NutriSystem News & Info Blog

Lora, Rita, Sandra, Kathy

"My good news is that today I finally started [my diet]. It's 4:45, and I'm doing great. If the first step is the hardest, then it should be a piece of cake (completely without calories, of course) from here on in." - Lora J.

]]> "I lost over 35 pounds about 12 years ago on the NutriSystem program. Because of my lifestyle (lots of eating out and extensive travel), I gained that plus some back.

I tried other diets with no success. I finally decided to take the bull by the horns and go the only way with positive results - that's NutriSystem. I have been back on the program for 2 � weeks now and have already lost 10 pounds.

I am working out three times a week and feel great again. I need a structured program, and this is the best way to go. I know that by summer, I will be at least 30 pounds lighted and where I should be.

Thank you for a great way to success." - Rita B.

"I've come a long way (losing 122 lbs. on NutriSystem) and for this year I plan to finally meet goal.

Just 20 more lbs and I'll be the exact weight I want to be for 2002 and I'm gonna love every minute of it. :)" - Sandra C.

"After doing exercises at home with videos and weights for six months, I finally went to a gym.

I am so proud of myself, because I can run for 25 minutes straight.

I could never do that before, not even in high school.

I'm proud that I have lost 73 pounds, but I'm even more proud that I am in the best shape of my life.

And I feel great!" - Kathy E.

Twanna, Sherry, Tara

"I have been on NutriSystem and have lost 11 pounds. Yee-ha! But that is not even the most exciting thing. The most amazing thing is the way I feel. I no longer want to crawl under my desk at 3 p.m. and take a long nap.

I don't get heartburn at night anymore, which was a constant for the last year. Last but not least, I am truly happy with myself for the first time in a long long time. Thank you, NS. I am the will, but you are definitely the way!" - Twanna R.

]]> "My family attended a Super Bowl party on Sunday. We volunteered to bring the veggie tray. Smart idea, huh? Well, anyway, I made sure it was right in front of me at the table where the ladies gathered. I'll be honest; it wasn't easy. In fact, it was very hard to resist all the wonderful food. But I stuck to the veggie tray all night. Needless to say, I was so very proud the next day. If it's something we want bad enough (like losing weight) we just have to make up our minds and go for it. Thanks, NutriSystem." - Sherry B.

"I am two weeks into the NutriSystem plan, and I'm doing great! This doesn't even feel like a diet at all. The food is delicious, and I'm not craving more food, as much as I used to. I work with food all day.

Today, I was extremely tempted to eat a cookie as I was putting them away on the trays.

I'd pick it up, put it down, pick it up and put it down again. I wanted it so bad.

Then I looked at the nutrition facts and saw how many calories it was. Then I figured up the percentage of calories from fat.

I saw that and knew that eating the cookie just wasn't a good idea.

I'm so very proud of myself. I feel like a new me. The old me would have given in and then regretted it later.

Although there are a lot of things I can't control, I can control the food I eat.

I want to thank NutriSystem for making me realize that!" - Tara M.

Peggy, Kim, Becky

"About two years ago, I became totally fed up with my body. I was 47 years old and felt like 90. I had no energy, my size 12s were getting tight around the waist and across the back, my thighs were rubbing together, my upper arms were flapping when I waved, and sometimes, I felt like I was going to explode. No matter what I ate or how healthy I thought I was eating, the pounds kept adding on. I am 5'10" and weighed 174 pounds. I decided to call the NutriSystem center close to my home. NutriSystem seemed so easy to incorporate into my life.

After 4 months on NutriSystem, I lost 20 pounds. Then I simply took what I learned using the NutriSystem entrees and the meal planning and worked it into my daily life. From January '99 to April '99, I lost another 20 pounds just eating my own food. I also became accustomed to the water intake. I drink about 73 oz of water a day now. Energy came back. I felt like doing projects around the house. I had my self-confidence and self-esteem back.

Now, two years later, I'm still a thin 130 pounds (size 8). Even my boss asked me to set up his meal planning, and he's lost 25 pounds. Everyone around me is drinking gallons of water and watching what they eat.

NutriSystem showed me how to eat, not what to eat. Nutrition is the key. If you eat right, eventually your cravings will subside. Learning portion control is important, also. NutriSystem gave me the portion size for my meals, and I just added the fresh vegetables and fruit.

