Does Nutrisystem Work?

Nutrisystem has been described by Forbes.com as “the lowest priced popular
weight loss program” (12-23-08). It’s a meal home delivery weight loss plan with features suitable for today’s fast paced lifestyle. The daily menus consist of three meals and two snacks.

All meals can be purchased online and speedy delivery is available. This makes it a convenient option for the busy dieter. Nutrisystem report their foods to be well balanced in protein, carbohydrates and fat.

A variety of custom made plans are available for men, women, diabetics, elderly (silver plan) and even vegetarians. An additional provided value is the availability of expert nutritionists who give tips and advice to customers.

Overview:

Nutrisystem offers an easy food plan with meals delivered straight to your door. It’s a convenient option for those with little time on their hands.

Singer and actress Marie Osmond and football legend Dan Marino claim they lost weight with Nutrisystem.

You can pick from Basic, Silver, Diabetic and Vegetarian diet plans which are then further categorized into sections for Men and Women. Nutrition counselors are available for advice and tips too.

Company Info:

For almost 20 years Nutrisystem, Inc. of Horsham, Pennsylvania has helped customers lose weight. The official website ( www.nutrisystem.com ) was launched in 1999 after the brand became a publicly traded company.

Their 24-hour support system, individual weight loss counseling and food home delivery service, have become the core of their business.

Food and Recipes:

A variety of over 170 balanced meals available online, categorized for men women, elderly, vegetarians and diabetics.

Pros:

  • Custom diet plans to suit individual needs
  • Convenient 24-hour support system and interactive website
  • Legitimate testimonials of satisfied customers who have lost weight with this diet

Cons:

  • Can be difficult to sustain eating habits after the program has ended, when you stop receiving ready-made meals.
  • Pre-packed foods in general are high in sodium content