Interested in joining me on the Nutrisystem Plan?

THINMED
THINMED Posts: 24 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi all,
I am a workaholic professional who has abused my body and well-being to achieve something professionally. I have decided to take control of my mental and physical well-being and have ordered Nutrisystem program to help me stay on track and accountable. Plus I need something easy and less time consuming to bring me to a grove. I am looking for buddies who can support me through this process. Any one out there interested in joining hands through this journey?
I need to lose more than 100 pounds.

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  • LittleLionHeart1
    LittleLionHeart1 Posts: 3,655 Member
    I will support you 101%
    Lost 89lbs in my 20's and 36lbs in my 40's.
    And if you log in mfp, with a open diary, I would love to have you on my FL. ;)
  • LittleLionHeart1
    LittleLionHeart1 Posts: 3,655 Member
    edited July 2017
    Oh. And bottom line. Understand that you eat real foods. You add protein servings, you add veggies, fruit/carbs. You do measure, you do cook, you do prep, you do exercise, you do drink water. You do lose weight. And no, you don't "eat back your exercise calories." And I averaged about 1300-1450 cals per day. And in the end at goal, it did average about a 1 lb loss per week. And yes, you can maintain your loss just as well as anyone else, on any other plan. :) And my doctor did approve, and was very proud of me, and happy I lost weight. Cholesterol came down where it should be.
  • Kullerva
    Kullerva Posts: 1,114 Member
    HyeKarma wrote: »
    Oh. And bottom line. Understand that you eat real foods. You add protein servings, you add veggies, fruit/carbs. You do measure, you do cook, you do prep, you do exercise, you do drink water. You do lose weight. And no, you don't "eat back your exercise calories." And I averaged about 1300-1450 cals per day. And in the end at goal, it did average about a 1 lb loss per week. And yes, you can maintain your loss just as well as anyone else, on any other plan. :) And my doctor did approve, and was very proud of me, and happy I lost weight. Cholesterol came down where it should be.

    If people actually used Nutrisystem in this way, I would have no issues with it. (Again, if the doctor recommends it, there are usually good reasons.) 1350-1450/day without eating back exercise calories (assuming exercise) would get the OP in the VLCD range again, though. A safe, sustainable plan that doesn't rely on Nutrisystem (which *is* a supplement) or any other expensive substance is better for long-term maintenance--and I lump Herbalife and most protein powders into the same category. Unless you plan to stay on it forever...
  • LittleLionHeart1
    LittleLionHeart1 Posts: 3,655 Member
    edited July 2017
    Kullerva wrote: »
    HyeKarma wrote: »
    Oh. And bottom line. Understand that you eat real foods. You add protein servings, you add veggies, fruit/carbs. You do measure, you do cook, you do prep, you do exercise, you do drink water. You do lose weight. And no, you don't "eat back your exercise calories." And I averaged about 1300-1450 cals per day. And in the end at goal, it did average about a 1 lb loss per week. And yes, you can maintain your loss just as well as anyone else, on any other plan. :) And my doctor did approve, and was very proud of me, and happy I lost weight. Cholesterol came down where it should be.

    If people actually used Nutrisystem in this way, I would have no issues with it. (Again, if the doctor recommends it, there are usually good reasons.) 1350-1450/day without eating back exercise calories (assuming exercise) would get the OP in the VLCD range again, though. A safe, sustainable plan that doesn't rely on Nutrisystem (which *is* a supplement) or any other expensive substance is better for long-term maintenance--and I lump Herbalife and most protein powders into the same category. Unless you plan to stay on it forever...

    I have no issue with YOUR plan/routine, and what helped you to lose weight, and be on track.

    I'm sure it's basically the same plan as NS, minus the MRE entrees. Which they teach people how to substitute the entrees. It's called a "Flex" meal. Then everything is on you. You still have to measure, you still have to portion control. Eat your vegetables, protein, smartcarbs, water, activity.

