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Nutrisystem ReviewsDoes Nutrisystem Work? Read My Reviews On Nutrisystem And Find OutRead my weekly Nutrisystem reviews and follow my weight loss story. I will share how well I lose weight with the Nutrisystem diet plan, and if I have any complaints about Nutrisystem, I'll share those with you too.If I can lose weight while on the Nutrisystem weight loss program, you'll know that you can too! Nutrisystem offers several diet plans. There's the Men's Basic Plan and the Men's Silver Plan, for men over 60; the Women's Basic Plan and the Women's Silver Plan, for women over 60; plus the Nutrisystem D Plan for people with type-2 diabetes. There are even men's and women's Vegetarian Plans. Because I am over age 60, I chose the Nutrisystem Men's Silver Plan. The Nutrisystem program is based on providing quality, tasty foods and a nutritionally balanced meal plan with just the right amounts of protein, fiber, and low-glycemic carbohydrates to ensure regular healthy weight loss. All Nutrisystem meals come prepackaged and properly portioned, and they require minimal preparation. Easy to follow directions come printed on each package, and I was happy to see that the print is large and easy to read; a plus for my age group. Nutrisystem Meals
All Nutrisystem foods are dietitian-approved with no calorie counting, weighing, or measuring. Easy as pie. Oops, I forgot. Grandma's pies aren't allowed! ;-)You only need to add your own preferences of vegetable, fruit, and dairy portions to make the meals into complete dietary servings. For breakfast, it's suggested that you add a dairy or protein portion and a fruit; for lunch 2 vegetable portions and a carbohydrate; and for dinner a fruit or vegetable, 2 vegetable portions, a carbohydrate, and 2 fat portions. These additional items are commonly available at local food stores. Everything is made clear in the Nutrisystem Meal Planner "daily tracker," the day-to-day healthy eating guide pictured below: 
Simply follow the daily tracker guide and check off the food items you eat at each meal. The information in the Grocery Guide tells you the foods you can safely add and their portion sizes. You are given all the help you need to stay within your daily calory limits without the bother of calorie counting. No complaints about Nutrisystem so far. Dieting and at home weight loss couldn't be made easier. Does Nutrisystem Really Work?Let's find out. I have my 28 day meal supply (plus the free week of meals), and it's time to start my 16 week Nutrisystem diet and to share my weekly Nutrisystem reviews that touch on various topics with you.If you're wondering about Nutrisystem and whether it works or not, you'll want to read my weekly reviews on Nutrisystem. Begin reading at Week 1 to follow my weight loss story. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 1It's now time for my Week 1 Nutrisystem Review, and I am feeling excited. My initial goal is to lose 25 pounds in 8 weeks, since we leave for Scotland 8 weeks from now on June 9th, and I'd like to be in better physical shape.It will be great to lose those unwanted pounds. My target weight is 217.6 pounds, and if I can get my weight down to 215 pounds, I'll really be thrilled! I've never found that starting a diet is easy, as that's when my mind begins to dwell on all the foods that I'll have to forego while I'm on the diet plan. However, the Nutrisystem weight loss program isn't like that, since you still get to eat many of your favorite foods such as thick crust pizza, meatloaf, spaghetti with meat sauce, BBQ pork wraps, hamburgers, strudel, chocolate muffins, and so on. That's what's so great about Nutrisystem. You can still enjoy your favorite foods. True, the Nutrisystem meals are never as big as you would like, and some complain about the portions being too small, but that's the whole point: second helpings and super sizing needs to be brought under control. I like the Nutrisystem program because I can lose weight while not feeling food deprived. I discovered while reading about Nutrisystem that its diet program is based on controlling blood sugar levels, so as long as I faithfully eat the recommended foods, I'll seldom feel hungry. Let's begin... Wednesday, April 14 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Apple Strudel Scone with a sliced apple (fruit), and a coffee with skim milk (dairy). I normally skip breakfasts, so eating at this time of day was a new experience for me, yet it's a good change to make for the sake of weight loss and one's overall health.Morning Snack: Coffee with skim milk (dairy). Lunch: Beans & Ham Soup with one cup of cooked mixed vegetables (veg), and 2 whole wheat crackers (carb) broke into the soup. The soup was quite tasty and filling, and I returned to work on the computer with no feelings of hunger. Afternoon Snack: Coffee with skim milk (dairy). I would have liked a yogurt for my dairy portion but was dying for a coffee. Dinner: Oriental Stake with Green Peppers and Noodles with one cup of cooked mixed vegetables (veg), 1/2 cup of cooked corn (carb), and one banana (fruit). Not as much food as I would normally have eaten for dinner (supper), but it was quite tasty and surprisingly filling. Dessert: Nutrisystem's Cheese Puffs for an evening treat while watching a movie. Remarks: I couldn't get over how full and satisfied I felt at the end of the first day. No hunger pangs and no cravings for food at all. It has been a successful first day of dieting. I even managed to drink my daily requirement of 6 glasses of water okay, but the problem is getting rid of it this evening. I've never had to visit the washroom so often. ;-) Thursday, April 15 Nutrisystem ReviewsI awoke feeling slightly hungry and began the day with…Breakfast: Cinnamon Bun with one banana (fruit), and a coffee with skim milk (dairy). Morning Snack: Forgotten. I became so engrossed in working on my websites. This is not good for routine eating maintains blood sugar levels and lessens any feelings of hunger. Lunch: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar with one tomato (veg), one slice of homemade whole wheat bread (carb), and 2 tablespoons of non-fat dressing (fat). Afternoon Snack: 1/2 tin (1/4 cup) of tuna (protein), and one banana (fruit). Dinner: Chicken with Dumplings with one cup of cooked mixed vegetables (veg), and 1/2 cup of cooked corn (carb). Dessert: Zesty Herb Snack Mix for a snack treat while watching TV. Remarks: I had a 12:30 pm appointment in town, so being able to take a Nutrisystem bar was ideal. Nothing to prepare, and my hunger was thoroughly satisfied. I had a friend drop in tonight to watch a movie on our wide-screen tv, and wouldn't you know it, for the first time ever, he brought a medium deluxe pizza to share. I was surprised at how easy it was to decline and to choose the herb snack mix to munch on instead. My friend didn't mind, as he had the pizza all to himself. Friday, April 16 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutrifrosted Crunch Cereal with one banana (fruit), and a coffee with skim milk (dairy).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Cheesy Homestyle Potatoes with one cup of cooked mixed vegetables (veg), and one slice of homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Afternoon Snack: One-half can (1/4 cup) tuna (protein), and one non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Mushroom Gravy with Rice & Salisbury Steak with one slice of whole wheat bread (carb), and two coffees with skim milk (dairy x 2). Dessert: Chocolate Cake for an evening snack. Remarks: The skim milk (dairy) is not scheduled for either Lunch or Dinner times, but I do love having a relaxing coffee at the end of a meal and really let my guard down here. I miss my coffee. Saturday, April 17 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cranberry Orange Pastry with one banana (fruit), and a coffee with skim milk (dairy).Morning Snack: Coffee with skim milk (dairy). Lunch: Pasta Parmesan with Broccoli with one slice of homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Afternoon Snack: Coffee with skim milk (dairy). Dinner: Wedged Potatoes with Sliced Beef Steak with one cup of cooked mixed vegetables (veg). Dessert: Nacho Crisps. Remarks: I find myself craving coffee today. I need to find some way to have coffee and not have my dairy portion used for milk. Sunday, April 18 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Blueberry Muffin and a coffee with 2% milk (dairy).Morning Snack: Coffee with skim milk (dairy). Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog with a garnish of mustard and relish, a salad of mixed greens (veg), 2 tablespoons non-fat ranch dressing (fat), and a small whole wheat roll (carb). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Stroganoff Sauce with Beef & Noodles with a salad of mixed greens (veg), and 2 tablespoons non-fat ranch dressing (fat). Dessert: Cheese Puffs for an evening treat. Remarks: My wife and I enjoy visiting our favorite coffee shop after church on Sundays, and the Nutrisystem muffin was ideal to take for a treat. Unfortunately, there was no skim milk available at the counter, so I opted for 2%. Monday, April 19 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Low Fat Granola Cereal with one banana (fruit), and a coffee with skim milk (dairy).Snack: None. Lunch: Chicken Salad with one small whole wheat roll (carb), a salad of mixed greens (veg), and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat). Afternoon Snack: One kiwi (fruit). Dinner: Thick Crust Pizza with added onion and sliced mushroom toppings, a salad of mixed greens (veg), and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat). Dessert: Chocolatey Nougat Bar with Peanuts & Caramel for an evening treat. Tuesday, April 20 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Apple Strudel Scone, and a coffee with skim milk (dairy).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Double Chocolate Caramel Bar. In a hurry for an appointment in town, so skipped other portions. Afternoon Snack: 2/3 cup of non-fat cottage cheese (dairy), and one banana (fruit). Dinner: Penne Pasta & Chicken in Alfredo Sauce with one slice of homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Dessert: Chocolatey Nougat Bar with Peanuts & Caramel for a delicious evening treat. Concluding My Week 1 Review Of NutrisystemHere's what I discovered about Nutrisystem during my first week of dieting:The Nutrisystem meals are very tasty, and I found myself adjusting to the portion sizes and realizing that I can feel full and satisfied without the need for second helpings. Second helpings and evening snacks were likely the cause for much of my weight gain over the past ten years. I've also learned that eating regularly helps to curb hunger. A dairy portion is scheduled for breakfast, morning snack, and afternoon snack, but I've been having skim milk in coffee for most meals and decaffeinated coffee at least once in the evening. I find the old coffee maker we use does not make the greatest tasting coffees, so I tend to add more milk than normal, and I am concerned that this extra dairy intake is affecting my daily weight loss results. As a true Canadian, I do miss having my Tim Horton's® coffees when I'm out, however, I did manage to sneak a couple in, but with 2% milk. Sadly, no more "double doubles" for me! I find that I am also forgetting some of my snack times. It's so easy to get caught up in what I'm doing and completely forget to snack. Then, I wonder why I'm feeling hungry and hour or so before mealtimes. I need to set a timer so I don't forget. This ends my Week 1 Nutrisystem Diet Review. Now I get to step onto my digital scales and discover exactly how much weight I've lost during the past seven days, if any. Does Nutrisystem Work?How much weight did I lose this week?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 1 = 237.2 lbs Total Weight Loss = 5.4 lbs Week 1 Weight Loss = 5.4 lbs Wow! 5.4 pounds lost the first week. I am thrilled and so looking forward to seeing how much I'll lose next week on my Nutrisystem diet program! Read Week 2 of my Nutrisystem Reviews to learn more about Nutrisystem. