nutrisystem- any stories?

[Anonymous]

Ok- so I'm sick of post pregnancy lbs- this is way too long and my old regular clothes are nowhere near my current size- i started nutrisystem 5 days ago through costco (in case i wanted to return it- i figured it would be easier).. so far- 3 lbs- I need at least 10 more.. really 15 but if i see 10 i'll be more motivated..

the food is mixed- i'm just mentally thinking i can do this to jump start weight loss- and not just a few pounds i hope.. I gave up my wine (sniff) -

I'd appreciate any feedback from others who have done nutrisystem or know of some (success??) stories- thanks!

[Anonymous]

I did Nutrisystem before my wedding and probably lost 10 lbs. Of course, after having two kids I have gained it all back! But at the time it worked well for me. I liked the fact that they had snacks and desserts as part of the package, too, so you really knew what to eat all day. When I did it, the food was hit or miss, but once I found things I liked I stuck to them. I think there are a lot more choices now. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

OP: How did you do Nutrisystem through Costco. Is it at the store or through the website?

[Anonymous]

I have done it 2x. It's very good if you want everything planned out for you and not to have to think or shop for much. A monkey can do it. I did lose weight on it.

The problem? When I did it 20 years ago, the food was a lot better, and I stayed with it for months. Now it's kinda gross, and the service isn't as good. I mean, it was another WORLD when I did it the first time. No internet. I went to an office weekly on K Street to pick up my food and weigh in and have my talk with my nutritionist in a white coat. If they did not have exactly what I wanted, they asked me what I wanted instead.

And then there's now. No stores. You can make certain selections on the internet, but if they don't have it they will just make a substitution for you by fiat. It happened to often. And like I said, the offerings 20 years ago were better. It tasted more like real food. I remember shakes that filled me up -- powder and fresh milk. And this was before the anti-carb craze. Snacks consistent of chocolate, popcorn, pretzels -- I mean just smaller portions of good, trashy snack food. These are, for the most part gone. Now the food tastes a bit more like cardboard than like food. I did it for about 6 weeks, and then I was like no, I can not do this. Not even for one more day. And I slowly gained almost all of the weight back.

It's also relatively expensive. I'm with Jillian Michaels on this one: Atkins, South Beach, Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, The Zone -- WHATEVER. It's really a matter of calories in and calories out. 20 years ago Nutrisystem got that. Now they don't.

I really do not mean to piss in your Cheerios, but save your money. Count calories and work out. That's how you lose weight.

[Anonymous]

I would seriously consider WW first. I did it all on line and lost 22 lbs in 4 months and kept it all off. Mostly because I am eating real food with my family.

Best of luck to you in your weight loss journey no matter what method you choose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP: How did you do Nutrisystem through Costco. Is it at the store or through the website?

Dh bought it at the store since i saw it- but then I didn't see it the next time- I'd call to ask- but you can also get it online.

[Anonymous]

OP here- thanks for the replies- I do know it';s calories in and out- but when i'm in a rush for lunch and dinner cooking for dh- it's hard to track. I am returning a bunch of food (exchanging) that isn't appealing- plus i read on the boards what were favorites and which ones to avoid.. So far- I am committed to trying this for the 5 weeks I got.. then migrate to ww online. The part I like is not cooking! I mean, I always plan meals for the week- the kids etc.- it just took one big responsibility off of me.. I actually like cooking but it's been getting to be a burden and i'm overloaded with my p/t job, the kids and taxes etc.. I hope this works!

[Anonymous]

Beware of the fat substitute that is used in Nurtisystem. I was totally gung ho for it, but the food made me sick no matter what I ate. Cramping, horrible gas (I know TMI), diaherrea, awful, awful, awful lower g.i. pain. and then I remembered the bag of Olestra laden chips that my law school friend and I shared when Olestra was first used in commercial products. Really, I thought I was dying. I stopped eating Nurtrisystem and felt 100% better within a day. Am very sorry too because I was losing weight. I may try Diet to Go instead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Beware of the fat substitute that is used in Nurtisystem. I was totally gung ho for it, but the food made me sick no matter what I ate. Cramping, horrible gas (I know TMI), diaherrea, awful, awful, awful lower g.i. pain. and then I remembered the bag of Olestra laden chips that my law school friend and I shared when Olestra was first used in commercial products. Really, I thought I was dying. I stopped eating Nurtrisystem and felt 100% better within a day. Am very sorry too because I was losing weight. I may try Diet to Go instead.

Which foods had that? I haven't seen that.. I saw maltitol and sorbital on some foods and returned them (made me gassy - sorry for tmi)..

[Anonymous]

Consider Jenny Craig - the food is actually pretty good. I did it to lose 20lbs.