I'm a firm believer in NutriSystem. My girlfriend and I tried another program, and I never lost an ounce. I still need the support to keep on track. Sometimes it's easy to slip into old routines, especially around a busy day. NutriSystem is giving people that support. The open communication is great. Thank you for giving me back my body and my health." - Peggy O

]]> "My husband and I were both out of control with our weight. I guess love can make you blind to the reflections in a window or a mirror. We're doing this together and couldn't be happier. We just finished our first month on the program and between the two of us, we've lost almost 40 pounds! (he's lost 25, and I've lost 14). By our one-year anniversary, we'll be halfway to our goal. Thank you for the support." - Kim

"I've been on NutriSystem eight days, and I'm down six pounds!" - Becky H.

Maria, ER, JD

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart! After watching 2 other family members just undergo bariatric surgery to lose weight as a last resort, I was sure that nothing short of that was going to work for me either! I have just finished my 4th week on your program and I am RID OF 16 POUNDS! I feel really good about this because even though I still have more to go, I know that I am headed in the right direction and this is just the "kick in the butt" I've been looking for to keep me motivated. Your prepackaged food helps make this a real no-brainer. Thanks, again!" - Maria S

]]> "I have been on NutriSystem now for 5 weeks and lost about 10 pounds. I have struggled with my weight for some time and needed to find a program I could live with comfortably. I have tried other programs, but they did not work. I needed something else. I didn not know what that "something else" was until I tried the NutriSystem plan.

I am comfortable with heating up food that I do not have to prepare-no measuring or weighing. Just eating my three meals a day and forgetting that I am on a diet. However, there was one thing that was missing. What was my hubby going to have for dinner? I was also afraid I would miss cooking the gourmet meals that got me into this mess in the first place. Well, I found a happy medium. I eat the NutriSystem meals, which I think are very tasty, and I try to coordinate my meals with similar meals I prepare for hubby. I get to cook my gourmet meals, hubby gets to eat homecooked foods, and I am eating well and losing weight. What a great ending to what use to be a very sad situation. I love you NutriSystem." - Regards, ER

"I've been on NutriSystem for 10 days and have lost 7 pounds. I'm so motivated and excited I want to shout it from the rooftops!" - JD

Stacey, Michelle

"Just wanted you to know I've lost 12 pounds in my first 3 weeks on NutriSystem. It really works and is easy to stick to. Thank you NutriSystem. I am looking forward to a fond bon voyage to the other 40 pounds." - Stacey N.

]]> "I lost 85 pounds in one year on NutriSystem about 3 years ago. One baby and 60 pounds later, I am here to do it again. It worked great last time, and I know it will again." - Michelle K.

"I just wanted you to know that your weight loss system really does work. I have lost 22 pounds so far. I quit smoking four years and about 40 to 50 pounds ago. This is the best way to lose weight. I just recently went to the chat room. It is great. Hearing of so many other ideas and answer to my questions. Thank you so much for being there. PS: My husband also thinks this is great. He quit smoking with me...he is now losing weight with me. Ain't Love Grand?" � Unsigned

Diana, P.C., Kathy

"Thank you NutriSystem for being here! Over six year ago, I met my goal of losing over 70 pounds at a local center in NY. Happily, I kept most of it off and am back to the program to lose the 20 I gained over the past 3 years, and an additional 20 for my new goal-a more ideal weight. Thank you for being here. The program worked for me when I was younger, and I have no doubt it will work again! It's nice to participate in this new forum-and good to know that many familiar foods are still good and available! Thank you NutriSystem for helping me meet my goals!" - Diana C

]]> "Life just hasn't been the same for me since NutriSystem closed their doors in Northern California. My husband, (bless him) suggested that I might find you on the internet. As you can see, I did! I am so enthused about being able to buy the food and have it delivered to my door! What luxury, and in nine years of absence, I still recognize the food choices that enabled me to have the best weight loss experience of my extensive dieting career. I tried all the options you offer on the internet site-the chat room, getting in touch with a counselor by email or chat, the food diary, ordering, etc. and everything worked flawlessly. This isn't usually the case at a site with so much information to offer. All in all, I'm thrilled with every aspect, so far. Now, just watch the weight fall off. I'm ready!!" - P.C.

"I have only been on the system 2 weeks and have lost 5 pounds. I really love the ease of preparing meals. And I have found that 96% of the food tastes great, which I did not believe could be. I have one suggestion. Could the cheese sauce in the macaroni and cheese be put in a separate little pouch so that the macaroni could be cooked first? I find that doing it your way, I can just not get the macaroni done without burning the cheese sauce. Thanks again!" - Kathy F

Lyn, Patricia, jallison

"I want you to know I'm so thankful I have finally, after 6 years, found something that works. And your food is absolutely delicious-much better than [other programs]. I've tried everything. Thanks so much." - Lyn F.