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 2I have been eating only Nutrisystem foods for 7 days now, and it's time to start my Week 2 Nutrisystem Review. I was thrilled when I stepped on the scales and discovered that I lost 5.4 pounds the first week.That's right! I am 5.4 pounds lighter after just one week on my diet! I'm off to a great start, and I'm one week closer to my goal of losing 25 pounds. If I get to fly off to Scotland for the SBI Conference on June 9th weighing 215 pounds, I'll feel ecstatic. This week, I hope to maintain the diet regimen and get used to eating more regularly. It's odd, but with the morning and afternoon snacks, and all the salads, and the vegetables, it seems as if I am eating more than I did before starting the diet. And perhaps I am, but with better food choices. Before starting the Nutrisystem weight loss program, I would often become so busy during the day that I'd neglect eating, but then stuff myself at suppertime with second and third helpings to feel full. No more! The Nutrisystem program is training me to eat smaller portions at regular intervals throughout the day, and I am feeling much better for it. Also, Nutrisystem meals tend to be very tasty, and quality foods that are tasty and well prepared are better at satisfying one's hunger. After the diet, I'll concentrate on quality over quantity when it comes to foods. A great lesson learned thanks to Nutrisystem. Wednesday, April 21 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutriflakes cereal with one banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Coffee with skim milk (dairy). Lunch: Cheese Tortellini. Afternoon Snack: Coffee with skim milk (dairy). Dinner: Flame Broiled Beef Patty topped with sliced tomato and onion (veg), 2 teaspoons prepared mustard and pickle relish (extra), and a small whole wheat dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. Remarks: Hmmm... I have got to do something about my snacks. I would sooner treat myself to something else besides the skim milk dairy portion with coffee, but I really don't want to give up my coffees. This needs some thought. Thursday, April 22 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin with one banana (fruit) and a coffee with skim milk (dairy).Morning Snack: 1 ounce of low fat cheddar cheese (dairy) and 2 whole wheat crackers (carb). Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup with 4 whole wheat crackers (carb) broke into the soup. Afternoon Snack: Coffee with skim milk (dairy). Dinner: Mushroom Gravy with Rice & Salisbury Steak. Dessert: White Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Remarks: I enjoyed the change of cheese (dairy) and crackers (carb) for my morning snack, but I missed having my mid-morning coffee. My homemade coffee doesn't taste as good as a Tim Horton's® coffee, so I need to mask its taste with milk. Also, I felt a little lazy at dinner and was short for time before company arrived, so I just enjoyed the entree. It was very satisfying. Friday, April 23 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin and a coffee with skim milk (dairy).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Beans & Ham Soup with 3 whole wheat crackers (carb) broke into the soup, and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Macaroni & Cheese with 1/2 cup cooked mixed vegetables (veg) and 1/2 cup cooked corn (carb). Dessert: Chocolate Rainbow Delights and a coffee with skim milk (dairy). Remarks: I got too busy working on the website, and missed my morning snack. I was feeling hungry by lunchtime and really enjoyed the noon meal with an extra large salad. Thankfully, I am allowed unlimited lettuce helpings as long as I don't overdo the salad dressing. Saturday, April 24 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutrifrosted Crunch Cereal with one banana (fruit) and a coffee with skim milk (dairy).Morning Snack: Coffee with skim milk (dairy). Lunch: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar. Afternoon Snack: Coffee with 2% milk. Dinner: Sloppy Joe Mix on a small whole wheat dinner roll (carb) with a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat). Dessert: Nacho Crisps. Remarks: Today, I've been reading about the Tassimo beverage machine. Apparently, it claims to make a cup of coffee that rivals anything you can buy at a coffee shop. I should look into purchasing a Tassimo. Perhaps, if the coffee it makes taste good enough, I can start drinking black coffee again, and use my dairy portions for something else. I love the taste of a good coffee. Sunday, April 25 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cranberry Orange Pastry and a coffee with 2% milk.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Chicken Salad with a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat). Afternoon Snack: A coffee with skim milk (dairy). Dinner: Oriental Steak with Green Peppers and Noodles, 1 cup cooked mixed vegetables (veg) and 1/2 cup cooked corn (carb). Dessert: Zesty Herb Snack Mix. Monday, April 26 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin with one banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Pasta Parmesan with Broccoli and a lettuce salad with 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing. Afternoon Snack: 1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese (dairy) and 3 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dinner: BBQ Sauce with Pork Wrap, 1 1/2 cups cooked mixed vegetables (veg) and a small whole wheat bun (carb). Dessert: White Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Remarks: Today, I purchased a new Tassimo beverage machine. Wow! What an amazing kitchen appliance! I only wish that I have bought one sooner. The coffees it makes are so good tasting; they are every bit as good as the ones you can buy at the local donut shop. And the best thing about it is that I don't need to add milk. My coffees are now good enough to drink black, and I can save my dairy portion for yogurt or cottage cheese or whatever dairy portion I want. Thank you Tassimo!!! Tuesday, April 27 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Blueberry Muffin with one banana (fruit).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy) and one kiwi (fruit). Dinner: Thick Crust Pizza topped with mushrooms and onions (veg), 2 cups cooked mixed vegetables (veg), and 3 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dessert: Cheese Puffs. Concluding My Week 2 Review Of NutrisystemA second satisfying week dieting. Outside of missing a couple of morning snack times (I really need to set my timer), I really haven't found it difficult to maintain my weight loss diet. The Nutrisystem foods are very tasty, and the meal portions are designed to satisfy one's hunger.Speaking of foods, I love Nutrisystem's flame broiled hamburger meal. By adding sliced tomato and onion and lettuce, it tastes as good as one barbequed. I must add a couple to my next order to have on hand for weekends. Getting my Tassimo beverage machine was the highlight of the week. Having a perfect coffee now and then is a real treat, and now that I can enjoy my coffees black, it lets me avoid using extra milk and helps my diet. Does Nutrisystem Work?How much weight did I lose this week?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 2 = 233.4 lbs Total Weight Loss = 9.2 lbs Week 2 Weight Loss = 3.8 lbs I've lost another 3.8 pounds of excess weight! Not as much as last week's weight loss, but you tend to always lose more weight on the first week of any diet, once you begin drinking the proper amount of water. Read week 3 of my Nutrisystem Reviews to learn more about how my diet program works. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 3Have you visited Nutrisystem online yet? The Nutrisystem website is well thought out and made very easy to navigate. Truly a well-designed website for the dieter.I visit there often, and I just noticed that my next food shipment date is approaching, so I'll adjust my order now that I know which Nutrisystem meals I like best. Ordering your Nutrisystem meals is so easy on the Nutrisystem website, and you get to choose only the foods you want. For instance, I ordered far too many soups in my first month's food supply and while Nutrisystem's soups are good, I was never a big fan of soup. I'm not sure what I was thinking to order so many, but I will opt for something else in my next order. I am totally impressed with how easy it is to adjust my meal order online. One of the big benefits of Nutrisystem is there are tons of meal choices. This makes it easy to get the foods you love. Now, it's time for my Week 3 Nutrisystem Review. It will be interesting to see how much weight I'll lose in my third week of dieting with Nutrisystem. Wednesday, April 28 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cranberry Orange Pastry with 1 banana (fruit), and a Tassimo cappuccino beverage (extra).Morning Snack: One boiled egg (protein) with 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® salad dressing. Lunch: Cheesy Homestyle Potatoes with 2 cups cooked mixed vegetables (veg). Afternoon Snack: 3/4 cup non-fat cottage cheese (dairy) and 1 banana (fruit). Dinner: Chicken with Dumplings. Dessert: White Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Remarks: The Tassimo cappuccino was a treat to celebrate losing 9.2 pounds in 14 days. Each cappuccino is around 80 calories, so I'll not have another till next week. Having the boiled egg for my morning snack was a treat as well, but unlike the cappuccino, it was allowed. Thursday, April 29 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Lowfat Granola Cereal with 1 banana (fruit) and a coffee with skim milk (dairy).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Cheese Tortellini with a mixed green salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Wedged Potatoes with Sliced Beef Stake and 1/2 slice homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Dessert: Chocolate Rainbow Delights. Remarks: I am allowed a dairy or protein for breakfast, so I could have a boiled egg, but I like having a banana sliced into my cereal. You'll see that I eat mostly bananas; that's simply because they're my favorite fruit. The Nutrisystem diet plan allows any kind of fruit, however, and suggested quantities are listed in your Nutrisystem Meal Planner booklet. Friday, April 30 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cranberry Orange Pastry.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chicken Salad with a mixed green salad (veg), 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat), and 1 slice homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Afternoon Snack: 1 boiled egg (protein) with 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® salad dressing. Dinner: Thick Crust Pizza topped with sliced mushrooms and onion (veg), a mixed green salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat). Dessert: Buffalo Wing Pretzels and a Tassimo latte beverage (extra). Remarks: The Chicken Salad meal is surprisingly good considering you have to squeeze it from a foil-lined pouch, and it's more than enough to make a satisfying sandwich since a whole wheat roll (carb) is allowed. The latte, of course, was an extra treat I squeezed in at night. I'll drink an extra glass of water and hope it won't make a difference. Saturday, May 1 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutrifrosted Crunch Cereal with one banana (fruit).Morning Snack: 1 boiled egg (protein) with 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® salad dressing and 1 slice of homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Lunch: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Mushroom Gravy with Rice & Salisbury Steak and 1 small whole wheat dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Nacho Chips. Remarks: For my morning snack, I actually made myself an egg salad sandwich, though the thin slice of bread (carb) I used is considered an extra. I figure having one extra carb won't make a big difference in one week's eating. I was away from home for lunch, so the Nutrisystem food bar made a handy meal, and it tasted just like a delicious chocolate bar. Sunday, May 2 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin and a coffee with 2% milk.