    Please disregard the commercial on TV. There is measuring, there is cooking, you do have to put in alot of effort, and stick to it. It's not just eating their entrees that makes it work. It's not easy breezy 123. It's all the components of a basic healthly plan. Then add or delete the NS entree. To "Flex" meal or to not to "Flex" NS meal .
    Some people need to have their hand held at first to learn healthly eating.
    They also got me in the routine of eating breakfast. And to eat 6 times a day. To have a eating schedule. To not go the entire day without eating, and then eat too much in the evening. They broke me of that habit.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    edited July 2017
    Kullerva wrote: »
    HyeKarma wrote: »
    Oh. And bottom line. Understand that you eat real foods. You add protein servings, you add veggies, fruit/carbs. You do measure, you do cook, you do prep, you do exercise, you do drink water. You do lose weight. And no, you don't "eat back your exercise calories." And I averaged about 1300-1450 cals per day. And in the end at goal, it did average about a 1 lb loss per week. And yes, you can maintain your loss just as well as anyone else, on any other plan. :) And my doctor did approve, and was very proud of me, and happy I lost weight. Cholesterol came down where it should be.

    If people actually used Nutrisystem in this way, I would have no issues with it. (Again, if the doctor recommends it, there are usually good reasons.) 1350-1450/day without eating back exercise calories (assuming exercise) would get the OP in the VLCD range again, though. A safe, sustainable plan that doesn't rely on Nutrisystem (which *is* a supplement) or any other expensive substance is better for long-term maintenance--and I lump Herbalife and most protein powders into the same category. Unless you plan to stay on it forever...

    I think you are confusing Nutrisystem with Medifast. Nutrisystem is a commercial plan where you buy pre-packaged, portion controlled foods (Marie Osmond hawked in on TV for a while). The only supplement included is a daily multi vitamin. Medifast is a medically supervised liquid only VLCD where you get supplements from your doctor.
  • Kullerva
    Kullerva Posts: 1,114 Member
    Prepackaged meals vs. prepackaged shakes--tomato, to-mah-to. As a starter it's okay, but are the packages getting delivered forever? That and the pretty extreme calorie restriction (plus cost) mean, to me, that there are cheaper, more sustainable options out there for healthy weight loss.
  • SusanKKO
    SusanKKO Posts: 45 Member
    ^ what earlnabby said....

    Managing healthy eating and weight is a life long effort for many of us. There is a thought process that says if you can't do something forever, it's wrong or not worth doing. The truth is, I don't want to speak for others, but most people change and have times when they struggle more and when they find being in control is easier. If using NutriSystem food helps someone manage their calorie intake then I believe that is a positive step.

    I think we all realize that at some point there is a transition to 1) maintenance, or 2) something else. The maintenance phase could theoretically include some NutriSystem food, or not, as part of calorie counting. It's up to the individual. The alternative/something else phase could be going back to old habits that caused weight gain.

    It's a choice we all must make.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    edited July 2017
    SusanKKO wrote: »
    ^ what earlnabby said....

    Managing healthy eating and weight is a life long effort for many of us. There is a thought process that says if you can't do something forever, it's wrong or not worth doing. The truth is, I don't want to speak for others, but most people change and have times when they struggle more and when they find being in control is easier. If using NutriSystem food helps someone manage their calorie intake then I believe that is a positive step.

    I think we all realize that at some point there is a transition to 1) maintenance, or 2) something else. The maintenance phase could theoretically include some NutriSystem food, or not, as part of calorie counting. It's up to the individual. The alternative/something else phase could be going back to old habits that caused weight gain.

    It's a choice we all must make.

    Nutisystem is a tool and nothing more. Just like any prepackaged foods like Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, etc. that you can get at the grocery store.

    ETA: I tried it and found that the food did not satisfy me, both portions and taste. I do better fixing my own meals. It helps that I love to cook. If it works for you, why not?
  • AriesGal329
    AriesGal329 Posts: 236 Member
    If it works for you-go for it! I tried it a few years ago, and found that I didn't like a lot of the meals they offered and ended up choosing the same ones over and over. It got pretty repetitious for me, and it was really expensive.
  • Kullerva
    Kullerva Posts: 1,114 Member
    Wtg with the personal attacks, positivepowers. :) I've said above that is this is part of a physician-assisted plan (or plan in general), I see no issues with it, but (as SusanKKO said) there comes a time when Nutrisystem just won't cut it. I'm of the opinion that it's not worth the cost when the sustainable option is already out there and only as expensive as groceries and a food scale.
  • SusanKKO
    SusanKKO Posts: 45 Member
    I actually didn't say that there would come a time when it "just won't cut it." I've encountered people using the food as part of a maintenance plan.

    Now, to get back to the OP's original question, "Interesting in joining me on the NutriSystem plan?" I hope she returns and shares how things are going.
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