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I did nutrisystem years ago and did lose weight. It is very good as a kick start and when you are traveling it is a good take on the road way of sticking to better options than road food. Two things to consider 1)check out the ingredients. Processed soy(isolated soy protein) is not a great thing to ingest as it can mimic estrogen and because it's so processed It doesn't have the nutritional offsets that natural or fermented soy has. 2) maybe once you get going try to balance off with real food as soon as you can do you learn to manage without it2
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seska422.... interestingly enough.. I did lose my job in November and put my NS program on hold... but then found... even cutting out all those extras that I listed above.. I was still spending more on food than I needed to plus I was in a real funky place with my self esteem and things starting to take its toll... I weighed (pun intended) my options and have come to the realization that NS is still the most economical choice for me. I am an emotional eater and there are times when emotions get the best of me and I could polish off a weeks' worth of groceries in half that time..then had to go out and replenish the groceries I ate.. it's a vicious cycle... I'm getting my emotions in tact and now am diligently working on rectifying the damage I did to myself in the past weeks since my employment status has changed... and best part of all -- I am developing my skills into a home based business -- am in a much better place than I was before I lost my job -- mentally and soon to be: physically Where there is a will, there is a way.6
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If I'm going to pay that much for food delivered, I want it all delivered. If you still have to buy additional food, what's the point?4
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One of the problems i would find with these types of diets, is eating everything out of a box. And if that wasn't bad enough... Eating microwaved, boxed foods.
Personally, i couldn't do it, I'd get sick of it after a few days and would be badly craving fresh, whole "real" foods.0 -
Question, how do you store the meals? Do you get a whole month at once, and do a majority need to be kept frozen? My parents are truckers too and space is really an issue for them. They are OTR and home at irregular intervals so they almost exclusively eat at restaurants. I know they had a mini fridge at one point but it isn't really sufficient to keep a week or two fresh food for two adults.1
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Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »Okay well I hope you all doing the packages expensive dinners can afford them for the rest of your life because by not learning anything other then opening a box because you have relied on a company to take all the guess work out of it for you if you ever can't afford it you will have no experience in order to maintain your losses. Frozen dinners at the grocery store would at least be cheaper if you really don't wanna cook anything... most people using them tho still at least cook a little and they still gradually learn skills
This comes off as really rude and judgemental. Just because it wouldn't work for you, doesn't mean it won't work for some else.
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Christine_72 wrote: »One of the problems i would find with these types of diets, is eating everything out of a box. And if that wasn't bad enough... Eating microwaved, boxed foods.
Personally, i couldn't do it, I'd get sick of it after a few days and would be badly craving fresh, whole "real" foods.
I'm much more comfortable with boxes/bags that have nutritional info printed on them and my food scale to adjust for actual weight. Huge variety and I can go from "hungry" to "eating" in 15 minutes.3 -
FreyasRebirth wrote: »Question, how do you store the meals? Do you get a whole month at once, and do a majority need to be kept frozen? My parents are truckers too and space is really an issue for them. They are OTR and home at irregular intervals so they almost exclusively eat at restaurants. I know they had a mini fridge at one point but it isn't really sufficient to keep a week or two fresh food for two adults.
There are different plans at different costs. The least expensive is one in which the NS counselor will select and send the food-- all shelf staples/no frozen. The next level up is one in which you select the foods you want -- again all shelf staples/no frozen. The last group is frozen foods and shelf staples that you can select from. The frozen food is sent in a styrofoam coolers packed in dry ice. The shelf staples are shipped separate... but both shipments will come once a month. I would guess your parents could just stock the styrofoam cooler and replenish with dry ice as needed.2 -
FreyasRebirth wrote: »Question, how do you store the meals? Do you get a whole month at once, and do a majority need to be kept frozen? My parents are truckers too and space is really an issue for them. They are OTR and home at irregular intervals so they almost exclusively eat at restaurants. I know they had a mini fridge at one point but it isn't really sufficient to keep a week or two fresh food for two adults.FreyasRebirth wrote: »Question, how do you store the meals? Do you get a whole month at once, and do a majority need to be kept frozen? My parents are truckers too and space is really an issue for them. They are OTR and home at irregular intervals so they almost exclusively eat at restaurants. I know they had a mini fridge at one point but it isn't really sufficient to keep a week or two fresh food for two adults.
