XP Nutrisystem

slwager

Hi Ladies,

About 8 months ago I switched jobs from one that required a lot of physical activity to a desk one.  I have always gone to the gym 2-4 times a week (more since I started this job).  Still I have gained about 10 lb in the 8 month period.

I'm extremely busy and don't really have time to commit to what I know are better options (South beach diet for instance).  I really just want to take off this 10lb (and maybe a few more if the food isn't terrible) because I know how to keep weight off.

So, has anyone done Nutrisystem?  Is the food ok?  Is it difficult to maintain?  Cost effective?

mypalbabs

survey says:  you'll lose the 10 pounds but gain it back as soon as you quit the program

LDYGTR13

Yep, that's what I've heard too.

[Deleted User]

I have never tried it nor have I known people who have.

What about trying the P90x system? I have heard good things from that. In fact, H and I are considering it ourselves.

Beachy730

I find it funny that you refer to South Beach diet as one of the better options.  

I personally haven't done Nutrisystem, but my mom tried it once.  It is very expensive, and she said the food wasn't good.  I think the breaking point for her was when she was excited to at least eat the pudding, and it was like soup.  She sent it back after about a week or so.  

I would look into Weight Watchers.  Once you understand the system it really doesn't take any time, and you can do everything online.  

Beachy730

Missy, P90X works, but you need to have an hour and a half a day to dedicate to doing the workouts.  

MrsMack10612

I have a real problem with diet plans like that.  They don't teach you how to eat properly.  They just say eat this food or don't eat that food and then as soon as you are off the plan and try to eat "normal", all the weight comes back.

I would actually recommend looking into Weight Watchers, or even some of Richard Simmons' varying programs.  They both are really good about showing you what foods to eat, for the best results and still allow you some "treats" so you don't feel like you're eating tofu and bean sprouts all.the.time. 

baystateapple

My mother did Nutrisystem for awhile, but as soon as she quit, she gained all the weight she had lost.

Beachy730

Any diet that completely cuts out a specific nutrient, like carbs, or just gives you the food to eat like Nutrisystem, isn't going to give you lasting results because they aren't real.  Our bodies are designed to need all nutrients ot function properly, so never eating carbs in your life isn't realisitic, and it's not healthy.  Diets like Nutrisystem don't teach you the proper way to eat, they are just a short term fix, unless you plan on eating their meals your whole life.  

slwager

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[QUOTE]<strong>I find it funny that you refer to South Beach diet as one of the better options.</strong>   I personally haven't done Nutrisystem, but my mom tried it once.  It is very expensive, and she said the food wasn't good.  I think the breaking point for her was when she was excited to at least eat the pudding, and it was like soup.  She sent it back after about a week or so.   I would look into Weight Watchers.  Once you understand the system it really doesn't take any time, and you can do everything online.  
Posted by dnbeach12[/QUOTE]

Why?  (Not being snarky-curious).  It was developed as a heart healthy diet and is all about whole foods and not eating processed stuff.  The third level is jsut how to eat.  (The first two are very low carb but more focused on getting refined sugar out of your system and the side effect is a concentrated weight loss).  The reason I'm not doing it is it's very time consuming to prepare all the food and very expensive (a lot of high end cuts of meat/fish)

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

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[QUOTE]Missy, P90X works, but you need to have an hour and a half a day to dedicate to doing the workouts.  
Posted by dnbeach12[/QUOTE]

You also have to be in okay shape to start. Not saying anyone here is a couch potato, but you need to have a decent baseline of fitness.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: XP Nutrisystem : Why?  (Not being snarky-curious).  It was developed as a heart healthy diet and is all about whole foods and not eating processed stuff.  The third level is jsut how to eat.  (The first two are very low carb but more focused on getting refined sugar out of your system and the side effect is a concentrated weight loss).  <strong>The reason I'm not doing it is it's very time consuming to prepare all the food and very expensive (a lot of high end cuts of meat/fish)</strong>
Posted by slwager[/QUOTE]

That's kind of the point, though. A short cut like nutrasystem (which is high in sodium and very processed, fyi) doesn't teach you how to eat or prepare and portion your own meals. You need to figure out how to eat until you are just full, how to make good choices, how to eat clean/avoid processed food, etc so that you can handle any situation and keep the weight off forever.

cengle

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[QUOTE]survey says:  you'll lose the 10 pounds but gain it back as soon as you quit the program
Posted by mypalbabs[/QUOTE]

Yup. I've done Jenny Craig 4 times.