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Chicken Salad with a mixed green salad (veg), 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat), 1 boiled egg (protein), and 1 small whole wheat dinner roll (carb). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Oriental Steak with Green Peppers and Noodles, 2 cups cooked asparagus (veg) and 1/2 cup cooked corn (carb). Dessert: Zesty Herb Snack Mix. Monday, May 3 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutriflakes Cereal with 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: 1 boiled egg (protein) with 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® salad dressing (fat). Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup with 4 whole wheat crackers (carb) broke into the soup. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Buffalo Chicken Wrap with 1 1/2 cups cooked asparagus (veg), a lettuce salad (veg), and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat). Dessert: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. Tuesday, May 4 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Lowfat Granola Cereal with one banana (fruit).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Beans & Ham Soup. Afternoon Snack: 1/2 tin (1/4 cup) tuna (protein) with 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® salad dressing (fat) and 1 slice of homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Dinner: Flame Broiled Beef Patty topped with slices of tomato and onion (veg), a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (fat). Dessert: Thin Mint Crisp Bar. Remarks: I love those Nutrisystem flame broiled beef patties; they make a first-rate hamburger, and you can dress them up with all the veggies you want. Concluding My Week 3 Review Of NutrisystemAll in all, this has been a successful week of dieting. Hopefully, the couple of occasions when I added a dinner roll to make a sandwich won't come back to haunt me too much.I should mention how important water is in the Nutrisystem weight loss program. Nutrisystem recommends drinking 6 or more 8-ounce glasses of water daily, and it's best to spread them throughout the day. I tend to count my coffees for 1 or 2 of those glasses, though the program suggests limiting one's daily caffeine intake. By drinking the recommended water regularly, I find I don't get as hungry between eating, and I feel more alert at my work. Water also assists with weight loss. I now realize that I wasn't drinking near enough water before I started this diet, and will make it a habit to drink more water from now on. This ends my Week 3 Nutrisystem Review. Before I visit Nutrisystem online and adjust my food order, I'll step onto my digital scales, and we'll discover exactly how much weight I've lost during the past seven days. Does Nutrisystem work?How much weight did I lose this week?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 3 = 230.6 lbs Total Weight Loss = 12.0 lbs Week 3 Weight Loss = 2.8 lbs Read week 4 of my Nutrisystem Reviews to learn more about how my Nutrisystem diet plan works. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 4If I have any Nutrisystem complaints at all, it's that Nutrisystem doesn't supply non-fat, sugar-free condiments with Nutrisystem meals in their weight loss diet program. For instance, it's not always easy to find a good sugar-free syrup to go with the breakfast pancake mix.And, it would be nice to have packets of sugar-free mustard and relish for the turkey hot dogs, flame broiled hamburgers, and grilled chicken breasts. A fat-free butter alternative would also be nice. However, I was pleased to discover Becel® Topping & Cooking Spray at my local supermarket. This unique product is completely fat-free and contains zero calories, yet it adds a natural butter flavor to whatever you spray it on. I use it to garnish cooked vegetables and even dinner rolls. After lightly spraying Becel® Topping & Cooking Spray onto a frying pan, you can fry an egg in it to make a delicious protein snack. The spray makes the fried egg taste rich and buttery. It's perfect for those times when you crave the taste of butter. As I reported at the end of last week, I have lost exactly 12 pounds on my Nutrisystem diet program, and I'm very pleased with my progress. That's an average weight loss of 3 pounds per week after 3 weeks of dieting! Now, it's time for my Week 4 Nutrisystem Review, and we'll get to see whether my weight loss progress continues. Wednesday, May 5 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Sweetened Os Cereal with 1 banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Pasta Parmesan with Broccoli. Afternoon Snack: 1/2 tin (1/4 cup) of tuna (protein) with 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® salad dressing (extra), lettuce (veg), and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb) to make a sandwich. Dinner: Stroganoff Sauce with Beef & Noodles, 1 cup cooked asparagus (veg), and 1/2 cup cooked mixed vegetables (veg). Dessert: Chocolate Rainbow Delights. Remarks: The whole wheat roll (carb) and non-fat dressing (extra) were not on the afternoon snack dietary schedule, but I didn't have a carbohydrate for my lunch so I improvised. The tuna, lettuce, and whole wheat roll made a very satisfying sandwich. Non-fat salad dressings simply count as an extra in the Nutrisystem program, not a fat. Thursday, May 6 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutriflakes Cereal with 3/4 cup blueberries (fruit).Morning Snack: 2/3 cup non-fat cottage cheese (dairy) and 1 banana (fruit). Lunch: Cheese Tortellini. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Italian Herb Flatbread Pizza topped with sliced mushrooms and onion (veg), plus a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Dessert: Chocolatey Nougat Bar with Peanuts & Caramel. Friday, May 7 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Blueberry Muffin with non-fat yogurt (dairy).Morning Snack: 1/2 tin (1/4 cup) tuna (protein) with 1 tablespoon Miracle Whip® fat-free dressing (extra), lettuce (veg), and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Lunch: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Chicken with Dumplings and 1 slice homemade whole wheat bread (carb) and 1/4 cup commercial orange juice (fruit). Dessert: Nacho Crisps. Remarks: I had an appointment in the city around noon, so the Nutrisystem Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar made a tasty lunch on the run. I compensated a little for the light lunch by having a more substantial morning snack than usual. Saturday, May 8 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Crispy Rice Cereal with 1 banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal.Morning Snack: 1/2 tin (1/4 cup) tuna (protein) mixed with vinegar and 1/4 chopped Spanish onion (veg). Lunch: Creamy Tomato Soup with 4 whole wheat crackers (carb) broke into the soup. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Wedged Potatoes with Sliced Beef Steak and 1 slice homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Dessert: White Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Remarks: Some Nutrisystem meals like the Wedged Potatoes with Sliced Beef Stake come swimming in rich gravy and they make a delicious hot sandwich by pouring them over a slice of whole wheat bread. Very tasty! Sunday, May 9 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Apple Strudel Scone and a coffee with 2% milk (dairy).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Fudge Graham Bar with 1 banana (fruit) and a coffee with 2% milk (dairy). Afternoon Snack: 1 small apple (fruit). Dinner: Oriental Steak with Green Peppers and Noodles with 1 cup cooked asparagus (veg), along with 1/4 cup Chinese noodles (carb) and 1/4 cup cooked Chinese vegetables (veg). Dessert: Cheese Puffs and a Tassimo cappuccino (dairy). Remarks: The Chinese noodles and cooked Chinese vegetables were not Nutrisystem foods. They were taken from a Chinese Dinner take-out meal. I simply couldn't resist a taste of Chinese food when our boys treated their mother to her favorite meal on Mother's Day, so I cheated a little. Hey, I'm only human! I compensated by drinking an extra glass or two of water. Monday, May 10 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutriflakes Cereal with 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: 1/2 can (1/4 cup) tuna (protein) and 1 tablespoon Miracle Whip® salad dressing (extra). Lunch: Cheesy Homestyle Potatoes and celery stalks (veg). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Stroganoff Sauce with Beef & Noodles, a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra), and 1 banana (fruit). Dessert: Peppermint Cookie Patty and a no-sugar Jello® product (extra). Tuesday, May 11 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin with 1 banana (fruit) and non-fat yogurt (dairy).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Cheese Tortellini. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Macaroni & Cheese with a lettuce salad (veg), 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds (fat), and 2 tablespoons of non-fat dressing (extra). Dessert: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. Concluding My Week 4 Review Of NutrisystemA reader contacted me to ask which non-fat yogurt I was using. I love the Astro® ZerO® Fat Free yogurt that comes in a variety of fruit flavors. It contains no fats, no sugar added, and no aspartame since they are sweetened with Splenda®. And the nice part is each 100 gram container only has 40 calories.I love yogurt, so I eat one small 100 gram container of yogurt for most snack times. Here's a little tip: Yogurt also makes a nice treat when slightly frozen, satisfying cravings for ice cream. This ends my Week 4 Nutrisystem Review. It only remains to discover exactly how much weight I've lost during the past seven days and the total number of pounds I've lost in the one month (4 weeks) since I began my Nutrisystem diet. No Nutrisystem complaints so far! Does Nutrisystem work?How much weight did I lose in my fourth week of dieting?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 4 = 227.2 lbs Total Weight Loss = 15.4 lbs Week 4 Weight Loss = 3.4 lbs Read week 5 of my Nutrisystem Reviews to discover more about how my Nutrisystem diet plan works. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 5This week's review of the Nutrisystem program begins on a positive note after 4 weeks of weight loss dieting. This is the first time in 3 years that I've actually weighed less than 230 pounds! It's a milestone, and I am truly pleased with the results.That's an average weight loss of 3.85 pounds per week for the past month! Does Nutrisystem work? Judge for yourself. Here's the proof... Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Current Weight = 227.2 lbs Weight Loss To Date = 15.4 lbs Isn't that great? I'm 15.4 pounds lighter! My second Nutrisystem meals order arrived today and among the 140 meals received (each 28 day supply of food consists of 28 breakfasts, 28 lunches, 28 dinners, and 28 desserts; plus the 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners, and 7 desserts in my free week of meals) there are some new foods that I haven't tried yet. There's lots of Nutrisystem meals to choose from. It'll be fun to decide which one to eat. Among them, Almond Biscotti. My new Tassimo beverage machine makes an amazing espresso, and I am looking forward to enjoying an almond biscotto and an espresso as an evening treat. You can read all about the various Nutrisystem meals on my Nutrisystem Food Reviews page. Let's begin the fifth week of my weight loss diet. Wednesday, May 12 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutrifrosted Crunched Cereal with 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Trail Mix Bar. Afternoon Snack: 1 banana (fruit). Dinner: Chicken Tortilla Soup with 4 whole wheat crackers (carb), and 1 small slice of homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Dessert: Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie. Thursday, May 13 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Sweetened Os Cereal with 1 banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal, and a non-fat yogurt (dairy).