A Review of NutriSystem

Is NutriSystem effective? How does it taste and to what does it resemble? Does it offer a financially viable option as compared to the price of other diet plans by competitors?

NutriSystem established several weight loss centers during the 1970s, and suffered huge financial losses in the 1990s. Then again, in 2007, the growth of this company was phenomenal. However, with the downturn in economy at the end of end of 2008, slowed the pace of growth, and the company witnessed lower sales and profits.

How is NutriSystem different from others? And how has it attracted innumerable people to follow its diet?

One of the salient features of NutriSystem Nourish program is the facility it offers to its customers. The company deals in heat and eat food through their website. The food is delivered at your doorstep. If you place an order for 4 weeks, you get 1 weeks food supply free. This means that for $293.72 you have stocked food supplies to last for 5 weeks. In the modern days, people choose food to suit their pockets; taste buds as well as it should be conveniently available. No wonder that Nutrisystem is immensely popular. This is actually a type of fast food, which helps in weight loss. This food is not suitable for people, who need to control their sodium intake.

If you compare financial viability, this product is cheaper than Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and LA weight loss. The autoship option brings down the cost every month. So, $293.72 will become $280 and $270 in the subsequent months.

Nutrisystem Flex

The new program, Flex, provides pre-packed food 5 days per week. For the remaining 2 days of the week, you will have to make your own arrangement. You will be given meal plans. Flex proved to be advantageous for the following reasons; (a) Your calorie consumption will differ and this ensures that your body gets flexibility to suit different diets. (b) Nutrisystem food is processed food, hence, when you ear freshly made food 2 days in a week, it will provide for balancing act. (c) Nutrisystem is economical and hence you can continue on this diet for a long time.

Comparison between Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig

Both of the above diets fall in the category of weight loss through pre-packaged diet foods. To become a member of Jenny Craig, you have to pay the membership fees and enter in to a contract with the company. Nutrisystem offers free membership and you are not bound by a contract. Jenny Craig provides for your visit to the counselor. In case of Nutrisystem, you are allowed only phone counseling.

Diet and Nutritional Points

Nutrisystem diet focuses on the glycemic index. Several options are available especially for males, females, vegetarians and diabetics. The daily calorie intake would be in the range of 1200 to 1500. The food includes 2 snacks and 3 meals. The food composition is around 55% starch, 25% proteins and 20% fats. Moreover, there are 2 special packages for women and elderly men over 60 years. These packages provide for minerals and multivitamin for the entire month.

It is advisable to include fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet. Nutrisystem proposes to add 41/2 cups of fresh fruits and vegetables.

You can have tea, coffee or diet sodas, but avoid alcohol strictly.

Exercise is strongly recommended and there are different plans to suit beginners, intermediary and advanced exercise plans.

Can you be sure of weight loss?

If you restrict your calorie intake to 1200 to 1500 per day through Nutrisystem, then you will certainly lose weight. You are lowering the energy input and hence you will lose weight. But, one cannot be sure about the continuity of the weight loss. Practically, with all diets, you tend to lose weight initially, and after some time, the process reaches a standstill, and you will have to alter some of the elements such as workout, diet etc.
However when we browsed through the recommendations of people, they opined that (a) Weight loss is certain with Nutrisystem (b) After 2-3 months, people get bored of eating the same food.

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