How to Mimic Nutrisystem Without the High Cost: Try the Nutrisystem Diet Program by Yourself

By Benscudder, published May 18, 2007
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I started the programmed diet called Nutrisystem but was unhappy with a few aspects and wanted to try and change some elements of the food to suit my own palate. I found that it is possible to obtain similar foods from the grocery store in a more inexpensive manner than the high costs of Nutri-system online. Many types of product guides are for sale on Ebay or through the mail to do this. But it just takes some common sense.

Nutrisystem by repuation was effective but expensive, and after I started I could see why. But the real reason I started trying to complement "real" meals with the Nutrisystem packaged ones was that I missed freshness. Nutri-system meals can seem heavy even in small amounts. I notcied that due to stomach discomfort I was avoiding exercise times because i felt too uncomfortable to work out.

For the diet Nutrisystem packaged foods are designed to have large amounts of protein and fiber and salt. I found this was countereffective for myself personally for weight loss. I realized I had mint chocolate crip bars lying in the refrigerator because i feared the tummy rumbles they would cause. Certain dinner meals i could expect to have a bloated period where my system recovered from the soy additives inside.

Before long I had to admit I wasn't really participating in the diet anymore at all. I did like being able to talk to other dieters and read their recipe advice and frustrations about losing weight. I did reduce the amount of total calories I consumed over time. But if I was eating the equivalent of a can of Pringles in sodium a day, I'd rather have the potato chips. So here is some advice for combining the benefits of a Nutri-system diet plan with a chance for it to survive in the "real world".

Takeaways
  • Nutrisystem foods have a lot more salt than I am comfortable eating
  • Sorbitol and other soy protein and sugar alcohols upset my stomach
  • Grocery store foods are more economical managed effectively.
Did You Know?
Nutrisystem expects its participants to fork out about $300 a month for packaged foods that must be supplemented with fruits, vegetables, milk, and other groceries.
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oh rly batina lemme get it out for u, n ya me 2

Posted on 03/23/2008 at 5:03:32 PM

 
sometimes, i get sand in my pussy. oh, and i like cake.

Posted on 01/30/2008 at 8:01:29 PM

 
Great review. The diet plans are expensive. I've never tried them b/c of that. Have you've tried Healthy Choice? They are great. They give regular portions all with vegetables. You only have to wait until it go on sale. Then you can get a lot. Bye

Posted on 05/22/2007 at 3:05:00 PM

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