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog with 1 teaspoon each of prepared mustard and pickle relish (extras). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Chili With Beans and 5 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dessert: Almond Biscotti. Friday, May 14 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cranberry Orange Pastry.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Pasta Parmesan with Broccoli. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Mushroom Gravy with Rice & Salisbury Steak and 2 small whole wheat rolls (2 carb). Dessert: Chocolate Rainbow Delights. Saturday, May 15 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutriflakes Cereal with 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Cheese Tortellini with lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Chicken with Dumplings, 1 small whole wheat roll (carb), and non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dessert: Sour Cream & Onion Soy Chips and non-fat yogurt (dairy). Sunday, May 16 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cinnamon Bun and 1 coffee with 2% milk (dairy).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog with 1 small whole wheat roll (carb), 1 teaspoon each of prepared mustard and pickle relish, and non-fat yogurt (dairy). Afternoon Snack: 1/2 can (1/4 cup) of tuna (protein) with 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® salad dressing (extra), 1 tablespoon horseradish (extra), and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Dinner: Meatloaf & Tomato Sauce with Mashed Potatoes and 1 slice homemade whole wheat bread (carb), and 1 non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dessert: Fudge Brownie and a none-fat yogurt (dairy). Monday, May 17 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Lowfat Granola Cereal with 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Beans & Ham Soup with 4 whole wheat crackers (carb). Afternoon Snack: 1/2 can (1/4 cup) of tuna with 1 tablespoon Miracle Whip® salad dressing (extra), and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Dinner: Stroganoff Sauce with Beef & Noodles. Dessert: BBQ Soy Chips. Tuesday, May 18 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Cheesy Homestyle Potatoes with 1 cup of cooked asparagus (veg). Afternoon Snack: 1 banana (fruit). Dinner: Thick Crust Pizza topped with sliced mushrooms (veg), a lettuce salad (veg), and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Dessert: Coconut Almond Bar. Concluding My Week 5 Review Of NutrisystemI'm not too pleased with myself. At the beginning of the week, I had planned to begin a daily exercise program using our Kettler Elliptical Crosstrainer, but I got sidetracked and it never got started. Plus, I was negligent in eating my veggies most days.By not eating the suggested amounts of vegetables (salads) and fruit, I've noticed that unlike the previous weeks, I found myself craving food between meals, especially in the afternoons and evenings, when I sometimes sneaked in an extra yogurt. Anyway, I've resolved to do better this coming week, and I'm hoping that I haven't hindered my weight loss efforts too much. I was consistent with my daily six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water, though, so that might help. Water is the dieter's friend. This ends Week 5 on the Nutrisystem program. Now we'll find out just how much weight I have (hopefully) lost during this past week and my total weight loss so far. Does Nutrisystem work?How much wight did I lose in my fifth week of dieting?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 5 = 224.6 lbs Total Weight Loss = 18.0 lbs Week 5 Weight Loss = 2.6 lbs Wow! I am now under 225 pounds! Read week 6 of my Nutrisystem Reviews to learn more about how my quick weight loss diet is working. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 6Week 6 of my Nutrisystem weight loss diet begins on a happy note. If you've already read last week's review, you know that I lost more weight. A total of 18 pounds to be exact!So, I begin week six of my diet weighing 224.6 pounds. This is the first time I've weighed under 225 pounds for over two years! Thanks Nutrisystem! It keeps getting better and better. Let's begin the sixth week. I can hardly wait. Wednesday, May 19 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Pancake Mix with non-fat yogurt (dairy) and 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt. Lunch: Pasta with Beef and 3/4 cup cooked asparagus (veg). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Sweet & Sour Chicken with Noodles with a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Dessert: Cheese Puffs. Thursday, May 20 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutriflakes Cereal and 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing with Diced Chicken and a large lettuce salad (veg), plus a non-fat yogurt (dairy). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Mushroom Gravy with Rice & Salisbury Steak and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Dessert: Chocolate Cake. Friday, May 21 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Blueberry Muffin.Morning Snack: 1 banana (fruit). Lunch: Red Beans & Rice with Sausage. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Grilled Chicken Breast inside 1 small whole wheat roll (carb) with 2 teaspoons of prepared mustard (extra), plus a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Dessert: Nacho Crisps. Saturday, May 22 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Berries & Multigrain Flakes with 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Three Cheese Pasta with Chicken. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Wedged Potatoes with Sliced Beef Steak and 1 banana (fruit). Dessert: Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies. Sunday, May 23 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin and a coffee with 2% milk (dairy).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog with 2 teaspoons each of prepared mustard and pickle relish (extras), inside a split small whole wheat roll (carb). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Flame Broiled Beef Patty with lettuce and tomato (veg) and 2 teaspoons each of prepared mustard and pickle relish (extras), inside a split whole wheat roll (carb), plus a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Dessert: Carrot Cake. Monday, May 24 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Chocolate Chip Scone and 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Fettuccini Alfredo. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt. Dinner: Homestyle Beef with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, 1 cup cooked mixed vegetables (veg), 1/2 cup cooked corn (veg), and 1/2 hamburger bun (carb). Dessert: Thin Mint Crisp Bar. Tuesday, May 25 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Whole Grain Os Cereal with 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Three Cheese Pasta with Chicken. Afternoon Snack: 1/2 can (1/4 cup) tuna (protein) with 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® salad dressing (extra), 1 tablespoon hot horseradish (extra), and 1/2 slice homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Dinner: Oriental Steak with Green Peppers and Noodles with 1/2 cup cooked mixed vegetables (veg). Dessert: Honey Mustard Pretzel Sticks. Concluding My Week 6 Review Of NutrisystemThis week, I was discouraged on my morning weigh-ins. I seemed to lose a pound one day and gain it all back the next. I likely reached the dreaded "weight loss plateau" where despite sticking faithfully to my diet, there appeared to be no weight lost.From my past dieting experience, however, I knew that this was only temporary, and a slow but steady weight loss would resume eventually. And, by the last day of the week, I was back on track. However, this was the first week that I really felt tempted to cheat. It was the May 24th, Victoria Day holiday here in Canada, and long weekends are never an easy time for dieters. There's always barbeques and tasty treats, and a Nutrisystem dessert item, although very delicious, is only so big. However, on the Saturday night while watching a movie, I opened a package of Nutrisystem Chocolate Chip Cookies, and by nibbling on them one at a time, I made them last for much of the evening. I was actually quite pleased with myself that I didn't lose to temptation. By ordering just one or two of each food item this month, I've got quite a variety of Nutrisystem meals stored in the cupboard, and it's not easy to choose what to eat at mealtime. They all look so good, and they are. On my Nutrisystem Food Reviews page you can read which are my favorites. This ends Week 6 of my Nutrisystem weight loss diet. We'll now find out whether I've lost any weight this past week despite its frustrating plateau. Does Nutrisystem work?How much weight did I lose this week?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 6 = 222.0 lbs Total Weight Loss = 20.6 lbs Week 6 Weight Loss = 2.6 lbs Read week 7 of my Nutrisystem reviews to find out more about how my quick weight loss diet is working. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 7People ask me about Nutrisystem meals and whether I miss eating regular meals. The truth is I haven't really missed regular foods. The Nutrisystem menu foods are all quite tasty, and they contain common dishes that you would normally be eating when not on a diet, so you really don't feel food deprived.Apart from the smaller portion sizes, you don't really feel like you're on a diet. The smaller portion sizes actually serve as a constant reminder of what a healthier food serving should be like. It's all good training to recognize proper portion sizes after the diet is over. I'm also learning that snacks aren't bad for you when chosen well and eaten in moderation; it's what you're snacking on that determines weight gain. When the diet is over I'll definitely be choosing healthier snack items. My Week 7 Nutrisystem Diet Review starts off with a weight loss of 20.6 pounds total. My goal of losing 25 pounds is within reach! Let's begin week seven and see how close I can get to my weight goal. Wednesday, May 26 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cinnamon Bun.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar and 2 cups cooked asparagus (veg). Afternoon Snack: 1/2 can (1/4 cup) tuna (protein) with 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® salad dressing (extra), 1 tablespoon hot horseradish (extra), and 1 thin slice homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Dinner: Hearty Beef Stew. Dessert: White Cheddar Soy Chips. Thursday, May 27 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Nutrifrosted Crunch Cereal with 1 banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Red Beans & Rice With Sausage. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Penne Pasta & Chicken in Alfredo Sauce and 1 cup of sauerkraut (veg). Dessert: Chocolate Cake. Friday, May 28 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Apple Strudel Scone.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Fudge Graham Bar. Afternoon Snack: Banana (fruit). Dinner: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Dessert: White Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Saturday, May 29 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cranberry Orange Pastry.