nutri system....??

I had a friend on it and he lost weight but he said the food tasted like cardboard and it was expensive.

I don't think this is a healthy way of living. What happens when you reach your goal and now you have to start eating on your own and fixing your own food instead of having everything delivered to your front door.

has anyone tried this diet before? I am thinking about starting it but i want to know if it really works..

I have used NutriSystem and I have a few things to say about it.

First off, yes, it works.

Secondly, you still have to buy your own food to compliment the pre-packaged meals, so you will be eating fresh foods.

Third... it is based on the glycemic index, which is what many others espouse, such as Food Lover's, Zone, etc. And I think this is a very healthy lifestyle of eating to adopt.

All of that said, while I saw great results, I don't like NutriSystem because the whole pre-packaged foods with the unhealthy "fake crap" in 'em, just doesn't appeal to my nutritionally educated being. You can achieve the same results by following one of the similar GI based recommended plans. My personal fave is Zone Diet, however, I don't use any of their products (doesn't mean I wouldn't, IF the ingredients are wholesome), I just like how they simplify it by the 1/3 plate plan. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to design your own meals!

I would like to commend NS, though, because they have counselors available 24/7, and you actually DO learn how to eat, for life! They also have a live chat community to talk with other "losers!" Also, I have to say that, while some of the foods are disgusting, you quickly learn which ones appeal to you and which don't, and some are verrrrry tasty! Everyone is different, and everyone has different needs. For some, NS might be healthier food than what they are currently consuming, so it's a step up. For others, like me, it's a complete step down.

Also, while I used NS I also used a website similar to this one to log in my food. The NS food has all the information on the packaging, so it's not hard to keep track of calories, and other nutrients consumed. I'm pretty sure that NS also has a food diary on their website, but it's been a few years, and my memory doesn't like to keep frivolous stuff in it anymore!! So, basically it's just like any way of eating; if you don't work it, it won't work for you!

One thing that I didn't look at in the ingredients when I was doing it, was if it contains HFCS. I only just recently learned how BAD that is for our bodies!

Anyways, all the best on your journey!!

Susie :flowerforyou:

I know a lot of people who have used it and lost weight. Every one of them gained it back after they went off the diet. It's expensive. What you are actually doing is eating processed/frozen/microwave meals for all of your meals and most of your snacks and then supplementing it with salads and your won food.

Not, INHO, a sustainable way of life.

However, if you have the money and need a quick fix, it does work for the short term.

I think that the best way to make a change for the rest of your life is to gain knowledge about what it is you are eating, and how to modify that into a healthy diet. In this way you're learning how to maintain the healthy lifestyle.

Hi- I tried it years ago and lost 40 pounds in about 41/2 months - just tried it again and simply could not eat the food. It was all 'comfort' type foods - and it all tasted the same. I didn't find it expensive - if you are eating out or buying junk food it won't be more than that and if you eat 'clean' it will be less expensive probably.
I don't recommend it - eating good food and making your own micorwave meals works just as well and tastes a whole lot better!
Best Wishes! :flowerforyou: