works long term.0 -
No. But I hear salads hold their value...0
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This.0 -
It's $309.99 per month. I am 90 lbs overweight. Been struggling for years. The last 2 with MFP.
Would you say it's worth it?
What's the plan for when you stop NutriSystem?
The answer is there is no plan. You will have developed no new food habits or learned anything about portion size, calorie intake, etc. You will immediately go right back to your old habits and put the weight back on.0 -
I tried it, and ended up eBaying the rest of the food simply due to the taste.
THIS^
I ate all the decent stuff and couldn't stomach the rest.... sold it on Craigslist.0 -
It's $309.99 per month. I am 90 lbs overweight. Been struggling for years. The last 2 with MFP.
Would you say it's worth it?
What's the plan for when you stop NutriSystem?
The answer is there is no plan. You will have developed no new food habits or learned anything about portion size, calorie intake, etc. You will immediately go right back to your old habits and put the weight back on.
Damn, you so negative*.
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Bully and hater 4 lyfe.0
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If you need/want a prepackaged meal plan, try something like Seattle Sutton that delivers fresh meals - delivered twice a week, no extras needed.0
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Bully and hater 4 lyfe.
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I tried Jenny Craig years ago which is a similar idea. I lost weight sure, but they don't teach you how to maintain that loss so the weight came back. I've lost over 100 pounds now just by eating sensibly and exercising, and know I will keep it off because I've made the changes in my life I need to in order to sustain it.. Good luck to you!
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The only thing I know about it is what my two friends have told me but I'll pass it along for what it's worth.
One lost about 20 lbs. on it then gained 25 lbs. back. And she found the food completely vile.
The other friend could tolerate the food, didn't lose anything but complained every day that the food looked and smelled like cat food.
There's my two cents. :drinker:0 -
Tried this a few years back. NOT worth it.
1. In addition to their food, you still need to purchase groceries to the tune of $50-100 a week.
Whhhaaattt? That is all I spend on groceries now, without having their food!0 -
It's $309.99 per month. I am 90 lbs overweight. Been struggling for years. The last 2 with MFP.
Would you say it's worth it?
NO!! Spend the money on a trainer and have them help you with a plan!! The reason is you may have great success on the plan but eventually you come off of it, you may resort back to old habits. It's like some who have gastric bypass do well and lose weight, but never really address their eating habits, eventually some of them resort to their old ways and gain it back. This should be a lifestyle change not a diet...this is what I tell myself everyday.0 -
It's $309.99 per month. I am 90 lbs overweight. Been struggling for years. The last 2 with MFP.
Would you say it's worth it?
In my limited experience I would say no and here's why.
I approach this (weight loss) with one simple question, 'Can I sustain this program for the rest of my life?" In reference to ANY of the diet systems or specialty diets the answer is no. So, before I started on this site I took a hard (very hard) look at why I was doing the things that I have been doing and realized that if I don't change those things then nothing that I consume will ever cure my problem.
The things I am eating now are the same things I have always eaten (with a few exceptions) and will likely continue to eat, that for me is something that I can maintain and sustain for the long haul.
The only reason that I will fail is if I fail myself, the food can't fail me and can't blame it on some diet that was unsustainable.
No matter your decision I wish you luck.0 -
I tried Jenny Craig years ago which is a similar idea. I lost weight sure, but they don't teach you how to maintain that loss so the weight came back. I've lost over 100 pounds now just by eating sensibly and exercising, and know I will keep it off because I've made the changes in my life I need to in order to sustain it.. Good luck to you!
Exactly what I did! 0 -
Before you drop all that money on a full month, pick up a 5 day kit sold at Wal-Mart for around $45. I was able to find these kits for $36 and you can print a coupon off of the Nutrisystem website for $5 off. I tried the kit out and lost 2.2 pounds in the first five days. It's a great way to LEARN to eat right. It gives you an idea of what your food should look like. You can check out my detailed blog about the kit and see for yourself. I bought 4 of these kits to give me 20 days. I like the kits but I wouldn't spend $260 on it. I will continue to buy the kits if I can find them at a good price :-)
http://bookwineandtime.blogspot.com/2014/03/nutrisystem-5-day-weight-loss-kit.html0
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