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog with 2 teaspoons each of prepared yellow mustard (extra) and pickle relish (extra) on a small whole wheat roll (carb), with a non-fat yogurt (dairy). Afternoon Snack: None. Dinner: Italian Herb Flatbread Pizza piled high with a sliced mushroom (veg) and onion (veg), plus 1/2 cup green grapes (fruit) and a non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake Bar. Sunday, May 30 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing With Diced Chicken and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: Banana (fruit). Diner: Orange Chicken Breast. Dessert: Chocolate Coconut Bar. Monday, May 31 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Low Fat Granola Cereal with 1 banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog with 2 teaspoons of prepared yellow mustard (extra) and 2 large dill pickles (veg). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Wedged Potatoes With Sliced Beef Steak and 1 large tomato (veg). Dessert: Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. Tuesday, June 1 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Blueberry Muffin.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Cheese Tortellini. Afternoon Snack: Small piece of low fat cheddar cheese (dairy) and 4 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dinner: Meatloaf & Tomato Sauce With Mashed Potatoes. Dessert: Nutrichocolates. Concluding My Week 7 Review Of NutrisystemWell, 7 weeks of dieting has ended and I am now about to begin the 8th and final week in my journey to lose 25 pounds before heading off to Scotland to attend the Edinburgh SBI! Conference.The Nutrisystem diet has performed flawlessly so far, and the prepackaged Nutrisystem meals have helped the weight to roll off, but I still have a few pounds to lose. Can I do it? Soon we'll know. Does Nutrisystem work?How much weight did I lose this week on my weight loss diet?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 7 = 219.0 lbs Total Weight Loss = 23.6 lbs Week 7 Weight Loss = 3.0 lbs Wow! Three pounds lost this week. Eead Week 8 of my Nutrisystem reviewa to find out more about how my quick weight loss diet is working. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 8My Week 8 Nutrisystem review begins with anticipation and expectation. This is my last week of dieting before flying to Scotland for the Edinburgh SBI! Conference. Will I achieve my weight loss goal of 25 pounds?I have just 1.4 pounds to go! Provided I don't hit the dreaded weight loss plateau again, my weight loss goal is definitely within reach. Let's see what happens this week on my Nutrisystem weight loss program. Wednesday, June 2 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cluster Crunch Cereal with 1 banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chicken Salad with 1 small whole wheat roll (carb) to make a sandwich, and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: Banana (fruit). Dinner: Macaroni & Cheese With Beef and 1 slice homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Dessert: Fudge Brownie. Thursday, June 3 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cinnamon Bun.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Three Cheese Pasta With Chicken. Afternoon Snack: 20 seedless green grapes (fruit) with 2 tablespoons whipped topping (50 cal extra). Dinner: Flame Broiled Beef Patty with 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard (extra) inside a small whole wheat roll (carb), and with sliced onion (veg), 2 large dill pickles (veg), and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Dessert: Chocolatey Nougat Bar With Peanuts & Caramel. Remarks: Well, I let my guard down and couldn't resist a little whipped topping with the grapes. It's an extra 50 calories, and I'm hoping it won't set me back. I made sure that I drank an extra glass of water before Dinner. Friday, June 4 Nutrisystem Diet ReviewsBreakfast: Apple Strudel Bar.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Beans & Ham Soup with 1 banana (fruit). Afternoon Snack: 10 seedless green grapes (fruit). Dinner: Mushroom Gravy With Rice & Salisbury Steak and 1 small whole wheat roll to make a hot open beef sandwich (carb). Dessert: Zesty Herb Snack Mix plus 1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese (dairy) and 2 whole wheat crackers (carb). Saturday, June 5 Nutrisystem Diet ReviewsBreakfast: Berries & Multigrain Flakes with 1 banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt. Lunch: Turkey Hotdog with 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard (extra) inside 1 whole wheat bun (carb), and with 1 large dill pickle (veg). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt. Dinner: Homestyle Beef With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy with a small whole wheat roll (carb). Dessert: Sour Cream & Onion Soy Chips. Sunday, June 6 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Carrot Cake with 1 ounce 2% milk (dairy) in Tim Horton's coffee.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Pasta Parmesan With Broccoli and 1 large dill pickle (veg). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Sloppy Joe Mix with 1 small dinner roll (carb) and a mixed green salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Dessert: Chocolate Chip Scone. Monday, June 7 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal with 1 banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chicken & Pasta In Cacciatore Sauce with 1 small dinner roll (carb). Afternoon Snack: 1 ounce low-fat cheese (dairy) and 4 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dinner: Swedish Style Meatballs With Pasta In Sauce. Dessert: Cheese Puffs. Tuesday, June 8 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cranberry Orange Pastry.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup with 1 small dinner roll (carb) and 1 non-fat yogurt (dairy). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat frozen yogurt (dairy). Dinner: BBQ Sauce With Pork Wrap and 1 dinner roll. Dessert: Almond Biscotti. Concluding My Week 8 Review Of NutrisystemHere is the results we've been waiting for:Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 8 = 216.4 lbs Total Weight Loss = 26.2 lbs Week 8 Weight Loss = 2.6 lbs I've reached my 25 pound weight loss goal with 1.2 pounds to spare! Does Nutrisystem work? YES! I easily attained my 25 pound weight loss goal thanks to the Nutrisystem weight loss program. But, how much weight will I gain back during my 2 week conference and holiday time in Scotland? To find out, you'll need to read my Holiday Weight Loss Report where I'll also share my Holiday Diet Tips with you. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 9The Nutrisystem meal plan offers exactly what I need to get my eating back on track after my three-week holiday. It might take me two or three weeks to lose the extra 5.8 pounds I gained, but with the help of my Nutrisystem diet program, I am confident that I'll lose it.Each of Nutrisystem's prepackaged meals contains the proper food portions for healthy weight loss, so for the next week or so, I plan to stick very closely to the Nutrisystem menu plan to get the best results. Nothing extra! I'll also be observing the size of the Nutrisystem food portions, so I'll be better able to judge the size of my food servings after my diet has ended. Large portions and second helpings are what caused my weight gain in the first place. It seems that in today's society, food portions just keep getting larger and larger, especially in many restaurants. And the promotion of "super sizing" in fast food restaurants has led to poor eating habits and needless weight gain for many. You might not even be aware that the servings you're now used to eating are really much too large for you. Look up what a healthy portion size really is for the meal you've chosen. You might be surprised! Here's a great tip for weight loss. A proper portion can appear too small on a large plate. The simple practice of serving meals on smaller plates helps to maintain better eating habits. You simply feel more satisfied after eating a plateful of good food. Now, let's begin week nine and see whether I can lose some of the weight I gained from restaurant eating while on my working vacation. Wednesday, June 30 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: NutriFrosted Crunch Cereal with 1 small banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal and skim milk (dairy) in coffee.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Pasta With Beef and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: 1 small apple (fruit). Dinner: Oriental Steak With Green Peppers And Noodles. Dessert: BBQ Soy Chips. Thursday, July 1 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cinnamon Bun.Morning Snack: 1 ounce low-fat cheese (dairy) and 2 whole wheat crackers (carb). Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog with 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard (extra) inside 1 whole wheat roll (carb) with 2 large dill pickles (veg) and 1/2 cup sauerkraut (veg). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Homestyle Beef With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy with 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Dessert: NutriChocolates. Friday, July 2 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Crispy Rice Cereal with 1 small banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chocolate Raspberry Bar. Afternoon Snack: None. Dinner: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra) and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Peppermint Cookie Patty. Saturday, July 3 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Apple Strudel Scone.Morning Snack: 1 ounce low-fat cheese (dairy) and 2 whole wheat crackers (carb). Lunch: Cheese Tortellini with 1/2 cup cooked corn (veg). Afternoon Snack: 1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese (dairy) and 3 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dinner: Oriental Steak With Green Peppers And Noodles and 1 small dinner roll (carb) with a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Dessert: Cheese Puffs. Sunday, July 4 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Berries & Multigrain Flakes.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog with 1 teaspoon yellow prepared mustard (extra) and 1 teaspoon sweet relish (extra) inside 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Afternoon Snack: 1 cup fresh strawberries (fruit), and a non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Buffalo Chicken Wrap and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Dessert: Almond Biscotti. Monday, July 5 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Three Cheese Pasta With Chicken. Afternoon Snack: 1 small banana (fruit). Dinner: Thick Crust Pizza with sliced mushroom (veg) and chopped onion (veg) toppings. Dessert: Carrot Cake. Tuesday, July 6 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: NutriFlakes Cereal and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chicken Salad with 1 small whole wheat roll (carb) and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons non-fat dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: 1 small apple (fruit). Dinner: Mushroom Gravy With Rice & Salisbury Steak with 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Milk Chocolatey Delight Bar. Concluding My Week 9 Review Of NutrisystemI am curious to step on my digital scale and see the results. I stuck close to the Nutrisystem program this past week and didn't eat anything extra. I was tempted to enjoy an extra snack at times, but I didn't give in. I've resolved to lose 25 pounds, and regard the minor holiday weight gain as simply a temporary setback.How much weight did I lose this week on my weight loss diet? Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 9 = 219.2 lbs total Weight Loss = 23.4 lbs Week 9 Weight Loss = 3.0 lbs Terrific! Three pounds lost this week. This means that I've lost over half of the 5.8 pounds I gained while on three weeks holiday. Read Week 10 of my next Nutrisystem review to find out whether I can lose the rest of my holiday weight. