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Anyone try Nutrisystem and does it work for long?

bonnielu — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:59:35 GMT

Thinking about the Vegan version. But if they have to flavor it with heavy spices I will be in real trouble. Listened and admired Marie for her wonderful size but she is afterall selling it. And I could not help noticing her total appearance.... I guess I don't trust when I see lots of obvious plastic surgery and I wonder if perhaps her body was not part of the total plan using surgery instead of diet.

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millieshops — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 13:55:29 GMT

@bonnieluI've never met a diet that didn't work to help me lose weight! The problem for my yo-yo life was that once the weight was gone, I did not stick to an enting plan that kept that weight off -- and that's been true for evetything from a doctor's supervision of his plam, with WW several times, with my own diet, and, yes, I lost pounds when I tried the Nutrisystem.

That was maybe 8 or 9 years ago, so I would assume some things have changed as they do with many eating plans. When I used it, I did like some of the foods better than others. I think I'll always like my own breakfasts better than anyone else's and when I'm in mental control of what I'm eating, I usuallyy prefer a good piece of fruit for dessert so I didn't love the Nutrisystem desserts. Same with their snacks - I liked my own choices better. I did use the food they sent and I did lose some pounds. I don't remember how long they stayed off but most likely as long as I continued to limit my calorie load!

I'm hoping my yo-yo days are finally over. Three years ago with a doctor's strong suggestion, I modified my diet to a my own version of WW (never liked their "new" points system) and I've maintained the 55+pounds off for as long as I ever have. I feel better, move better, and look better.

Whatever system works to get the pounds off still requires our own commitment to keep them off. I believe there is no one magic plan - just what works for each of us. I hope someone who has tried the Nutrisystem approach more recently than I have can be more food specific. It csn get you started!

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Pook — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 13:55:45 GMT

@bonnielu 3 women where I worked tried it at the same time. One stuck with it and lost 40 lbs and has been able to keep it off eating regularly and only going back on Nutrisystem every so often for a few weeks. Another didn't like the food selections so quit because it was too costly choosing only the food she liked plus the extra add ons you have to buy at the grocery store to supplement the food. The 3rd one thought it was too time consuming because you had to supplement the food with extras like salads and stuff. They all thought that it should have been mentioned on commercials that you still have to buy and prepare some foods on top of what they send you.

Often after loosing weight you body does not go back to the way it used to be so some tweeking might be wanted through surgery.

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wagirl — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 13:57:23 GMT

I tried it years ago-- food was nasty---threw it out and got my $$ back

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hckynut — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:05:12 GMT

@bonnielu

A wise person coined this phrase decades ago. One can apply it to anything they wish to change in their daily lives, including losing and maintaining a desired long term result.

"Losing/quitting/changing is the easy part, maintaining or sticking with it is where the real work begins. I know because I have done it hundreds of times".

Every 4-5 decade adult has probably experienced this with something during their life. I have with many things in my life, and have continued the "hard work daily" ever since. Nothing works if a person doesn't try.

hckynut

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IMW — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 14:55:30 GMT

My daughter purchased it many years ago she couldn’t

eat it, I took it, not wanting to throw out $. It was so

salty as to be inedible. I threw it out.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 14:57:28 GMT

I was just discussing this with someone yesterday, who is on the verge of losing too much weight, says she does not know how to maintain, only knows how to eat and gain or not eat and lose. Maintaining lost weight is the hardest.

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tansy — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 14:58:28 GMT

If you want packaged meals, @bonnielu, you’d save a boatload of money by devising your own plan with grocery store frozen meals like Lean Cuisine, etc.

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Tadaki — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 14:58:34 GMT

@bonnielu wrote:
Thinking about the Vegan version. But if they have to flavor it with heavy spices I will be in real trouble. Listened and admired Marie for her wonderful size but she is afterall selling it. And I could not help noticing her total appearance.... I guess I don't trust when I see lots of obvious plastic surgery and I wonder if perhaps her body was not part of the total plan using surgery instead of diet.

I have a co-worker who tried it, didn't stick to it, and didn't lose anything. I know some things she didn't care for, but sounded like she was ok with the food for the most part. However, she also tried WW, as well as going regularly to a doctor who supplied foods or drinks (not exactly sure how it worked), and didn't lose either.

I like WW because you have a support group, but if I ever needed it again, I would modify the plan as someone else suggested. At the time I did it, I followed the point system. Now I know more about nutrition so would factor that in.

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World Traveler — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:02:46 GMT

@bonnielu In reply to the question in your heading (Anyone Try NutriSystem and Does it Work for Long?).....yes and yes.

Try it!

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shaggygirl — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:04:18 GMT

My youngest son's girlfriend has been on it for about 6 or 7 weeks now. Last time I asked her, which was about a week ago, she was down almost 30 lbs. She has about 10 more to go. She doesn't love the food and she's growing weary of it but she's sticking with it because she does love the results. She had some serious foot surgery a few months back and still having problems making it impossible to exercise yet so the loss is all due to the dieting.

