Grocery Store Items Comparable to Nutrisystem

Nutrisystem is clearly portion control, low sugar, low calorie. High protein / high fiber. There is no secret to it just self discipline. The little packet of pancake mix they offer is no different than bisquick with 3 Tablespoon. flax meal (ground flaxseed) or wheat germ & 1/4 cup soy flour in place 1/4c. of the bisquick( or any boxed pancake, cake, muffin mix or recipe).

For example, Pancake recipes that call for 1 c. flour just make it 3/4 c. & add 1/4 c. soy= 1 cup flour called for. The key is low sugar, high fiber/ protein in all you eat.

Kashi Very Vanilla Oatmeal (walmart & most supermarkets) cost the same as 1 pkt. of Nutrisystem and just as nutritional.

If you like to bake substitute soy flour & wheatgerm into your cake recipe, cookie recipe or pancake mix & you'll have the protein you need & the dessert, cookie or cake Nutrisystem offers; add flax meal (ground flaxseed) to boost heart healthy nutrients, omegas and fiber to any recipe or cereal. Make a whole batch of the pancakes. Enjoy 3 pancakes per breakfast. Freeze the rest. Make & freeze the cookies, cupcakes, pancakes & u have a whole batch ready to grab on the go, for the price of one Nutrisystem meal.

Self-discipline is what makes or breaks any weight loss program. Basically, you need to change your behavior making it a life change not a 3 or 4 week change. For one week write down everything you put in your mouth. Then review & revise; see what you can modify. When stressed deep breathe, do some stretches, tighten abs/glutes while sitting at the desk; sit up straight. Stress and mindless eating is a culprit to overeating, and choosing foods with empty calories make us hungry an hour later. Fiber and protein keep us full.

We drain our body of B's & C's when stressed so take/drink EmergenC*. Replenish the body 2x daily as these vitamins are water soluble & used up by midday & flushed out as we drink our tea, water, etc.

Some foods that are easily substituted for Nutrisystem items:

Nutri pizza sells for $5.09, 3 ounces. Lean Cuisine pizza $2.50 6 oz.