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 10The Nutrisystem Menu contains a wide variety of food items, so it's very easy to choose meals from the Nutrisystem weight loss program that you'll enjoy eating. Likely, you'll find several of your favorite foods featured on the menu.Having a variety of delicious meals to choose from gives you the opportunity to enjoy a different food item each day, thereby preventing boredom in your at home diet menu. You'll always have a meal to look forward to, if you begin your Nutrisystem diet plan by ordering one of each item on the Nutrisystem menu. On your next order, if there's a particular Nutrisystem meal that you really like, you could order 4 of the same item, so you can get to enjoy it once each week during the month. Don't make the mistake I did on my first order and order too many soups, or too many of one kind of meal. Start off with a variety of food items and narrow it down to those you really like. Now, let's begin week ten of my Nutrisystem diet program and see whether I can lose the rest of the weight I gained while conferencing and vacationing in Scotland. Wednesday, July 7 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cluster Crunch Cereal with 1 small banana (fruit) sliced into the cereal.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Pasta With Beef. Afternoon Snack: 1 small apple (fruit). Dinner: Macaroni & Cheese and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Dessert: Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies and 1/2 cup President's Choice ice cream (dairy). Thursday, July 8 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Blueberry Muffin and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Cheese Tortellini. Afternoon Snack: Jello sugar free dessert cup (extra). Dinner: Grilled Chicken Breast and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra) and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Chocolate Rainbow Delights. Friday, July 9 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Apple Strudel Scone and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar. Afternoon Snack: Jello sugar free dessert cup (extra). Dinner: Homestyle Beef With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy. Dessert: Honey Mustard Pretzel Sticks. Saturday, July 10 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Blueberry Muffin and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Pasta Parmesan With Broccoli. Afternoon Snack: 1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese (dairy) and 4 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dinner: Swedish Style Meatballs With Pasta In Sauce and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Dessert: Thin Mint Crisp Bar. Sunday, July 11 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cluster Crunch Cereal.Morning Snack: 1/2 muskmelon (fruit). Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog garnished with 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard (extra) inside 1 whole wheat bun (carb) and with 2 dill pickles (veg). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt. Dinner: Flame Broiled Beef Patty garnished with sliced tomato (veg), chopped onion (veg), 1 teaspoon sweet relish (extra), and 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (extra) inside 1 whole wheat roll (carb), and a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Dessert: Fudge Brownie. Monday, July 12 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Crispy Rice Cereal and 1 cup seedless grapes (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Cheese Tortellini and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: 1 cup seedless grapes (fruit). Dinner: Orange Chicken Breast and 1 cup cooked mixed vegetables (veg). Dessert: Nacho Crisps. Tuesday, July 13 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cinnamon Bun Bar.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: 1 cup seedless grapes (fruit) and 1 non-fat yogurt (dairy). Afternoon Snack: Low-fat cheese (dairy) and 2 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dinner: Full course meal at friend's house. Dessert: White Cheddar Soy Chips. Concluding My Week 10 Review Of NutrisystemHow much weight did I lose this week on my weight loss diet?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 10 = 219.0 lbs Weight Loss To Date = 23.6 lbs Week 10 Weight Loss = 0.2 lbs This week's result is a little disappointing. I have either hit a bit of a weight loss plateau or the non-Nutrisystem, full course meal the evening before my weigh-in has had an impact. The 0.2 pounds isn't much, but it's still counted as a weight loss. Here's hoping that next week's results will be better. Read Week 11 of my next Nutrisystem review to find out. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 11Nutrisystem recipes, though simple, can often help you to add a bit of pizazz and appeal to your Nutrisystem menu meals. The trick to altering or adding to the menu meals is to keep within the diet requirements.For example, a carbohydrate portion is allowed with dinners, so instead of peas, corn, or rice, by simply spreading the meal over a slice of whole wheat bread or a split roll, some dinner menu items can be transformed into a delicious hot sandwich meal. The "Wedged Potatoes with Sliced Beef Steak," "Chicken with Dumplings," and "Mushroom Gravy with Rice & Salisbury Steak" meals work well as a hot sandwich. The Wedged Potato with Slice Beef Steak works especially well for a hot sandwich with its generous serving of rich brown gravy. Very delicious and satisfying. Also, Nutrisystem's "Thick Crust Pizza" and "Italian Herb Flatbread Pizza" can both be topped with your choice of veggies and spices without compromising your diet. Don't be afraid to pile the veggies high so they overflow the pizza. You can eat unlimited vegetables on the Nutrisystem diet, and your veggie-topped pizza will taste delicious once it's heated, and the cheese melts over it. Note too that both the Nutrisystem Flame Broiled Beef Patty and the Grilled Chicken Breast can heated on a barbeque grill alongside regular barbeque fare making them perfect for any backyard get-together. You've no need to feel left out of any family event. Truly, the Nutrisystem foods are versatile and with a little imagination and creativity, they can be adapted to make your diet interesting and less boring than other types of diet programs. Now, let's begin week eleven of my Nutrisystem diet program and see whether I can continue my weight loss momentum. Wednesday, July 14 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: NutriFlakes Cereal and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Trail Mix Bar. Afternoon Snack: 1 small diced peach (fruit) with non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Cheese And Spinach Ravioli With Meat Sauce and 1 slice of homemade raspberry pie (extra indulgence). Dessert: Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies. Thursday, July 15 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cinnamon Bun.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese With Beef (substituted dinner entree). Afternoon Snack: 1 small apple (fruit). Dinner: Italian Herb Flatbread Pizza topped with 3 sliced mushrooms (veg), chopped onion (veg), and with a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Dessert: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar (substituted lunch meal). Friday, July 16 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: LowFat Granola Cereal with 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: 1 ounce low-fat cheese (dairy) with 3 whole wheat crackers (carb). Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog garnished with sliced tomato (veg) and 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (extra) inside 1 small dinner roll (carb). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Wedged Potatoes With Sliced Beef Steak and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Zesty Herb Snack Mix. Saturday, July 17 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Chocolate Chip Scone.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Red Beans & Rice With Sausage. Afternoon Snack: 1 boiled egg (protein) with non-fat salad dressing (extra). Dinner: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake Bar. Sunday, July 18 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cranberry Orange Pastry.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing With Diced Chicken poured over a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tomatoes (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free Miracle Whip® dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Buffalo Chicken Wrap and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Dessert: BBQ Soy Chips. Monday, July 19 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: NutriFrosted Crunch Cereal and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: 1 ounce low-fat cheese (dairy) and 3 whole wheat crackers (carb). Lunch: Chicken & Pasta In Cacciatore Sauce. Afternoon Snack: Frozen non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Sweet & Sour Chicken With Noodles and 1 tomato (veg) with 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® dressing (extra). Dessert: Cheese Puffs. Tuesday, July 20 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin.Morning Snack: 1 boiled egg (protein) with 1 small dinner roll (carb) to make a small sub-like sandwich. Lunch: Three Cheese Pasta With Chicken. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Macaroni & Cheese and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Thin Mint Crisp Bar. Concluding My Week 11 Review Of NutrisystemHow much weight did I lose this week on my weight loss diet?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 11 = 215.2 lbs Weight Loss To Date = 27.4 lbs Week 11 Weight Loss = 3.8 lbs Well, it took three weeks, but I've now lost all the 5.8 pounds of weight I gained while on holiday, plus a bit more. I've passed my 25 pound goal, and I'm quite pleased. Read Week 12 of my Nutrisystem reviews to find out more. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 12Is Nutrisystem for men? You bet it is! Nutrisystem serves as an excellent tool to help us adopt healthy eating habits. It's so easy to become used to filling our plates at mealtimes with little thought about realistic portions. Our bad eating habits dictate that we end up eating far more food than our bodies actually need, and so it's not surprising that we gain extra weight.Eating Nutrisystem meals helps me to become used to seeing proper food portions, thereby making it easier to maintain a healthy weight after my diet. Not only that, but I feel full and satisfied after eating proper food portions. It's often true that the more you eat the more you crave, and the Nutrisystem diet program can help to break that harmful cycle of eating too much and jump start a healthier diet regimen. Yes, after 11 weeks on the Nutrisystem diet program, I can say from my experience that Nutrisystem really does work! Now, let's begin week twelve of my Nutrisystem diet program and see whether I can continue to lose weight and reach my second weight loss goal of losing a total of 40 pounds. Wednesday, July 21 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Sweetened Os Cereal and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: 1 banana (fruit). Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog garnished with 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (extra) and 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish (extra) inside 1 small dinner roll (carb). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Chicken Tortilla Soup and 4 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dessert: Mint Chocolate Crunch Bar. Thursday, July 22 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: LowFat Granola Cereal.Morning Snack: 1 hard boiled egg (protein) and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Lunch: Chicken Salad inside 1 small dinner roll (carb) and with a lettuce salad (veg) and 1 tomato (veg) and 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: 1 small apple (fruit) and 1 non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Penne Pasta & Chicken In Alfredo Sauce and 1 sliced tomato (veg). Dessert: Cheese Puffs. Friday, July 23 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Berries & Multigrain Flakes.