Diet Plans Similar to Nutrisystem

Diet Plans Similar to Nutrisystem
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Nutrisystem is a popular diet plan that involves caloric restriction through the use of pre-packaged meals. Although Nutrisystem offers some freedom through the wide variety of meal options, you are restricted to eating the plans meals and snacks.

Nutrisystem can help you learn about portion sizes, but you may find it difficult to transition back to making your own meal choices after relying on pre-made foods for an extended amount of time. Nutrisystem's meal delivery can also be expensive. However, there are diets similar to Nutrisystem that you may find effective. Consult a doctor before beginning any diet plan.

Diet To Go

Diet To Go is a diet delivery system similar to Nutrisystem. According to Diet To Go, each meal plan offers three daily meals. Also, a wide variety of dieting styles are represented--low-carb, low-fat, vegetarian and diabetic. In addition, Diet To Go explains that their plans can be customized based upon food preferences and consultation from the Diet To Go staff. Diet To Go offers mail-order meal service across the nation and local service in San Francisco, Baltimore, Virginia, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Washington, DC.

eDiets Deliciously Yours

According to the website Diet Delivery Reviews, the eDiets Deliciously Yours plan is among the best available. This plan is similar to Nutrisystem in that it offers meal delivery. However, Diet Delivery Reviews explains that this plan is superior to many due to its use of fresh ingredients; meals are prepared fresh, then shipped in ice. Although the eDiets Deliciously Yours plan has just one menu, there are more than 100 items. In addition, Diet Delivery Reviews notes that eDiets Deliciously Yours offer access to dietitians and fitness professionals.

Freshology

Freshology is not as well known as Nutrisystem, but it is a similar diet delivery system. According to Freshology, the program has meal plans for weight loss, maintenance, mothers and families. As the name indicates, Freshology prepares fresh meals. In addition, Freshology claims to use high-quality ingredients, such as hormone-free meat and responsibly-caught fish. Freshology provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack and dessert, and offers meal plans in segments up to 90 days.

In The Zone Delivery

As the name implies, In The Zone delivery is meal plan delivery service that subscribes to the Zone diet. This nutrition plan uses a ratio of 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein and 30 percent fat. According to In The Zone, this ratio optimizes hormonal levels and prompts weight loss. In The Zone provides three meals and two snacks daily, and delivers nationwide in the United States and Canada. In The Zone also allows customization of meals.

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Article reviewed by SarahP Last updated on: Sep 12, 2010

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