When I did NS it was all special sealed room temp bags in boxes. Pretty easy to store I used to throw one in my purse in case I got stuck somewhere.1 -
Op - you can steam eggs in a microwave (eggs, baby spinach, cheese, wrap bread - a little hot sauce.. tastes great), fresh fruit is everywhere, frozen or fresh veggies steamed in the microwave with s little butter tastes great too, boxed soups.. you can usually pick up a rotisserie chicken and portion that with a salad mix.. lots you can do to fill your plate with more food and more satisfying meals than frozen dinners on the road...2
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I always find it a little odd that we call out clean eaters for saying "it's not healthy to eat processed foods and it's cheaper to eat whole food anyway", but then there's all the judgement for people who rely on pre-prepared meals.
OP, I tried Nutrisystem back in the day and wasn't thrilled with the food. But I do think you can learn portion control from it if you make that a priority. Don't just eat mindlessly because you don't have to think about it - log your meals and your add ins so you get used to the process. That way once you are in a place where you have more room and equipment, you're all set. Good luck!10 -
FreyasRebirth wrote: »Question, how do you store the meals? Do you get a whole month at once, and do a majority need to be kept frozen? My parents are truckers too and space is really an issue for them. They are OTR and home at irregular intervals so they almost exclusively eat at restaurants. I know they had a mini fridge at one point but it isn't really sufficient to keep a week or two fresh food for two adults.
We have a freezer and 2 mini fridges, we also have a pressure cooker, coffee etc. Yes we have limited space but we made shelves in the truck and we do fine, when my food comes the post office is very good about it and I take what I need with me and put it on the shelve works get for me.. you have to be creative when in truck for space.. My husband company is great also the let me store my food in building out of cold and heat1 -
HealthierMe, I am doing NS with the shelf and frozen meals. I was on NS in 2007 and lost 40 pounds. Going through menopause, quitting smoking and ten years older............ I have gained it all back (all my fault not NS). I went back on Nutrisystem Feb 4th. The food is way better now than 10 years ago. Back then I did not have the frozen food, but even the shelf stable food is better to me. For me it is no more expensive than going to the store and buying everything that I would need for a months worth of eating. It is very convenient having it delivered. I am down 7 pounds since Feb 4th. I think that is a prefect plan for you being on the road. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.4
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Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »Okay well I hope you all doing the packages expensive dinners can afford them for the rest of your life because by not learning anything other then opening a box because you have relied on a company to take all the guess work out of it for you if you ever can't afford it you will have no experience in order to maintain your losses. Frozen dinners at the grocery store would at least be cheaper if you really don't wanna cook anything... most people using them tho still at least cook a little and they still gradually learn skills
Snarky.....
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Birdie1952 wrote: »HealthierMe, I am doing NS with the shelf and frozen meals. I was on NS in 2007 and lost 40 pounds. Going through menopause, quitting smoking and ten years older............ I have gained it all back (all my fault not NS). I went back on Nutrisystem Feb 4th. The food is way better now than 10 years ago. Back then I did not have the frozen food, but even the shelf stable food is better to me. For me it is no more expensive than going to the store and buying everything that I would need for a months worth of eating. It is very convenient having it delivered. I am down 7 pounds since Feb 4th. I think that is a prefect plan for you being on the road. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
Thank you and Congratulations on your weight loss that's Fantastic, I love the food it's very good. I'll be ordering soon as right now I'm just getting it from Walmart but I've been getting my order ready.. You may add me as a friend0 -
There are a few NutriSystem groups here that you can check out.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/105493-nutrisystem-group-users
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/105465-ns4 -
There are a few NutriSystem groups here that you can check out.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/105493-nutrisystem-group-users
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/105465-ns
Thank you much I posted if anyone knew of any
Thank you so very much2 -
I use Nutrisystem. I love it. The frozen food/non frozen combination. It has assisted me with portion control, has assisted me with recipes and support when needed. And yes there are flex meals where you have to prepare meals yourself. Nutrisystem actually weans you off their food while continuing to give advise. I am basically to this point. I have lost most of the weight I want to lose, though I'm trying for 15 more lbs. I like the variety of their snacks all portioned out for me and I will more than likely continue with those, as it actually works out cheaper overall because of the variety, ice cream pie, cake sundaes and of course the chips popcorn chocolate pretzels etc. The program has worked for me.4
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