Being 50 lbs. overweight can be burdensome on your overall health and well-being. According to "Handbook of Obesity Treatment," most overweight people attempt to lose weight more than 10 times before they successfully lose weight and maintain a healthy body weight. If you have tried to lose weight in the past, you may be skeptical that Nutrisystem can help you to shed 50 lbs. Learning about Nutrisystem and weight loss can help you to make an informed decision regarding starting the diet. Consult your physician prior to starting Nutrisystem or any other weight loss program.
Nutrisystem Diet Guidelines
The Nutrisystem diet is comprised of prepacked meals and snacks that are delivered monthly to your doorstep. The shelf-stable meals and snacks are supplemented with yogurt, fruits and vegetables from the grocery store. Dieters are allotted three meals and two snacks per day, which provide approximately 1,800 calories on the men's program and approximately 1,400 calories on the women's program.
Losing 50 lbs. on Nutrisystem
The Nutrisystem program is designed to assist dieters in losing 1 lb. to 2 lbs. per week. If you adhere to the Nutrisystem plan, you can expect to lose 50 lbs. in approximately six to 12 months. Success on the Nutrisystem program requires complete compliance with the program. Deviating from the meal plan by eating as little as two candy bars per day can result in slowed weight loss or no weight loss at all.
Considerations
Losing 50 lbs. on the Nutrisystem diet requires you to fully adhere to the rigid program. Some people find the prepackaged meals to be helpful while others find them to be a barrier to learning healthy meal planning and cooking techniques, according to "Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies." Some people find the Nutrisystem diet too restrictive to adhere to and sabotage their weight loss efforts with unhealthy eating. Consider your lifestyle and diet needs to determine if Nutrisystem is a good fit for you to shed 50 lbs. Seek the assistance of a dietitian if you find yourself struggling to balance a healthy diet.
Long-Term Weight Loss
Facing the reality that you need to lose 50 lbs. can be daunting, especially since successful long-term weight loss requires an entire lifestyle change. It is important to remember that you didn't gain your excess weight overnight and it is therefore unrealistic to expect to lose it quickly. The habits that led to your weight gain were likely developed over a long period, according to "Handbook of Obesity Treatment," and therefore need to be slowly and gradually changed to ensure that your new lifestyle lasts forever.
References
- "Handbook of Obesity Treatment"; Thomas A. Wadden PhD, et al.; 2004
- "NutriSystem Nourish: The Revolutionary New Weight-Loss Program"; Dr. James Rouse, et al.; 2004
- "Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies"; Frances Sizer; 2008
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