NutriSystem
Atkins At Home
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Balance For Life
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Bistro M.D.
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ChefsDiet
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Diet Gourmet
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Diet To Go
Dinewise
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eDiets
Deliciously Yours
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Fresh Dining
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Good Measure Meals
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HMR At Home
Home Bistro
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Jenny Direct
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Magic Kitchen
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My New Form
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Nutrisystem
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PurFoods
Seattle Sutton
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Sunfare
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5 Squares
NutriSystemâ
has been a big hit with
dieters in the past years, as company
sales soared from $50 million in 2004 to
nearly $770 million in 2007. For home
delivery of diet food, the price seems
to be a major advantage over other home
delivery plans, and phone counseling is
provided free of charge (although
management reports that only 20% of its
customer actually use this
service--surprising).
Dieters can order
NutriSystemâ's
portion controlled food (entrees) via the Internet, as well as utilize
individualized weight loss plans and one-on-one counseling and behavior
modification services. The cost of NutriSystem food is
about $69 per week (plus $4 shipping). The food is shipped once per month,
at a cost of $279 with free shipping under the "autoship" plan. If you don't
use "autoship", the cost is $310/month. plus $16 for shipping. This includes 3 meals a day plus snacks
(100 items) virtually replacing most of the regular food you might buy. You supply fruit, milk and vegetables. No meal replacement shakes are used.
NutriSystemâ
has strategic partnerships with Internet portals, health websites, and wedding sites. It is also sells vitamins and protein supplements.
The dieter does not have to record calories, count points or deal with complex recipes under this plan. It’s all done for you. Counseling comes free with your food order, by a variety of people that have gone through company training. The counselors may be dietitians, nurses, health educators, fitness instructors, or others, usually with a college degree.
NutriSystem "Advanced" replaces the
old NutriSystem "Nourish" plan, and is a complete program that
includes new proprietary ingredient blends to support heart health. NutriSystem
Advanced replaces NutriSystem Nourish(R), the company's core weight-loss program
and is available through the website www.nutrisystem.com and 1-800-321-THIN.
NutriSystem Advanced meals contain one of NutriSystem's
new, proprietary blends of heart-healthy ingredients. Primary among these are
OmegaSol(TM), a patent-pending combination of heart-healthy soluble fibers and
Omega-3 fatty acids that work to help promote a healthy heart while losing
weight, and NutriSol(TM), an additional blend of soluble fibers that are
naturally present in oats, fruits and whole grains and help reduce hunger and
control appetite. NutriSystem Advanced continues to build upon the Glycemic
Advantage(TM) by using "good carbs" in all of its foods.
Says management... "Utilizing the great-tasting foods from
our low-fat and low-cholesterol program, and adding Omega-3 fatty acids and
soluble fiber, we have created both a heart support and weight-loss program that
targets cravings and hunger."
The NutriSystem Advanced program includes a personalized
Results Kit that features Mindset Makeover, a motivational
behavior guide. Fitness experts Leslie Sansone and Vaughn Hebron have added to
the heart benefits of the Advanced Program by creating exercise DVDs exclusively
for NutriSystem Advanced participants. The Results Kit also offers a customized
meal planner, online community access information, a Quick Start Guide
and more. As always, the program has no membership fees and includes free online
and telephone counseling.
NutriSystem Advanced features seven programs which include: Women's Program,
Men's Program, Women's Diabetic Program, Men's Diabetic Program, Women's Silver
Program, Men's Silver Program, and a Vegetarian Program.
BestDietForMe.com Commentary: If you're the
type of person who has trouble with meal planning and portion control, and
doesn't want to think about food choices or even prepare meals that can't be microwaved, this plan may be for you. This plan works well if you're single or eat alone; however, if you have a family to cook for you'll either need to buy enough
NutriSystemâ
meals for everyone or prepare two separate entrees.
The exercise and emotional eating/psychology pamphlets are
helpful. That said, we think it's a good overall plan for the price. However, if
you want fresh, better quality food and are willing to pay (substantially more)
for it, there are better choices out there.
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