I Started Nutrasystem! Stupid?

[Marissa424 1]

I know alot of you may think that this is suposed to be avoided - meaning that diets like this shouldnt be necessary because we got the band. However, I feel that my weight loss has been slow, the scale seems at a stand still and some days I weigh a few pounds more or less than the day before. Therefore, I strted the Nutrasystem today so try to get a kickstart before summer. The food ive tried so far has been okay - tolerable at best but a means to an end hopefully. And Ive tried diets like this before and the small portions have not been enough to fill me up but since i am now banded the small portions are plenty of food to fill me up. I dont know why my weight loss hads been slow i was banded on 2/7/07 and only down 23 pounds. I see other who have been badned the same day or later and they are doing so good. I know 23 pounds is a good amount but most of that weight came off immediatley post op when i was on the horrible diet other than that no extra weight has come off. Comments???

[babylovestoys 1]

My nutritionist encouraged me to go to weight watcher meetings for the support, but she said I definately would not be able to follow the plan because of the PORTION SIZES. Keep in mind that you have to keep Protein up & limit portion sizes.

[enterprise01 0]

I'm also on Nutrisystem and love it. The portions are the right size, it has sufficient Protein, and most importantly, it's convenient. I eat Nutrisystem for Breakfast and lunch and then usually have a home cooked dinner (meat and veggies). I eat their Snacks, too. Yesterday, my snack was a peanut-butter cookie - 160 calories and 10 grams of protein. If it works for you, stay with it as long as you want. A lot of naysayers will probably post that you need more protein (even though you get about 40 grams a day on Nutrisystem) and that you need to learn how to eat without dieting, but this is your life and your health, so do what works for you. I know that Nutrisystem is the best choice for me. Without those prepackaged meals, I'd probably be eating a Whopper every day for lunch because I will not take the time to make my own lunch and bring it to work. I've been consistently losing 2.5 to 3 pounds a week, so I'm sticking with Nutrisystem.

[JulieNYC 4]

I think it's an awesome plan too, to follow a proscribed diet, if you want to, during the weight loss phase. You go girl! You're taking control of your life and the speed of weight loss you desire. I think that's great. I'd been thinking about doing Weight Watchers for long term support as pre-packaged foods are hard for me (I'm vegetarian). I think the band works really well in combination with a diet, if that's what you choose. I've lost almost all the weight I've lost by paying attention to calories.

[Paulax 8]

I say whatever works!

Good for you and continued success.

[*susan* 1,709]

I think whatever works for you is all that counts. I am curious though, have you had your first fill yet?

[edieparks 2]

I think it sounds good. The portions are controlled , all different kinds of foods. What could be bad about it?

your band sister,

edie

[Marissa424 1]

I did have my first fill 1 cc but i can still eat the portion sizes - i think they are perfect for me and my band. Oh and as far as the vegitarian, nutrasystem also has a full vegi plan so they have everything for everyone, I hear the men's package is pretty great too

[enterprise01 0]

I just the BEST Nutrisystem snack! It's new, so this is the first time I've had it. It's the chocolate Crunch Bar and it tastes like a Nestle Crunch bar but not as sweet. It has 8 grams of Protein and only 130 calories. I'm going to order a whole box of these things!

[losingjusme 12]

i'm considering it ... kinda pricy for me though ...

[enterprise01 0]

i'm considering it ... kinda pricy for me though ...

If you do the auto delivery, you get a discount. And if you're really good about sticking to it, you won't have to buy groceries, other than some veggies. If I weren't eating my Nutrisystem lunch everyday, I'd be eating out everyday, so I figure Nutrisystem is actually saving me money.

[Daisalana 33]

I had wanted to try Nutrisystem pre-band.. it was too much $$ for me to spend at one time. Spread out over the time you'd be eating it, I think it's alright, but I didn't have the lump cash at any point to spend..

[Daisalana 33]

Oh, and my uncle did the nutrisystem.. or tried. He bought it all, so about a week later I asked how it went.. he said "Oh the food was good, but I ate the whole months' supply in 1 night" lol

[Marissa424 1]

WOW well i havent ate the whole months and i am actually doing very well on it, I ve only been on it for three days and Ive lost 4 lbs! food is soo good but dont order the pastries for breakfast! YUCK... oh and it comes out to about $8.40 a day and i usually spend more than that on all my meals

[mel07 0]

I know alot of you may think that this is suposed to be avoided - meaning that diets like this shouldnt be necessary because we got the band. However, I feel that my weight loss has been slow, the scale seems at a stand still and some days I weigh a few pounds more or less than the day before. Therefore, I strted the Nutrasystem today so try to get a kickstart before summer. The food ive tried so far has been okay - tolerable at best but a means to an end hopefully. And Ive tried diets like this before and the small portions have not been enough to fill me up but since i am now banded the small portions are plenty of food to fill me up. I dont know why my weight loss hads been slow i was banded on 2/7/07 and only down 23 pounds. I see other who have been badned the same day or later and they are doing so good. I know 23 pounds is a good amount but most of that weight came off immediatley post op when i was on the horrible diet other than that no extra weight has come off. Comments???

Marissa,

Don't get discouraged. I was banded the day before you and am a slow loser as well. I think those of us who are not losing, tend not to post as often. I have had two fills total of 2.5 cc and definately need another one. I cant eat as much as I could preband but I do not get full. I stop myself when I am no longer hungry, but I can eat two cups of food no problem. i have never PB'd.

Hang in there and get your fills when you can.