NutriSystem Weight Loss Program

Pros: packed with protein
Cons: disgusting food, expensive

I had really high hopes for the Nutrisystem program but I could not have possibly received the same program of food as the people who say it's great. Nearly all of the food is visually unappealing and tastes disgusting. Eating slop out of a plastic package gets old fast- like in about a week. It is not a complete diet and you still have to supplement fresh foods like vegetables, fruit and dairy or you will never come close to eating a healthy diet.
I received two shipments (over $600.00) and many of the foods I requested were substituted with foods that I would never order or am allergic to. They would not take the food back after six weeks so I gave some away and tossed the rest. Even a food bank said no thank you.
Kudos to Nutrisystem for the slick marketing and advertising- no doubt the cause of the exorbitant price of the food. They are very good at that if anything.
The lesson learned for me? There is no magic and really nothing better than a healthy diet- protein, carbs, fruits and vegetables- normal portions sizes and a daily dose of exercise.

Pros: anonymous, brainless, good food, easy to order, easy to stay on track
Cons: Don't order the Favorites. Take the time to pick items that sound good to you.

I have used NutriSystem twice over the past 3 years and will continue using it when my weight fluctuates. The first time I lost 52 pounds in 22 weeks with very little effort and minimal exercise. The second time I went on it was for a wedding. I ordered my bride's maid dress two sizes too small on purpose and by the time I received the dress it was too big. I recently was involved in a car accident and have put on a couple of pounds so I am eating some leftover food that I have. In three days I'm down 3 pounds. It's not just portion control or low calorie that is causing the weight to come off; it's the low glycemic indexing that is preventing insulin spikes. Insulin, in addition to metabolizing sugar, tells your body to store fat. I recommend doing some research on the glycemic index. It may surprise you to learn that Fruit Loops are better for you than Cheerios are.

Pros: See above
Cons: See above

After several months of researching this product I decided to void everyone else's opinions and try it out for myself. I have found nothing good about this product other than convenience and would not recommend it to anyone. Here is what I found:

1. They replaced what food I actually ordered to what they had in stock-without notifying me.
2. I found only the soups to be edible. I would rather starve to death than eat any of the other items.
3. All of the food is extremely high in sodium and carbs. I felt bloated the entire time and was drinking plenty of water so the combination was bad.
4. The portions are ridiculous for a grown adult and you still have to purchase other foods (which are actually healthy for you) as well.

My opinion-do not waste your money on this program. If you can get self will power and motivation you can do this program on your own with fresh nutritious foods and not processed items. Even Jenny Craig has some items that need to be frozen or refrigerated but Nutrisystem does not. That should say something itself.

Pros: ABSOLUTELY WORKS!! Makes you feel great physically and mentally! No cravings. Convenient.
Cons: Tastes same after awhile, lots of water to drink but worth the metabolizing effects.

I have lost 7 pounds in 3 and a half weeks! I have not exercised one bit, although you'll rarely find me lounging around. Stick to the plan and it can work for anyone. I have been at 143 lbs for so long and NO diet has helped but this one. I have another 7-10 to go until I have that supermodel body I want! So spend the money...it's really not that expensive if you stop and think about it. You aren't spending money at the restaurants and going out to eat, and you still have to buy groceries. It's worth every penny! PS-The pizza is my favorite-

Pros: Convenience, don't even need refrigerating.
Cons: Expensive, horrible taste.

If you don't mind eating horrible tasting food, staying starved because of the extra small portions and paying for the expensive convenience, then this is the plan for you.

Pros: Weight loss and guaranteed to learn to love water
Cons: make sure you are home to get box; sodium

Wow, over 1800 mg for 3 meals and a snack. I was shocked and so was my head. I've had a headache since starting this diet. Expensive; you will lose weight due to the small portions and learn to love water.

Pros: None
Cons: Terrible taste, very expensive

I ordered the Nutrisystem Nourish Womens program and tried it for 3 grueling days. Strawberry pastry, Minestrone Soup, Cranberry Pastry, Meatloaf w/potatoes were some of the foods I tried. I have never tasted anything so terrible in my life! I had my whole family just try it and it was unanimous, inedible! Never again. What a shame to take people's hard earned money for such "food" if that's what you want to call it. And a portion that would my my grandbaby ask for more.
Weight Watchers will be the way I go. That's more of a way of life than this. If I had to eat this way for very long I'm sure I'd be thin, I'd rather do without!
The cost for a cup of soup was $4-$5 and more. I work too hard for my money to pay this kind of price for something like this.

Pros: You lose weight, because you stop eating. Their expensive, dried food tastes horrible.
Cons: Over priced, profit orientated company. They are a shipping warehouse unconcerned about the individual.