]]> "I am so happy to find NutriSystem.com. I, like many other women, have put on the "middle-age" weight. I realize this is because of the choices I make that will either keep the weight on or take the weight off. Hurray for NutriSystem.com for making my future choices a lot easier and a whole lot brighter." - Patricia S

"This program is really giving me the courage to keep going on. I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I lost 50 pounds on my own a little over 3 years ago. I did it for myself and I felt great. I was eating right and exercising. Then, the unthinkable happened. I was diagnosed with cancer. I stopped working out, because I was just too tired. I ate whatever I wanted, and unlike most chemotherapy patients, I gained 40 pounds. After my treatments were over (nearly 2 years ago), I tried many diets, but there was a fear inside me that was scared to lose weight. I have lost 15 pounds now on the NutriSystem program. I'd like to lose 30 more, but most of all, I'd like to be healthy and feel good. I can't tell you how much I love the chats with other NutriSystem members. It's truly what keeps me going. Thank you for creating this convenient program. Hey, did I mention the food tastes great, too!" - jallison

Debby, Lynda, Karen

"I wanted to say that I have just ordered my first week of food, and it should be here in a few days. I compliment the program on what looks like a great effort toward helping people reach their weight loss goals. I have gone into your chat room several times already. In fact, that is why I decided to join. Every member had nothing but great things to say about the program. The food, the counselors, the interaction with other clients...it all sounds wonderful. I can't wait to start the program. Thanks" � Debby

]]> "Years ago, I was on the NutriSystem plan and was very successful. I knew the plan worked for me, but I didn't want the "diet hoorah" that goes on a diet center. Then a friend told me about the online program, where I can get help and advice when I need it...not when someone else thinks I need it. And I can have my food delivered right to my door. I have been on the plan for 7 weeks and have lost 24 pounds! I love the food, and the plan is so simple to follow. I still have a long way to go, but I know I will succeed, because I have found the perfect diet for me." Thanks - Lynda F.

"Eleven years ago, NutriSystem guided me in the weight loss of 65 pounds. At that time as a reward to myself, I purchased my first horse as an adult. We then purchased a small "farmette." We now have five horses, three dogs, four cats, a nine-room house, plus a 40-hour a week job. Somewhere in the hustle and bustle, I ceased to care for myself and now find myself at an all time weight high. I am one week and one day into my journey with NutriSystem...again looking for me! I've lost five pounds. Enjoyed my food and ridden once this week, which I haven't done for eight months. It is wonderful to be "back in the saddle again!" There's no doubt in my mind; NutriSystem and I will again be successful. The sun is a blessing, warm on your face...I'm so glad I'm back in it." � Karen

Caroline, TG, Kimm

"I just wanted to let you know that being on this program has really changed my life. I have a better outlook on life, a spring in my step, and a constant smile on my face. Guess you could say I am really Happy2Bme, thanks to NutriSystem. I have found the chat room a great source of encouragement and the ladies and gentlemen there to be both fun and encouraging. Thank you so much to my counselor who has made this transition to a healthier lifestyle so much easier than I ever expected. I am 47 pounds lighter, and I no longer say I am dieting but have changed my lifestyle. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!" - Caroline

]]> "Since I began NutriSystem, I have had a total revolution in my understanding of food, nutrition and many other aspects of my life. This came as a great surprise to me, as I began to understand how to eat balanced and thoughtfully. Because the prepackaged meals make things so easy, I enjoy my meals more. Also, I've never eaten so much fresh fruit and veggies. They're delicious. As far as exercise, my biggest hurdle, I've begun practicing yoga, and it is much more challenging and rewarding than I ever imagined. Thank you for helping me take my first few steady steps in the direction of better health and happiness. PS I almost forgot to mention how many people have commented: You look great; you've lost weight, too!" - TG

"I have been on the program for 8 weeks and have lost 20 pounds. I tried on a pair of size 18 pants, and my husband looked at me when I walked in the room and exclaimed, "You look like one of those commercials!" Boy, was I proud! I now weigh 164 and wear a size 14 pants. I really didn't think this would work when I first joined. Thanks NutriSystem! (I love the 8 p.m. chat!)" - Kimm W.

Annette, Roberta, Debbie

"I just want the whole world to know, NutriSystem, that I lost a whopping five (5) pounds my first week on the NutriSystem "way of life." I am so pleased and happy; words cannot express my adulation!

Overall the food was delicious and very satisfying. I was never hungry. Keeping a diary really helped, because it helped me stay within the 1200-calorie program I am following.

