Re: Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet? Originally Posted by luvschoolnursing
I did it and I liked the food. Of course I like anything I don't have to cook. It was basically a very expensive way of controlling portions. You were still hungry when you went to bed at night.

Sadly, I haven't found the secret to weight loss other than healthy eating, portion control and exercise.--And going to bed hungry.
Try eating more food. Stop with the portion control and do proper balancing of meal parts (proper amount of carbs, protein etc). Do proper exercise, less aerobic more anaerobic. You will find that you lose fat faster this way. I went pseudo-vegetarian and pretty much eat every hour. The only time I am hungry is when I wake up and a protein shake cures that quickly. I also consume 3000 calories a day, ride an elliptical for 45 minutes 3 times a week and do moderate weight lifting on the alternate 3 days. Went from 320 to 235 in 7 months.
Don't forget, you want fat loss NOT weight loss. Waiting for weight to go down is a bummer, you can lose whole fat % of your BMI and not lose more than 5-10 pounds.
It's not quick and it's not easy but it's really the only way that always works. Everything else is a fad and only works with a few people.
As far as portion control, bah I eat until I am stuffed, literally every time. However, 3-5 pounds of Veggie products a day does NOT make you fat. Before anyone nay says. Do research, watch what athletes eat. The only other method that has guaranteed success is the hardcore military boot camp method but no one has the time to do that much activity on a daily basis and be a nurse.
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