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| No. 30 | 
Aug 09, 2008, 08:37 AM
 Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by Tweety  .
What works for me is reduction in overall calories by eating healthier foods (not necessarily less food, but lower calories quality food) and of course exercising.
That's what works best for me, too -- but I've been naughty the last couple of weeks and gained a few pounds. I do fine at home because I don't have a lot of junk food in the house, but I am surrounded by "goodies" at the hospital and I can't resist.
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Aug 09, 2008, 08:47 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by Tweety It's one of the most long lasting and successful programs, plus having live peer support seems to work as well. Doing things alone can be tough.
One thing I've seen people do though with the point system is eat crappy adding up their points, so it might not always be the most nutritionally balanced way of eating. "I'll eat this piece of cake for lunch and that will be my points for lunch" kind of thing.
Tweety,
"Back in the day" the first time I did WW, it was more of an exchange system where you were expected to eat so many servings of fruit, veg, protein, etc. every day. I think for people with limited knowledge of proper nutrition this was a better program because it taught you how to eat healthy. Didn't offer much flexibility for eating out though.
| | No. 32 |
Aug 09, 2008, 11:49 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by luvschoolnursing Tweety,
"Back in the day" the first time I did WW, it was more of an exchange system where you were expected to eat so many servings of fruit, veg, protein, etc. every day. I think for people with limited knowledge of proper nutrition this was a better program because it taught you how to eat healthy. Didn't offer much flexibility for eating out though.
I certainly can't criticize WW. It's one of the only diets that have been around since "back in a day" so that's testimony enough. I know someone who has lost 100 lbs and kept it off for the last ten years and is now an insturctor for them part time.
| | No. 33 |
Aug 09, 2008, 11:51 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by llg That's what works best for me, too -- but I've been naughty the last couple of weeks and gained a few pounds. I do fine at home because I don't have a lot of junk food in the house, but I am surrounded by "goodies" at the hospital and I can't resist.
Work has seriously been my downfall. I have to stay away from the first treat and not induldge and I'm o.k. Just yesterday someone came buy with a plate full of delicious danishes. I could have had "just a piece" but that would have been the entry to a binge on danish. That day I won the battle, but I don't always.
| | No. 34 |
Aug 09, 2008, 11:59 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by Tweety Work has seriously been my downfall. I have to stay away from the first treat and not induldge and I'm o.k. Just yesterday someone came buy with a plate full of delicious danishes. I could have had "just a piece" but that would have been the entry to a binge on danish. That day I won the battle, but I don't always.
My low point was yesterday. My boss had prepared "yet another" plate of pastries on Thursday for a staff meeting. They included some of my favorite things -- creme horns, little creme puffs, etc. Of course I had some.
Yesterday, we ate left-overs for lunch. (We have an office suite for our department. So all the leftovers come to us and we have to look at them until somebody eats them.) Late afternoon, she passed them around to everyone in the office suite to "finish them off" because they wouldn't be any good by Monday. I was the last one to leave and couldn't bear to throw the last couple in the garbage. So I brought them home.
... And I am pre-diabetic.
| | No. 35 |
Aug 10, 2008, 09:50 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?
Well, llg, you couldn't very well let the food go to waste could you? Sigh....I know the feeling....I get a little weary of getting back on the bandwagon time and time again after binging and putting on weight. But what can you do but keep trying?
| | No. 36 |
Dec 12, 2008, 12:35 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?
A woman that I am friends with on another online forum has been on NS for 3 1/2 months and has lost 40 pounds.
She said that there are a few food items that she didn't like, but overall, she said it has been one of the first diets that has actually worked for her. She said that she always makes sure to eat the allowed fruits and veggies for the day and drinks plenty of water.
She also likes the fact that she doesn't have to prepare the food, count points or measure out portions.
Another person on the same site swears by WW.
Another by non-stop exercise.
I guess it is whatever works for each individual.  | | No. 37 |
Dec 17, 2008, 10:32 PM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by luvschoolnursing Tweety,
"Back in the day" the first time I did WW, it was more of an exchange system where you were expected to eat so many servings of fruit, veg, protein, etc. every day. I think for people with limited knowledge of proper nutrition this was a better program because it taught you how to eat healthy. Didn't offer much flexibility for eating out though.
I'm doing WW now, and while you do have a number of points, you are also expected to eat certain things throughout the day (5 servings of fruit/veggies, 2 servings of dairy, etc.). That's part of the program. Seriously though, I had tried and tried to lose weight and have NEVER had success until now. I've lost about 25 pounds in 8 months. It's a long period of time, but I have also not followed the program while on vacation, and have had a couple of weeks where I "cheated." I also haven't exercised as much as I should because of a crazy scheduled with work/school. But, overall, I really have never felt this in control of my eating. However, I also agree with a previous poster who said that eating out is hard. If the restaurant has their nutrition info. on their website, you can easily calculate the points, but otherwise it can be really difficult to try to estimate. And personally, I'd much rather eat at a non-chain restaurant.
I'm on the online only WW program, by the way. I wouldn't do well having yet another obligation on my plate (going to meetings), so this option really works well for me. Cheaper than the meetings too.
Good luck to everyone out there in their weight loss journey!
| | No. 38 |
Jan 09, 2009, 09:28 PM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by WantAccel.BSN I'm doing WW now, and while you do have a number of points, you are also expected to eat certain things throughout the day (5 servings of fruit/veggies, 2 servings of dairy, etc.). I've lost about 25 pounds in 8 months. It's a long period of time, but I have also not followed the program while on vacation, and have had a couple of weeks where I "cheated." I also haven't exercised as much as I should because of a crazy scheduled with work/school. But, overall, I really have never felt this in control of my eating.
I just wanted to say congratualtions for your weight loss!!!  There is nothing wrong with taking 8 months to lose 25 pounds. I think it's terrific that you've done that!
For many people, the weight took years to creep on, so I always tell people not to expect it to come off over night. It often seems that with weight that the comes off slowly, keeping it off seems a bit easier.
(If anyone is using Nutrisystem or is planning on trying it and wants a $30 off promo code, PM me)
| | No. 39 |
Jan 10, 2009, 02:45 AM
Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?
Have you considered Jenny Craig. There food is about 150 dollars per week,but it really just replaces your grocery bill. The food is so much better,especially the frozen entrees. I really works for busy professionals.
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