How Can You Lose Weight On Nutrisystem When You Eat So Much And So Often?

I sometimes hear from people who have concerns about the effectiveness of Nutrisystem because of the amount of food that you get to eat. They often wonder how you are going to lose weight if you are eating all of the time. I heard from someone who said: "I was looking over the Nutrisystem diet and I am considering it, but I have some doubts. It looks as if you eat all three meals plus a shake as well as desserts and snacks. Not to mention that you have to add in grocery foods too. Why do they have you eating so much? And how is this diet effective with so much food being taken in?" I will try to address these concerns below.

Despite All Of The Small And Frequent Meals, This Really Is A Low Calorie Diet:Women consume about 1200 calories per day on this plan, while men take in about 1500. That is quite a bit less than what is typical for most adults. Admittedly, they do have you eating fairly regularly. You do eat three main meals, plus a snack (which can be a shake, but this isn't a requirement) and a dessert. In addition, you are supposed to add in fresh side items to each main meal. So this essentially 5 opportunities to eat plus those side items with the three main meals.

And, while this might seem like a whole lot of eating at first, looks can be a bit deceiving. The portion sizes of the main meals are on the small side. And the calories contained are low. For example, most of the breakfasts average at around 150 calories each (give or take a few calories either way.) You'll find that many of the lunches are in the low 200 calorie range. And although the dinners vary a little more in their caloric content, you're generally looking at around 250 to the low 300 calorie range. The snacks and desserts range from anywhere to only 60 calories to under 150.

So hopefully this shows you that although you are taking in three main meals, the calorie content of them is low. Not only that, but all of the foods are low in carbohydrates and high in fiber and protein. This creates meals which are "glycemic friendly" to keep blood sugars stable while helping you to feel more full.

Now, let's move onto those grocery store additions that often concern people. It is true that you are supposed to add in a side item at each meal. But this is a small and healthful item. It may be a green salad. It might be a piece of fruit. Or, you could chose a small source of protein like string cheese. People often express concerns about this initially, but when they see that it's a very small item that's meant to enhance the meal, they often embrace this.

So while it may seem as if you are eating too much to lose weight, in my opinion this is a common misconception. And generally once you spend a small amount of time on the diet, this becomes clear relatively quickly. Many people find that although the numerous meals are close together, they are still ready to eat when it is time for the next one because they have consumed small portions, which of course is necessary for weight loss.  

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