I lost 16 pounds on Nutrisystem last year, but gradually gained it all back when I went off the program. Not sure if I would consider that to be a success story.

Has anyone else tried Nutrisystem? I have wanted to try those programs like Jenny Craig and Weight watchers. They are just so expensive. I would have to go a long way to spend that kind of money per week on food. It is kind of discouraging.

What other programs have you tried? Does anyone have one that works for them? I am just trying to find something that fits me.
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I find the programmes expensive too especially as Im not working but now doing it on my own but with support from DS groups, a weight loss and walking buddy and an internet group that keeps me accountable, all for free. At the end of the day they are all just diets and any diet works if you stick to it. The nice thing about nutri is they they take out a lot of the shopping and if you are working that is so great.

I've considered using these systems but I figured if I educate myself enough about BMR and exercise programs I can do it on my own. It is so much money, and like benzenering said, I'm worried I would just gain the weight back. But keep us updated on how it goes, I might end up trying nutrisystem anyway!

I have done it on my own before.... did South Beach last time and lost some weight but right now I just do not have the patience to count calories, plan meals, plan the shopping, cook the meals.... I just can't do it right now. The idea of grabbing 4 packages and some vege's and being done for the day is really appealing. It is $250 a month and I would spend that on groceries anyway...... I'll give it two months and if I am losing weight and can stand the food I'll stick with it.

Just putting this put there as food for thought....

It's chemical food. Filled with toxins and things you body cannot process. For example, nutria sweet studies actually show that it makes you GAIN weight.

Just me....but must making smart and healthy choices with a little pre planning, and exercise of course, is the reall way to go.

It doesn't come off overnight. No matter what you do. Slow and steady will keep it off for good. It's a reprogramming of the mind and body.

Side note... I've lost 73 lbs on my own doing this....

I am on a program called Slimgenics. I think they only have locations currently in Minnesota and Colorado, but I think they have an online option now too.

My goal is to lose 34 pounds and I'm currently half way done. I joined the program because I have a friend who is about to reach her goal of losing 100 pounds on the program.

There are two elements of cost with this program.

There is a cost per week for the counseling (you visit them 3 days a week to check in with an individual counselor). They figure this one time cost based on the number of weeks they estimate reaching your goal. You then get to continue seeing them an additional 4 weeks of a balancing period and then an extra 12 weeks to continue seeing them to ensure you maintain your new weight. The costs may vary, but as a point of reference, I think it was approximately $450 for my 34 pound goal, and that covers me to receive counseling from them from December to August.

The second element of the cost is purchasing high protein snacks and supplements from them. As part of the "plan" you are required to eat 2 of their snacks a day. The supplements are suggested but not required. These can seem a bit pricey, but I find the cost totally worth it. The cost may be a little more than buying your own protein bars / vitamins, but it's not an extreme cost.

I was very concerned about the supplements. I didn't want to get pumped full of chemicals that would make me feel weird. They have an option for the main metabolism booster that has no stimulants in it. This made me a little more comfortable.

I finally had to decide to trust it and not worry too much about it, and I'm really glad I did. Except for the 2 snacks a day, I get to cook my own food. I'm learning much better portion control. I actually feel like it's hard to eat all the food I'm required to eat. And best of all, I don't feel any negative effects of the supplements.

I'm sure some people have negative things to say about the program, just like anything else, but it seems like a simple option that works well if you follow the program.

Good luck finding a program that works for you!