NutriSystem: Women's Program

No counting. No points. All the work is done for you. How does that sound for a healthful weight loss program?  NutriSystem weight loss program allows for ample flexibility and choices. The guidance provides a healthful way to lose weight and change the body through their meal plan. The plan allows the diet conscious to choose from more than 120 nutritious prepackaged meals and desserts.

By selecting foods online, or on the phone, the “grocery store shopping” is eliminated as food products arrive on your doorstep. Breakfast is quicker and more nutritious than a local drive through, lunch is a handy micro wave packaged soup or other light meal, and dinner is acceptable even when the rest of the family is eating heavier meals and portions. For example, the pre-packaged pastas are tasty and fulfilling, so you can still eat healthy foods and gradually lose the unwanted fat pockets on the body.

The scientific approach to the program and foods reflect the benefits of a low-fat, “good carb” diet without giving up, for example, pasta and sweets. The meals are perfectly portioned, there is no weighing, measuring or counting calories and points.

The convenience associated with NutriSystem is that it eliminates having to plan, organize, count calories or measure anything. The delivered-to-door products take all the guess work out, with perfectly portioned entrees. The program is basically an eat-and-go preplanned system that is akin to having your own special cook available. The Nutri snacks are fulfilling and help keep the hunger-bear at arms length.

The meal plans of 120 prepackaged meals and desserts include the right amounts of protein and fiber, yet still be low in fat. Each one of them fits into the NutriSystem Nourish low-glycemic meal plan.

The Glycemic Index (recognized by the World Health Organization) measures the quality of carbohydrates and their impact on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down slowly, encouraging stable blood sugar levels, rate well or "low" on the Glycemic Index. The comparison is that those that rate higher -because they break down too quickly- can cause insulin levels to spike; when that occurs, the body stores fat while also leaving one hungry soon after a meal. The difference is between "good" carbs and "bad" carbs.

Based on this sequence, the new NutriSystem Nourish Program was designed around the low glycemic, good carbs, and added optimal amounts of protein and fiber to the foods. The totally prepared foods program integrates low glycemic index carbohydrates into a meal plan that is also low in fat. Overall, NutriSystem views this as the best of all weight care options: low fat plus good carbs. The designed combination helps support stable blood sugar levels, and importantly assists in reducing cravings through the day and between meals.

With the easy to order entrées, some add-in of a few fresh grocery items including fresh fruits, vegetables, salads and dairy items, makes the plan advantageous to follow. Once the routine, pattern in eating, is established by eating five times a day, cravings are definitely thwarted.

The NutriSystem has on call (and email) counselors that provide nutritionists and dietitian advise and updates on an ongoing basis. An example of how this can translate into real life results can be seen on their web site with “testimonials” of why and how it works for many individuals.

For example, a NutriSystem participant explained that she found it extremely easy. She always carried the food products in a bag and felt there were plenty of choices, and boredom did not set in and it was seen as a simple approach.

The NutriSystem Diabetic Program that is offered is also an easy-to-follow diet that is a healthy way of eating for people with Type II Diabetes. The complete diabetic meal plan provides easy control over calories and carbohydrate intake. This program features more than 70 prepackaged NutriSystem Nourish™ meals and desserts. The foods feature low Glycemic Index carbohydrates to help maintain normal glucose levels, and each one fits into a simple meal plan that is dietitian-approved.

All of the NutriSystem Nourish foods are either ready to eat immediately, or can be prepared in few minutes in the microwave, or by adding a little hot water. By eating five times a day (meals and snacks about every 3-4 hours or so) spurs on energy throughout the day and avoids hunger pangs. NutriSystem makes it simple: there is no weighing, measuring or counting calories and points.

Overall, some aspects of why NutriSystem works:

• You eat foods that you like including: burgers, pizza, hot dogs, lasagna, pot roast, tacos, scrambled eggs
• Eat what you want and lose weight by selecting the foods you love best for maximum satisfaction
• The Glycemic Advantage edge - it works
• Home delivery of meals and snacks is done from the comfort of your own home
• The completely portable system is better than driving through fast food restaurants - everything travels easy and the high end calories are eliminated
• Simple and convenient - the individually packaged, perfect portions and foods, give the right balance of fats, carbs, calories and proteins, that help keep dieters from overdoing it.