Nutrisystem: Weight Loss or Scam???

[bunnyfat]

So I keep seeing skinny Marie on TV, but I already tried prepared food diets and the problem is even if they work you can’t eat that stuff forever you would go crazy, and is it just me, I end up putting on even more weight when I go back to real food? And remember that French People Are Thin book?

Supposedly, they only eat whole foods, nothing processed, and Nutrisystem looks to be all processed, how healthy is that? Tired of being overweight, tired of diets, plus the food is not at all cheap even if you get a free week, and besides you still need to buy fruit and stuff, gonna add up.

I saw a post about something called NuLean which is just a liquid meal replacement, not expensive, you eat normal food but it works because it detoxes out all the garbage, has anyone had any success with that???

They even make it sound like you will drop weight fast, I’d really like know, check it out, http://www.nulean-nutrisystem.com

[Anonymous]

I'm on NS right now and really like it. The bulk of the diet is fresh fruits, veggies, and nonfat dairy that you supply yourself. They do provide an entree for each meal, and one snack, and yes it's all processed. But it's working for me, and taught me portion control. And I've dropped almost 40 pounds now.

Not every diet out there will work for everyone.

[Anonymous]

If you want something effective and healthy, read Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. I just lost 10 pounds in the last three weeks eating a highly nutritious whole foods vegan diet. I feel very full every day, and I plan to continue this at least through the end of the year. My cravings are gone. Poof. I have about 30 more pounds to go, and this is the first time in my life I am happy to be "dieting" instead of depressed, because the food is so good.

Here are the basics in summary (more details in the book, which is an excellent read): All the fruits/berries and veggies I want, with a goal of trying to eat a pound of uncooked leafy greens and a pound of cooked leafy greens each day, as well as at least 4 servings of fruit/berries. Starchy veggies are limited to a cup a day, or you can substitute grains, but you can omit both, and I usually do. Include a cup of cooked beans each day, 2 oz of avocado, 1 oz raw nuts, and 1 T ground flax seed. You can also eat tofu and use unsweetened soy milk to make smoothies. Best to eat three meals rather than lots of small meals. Cut out caffeine and salt. No processed foods or added oils. This diet, if you select a wide variety of fruits, veggies, and beans, gives you all the micronutrients you need except B12, which you have to supplement. Also a good idea to add vitamin D, because almost everyone is deficient in that. Don't worry, you will get adequate protein. The greens are high in protein, as are the beans, tofu, and nuts. All the fats in this diet are healthy.

In addition to losing weight, you'll drastically reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer.

[Anonymous]

my parents used it and it really helped jumpstart their weight loss. They aren't on it anymore, but it helped them to learn what they should be eating so that they could continue healthier eating after the meals stopped. They were both in their late 50s and lost quite a bit of weight and have kept it off, but it wasn't just about the food. You also have to add in exercise to your lifestyle.

I think once you commit to healthier eating and exercise, that gets you most of the way there. I decided to just cut down carbs and add more protein and fruits/veggies along with exercise, and that worked for me to drop the last 15 lbs from my daughter.

I think you have to find a diet you will stick with, not something too drastic that you won't. Moderation, portion control - these are parts of just about any decent diet.

Good luck, whatever you decide to do.

[Anonymous]

I applaud your efffort to address this issue and also agree with you re the long-term question. While this plan may work, I suggest that a no-diet diet will get you further. Thus said, Weight Watchers, which I have done, has taught me how to eat well. It is about portion control and knowing how much you consume on a daily basis. It keeps you mindful about food and exercise, which is what it is all about. I am no longer on the program (no food charges - only a monthly fee) but still at the right weight. I have adhered to their principles to keep on track.

[Anonymous]

Good try bunnydat- you perked my interest in searching the other non nutrisystem method you asked about. A google search yields a few similar board questions from a one time poster.. so I'd say a sales rep for the other firm (with a lure of a known name)..

buzz off.. don't answer this person..

[Anonymous]

In a fit of good intentions, my husband and I tried Nutri-System a few years ago. I lost weight - mostly because the food was so disgusting I couldn't eat it and wound up only eating the veggies I cooked on the side. If you are a remotely picky eater, the program will not work for you. I thought the food tasted like cardboard or worse. Even my husband couldn't stomach some of the dishes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good try bunnydat- you perked my interest in searching the other non nutrisystem method you asked about. A google search yields a few similar board questions from a one time poster.. so I'd say a sales rep for the other firm (with a lure of a known name)..

buzz off.. don't answer this person..

huh?? which person?