What Will I Feel Like On Nutrisystem?

ByAva Alderman

I often hear from people who want to know what to expect when starting Nutrisystem. One very common concern is how the person asking the question can expect to feel on the diet. People often wonder if they are going to feel hungry, grouchy, weird, weak, jittery or just odd.

Although I can't predict the future or anticipate how you personally might feel or respond, I can tell you from my own experience (and from that of others I know on this diet) what are some common feelings or experiences.

Many people aren't as hungry as they feared, but hunger is a possibility, particularly if you are used to eating junk food or you are used to overeating on a regular basis. One positive thing about this diet is that you eat quite regularly and, although the portions might be smaller than what you are eating right now (while not dieting,) you do get to add in fresh sides with every meal. So keep in mind that you are eating three complete meals as well as a snack and dessert so you should not have to go for long periods of time without eating.

Also, the diet does a good job of allowing you to have comfort foods that many people find enjoyable even when dieting. There are foods like burgers, fajitas, macaroni and cheese, and chocolate cake on the menu, but if you're used to greasy foods dripping in cheese or having huge portions of sugary or fat filled meals, you'll likely find these foods a bit lighter.

Many people worry that they will lack energy or feel jittery or grumpy on the diet. Know that none of the foods contain stimulants. You lose weight be eating less carbohydrates and calories while eating more protein and fiber. There are no artificial stimulants fueling the weight loss, which sometimes causes that jittery or annoyed feeling while you are on a diet.

Finally, it's possible to get into ketosis or fat burning mode of this diet. This metabolic state occurs when your body isn't getting its usual amount of carbohydrates and is getting more protein so that it's burning fat (rather than carbohydrates)as a source of fuel and energy. As a result, people sometimes feel a bit more energy when they get into ketosis and notice less hunger. Some feel relief when they aren't getting those fluctuations in blood sugar that are caused by too much carbohydrate consumption.

So to sum it up, while it's impossible for me to predict your experiences, I can tell you that many people do not have bad experiences or jittery feelings when starting the diet, although there can be an adjustment if you are have become used to bad eating habits. This is a bit of lifestyle change, although they do make every effort to ensure an easy transition (since you still get to eat comfort foods, desserts, and snacks.) But the only way to truly know is to try it and find out for yourself. Try to have patience with yourself and accept that there might be an adjustment period. But also know that most people find any slight adjustment period more than worth it when the results start coming in.

Want more tips on being successful on or starting Nutrisystem while saving money? Ava's Nutrisystem Information Website features articles meant to help you evaluate and have success with this diet. There's also a link to a free eBook and the latest coupons to help you get started. You can visit her at http://ava-alderman-weight-loss-articles.com/

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For How Long Do I Have To Commit To Nutrisystem?

ByAva Alderman

I sometimes hear from people who are trying to gauge for how long they might be on the Nutrisystem diet. But they don't know whether there are any guidelines about the length of time that you should spend on this diet. I heard from someone who said: "I am looking to lose about 45 pounds. I am reasonably active, but not overly so. For how many months should I commit to Nutrisystem? Do I have to indicate a certain number of months or a set time for my commitment when I sign up?" I'll answer these questions below.

There Is Not Set Time To Remain On Nutrisystem. And You Don't Have To Make Any Commitment: I find that some people are under the mistaken impression that the company mandates that you have to remain on the diet for a certain amount of time or for a certain number of months. People also sometimes think that you have to commit for a set amount of time. This isn't the case. The only person who decides on your time frame or your commitment is you. Typically, people go off of this diet once they have lost their target amount of weight. In terms of the woman who asked the question, if she were like most people, then once she lost the 45 pounds, she would just decide to transition off the diet. When I told her this, she asked how she would know how much of a commitment to make without knowing how long all of this would take her.

The thing is, there is no commitment. You simply order your food while you still need it or are still trying to lose the weight. You can order the foods individually, but you'll often get by cheaper if you order a package. Although it's difficult to say exactly how long it will take to lose a set amount of weight (because this depends on many factors like your compliance and activity level,) you can get a rough estimate by looking at the averages. It's said that many people lose around 2 - 3 pounds per week on Nutrisystem. Since this woman said that she was reasonably active, I don't think it was a huge stretch to put her in the center of the range or at around 2.5 pounds per week. This is around 10 pounds a month. If she stayed at a reasonably constant rate, then she was looking at around 4 and 1/2 months before she lost the full 45 pounds. So that would be 4 one month packages. She could order a 2 week package for the remaining weight, but a better idea might be to go ahead and get a full month package for that 5th month so she would have extra food for transition. Many people find it helpful to go off of the diet gradually rather than all than once.

But to answer the question posed, there is no set amount of time to be on Nutrisystem. Most people will stay on the diet until they lose their target weight. And some give themselves a little extra time to transition off so that they have the best chance of long term success and of keeping the weight off.

Want more tips on being successful on or starting Nutrisystem while saving money? Ava's Nutrisystem Information Website features articles meant to help you evaluate and have success with this diet. There's also a link to a free eBook and the latest coupons to help you get started. You can visit her at http://ava-alderman-weight-loss-articles.com/.

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