NutriSystem: Calorie Counting Fasting or Weight Loss Simplicity?

NutriSystem is an online portion-controlled diet program. The top idea behind NutriSystem is the portion controlled eating. The diet is made of already-prepared food allotments that are shipped directly to your house. These meals are designed to be fortified with fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Based on how much weight you need to lose, you can choose a 1,000, 1,200 or 1,500 calories-per-day plan. Then you'll be sent one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner as well as your existing food supplementation of fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

NutriSystem is a 28 day meal plan with an integral approach to dieting that starts by giving you all the healthy and nutritious foods to eat, in the proper portions, so you won't need to specially make meals or count calories or points. A big convenience is that you don't have to make an appointment with a diet center. My clients have really enjoyed the food and love to share the progress they made with controlling their portion sizes after beginning the program. They still get to order their most loved foods and supplement their diet with them.

Can You Use NutriSystem To Lose Weight?

If you are looking for a total diet program where you don't have to trouble with cooking, shopping, counting points/calories, or figuring out indecipherable meal plans - then NutriSystem is diet program for you.

NutriSystem is setup with a busy person in mind. Someone with a complete schedule who can't go to diet counseling meetings, count points and portion foods. NutriSystem's program rely's on on the theory of feeding your body several times a day with small portions. NutriSystem is not as limiting as programs such as South Beach Diet and that's why clients usually remain with the plan while enjoying the convenience of meals delivered directly to their house instead of slaving over a hot stove.

NutriSystem is going to be a perfect diet plan for you if you:

• Don't have time for lots of shopping and food preparation. Don't want to attend weekly meetings.
• Are single and don't like to cook just for one person.
• Are not looking for a carb restrictive diet.
• Are looking to get your portions under control.
• Do not want a diet with calorie counting.

Advantages of NutriSystem:

NutriSystem's major leverage above other diet programs is its affordability. You choose your meals and they're shipped directly to your home. Listed below are some more advantages of the NutriSystem Plan.

• No membership charge, only cost of food
• No fine print or authorizations
• Programs for Men, Women, Vegetarians, and Diabetics.
• Free exercise dvd and food planner.
• Maintainable weight loss of around 2 pounds on a weekly basis.
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert) are supplied and delivered to you (free of shipping on four week food orders).
• On-line encouragement is accessible with membership in the program (including one-on-one counseling sessions).
• A weight loss counselor will call you once you have subscribed.
• Portion controlled - low fat, controlled carbs, and protein. For most women calorie amounts will be 1200 daily.
• They have a 30 day money back guarantee.
• NutriSystem Advanced, a new weight loss plan for 2008 comes with 2 weeks of free food.

Disadvantages of NutriSystem:

Like any diet plan, none are perfect. You should choose your plan based on the type of person you are and which program you think will fit your schedule and motivation. The NutriSystem program may not fit you if:

Don't like prepared foods.
Don't want to have to buy fruits, veggies and other items to supplement the meals
Don't like tiny portions
Have a family to prepare foods for.
Need a sodium-restrictive or carbohydrate-restrictive diet.
Seek the aid that comes with attending weekly meetings.

How To Start The Ball Rolling NutriSystem:

Join and custom-order your food from Nutrisystem.com where you will opt for each meal and snack. If you purchase a four-week plan, you will get free shipping on that order. If you sign up with the "Auto Ship" program (that's is free), you will get 10% off each four-week plan for your first 3 months, and then fifteen percent off all future orders beginning with your 4th month if you stay on the "Auto-Ship" program.

Joining at Nutrisystem.com won't cost you anything and you'll get regular contact from the trained counselor to which you're paired with. He or she should answer any questions you have and should provide regular support and encouragement.