Also, thank you for the prompt delivery service to my door. That, too, is so convenient!

Thanks, NutriSystem; I could not have done it without you." - Mrs. Annette C.

]]> "I am so excited about being on NutriSystem again. I was on the program 10 years ago with great success. I was thrilled to see your commercial and ordered it right away. I am in my third week and have already lost 10 pounds. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to lose weight." - Roberta

"When I first signed up with NutriSystem.com, I told a few people at work about it. Of course, I got a negative reaction from just about all of them. Some of them just made faces and said things like, "I'll just stick with my 'low-carb diet,'" or "Wow! Fifty dollars a week; that's too much money for me!" They even told me I was crazy. Now, not even 2 months later, I've lost a whopping 17 pounds. People are just amazed. Now I hear things like, "How the heck are you losing weight so fast?" I tell them proudly, "I'm on NutriSystem, and I work out a little bit." I still have to lose 23 more pounds to get to my goal weight, but I feel so good now, and I'm just so happy. Meanwhile, all those people who knocked NutriSystem still aren't losing weight on their so-called diets. NutriSystem IS a no-brainer. I just don't have the patience to count calories, measure food or read the labels of everything that goes in my mouth. NutriSystem makes it easy for me to lose weight." Thanks, NutriSystem! - Debbie M.

Lida, Cindy, Alice

"Today I feel like I could cry, not from sadness but from real joy. After being on the NutriSystem plan for about 13 weeks now, I have met my goal. I am now 5'9" and weigh 135 pounds. I have lost a total of 33 pounds on the plan and feel and look great. I would like to tell everyone on the plan: stick to it, and you too will meet your goal. Oh, what a wonderful feeling it is! When I first started NutriSystem, I had lost all hope of ever coming back from the weight I had gained. But I said, "Ok, you're going to try this," as I came across NutriSystem on the web. I am so glad I did. Today I am at goal and feel like I'm on top of the world. Thanks, NutriSystem!" - Lida

]]> "I am so excited to say I have been on the NutriSystem program for 4 weeks and have already lost 15 pounds. The foods are awesome and so easy to prepare. I feel so content and satisfied every day! I have so much more energy and feel so much better. I finally have found the food to help me with my weight loss goals. Thank you, NutriSystem!" - Cindy V

"I have been on the NutriSystem diet about 7 weeks and have lost 23 pounds. I love this diet, because every meal is like eating out. I was getting some recognition at the club this week on my loss. One lady and her husband have both started NS, because she has watched the pounds just melt off of me. I get real excited when someone asks me about the diet. I am very motivated and have maybe 10 more pounds to lose. I am a big promoter and fan of NutriSystem." - Alice B

B.H., Peggy, Angie

"I started NutriSystem seven months after my last chemotherapy treatment. I was already overweight, but gained 18 more pounds. Everything was tight, my clothes, my rings, I felt the fullness in my face. I didn't like it. I went back to work, a teacher, I had nothing to wear. I squeezed into my clothes. I had to do something. I was depressed with knowing I had cancer, yet happy it was over, and depressed at what I looked like. NutriSystem was so easy. Everything was all prepared, nothing to measure, so simple. It was easy to take to work with me. The food is really delicious. I lost 17 pounds! I feel great and look good! If I can do it, anybody can." - B.H.

]]> "Out of breath just coming up one flight of stairs? Can't even bend over to tie your shoes without stopping to take a breath? Hate to go out and be with people, because you don't have anything nice to wear? Haven't got enough energy to play with your kids or grandchildren? These are just a few of the things that made me realize I had to do something about my weight. I did it! So far, I have lost 45 lbs. and I can now bend over and tie those shoes anytime. I am enjoying being alive again. And I know it is just going to get better the closer I get to my goal. Thank you." - Peggy M.

"Well, after being overweight my whole life and turning 40 this summer, I decided I had had enough. Enough of being overweight and not wanting to get up and exercise. Enough of not caring enough about myself to work on being fit and healthy. Enough of my excuses about being overweight. Enough of being out of breath when I ran around the dog show ring (I show dogs as my main hobby). And enough of avoiding some social situations because of being overweight (have never gone to a high school reunion, because I wanted to go thin but have never been thin). I have now decided that I may be fat at 40, but I'm going to be Fabulous at 41. I have been on NutriSystem for 8 weeks now and have lost 38 pounds. The program is simply fantastic and the easiest weight loss program I've ever been on. I feel like I've finally come home, and this is the last weight loss program I'll ever have to be on again. Thank you, NutriSystem, for all the great help and support on the Bulletin Board and in Chat. What a great group of losers!" - Angie

