Nutrisystem is a diet containing pre-packaged food that can easily be warmed up in a microwave for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One snack is included in the daily meal package. The portions are measured and calorie-controlled. Nutrisystem for Men is an effective weight-loss regimen. Men can sign up for different plans (e.g., diabetic, vegetarian) to customize their needs.
Calories
Nutrisystem for Men provides more calories in the plans than the packages designed for women because men burn more calories on a daily basis. A plan is custom-built for customers based on height and weight. Men's meals range from 1,800 to 2,200 calories per day. In addition to the pre-packaged meals, clients also purchase groceries to round out their nutritional needs with fruit, vegetables, milk and juice.
Nutrition
Nutrisystem meals are made with low-glycemic foods that offer the good carbohydrates needed to make users feel full longer. Created by professional nutritionists, they are low in salt and fat, and high in protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Thus, they provide a balanced menu when combined with fruits and vegetables. Men are typically required to eat one large salad with vinegar once per day.
Ordering
Nutrisystem has clinics located throughout the United States, where men can get weighed and participate in counseling. The diet can also be ordered online for home delivery. Online chat rooms provide access to other men who are going through the same experience. A phone line is open for one-on-one counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Through online membership, customers pay only for the meals they receive, which can start as low as $3 per meal.
Variations
Exercise is an important component of the Nutrisystem weight-loss program. Without it, men have little chance of success.
Disadvantages
Reviewers at Diet Spotlight say that Nutrisystem can be more expensive than other weight-loss programs, ranging from $300 to $350 per month, even without a contract. They go on to say that food may become boring after a while, and it may not satisfy hunger for many users, as portions are non-negotiable. Doctors at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard say that although the diet works when men stick to the pre-planned meals, users are not taught how to control portions when they go off the diet. They confirm that most people regain the weight when they stop the program.
Member Comments
ARrunnergirl April 22
Nutrisystem, SCAM ALERT!! BUYER BEWARE!!! My husband got those cardboard-fake meals. They are NOTHING to what they annouce on the commercials! The food portions are as small as a 50 cent bag of doritos you get from a vending machine. It was such a waste of time and money for my family. In addition to eating the little meals, you also have to add more REAL food to your diet (something that they UTTERLY FAIL TO MENTION!). We wwre better off cooking my own food at home instead. IF you are the kind of person who likes to torture yourself with minimal food and has tons of cash to burn, plus has plenty of time to cook addional food/has someone to cook for you(like hired help), then go ahead. But realize why only celebrites are sponsoring the product.
pegstew May 22
I am currently down 15 pounds using Nutrisystem, having started April 1st. I enjoy the food, feel the portions are very satisfying, and with my additions of fruit and vegetables, I am eating much more healthily now than I was before I began. I feel it does teach portion control as you become accustomed to the portions which they give you. The online support from other NS users is great.