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Red Beans & Rice With Sausage and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Grilled Chicken Breast garnished with 1 sliced tomato (veg) and 1 teaspoon hot English mustard (extra) inside 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Peppermint Cookie Patty. Saturday, July 24 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: None.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Fudge Graham Bar. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Oriental Steak With Green Pepper And Noodles and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Almond Biscotti. Sunday, July 25 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Cheese Tortellini and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Hearty Beef Stew and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Dessert: Zesty Herb Snack Mix. Monday, July 26 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Whole Grain Os Cereal and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: 1 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese (dairy) and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Lunch: Fudge Graham Bar. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Italian Herb Flatbread Pizza topped with chopped onion (veg) and minced garlic (extra). Dessert: Nacho Crisps. Tuesday, July 27 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Chocolate Chip Scone.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Creamy Tomato Soup and 2 whole wheat crackers (carb). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Chicken Tortilla Soup and 4 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dessert: Chocolate Cake. Concluding My Week 12 Review Of NutrisystemHow much weight did I lose this week on my Nutrisystem weight loss diet?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 12 = 215.0 lbs Weight Loss To Date = 27.6 lbs Week 12 Weight Loss = 0.2 lbs Read Week 13 of my Nutrisystem reviews to find out more. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 13This week's Nutrisystem diet review comes three months after beginning my Nutrisystem diet program. After 12 weeks of dieting, I have achieved a total weight loss of 27.6 pounds! This loss of weight averages 2.3 pounds per week or 9.2 pound per month -- safe yet significant amounts.I've already reached my initial goal to lose 25 pounds, and I've got four weeks remaining in my diet to reach my second goal of losing 40 pounds. This will put my final weight close to 200 pounds, a weight I haven't been seen for at least 8 years. Naturally, I am both pleased and excited when I think of my progress, all thanks to Nutrisystem. Now, let's begin week thirteen of my Nutrisystem diet program and see whether I can continue to lose weight and reach my goal of losing 40 pounds. Wednesday, July 28 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar and 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing With Diced Chicken and a lettuce and tomato salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Sloppy Joe Mix over 1 small whole wheat bun (carb) and with 2 sliced tomatoes (veg). Dessert: Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies. Thursday, July 29 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cluster Crunch Cereal and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: 1 hard boiled egg (protein) and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Lunch: Three Cheese Pasta With Chicken. Afternoon Snack: None. Dinner: Macaroni & Cheese With Beef and a large lettuce salad (veg) with 1 sliced tomato (veg) and 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing. Dessert: Chocolate Rainbow Delights. Friday, July 30 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Pancake Mix with 1/4 cup sugar-free pancake syrup and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy) and 1 banana (fruit). Lunch: Beans & Ham Soup and 1 small slice of homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Afternoon Snack: 1 small apple (fruit). Dinner: Thick Crust Pizza topped with sliced red pepper (veg) and chopped onion (veg) and minced garlic (extra). Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake Bar. Saturday, July 31 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Apple Strudel Bar.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Pasta Parmesan With Broccoli and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Afternoon Snack: 1 ounce low-fat cheese (dairy) and 1/2 slice homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Dinner: BBQ Sauce Over Beef, Beans And Rice, and a lettuce salad (veg) with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Dessert: Cheese Puffs. Sunday, Aug 1 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog garnished with tomato slices (veg), onion slices (veg), and 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard (extra) inside 1 small whole wheat bun (carb). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy) and 1 small banana (fruit). Dinner: Grilled Chicken Breast garnished with tomato slices (veg) and 1 teaspoon hot English mustard (extra) and with a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Dessert: Skinny Cow® low fat chocolate fudge ice cream (extra indulgence). Monday, July 2 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cranberry Orange Pastry.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Black Beans And Rice. Afternoon Snack: 1 small apple (fruit). Dinner: BBQ Sauce With Pork Wrap and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Skinny Cow® low fat chocolate fudge ice cream (extra indulgence). Tuesday, July 3 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Apple Strudel Bar and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chicken Pasta In Cacciatore Sauce. Afternoon Snack: 1 small orange (fruit). Dinner: Italian Herb Flatbread Pizza topped with sliced mushrooms (veg) and chopped onion (veg) and with a lettuce and tomato salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Dessert: Honey Mustard Pretzel Sticks. Concluding My Week 13 Review Of NutrisystemSo, how much weight did I lose this week on my Nutrisystem diet?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 Weight After Week 13 = 210.8 Weight Loss To Date = 31.8 Week 13 Weight Loss = 4.2 lbs Wow! 4.2 pounds! Just 8.2 pounds to go! Will I be able to reach my goal in the next three weeks? Read Week 14 of my Nutrisystem reviews to find out. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 14The Nutrisystem Diet Program can help almost anyone to get their eating habits back on track and lose weight. I can say this because I am about to begin my 14th week of dieting with the Nutrisystem program, and I've already lost 31.8 pounds of excess weight. I am now just 8.2 pounds away from my 40 pound weight loss goal.The secret of losing weight is to faithfully stick to the Nutrisystem diet plan and the Nutrisystem meals. DO NOT sneak extra meals! DO NOT sneak extra snacks! Simply stick to the Nutrisystem foods allowed in the diet program, and you WILL lose weight. It's simple, yet it works. I am proving it. Once you experience the pounds rolling off, you'll be even more motivated to remain faithful to the Nutrisystem diet. You'll simply spoil your chances of weight loss if you cheat. You must stay motivated and decide that you're going to get rid of those excess pounds once and for all. That said, let's begin week fourteen of my Nutrisystem diet program and find out whether I can reach my 40 pound weight loss goal in the next two weeks. Believe me, if I can do it, so can you! Wednesday, August 4 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chicken Salad inside 1 small dinner roll (carb) and with a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: Non fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Macaroni & Cheese With Beef and 1 sliced tomato (veg). Dessert: Milk Chocolatey Delight Bar and Skinny Cow® low fat chocolate fudge ice cream (extra indulgence). Thursday, August 5 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: LowFat Granola Cereal and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Three Cheese Pasta With Chicken. Afternoon Snack: 1 banana (fruit). Dinner: Chili With Beans. Dessert: Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies and 1 small banana (fruit). Friday, August 6 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Blueberry Muffin.Morning Snack: 1 boiled egg (protein) and 1 tablespoon fat-free Miracle Whip® dressing (extra) as a salad inside 1 small dinner roll (carb). Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup and 2 whole wheat crackers (carb). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Grilled Chicken Breast garnished with sliced tomato (veg) and 1 teaspoon hot English mustard (extra) inside 1 small whole wheat bun (carb) and with 2 dill pickles (veg). Dessert: Almond Biscotti. Saturday, August 7 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Apple Strudel Scone.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chocolate Raspberry Bar. Afternoon Snack: 1 banana (fruit). Dinner: Macaroni & Cheese and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb). Dessert: Fudge Brownie. Sunday, August 8 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cinnamon Bun.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog garnished with 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish (extra) and 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (extra) inside 1 small whole wheat hot dog bun (carb). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Mushroom Gravy With Rice & Salisbury Steak and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Skinny Cow® low fat chocolate fudge ice cream (extra indulgence). Monday, August 9 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Blueberry Flavored Pancake Mix with 1/4 cup sugar-free pancake syrup.Morning Snack: 1 hard boiled egg (protein) and 1/2 slice homemade whole wheat bread (carb). Lunch: Fettucini Alfredo. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Italian Herb Flatbread Pizza topped with sliced mushroom (veg) and chopped onion (veg) and minced garlic (extra). Dessert: Almond Biscotti. Tuesday, August 10 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cinnamon Bun Bar.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar. Afternoon Snack: 1 small apple (fruit). Dinner: Sliced tomato (veg) and 1 tablespoon of Miracle Whip® dressing (extra) inside 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Chocolate Cake. Concluding My Week 14 Review Of NutrisystemHow much weight did I lose this week on my Nutrisystem diet?Let's step on the digital scales and find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 14 = 208.0 lbs Weight Loss To Date = 34.6 lbs Week 14 Weight Loss = 2.8 lbs Terrific! That's another 2.8 pounds, and I've got 5.4 pounds to go! I'm feeling very confident that I'll be able to reach my 40 pound weight loss goal in the next two weeks. Can I do it? Read Week 15 of my Nutrisystem reviews to find out. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 15Nutrisystem success is now within reach as I begin my last week on the Nutrisystem diet program. At the end of seven days, after all my Nutrisystem meals are eaten, I've planned one week of continued dieting to be sure of reaching my goal before transitioning back to regular eating.I have just 5.4 pounds to lose, and judging from past results, I should be able to lose those pounds within the next two weeks. I plan to strictly follow the Nutrisystem meal program this week, as I'm in the homestretch and don't want to slip up at this point. Let's begin week fifteen, the second last week of my diet program. Will I be able to reach my 40 pound weight loss goal in the next two weeks? I'll certainly try! Wednesday, August 11 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal and 1 banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy) and 1 small orange (fruit). Lunch: Pasta Parmesan With Broccoli. Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Hearty Beef Stew and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Carrot Cake. Thursday, August 12 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Cinnamon Swirl Granola Bar.Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Cheese Tortellini. Afternoon Snack: 1 boiled egg (protein) and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dinner: Chilli With Beans and 1 small toasted dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Chocolate Rainbow Delights. Friday, August 13 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: NutriCinnamon Squares Cereal.Morning Snack: Egg salad sandwich made from 1 hard-boiled egg (protein), 1 teaspoon hot horseradish (extra) and 1 teaspoon Miracle Whip® dressing (extra), with a small whole wheat roll (carb). Lunch: Creamy Tomato Soup and 1 small whole wheat roll (carb) and 1 sliced Spanish onion (veg). Afternoon Snack: None. Dinner: Thick Crust Pizza topped with chopped onion (veg) and minced garlic (extra). Dessert: NutriChocolates. Saturday, August 14 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Thick Crust Pizza (substituted dinner entree) topped with minced garlic (extra).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Trail Mix Bar. Afternoon Snack: 1 ounce cheddar cheese (protein) and 2 whole wheat crackers (carb). Dinner: Flame Broiled Beef Patty garnished with sliced tomato (veg), chopped onion (veg), 1 teaspoon sweet relish (extra), and 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (extra) inside 1 whole wheat roll (carb), and a lettuce salad (veg) and 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing (extra). Dessert: Cheese Puffs. Sunday, August 15 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Double Chocolate Muffin.Morning Snack: None. Lunch: Turkey Hot Dog garnished with 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard (extra) inside 1 whole wheat bun (carb) and with 2 dill pickles (veg). Afternoon Snack: 1 banana (fruit). Dinner: Lasagna With Meat Sauce. Dessert: Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies. Monday, August 16 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar.Morning Snack: Egg salad sandwich made from 1 hard-boiled egg (protein), 1 teaspoon hot horseradish (extra) and 1 teaspoon Miracle Whip® dressing (extra), with a small whole wheat roll (carb). Lunch: Cheese Tortellini with lettuce salad (veg) garnished with fat-free dressing (extra). Afternoon Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Dinner: Macaroni & Cheese and 1 small dinner roll (carb). Dessert: Blueberry Lemon Bar. Tuesday, August 17 Nutrisystem ReviewsBreakfast: Blueberry Flavored Pancake Mix and 1 small banana (fruit).Morning Snack: Non-fat yogurt (dairy). Lunch: Black Beans and Rice with an egg salad sandwich made from 1 hard-boiled egg (protein), 1 teaspoon hot horseradish (extra) and 1 teaspoon Miracle Whip® dressing (extra), with a small whole wheat roll (carb). Afternoon Snack: None. Dinner: Macaroni & Cheese With Beef. Dessert: Almond Biscotti. Concluding My Week 15 Review Of NutrisystemHow much weight did I lose this week on my weight loss diet? Will I be able to reach my goal of losing 40 pounds?Let's find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 15 = 206.0 lbs Weight Loss To Date = 36.6 lbs Week 15 Weight Loss = 2.0 lbs Fantastic! Another 2.0 pounds of weight lost, and I've only got 3.4 pounds to go to reach my goal! I feel confident that I will be able to reach my 40 pound weight loss goal in the next seven days, but I really need to stay true to the diet program, as 3.4 pounds is a fair bit of weight to lose in one week. I'll need to stick to the diet. No extra food permitted! Can I do it? Read Week 16, my next (and final) Nutrisystem review to find out. Nutrisystem Reviews Week 16Does Nutrisystem work? I am about to begin week sixteen of my diet program. This is the FINAL WEEK of my Nutrisystem diet plan. Will I be able to reach my 40 pound weight loss goal in the next seven days? My fifteen weeks of dieting has taught me that I can lose weight once I set my mind to it. I CAN do it.Previously, my biggest obstacles to losing weight were my lack of self-discipline and willpower. I had fallen into a vicious cycle of eating and snacking full of sugar and processed foods, the kind of foods that make you feel tired and lethargic continually. This had resulted in a huge loss of willpower and constant feelings of hopelessness when it came to losing weight. But, thanks to the Nutrisystem diet plan and the proportioned Nutrisystem meals, that deadly cycle of eating has been broken. A positive change has occurred. Now, self-discipline and willpower are no longer my obstacles but my friends. I now have hope, and I've already experienced loss of weight. My weight loss goal is within reach, and I WILL reach it. Does Nutrisystem work? We'll soon know the answer! Wednesday, August 18 to Tuesday, August 24 Nutrisystem ReviewsThis will be the first week in almost four months without Nutrisystem meals. I'll be eating my regular foods while watching the quantities to avoid over eating. I've resolved to continue losing weight to reach my final goal of losing 40 pounds.I've come up with a list of dieting tips to help me to get through this week and achieve my 40 pound weight loss goal by looking back over the past 15 weeks of my Nutrisystem diet and by reading articles about successful dieting. I offer them here with the hope that they'll help you too. Motivate YourselfMotivation is the key ingredient to any weight loss diet. It seems that unless we are motivated to diet, we seldom achieve our hoped for results.We've all heard reports of overweight people experiencing strokes and heart attacks, and it's in the news that diabetes is becoming an epidemic because of bad eating habits. Yet, we continue to convince ourselves that despite our bad eating habits, bad health will never happen to us. We must not to wait for something bad to happen! We must motivate ourselves to make a positive change to our lifestyle before our poor eating habits negatively impact our health and dictate a permanent lifestyle change; a lifestyle change that we might not like. Our willpower rests "within" us. We must discover what will motivate us to finally lose that excess, potentially deadly weight. Then, we must take action to lose that weight. Set Realistic Weight Loss GoalsNo matter how you choose to approach your weight loss, it's important to take small steps and set realistic weight loss goals. People desperate to lose weight can easily set themselves up for early failure by expecting too much too soon. Instead, set small, manageable goals like one to two pounds per week, and if you lose more than that, count it a bonus and celebrate. By focusing on a smaller, more attainable goal, you will actually see a real weight loss result far more quickly.Does Nutrisystem work? The weight loss results of my Nutrisystem diet plan showed me that a slow and steady weight loss each week adds up to a healthy weight loss. Make A Favorite Foods ListWrite a list of all the foods you regularly enjoy eating, then evaluate whether these foods are healthy for you or not. Chances are there are at least some healthy foods that you actually enjoy eating, such as fruits, vegetables, and certain protein items. Make sure you start buying these foods for your daily diet.Watch Your Meal Portion SizesGiving up the foods you really enjoy for so-called diet food is never fun. It's difficult to motivate yourself to dieting if you're trying to go from one extreme to another. Decide that you're going to have the same meal tonight that you would normally like to eat, but give yourself a smaller portion size.One trick is to serve your meal on a smaller plate so the plate appears full. I found that one big benefit of the Nutrisystem diet program is that its prepackaged meals train you to recognize realistic serving sizes. Does Nutrisystem work? I can offer this as one proof from my own experience that it does. Learn To Really Appreciate Your FoodEat slower and savor your food, especially when it's a smaller serving than you've been used to. Take time to enjoy the flavor and texture of your food. Avoid rushing through your meal and you'll feel more satisfied and full when you've finished eating. Your willpower should jump in and say, "No more! Enough!"Does Nutrisystem work? The Nutrisystem diet meals are small servings compared to what I had been eating, yet they're very tasty. They inspired me to prepare small portions of "quality" food that's "well flavored" and therefore satisfying. Give Yourself A Weekly Cheat DayAllow yourself some fun once in awhile and make everyday dieting an easier transition. Tell yourself that next Saturday or Sunday you can enjoy that small deluxe pizza for dinner or that slice of chocolate fudge layer cake for dessert. You'll be less likely to give up dieting through the week knowing that you can eat a favorite food on the weekend instead of "never." However, make sure your "cheat" day does NOT mean "over-eat" day! Keep the portion reasonable in size and expect no second helpings.Does Nutrisystem work? Nutrisystem taught me that treats are important. It is possible to have your cake and eat it too as long as you use common sense and moderation. Look for treats and snack items in small packages. For instance, chips and other snacks come in 100 calorie packages and are perfect for a dieting treat. Take Before & After PhotosSome people have found that they can motivate themselves to lose weight by taking some self-portraits. Usually, we don't realize what we truly look like until we see ourselves in a photograph. Print out a photo of yourself and post it on your refrigerator to look at it whenever you feel like cheating on your diet or giving up. You can update your photo at the end of each week and compare photos over time as you gradually lose weight.Does Nutrisystem work? Look at the many photos of ordinary people like you and me on the Nutrisystem website. If they can lose weight, so can you! Exercise In ModerationAdding exercise to your daily routine can be a daunting task if you try to do too much too soon. You don't need to join a gym and engage in fat-burning workouts if that's not your style, or if it's beyond your physical ability. You'll actually be surprised at how energized you can feel just by taking a 30 minute walk around your neighborhood, perhaps three times a week. If the weather is bad, simply walk up and down stairs indoors a few times each day. Every bit of exercise helps to burn calories and maintain muscle.Finally, Reward YourselfRemember to reward yourself for a job well done once your final weight goal is achieved. Give yourself that special reward you promised yourself. Enjoy it! After all, you deserve it! You really do. Now that you have mustered the willpower to lose weight successfully, you can succeed at anything in your life! The world is yours.Concluding My Week 16 Review Of NutrisystemHow much weight did I lose this week on my weight loss diet?Does Nutrisystem Work? It's time for the final results. Let's step on the digital scale again and find out: Weight Before Dieting = 242.6 lbs Weight After Week 16 = 202.4 lbs Weight Loss To Date = 40.2 lbs Week 16 Weight Loss = 3.6 lbs WOW! 40.2 pounds! 
I've reached my Nutrisystem weight loss goal with 0.2 pounds (3 ounces) to spare, and I feel great. Plus, I've lost over 6 inches off my waist size! So, here's the answer to the question, "Does Nutrisystem work?"... Nutrisystem really DOES work, and I've proved it. 
The chart above shows my steady weight loss over the 16 weeks of my Nutrisystem weight loss diet, except for the blip in the middle where I threw caution to the wind on my Scottish holiday. It's clear to see that I more than passed my 25 pound weight loss goal. Thank you Nutrisystem! I truly hope Nutrisystem works for you as it has for me! TOP of Nutrisystem Reviews RETURN to Best Way To Lose Weight HOME to Dessert Recipes Grandma's Homemade Dessert Recipes
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