Sharon, Steph, Judith

"I have been on NutriSystem for almost 5 weeks now and am so proud to say I have lost 20 pounds. I love this diet! I have now ordered my second shipment of food and love all of it (well, almost all). I have rheumatoid arthritis very bad and have just too much weight on my joints. With losing weight, I have found I do not hurt so much. I can even walk every day now, which is great for me. I have to say this is the best diet I have tried and been successful with. I am sure I will be able to achieve my goal of losing 50 pounds now. I love NutriSystem!" � Sharon

]]> "It never fails to make me smile and feel uplifted as I look and feel just a little bit more slender. I think of the gift I am giving myself: easier breathing, less weight on the hips, knees, feel and, most important, blood sugars within goal range! Thanks for allowing me to say, thank you NutriSystem and thanks to my wonderful daughter who got me started on the program with her (she didn't need any weight loss)." - Steph F

"I just had a major epiphany yesterday. My hubby, son and I went to the store yesterday. On the way to the checkout, we passed an enormous display of bird feeders and sacks of bird food. The bird food was half the price of what I had been paying, so I grabbed for one. Yikes! It was a fifty-pound bag instead of the 25-pounders I usually get. I asked my son to tote it for me because 'I can't carry fifty pounds.' My husband said, 'Before you started dieting, you WERE carrying fifty extra pounds around all the time!' Talk about putting things in perspective! I can't believe that's how much I lost all in one place!" - Judith

Kathy, Janet

"I am a diabetic on an insulin regimen and just since being on NS for three weeks, already my requirements for insulin have started to decrease. I'm working closely with my NS counselor who encourages me to keep in contact with my physician and who is supporting me through all of this. Thank God for NS! I feel like for the first time in years, that I might be able to do this." - Kathy S.

]]> "My daughter got married, her wedding was perfect, and I can't remember the last time I was told so many times how "beautiful" I looked. It felt really good. My son had no idea, either, that I'm such a good dancer! He does Swing dancing, and at 53, I was able to keep up with his 29-year-old pace effortlessly. I held my head proud at that wedding. I'm not done yet, but NutriSystem, I have to say you're doing a really good job. Thank you." - Janet K

"When I decided to join [NutriSystem.com], one of my greatest fears was that I was not going to be full, and hence I would not stick with the program. Well, I just ate lunch and I am stuffed and the food is really great. I am so happy. For once in my life I feel as though I have found what is really going to work for me. I have tried the pills and maybe they work for others, but as for me, well let's just say no one should approach me for positive testimonials. I feel healthy with NutriSystem. I have two jobs and it is not always easy for me to plan my meals. This is so much easier. I just grab something before I leave and I have all of my meals. I have a long way to go, but for once I feel as though I'm going to make it.

My weight came on gradually with years of depression. When the depression left, the weight decided to stick around for awhile. It caused me to go through bouts of depression all over again. One day I decided I just didn't want to be depressed anymore and I didn't want to be heavy anymore. I want to be healthy and happy again. NutriSystem has put me on that road, and I can't stop saying thank-you." - A.

Monica, Carla, Cindy

"Just had to say that the counselors are great. They are so helpful and nice. I've been on twice with them in the past two days and they have answered my questions and taken care of what I needed. It's great to have that kind of support right at your fingertips." � Monica

]]> "I was eating good food, but I was eating way too much of it. I'm now seeing what sizes I am supposed to eat. I was thinking when I started that I was going to be hungry, and come to find out, I am not hungry at all. I also don't have that "oh, I have eaten too much" feeling anymore. I don't normally comment on things. I just wanted to let you know you are helping me back up the fact this can work. The meals are great, and I will admit I don't like everything, but I have been trying new foods in this process as well. Now I can say with confidence that is why this is working for me!" - Carla H

"I have been on NutriSystem for 2.5 weeks and have lost 10 pounds. I am now walking on a daily basis and drinking lots of water and taking multi-vitamins. I am not tired anymore and have a lot more energy. My walking is 20 minutes a day at a very fast pace, and I plan to bring the minutes up gradually.

I just wanted to say that I had gone on another program almost 3+ years ago and lost 40 pounds but this past year, I gained it all back. I wanted to go back to something but that program is just too expensive, and the meals are not that good.

So a friend suggested NutriSystem. Here I am happy as a lark! The food is great, I am never hungry like I was on the other program. Also, you can't take their food with you as a lot of it is frozen. I am going on vacation this month and plan to take my food with me.

Just wanted to say thanks to NutriSystem, I am back on track and loving it!" - Cindy D.