NutriSystem Review

One only has to turn on the television set to hear about this diet: NutriSystem. 

From the commercials with a celebrity spokeswoman who claims to have lost weight twice on the diet to those commercials that recognize those who have lost anywhere from 35 to 125 pounds, there is a great deal of attention paid to this system.

When NutriSystem first started out, women were the main clients. That has changed, though. Now, there are plans for men as well.

In addition, there are specialized plans including plans for those who have Type II diabetes and plans for seniors.

How Does It Work?

The secret behind NutriSystem has to do with the glycemic index.

The diet isolates the foods that have a high index, as those foods cause more insulin to be secreted. That secretion causes blood sugar to be unstable, which means people will get hungry faster.

Therefore, this diet uses foods with a low glycemic index, which allows people to not be as hungry throughout the day.

Those who use the diet can have meals delivered to their home every four weeks. The food does not have to be refrigerated, and it is easy to prepare. It comes with instructions so anyone can use this system, even if they do not know how to cook.

The Diet And Exercising

We have noticed on the commercials that people state the weight comes off without much work. We discovered that is because “good carb” food is used, along with nutrients and low glycemic index foods. That allows for the weight to come off easily for many people.

When someone joins NutriSystem, they can eat some things in addition to their meals. They can eat low fat milk and dairy, fruits and salads with their meals.

While eating those additional foods, the plan notes that people should be aware of the carbohydrates they take in, as some foods with carbohydrates are high on the glycemic index.

Those who use the plan have the option of exercising or not exercising. The plan is designed to stimulate weight loss, even without exercise.

However, if someone decides to exercise, they can get results faster than someone who does not exercise.

The Bottom Line

There are payment plans available to offset the high cost of the meal plan. One can expect to pay a few hundred dollars a month on meals, but the meals can replace the normal groceries one would purchase.

Those who get the plan do not have to worry about counting calories or recording their meals. They simply have to follow the plan and eat the meals that they are given. Those who follow the plan are likely to lose weight.