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heart of savino — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:51:14 GMT

The worst food I ever tasted.I would rather be over weight then eat that garbage.

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qbetzforreal — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 16:09:55 GMT

A co-worker lost weight w/ Nutrisystem and maintained the weight loss by continuing to eating it. She would take weekends off and eat regular foods.

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AussieLuvr — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 16:37:56 GMT

ALL diets and weight maintenance programs work -- if you follow them.

I know that sounds pat and it isn't; I've struggled with weight and diets all of my life.

I've just lost 20 lbs in 3 months by measuring EVERYTHING that I eat and keeping a food journal. When I reach my caloric input maximum for the day; I'm done eating. I eat small amounts about five times per day so I am never hungry. I space them out based on what I've learned about myself so that hunger is never an issue. I AM careful to get enough daily protein, veggies, and roughage. (example: I have one cup of Granola cereal and half a cup of 2% milk for breakfast).

It isn't a weight program per se - it's just knowing how many calories I eat and stopping when I've met my caloric goal for the day.

I still have about 50 pounds to go, and I will get there. And when I reach my goal I won't be ending a specific diet plan so I'll be prepared to eat for maintenance.

I have a slim husband who doesn't need to diet so I did not want to have to cook/shop for me AND for him. The way I'm doing this doesn't cost a penny extra at the grocery store.

The best part? I've stopped buying so many clothes on QVC since I know they won't fit me in two months, lol.

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sfnative — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 17:28:49 GMT

@bonnielu

Hi bonnielu,

Yes, I had great success with Nutrisystem. I purchased the whole magilla: meals, snacks, etc., and I purchased only those meals that I knew I would like.

Over a period of 14 months, I lost 50 lbs. and I had physical restrictions regarding my ability to exercise, so was hampered by that.

Before I started, I decided to keep a daily diary of what I ate and drank, logging times down in a simply notebook I purchased at the drug store. I figured this would keep me honest.

And, yes, I did allow myself either a day or half a day off the new food plan (I like that terminology versus "diet") once a week, but then went straight back on it.

You'll hear and read negative reviews regarding the food. Yes, it's not gourmet by any stretch of the imagination. I went into the experience a scratch cook with a very good reputation. yet I was able to put that aside and look at Nutrisystem for what it was: decent food offerings at the appropriate caloric and serving portions I needed, as well as snacks, with additional information regarding the necessary salads, fruits, etc., to make this a nutritional success for everyone.

Good luck, whatever your decision may be. XXX

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SchippyLuv — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 18:28:29 GMT

I've lost 26 pounds since the January TSV. NutriSystem has taught me so much about what to eat and how much. For instance, because of NutriSystem I've discovered that I love black beans and they are a new staple in my diet. If you google black beans, I think you will find that they are excellent for nutrition and weight control. I see my time with NutriSystem as a nutritional adventure. I'm finding it informative and fun and it's teaching me a way of eating that I can maintain for the rest of my life.

I've paired NutriSystem with MyFitnessPal and I think that's another key to my success on the plan... Because of MyFitnessPal, I know exactly how much salt and potassium I'm taking in. I also know whether I'm geting enough protein and fiber. All in all, I'm a very happy camper on NutriSystem.

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sidsmom — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 19:37:24 GMT

@bonnielu wrote:
Thinking about the Vegan version. But if they have to flavor it with heavy spices I will be in real trouble. Listened and admired Marie for her wonderful size but she is afterall selling it. And I could not help noticing her total appearance.... I guess I don't trust when I see lots of obvious plastic surgery and I wonder if perhaps her body was not part of the total plan using surgery instead of diet.

@bonnielu

It’s vegetarian, not vegan.

There will be dairy, eggs & honey...probably lots of cheese, whey & powdered eggs.

What is your ‘why’ for making this purchase?

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bonnielu — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 12:07:24 GMT

Everybody THANKS so much. I think after looking at the PLAN I SEE SMALLER PORTION SIZES. I am on the right track but I fill my plate... got to get a smaller plate or a bigger brain. My main problem: I am a dessert addict. I see it and it is all mine... I don't even know I am doing it. Got to get with the mental program and make it work.

I am active. I am a ballroom and and a square dancer. I don't sit still. I just find ways to spoil my good intentions.

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webbgarner1 — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 19:31:20 GMT

@bonnielu I tried it years ago, not very succesfull for me. I lost about 8 pounds, the rep I was working with thought I should have lost about 20 pounds during that time frame. I was exwecising twice as much as I was use to you and the weight just was not coming off. Plus most of the food items tasting absolutley terrible at that time. Maybe they have improved. But I prefer fresh foods, not packaged.

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Whosits — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:02:24 GMT

Tried it. Didn't work. They weren't good enough to satisfy.