4 Ways to Pick NutriSystem Foods

1. Pick a Program

When you decide to lose weight with NutriSystem, you're first asked to pick the type of program you want to start. Available programs include eating plans for men, women, seniors, diabetics and vegetarians. Once you select your program from the NutriSystem website, you'll learn more about the diet foods you can eat and how much weight you can expect to lose. All of the foods available will meet your program's requirements and help you reach your weight loss goals.

2. Personalize Your NutriSystem Menu

You're given two options from NutriSystem when you join their weight loss program. You can order the Favorite Foods Package designed by NutriSystem or choose your own meals for the 28-day program. You may find the following in the Favorite Foods Package: Cranberry Granola Bar, NutriCinnamon Squares Cereal, Scrambled Eggs, Pancake Mix, Hearty Beef Stew, Lasagna and Macaroni & Cheese with Beef. When you personalize your package, you must pick out 28 breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options. You can pick as many servings of each option that you want as long as your total number equals 28. For example, if you only want fudge brownies and peanut butter cookies for dessert, you can select 14 fudge brownies and 14 peanut butter cookies for the month.

3. Trial and Error

When you join NutriSystem, you get to select the meals that will make up your daily caloric intake. Since all of the NutriSystem foods come prepackaged with your bulk order, you'll have to try the different meals to figure out the ones you enjoy. Record each food item you enjoy in order to better personalize your order for the next month's delivery. You should always order one month at a time to ensure you get to pick the NutriSystem foods you like. Also, the company releases new food items on a regular basis, so you should check back often to see if you want to try one of the new entrees.

4. Read the Reviews

You should search for other members who have tried NutriSystem to achieve weight loss. If you have a friend on the diet, ask which foods she likes and see if you can sample some of her food choices. If you don't know anyone on NutriSystem, browse online dieting forums to engage in discussions about the different foods members like and dislike. Try the Calorie Count online forum or NS Food Reviews to see what others say about the diet-sponsored items available.