Sorry I haven’t posted in awhile… the last time I made a post I was just getting off the NutriSystem diet because I’ve already lost all the pounds I wanted and yes, my Body Mass Index (BMI) reached 22 (normal). I knew the NutriSystem program was not to be on FOREVER but my personal experience is that it’s a damn good way to jumpstart your weight loss regimen! It really worked for me.
But now, I just placed an order for one-week. No, I didn’t gain tremendous weight or went back to my old habits but every now and then, when I feel like I’m beginning to get ‘less strict’ with my eating habits and activity engagements, I turn to NutriSystem to put me straight back on the right track. It’s just so easy for me! I don’t feel like I’m going on a diet or making drastic changes. What I feel is that I’m getting guidance on what I should do so that I don’t lose track. I also just think of it as ‘weight maintenance’.
Anyway, I ordered my food items for 1-week and I’m looking forward to eating them! Actually, this time, I’ll be having a ‘NutriSystem buddy’ because a friend of mine wanted to go on the same diet I was after she saw the results 
Never thought I’d be a walking advertisement for NutriSystem! Maybe I should contact them and be a ’success story’. LOL!
I’m so keen on what will happen to Janie (my friend) with this diet. I hope she gets the same fantastic results as I had!
-Cindy-
I’m on my LAST day of the NutriSystem diet and just weighed myself… drum roll please… I lost 18.5 lbs in 4 weeks! If somebody told me I would lose this weight 4 weeks ago, I’d say they were pulling my leg! But now, I’m just so glad I want on this diet program.
I’ve heard people lose more but that’s ok, I’m not bothered because THIS is what my body wanted to lose in this time frame. I did my share by sticking to the diet, supplementing it with healthy food choices and being more active and that’s really the best I could have done in these past four weeks.
I’ve had my share of naysayers too. They said “Of course you lost weight. You were eating better and moving more, NutriSystem had nothing to do with it.” B.S. I would not have been interested or that committed in eating better or exercising more if I didn’t get into the NutriSystem diet program. We’re all different. Motivated by different things. Influenced by different things. And for me, the thought of having a structured meal plan that was as convenient as NutriSystem was the thing I needed to see this diet attempt through.
For those reading my posts, maybe NutriSystem will work for you, maybe it won’t. All I can attest to is that it worked for me and I’m living better than I’ve ever had in years! Don’t let others decide for you… I didn’t and I am SO glad about the choices I’ve made.
-Cindy-
Third week on NutriSystem and I’m REALLY into a great routine. I don’t think I’ve ever had a diet and exercise routine I’ve ever stuck to till now so even I am amazed at myself! So here’s how my routine looks like:
Saturdays: I hate the house being dirty so if necessary, this is the day I do my laundry, vacuuming, etc. Because I have more energy now, I find that I can finish this now in the morning. In the afternoon, I and a ‘running body’ go to a park near her place and run a few rounds. Normally we have dinner ‘out’. By this I mean eating out with friends at some other place but I always have my NutriSystem meals with me.
Sunday: REST. And I make my grocery list. I prefer doing this after lunch so I don’t list down any ‘guilt foods’ and make a silent commitment to STICK to the list when shopping. I make the list so that it compliments my NutriSystem meals perfectly for the coming week. After making the list, I shop already. I prefer Sunday afternoon because it’s leisurely. Also, weekdays, I come from work so I don’t want to make impulse buys as a result of me feeling tired or hungry from work.
Monday: Work. Stop at the gym. Home.
Tuesdays: Work. Home.
Wednesdays: Work. Home. Do some yoga (I got a great DVD about this.)
Thursdays: Work. Stop at the gym (focus more on weight training). Home.
Fridays: Work. Pilates or Yoga. Home. (nothing super strenuous because I run the next day)
Of course, through each day, I’m supplemented by NutriSystem meals and fruits and veggies I bought to complement them. I must say, there’s a Zen type of feeling with this routine. Knowing what I need to do and when and why… it suits me.
-Cindy-