Apparently I iz a slow learner. And I have no good advice, because I have a desk job, and am a chunky monkey.

Beachy730

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: XP Nutrisystem : Why?  (Not being snarky-curious).  It was developed as a heart healthy diet and is all about whole foods and not eating processed stuff.  The third level is jsut how to eat.  (The first two are very low carb but more focused on getting refined sugar out of your system and the side effect is a concentrated weight loss).  The reason I'm not doing it is it's very time consuming to prepare all the food and very expensive (a lot of high end cuts of meat/fish)
Posted by slwager[/QUOTE]

<div>I just don't think it's a realistic diet, unless you are someone who eats at home all the time, and has the time and money to shop and prepare all of your meals accordingly.  One of the biggest factors in keeping the weight off is choosing a diet that works for your life.  South Beach to me just isn't a liveable diet, where as something like WW is.  </div>

Mrs.B6302007

I did it and had success. I don't feel that there was much guidance with transitioning after the weight loss.

Mr B and I started Medifast today.

slwager

thanks for the advice.  i'm a bit frustrated because i eat decently and work out but gain weight because my overall activity level is lower than it once was.  i just figured i needed something to take off the weight and then maintain.

maybe ww is the way to go...

FutureMrsTR

Losing weight is about either eating less or moving more.  Since you're moving less at your new job, you need to eat even less calories.  I suggest something like WW to learn how to eat filling calories and balanced meals.

lisa89760

My FI and I bought P90x and it's hard.  And we are both (ex) athletes and I was spinning & kick boxing at least 3 times a week when I started doing it.  I use it now when I can't get to the gym. 

nurse.misty

I did Nutrisystem for about 4 months. Besides the crazy expensiveness of it, I didn't lose anything really. Maybe 10 pounds at the most. I've done weight watchers and had far better results. They teach you about portion control and how to actually eat right. If it's between the two, I would say WW is a much better way to go.

Judith233

FI Aunt has been on Nutrisystem for over a year and has lost around 80 to 90 pounds and counting.  She says she goes through a lot of pepper to help the flavor, so I'm not sure about the overall taste.

It has been the only thing that has worked for her so far.  And as overweight as she was and being 50, I figure whatever works.

But for what you have described, I'm not sure this is the route you want to go.  I'm agreeing with PP that WW may be more what you are looking for.

Summer2011Bride

As someone who has lost 75 lbs in the last year not doing ANY sort of "special diet," I really think the best way is just to track your calories and start exercising/exercising more. If you can't fit in the physical activity, you will need to eat less calories. I used sparkpeople.com, which is completely free. You plug in what you weigh, your goal weight, your activity level, height, all that stuff and it comes up with how many calories and how many of each of the macros (protein, carbs, fats) you should be eating. You can log your food in there as well as your workouts and it's super user-friendly. The biggest thing is to EDUCATE yourself on how to eat properly, what portion sizes are, etc. Carbs are not the devil; in fact your body NEEDS healthy carbs, so diets that totally cut those out are not healthy. Eating super-processed food like Nutrisystem is not healthy. I guess it comes down to: do you want to lose some weight super fast for a special occasion or to fit in a dress or do you want to get HEALTHY and learn how to adjust your lifestyle for good?

SirJuliusVonHaast

I vote for either weight watchers or plain old counting calories . . . something like myfitnesspal, livestrong.com, etc. can help you track the calories you are eating/burning online.