This was the worst experience with diet foods. All foods are dried which wouldn't be so bad except their sauces, tomato etc. have no taste. They are expensive and they send you their free foods of their choice, not yours. I had returned foods from my first batch that I could not eat and guess what, they were shipped again to me with the second batch. The refund for the foods I mailed back was "pro-rated". This means that you don't get a full refund and you still paid for the shipping costs. They will not give you free foods that you can eat (doctor's orders.) Their system isn't set up for that. Their system is not set up to keep track of what you can eat they just batch mail you free food that no one else wants. So you get this bad stuff over & over. I quit the program after receiving my second shipment. Lean Cusine is a much better choice and the food taste's good.

Pros: Nutrisystem has a variety of healthy meals that help you loose weight without depriving yourself.
Cons: Nutrisystem is costly but worth it.

I have tried many diets to try and cut down on carbs. Nutrisystem is the first one that does not leave me hungry after meals. The best part is that Nutrisystem food actually tastes good. I eat like I want to and still loose weight. I have been on it for 4 months and am still not sick of it. I can see myself eating Nutrisystem forever.

Pros: Convenient, easy to pack and tastes great!
Cons: A little pricey; email me for a $15 coupon code: achubbychic@yahoo.com (include your email address)

I've been in the program for one week now. I've found the food to be delicious and filling. 99% of the food is stuff I wouldn't mind eating even if I wasn't dieting!

Of course, if you're the kind of person who needs everything made fresh, and despise the thought of canned-type foods, this may not be for you. I, on the other hand, love nothing more than a can of Chef-Boyardee, so this program was a step up for me in the cuisine department.

In addition to the food, you get numerous salad, dairy and fruit-related snacks (that you purchase on your own.) Between the NS food and this, you never go hungry. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't feel like you just ate a Supersized Value meal, but it is more than enough to sustain you to the next one.

Overall, you can't beat the convenience, but it comes at a bit of a price. But if you eat out a lot now, you really don't spend too much more. I have a $15 coupon code I can give you if you're interested. Just email me at achubbychic@yahoo.com . (Include your email address)

Pros: One to two minutes in the microwave for the dinners and they're ready to go.
Cons: Hair found in two of the dishes.

I purchased a 30-day supply of Nutrisystem food, most of it was okay. Nothing out of this world. I found a hair in one of the Mushroom Gravy Steak dishes, and I just found another hair that was baked into my Lemon Noodles with Chicken dinner. Thanks anyway, I'll try another plan. The remaining food is going in the trash.

Pros: Convenience but that is about it. If they would fulfill order it would be do-able
Cons: The taste, the cost, and consistent unwanted substitutions in your orders. Don't even try.

Most of the food tastes awful, it's expensive, and I have very rarely gotten what I ordered. It's usually substituted with some even more awful crap.

If they would plow some money into the company and improve products and delivery they could make a decent profit. I guess it's easier to hire "celebrities" to sell this stuff.

I suggest you try another way to lose weight.

Pros: I have nothing to say that is positive..oh yes, My cat liked their cookies
Cons: super garbage, a product to be kept far away from my and your front door.

If ever I encountered a restaurant where most of the food is breaded, I raced for the nearest exit. I wondered what was under all that bread...Same with Nutrisystems. Just what is in all of those packages I continued to open, hoping for something edible. It is amazing that they get away with the BS they hand out.
I tried their 6 week system. At the end of the period, I weighed exactly three pounds more than when I began to eat the myssterious unrecognizable tastelesss garbage they sent.
Considering the amount of televison advertising they do, there must be some truth to the saying that there is a sucker born every minute. Don't you be one of them.

Pros: it sounds like an easy, pain-free way to lose weight
Cons: I'd rather starve myself than eat this food.

I have just received my first box of nutrisystem food in the mail, so this is my first week trying it. So far the only decent thing in there is the cereal. This food is so awful I can't believe they stay in business. The snacks taste like cardboard, the casseroles look like something that came up from yesterday's dinner, the soups might as well be just boiled water, and I could go on and on. I cannot believe they put this crap in a package and actually send it to people--for a profit!!! Unreal if you ask me. It's way to expensive to taste so bad. Although I cannot really say whether it will help me lose weight or not, I'm pretty confident it will, because I take a bite of the food and suddenly lose my appetite.

Pros: A person could lose weight on any diet that starved you.
Cons: The food taste terrible. Don't waste your money.

This diet is the worst I have ever tried. The food taste terrible with the exception of a few items. The portions required are so small I was hungry all the time. The first week I lost 3 lbs.. Some years ago I lost 6 lbs. on Atkins in the same amount of time. At the end of two weeks I could take it no longer. I am now feeding the rest to the dog, at least the ones he will eat.