Josh Perez Fitness

NutriSystem, Inc.

NutriSystem, Inc. has been helping America get thin and healthy for the past 35 years. Through its comprehensive weight loss program, NutriSystem developed into a leader in the weight loss industry. For more information, please visit the Nutrisystem official site.

How the NutriSystem program works:

The NutriSystem program is a complete, real life solution to losing weight. The easy-to-follow plan features low Glycemic Index, “good carb” NutriSystem® Advanced™ foods with optimal amounts of protein to help keep you satisfied and your blood sugar levels stable. You eat often throughout the day, and always get perfect portions with every prepackaged entree, snack and dessert. In addition, because we know that nourishing your entire self extends beyond just what you eat, the program also includes our Mindset Makeover™ behavior modification guide created with the help of renowned weight management expert Gary Foster, Ph.D. You’ll also receive an exercise DVD by fitness expert Leslie Sansone, or NFL star Vaughn Hebron. The guide and DVD are both included in your program to help get your mind and body in gear for weight loss, too. You lose weight while learning healthy eating habits.

Product Summary:

Live counseling, both online and via telephone, replaced the embarrassing traditional customer visits and now they can avoid the sales pitch process, and created a new and extremely private way for people to deal with difficult weight loss issues! Additionally, by way of online ordering, NutriSystem could now deliver its quality food and meal programs directly to consumer doorsteps, providing them with a convenient and streamlined way to learn more sensible eating habits and can concentrate on their weight loss. Clients just log-in, decide on a recommended meal plan, order their food, and once it arrives, they’re ready to eat. NutriSystem also offers vitamins and dietary supplements to clients, to ensure that their customers receive proper nutrition while concentrating on weight loss.

NutriSystem offers 7 programs:

1. Women’s Program
2. Men’s Program
3. Women’s Silver Program
4. Men’s Silver Program
5. Women’s Type II Diabetic Program
6. Men’s Type II Diabetic Program
7. Vegetarian Program

The Workout:

The NutriSystem Nourish program is all about convenience. They sell pre-packaged meals from their website and ship them to your door. They have an ongoing deal that will supply 7 days of free food with every 28 day order (see that free deal here). This amounts to $299.95 for 5 weeks of food or $8.57 a day. In an age where foods are chosen according taste, price, and convenience. It should come as no surprise that Nutrisystem is so popular. This is effectively fast food for weight loss. If you are not prepared to eat processed food (i.e. increased sodium about 1800mg), then this is not for you.

The Nutrisystem diet is based around the glycemic index. They have options for men, women, diabetics, and vegetarians. Typical daily calorie amounts will vary from 1200 to 1500, and each days food consists of 3 meals and 2 snacks. The macro-nutrient ratios are approximately 55% carbohydrates, 25% protein and 20% fats. The have 2 additional programs for women and men over 60 – the only difference here is the addition of a 30 day supply of a FREE Nutrihance multivitamins with every 28 day order.

Also, each 28-day NutriSystem Advanced order comes with a FREE Results Kit, customized to the program ordered, and featuring the following items:

• Personalized Meal Planner
• Mindset Makeover™ behavior modification guide created with the help of renowned weight management expert Gary Foster, Ph.D.
• Exercise DVD by fitness expert Leslie Sansone, or NFL star Vaughn Hebron
• Complete online account and community access guide

The Mental Block:

The average customer stays for 7.5 weeks. This shows that NutriSystem is useful for getting back on track, but it is not a permanent answer. After finishing your stint with Nutrisystem you must go back to preparing your own meals.

NutriSystem provides heart-healthy meal plans that are low in fat, low in saturated fats, and low in cholesterol. The only foods that they offer that are high in cholesterol are a few of the egg products and there are a few items that contain gelatin (derived from pork) but these can be omitted from the program through order customization. Also, some NutriSystem entrees and desserts contain peanuts. If someone has a peanut allergy, whether mild or severe, they cannot be on the NutriSystem program.

The Result:

You will lose weight with this program. Just as long as you follow the guidelines, and are actively involved with the online community to help keep you accountable. Also, remember that following a diet is just like a golf, one bad hole can screw up your entire game!

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1. Claire Raines Says:
   October 10th, 2008 at 2:04 am

   I lost 60 pounds with nutrisystem. I now find other convienence foods that are similar to nutrisystem and eat the same “extras” -vegetables, fruits, etc. I am still losing weight all though not as fast. Also if you use the message boards you can learn how to stay on the diet without the prepackaged foods. I got kind of tired of the dehydrated lunches and could find cheaper alternatives to the breakfasts. However I loved the dinners. Also the nice thing is when things are prepackaged they are portion controlled. If I cook for myself I tend to eat more.

2. Valerie Montgomery Says:
   October 10th, 2008 at 12:51 pm

   I love nutriststem, it definitely kept me on track with eating the right foods. So far I lost 25 pounds on this program, and it is still dropping. Great review Josh

3. Karen Calderon Says:
   October 10th, 2008 at 12:56 pm

   About 12 years ago a friend and I joined NutriSystem – it was back in the days when you went to the center (usually space in a strip mall) each week, attended a short class, weighed in with your counselor and picked and paid for your food for the next week. I was 22 at the time and had about 50 extra pounds that I had gained immediately upon quitting smoking. I lost that weight quickly and easily and enjoyed the NutriSystem plan at that time.

   Several months ago, the same friend, who has since moved to North Carolina, emailed me and told me that she was thinking about trying the NutriSystem plan again, and mentioned that the centers had closed and everything was now being done online (ordering of food, etc.). I gave it some thought and decided that I would check out the diet plan. That same 50 pounds has slowly found its way back onto my body and I needed to lose it.

   I decided to give it a try.

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   October 10th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

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5. Linda Gregory Says:
   December 19th, 2008 at 5:32 pm

   I just happend to click on your page one day. Your compare and review fitness diets has definitely inspired me, Josh! I already signed up for my 2 week shipment. Thank you forgiving me the tools I need to do something about my weight.