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campjackson wrote: »

Yes...I have lost...then gained it back...so many times.

While on the Nutri System discussion board, I read about the new frozen food plan, called "Uniquely Yours". I decided to check it out. But, it was way, way to expensive. A few weeks later, I learned that there was a promotional sale on Uniquely Yours...so I called...and found that with my discounts...and by using the Costco gift cards...that plan was only a few more dollars then what I was paying for the shelf stable foods. I went for it...and I am so glad that I did. The frozen food is awesome...I haven't found one item that I didn't like! I look 'so' forward to meal time now! I LOVE the Nutri System frozen foods!!!!!!!!

I don't think my prior post correctly quoted that first pargaraph as campjackson's.

Nutrisystem is a convenience I don't mind paying for. It may not be teaching me anything, but sometimes you need to step away from being dangerously obese, however you can.

I love Nutrisystem. Lost 35lbs on it three years ago for my wedding and 12lbs, so far, when I restarted last month.

Tried the calories in, calories out method of MFP and lost some but found it difficult to maintain consistent results and therefore motivation. On MFP, a beer is 150 calories and there's no distinction between that and a healthy 150-cal dinner. MFP by itself is only as effective as your inherent knowledge of good choices. Even the forums erupt with bad information and conflict about just about every aspect of weight loss science and speculation.

Contrary to popular belief, Nutrisystem does have transition and maintenance plans to help you when you reach your goal. NS will get you to where you're going, but then you need to pay attention to keep the weight off. Food is categorized and your snacks (powerfuels and smart carbs) are what your entrees will be when you get off the plan - just in different combinations (don't have the guide on me at the moment).

It's nice to know I can grab and go. With three kids and college, it's not always easy to keep quick and healthy options at hand.

My current plan, $239/mo, is nothing compared to my fast food and bar tabs This is practically a discount on my regular lifestyle HA. I have the Uniquely Yours plan, and roughly half of what I order is frozen - which tastes better in my opinion. You change your relationship with food when you view it as sustenance and not merely entertainment for your mouth.

Haters gonna hate.

I've been using MFP for several years, and if I've seen anything around here... it's a dislike of methods that people know nothing about... especially from people who either can't afford it, or have all the free time in the world to workout and plan their meals.

Either way, I log 100% through MFP since they shut down the regular app. I'm happy to have other NS friends.

maineapple wrote: »

I wish we had a Costco near us, but we don't. Do you get the Costgo cards at Costgo? I'd love to save some money because it is expensive. Good luck campjackson!

I think if you are not a member you can still buy them online and you pay 4 dollars more. So you would get a card worth 100.00 for 83.00 instead of the 79.00, and they go on sale a couple times a year for 59.00

missemmibelle wrote: »

I love Nutrisystem. Lost 35lbs on it three years ago for my wedding and 12lbs, so far, when I restarted last month.

Tried the calories in, calories out method of MFP and lost some but found it difficult to maintain consistent results and therefore motivation. On MFP, a beer is 150 calories and there's no distinction between that and a healthy 150-cal dinner. MFP by itself is only as effective as your inherent knowledge of good choices. Even the forums erupt with bad information and conflict about just about every aspect of weight loss science and speculation.

Contrary to popular belief, Nutrisystem does have transition and maintenance plans to help you when you reach your goal. NS will get you to where you're going, but then you need to pay attention to keep the weight off. Food is categorized and your snacks (powerfuels and smart carbs) are what your entrees will be when you get off the plan - just in different combinations (don't have the guide on me at the moment).

It's nice to know I can grab and go. With three kids and college, it's not always easy to keep quick and healthy options at hand.

My current plan, $239/mo, is nothing compared to my fast food and bar tabs This is practically a discount on my regular lifestyle HA. I have the Uniquely Yours plan, and roughly half of what I order is frozen - which tastes better in my opinion. You change your relationship with food when you view it as sustenance and not merely entertainment for your mouth.

Haters gonna hate.

I've been using MFP for several years, and if I've seen anything around here... it's a dislike of methods that people know nothing about... especially from people who either can't afford it, or have all the free time in the world to workout and plan their meals.

Either way, I log 100% through MFP since they shut down the regular app. I'm happy to have other NS friends.

^This. Now I don't have to post!

To offer another perspective, I've been logging and weighing my food for years. I've carefully and slowly been dropping my weight. Then, I started Grad School. Over the period of a few months, I gained over 15 pounds. I'd been so careful for so long, what happened? Well, I had less time to cook and was tired more often. Being so tired and crunched for time, I was giving into cravings more often. Before, I had allowed myself regular 'cheats,' and still managed to lose weight. But the cheats were coming more often than they should and my ability to say no was less successful.

Yes, I know how to maintain my weight and do everything right, but right now, NutriSystem is what I need to keep me on track over the next year or so.