Just like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, I’m ready to call my Life Line. That Life Line being a Nutrisystem dietician.
On a sidenote: I wish the above picture was really me.
I’ve been on the Nutrisystem weight loss program for a month now. I’ve definitely learned a lot during this time, but I’ve also encountered a lot of frustration. 30 days of Nutrisystem has only results in 4 pounds lost for me, the majority of which were in the first week. For the last few weeks my weight has been at a stand still. Inches have been lost in some places, while in others it fluctuates.
There have been a few times due to my work schedule that I’ve skipped the Powerfuel snack…or my eating hasn’t been every few hours. I can only speak for myself, but that’s just a reality. Not everyone can be chained to their kitchen 24/7. I have 4 kids and a full time job…sometimes this means working long hours without coming up for air, or running around to appointments and stores making it impossible for a fresh food snack-a-thon.
Additionally, I’ve made sure to keep active and to switch up how I’m exercising. So far I’ve done walking 1-2 miles, working out with weights, calithetics, hiking, high impact aerobics and pilates. The only one that made a measurable impact on my weight loss was hiking. This past Sunday I hiked 5 miles through Lacawac Sanctuary which is hillside to Lake Wallenpaupack. It was a vigorous workout and definitely not something I’m up for on a routine basis. I woke up to a 1.5 pound weight loss and I was stoked. Yet, by this morning I already gained a half pound back. Since my weight fluctuated all week, that 1.5 pound loss voided the gain that happened all week, leaving me at the same weight for the last 3 weeks.
Mentally I am feeling defeated. I want so badly to lose these 40 pounds. But I also know that I need to do it the way that fits into my lifestyle now and that is maintainable. I haven’t quite figured out what the cause of the weight gain then loss then gain is yet. My sister seems to think it’s also partly to me drinking flavored water. I drink Nestle Pure Life Splash and she tells me that it is filled with weight holding preservatives. I’m not sure how to drink 32 ounces of water a day without some sort of flavoring to it that has no preservatives. I hate unflavored water. Would love your suggestions on this one.
If I could look in the mirror and see changes, maybe I wouldn’t be down on myself…but I look at myself and still see the same chubby, big chested girl who hates what she looks like.
This week I’m going to change up a few things and get suggestions from the Nutrisystem dietician. Let’s see what happens when I check back in a week from now!
Why I Started Nutrisystem
Nutrisystem Portion Control
Week One
Week Two
Week Three
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Fact: The body fluctuates in weight several pounds per day. Water is the main culprit when you see a gain of a pound or two–or a loss of a pound or two, which is quickly regained. Most likely you lost water from that hike and then gained it right back. If you ever throw in the towel on Nutrisystem, I highly recommend investigating low-carb. I’ve been on a low-carb diet for over three years with great success. Not only did I lose all the weight but I feel much, much better, Because low-carb eating is also anti-inflammatory. Hair,nails and skin all improved, cholesterol/lipids levels went down, mood swings stabilized, all acid reflux disappeared, I no longer have energy crashes at two or three in the afternoon, And generally feel much better at 40 then I ever have in my entire life. Don’t believe the rumors and scare tactics often spread about low-carb…do real honest research for yourself. Gary Taubes has some great books, Atkins, drs Finnick & Volley (sp?)… At any rate, good luck.
Hi Jean, you’re probably right about the water retention…which makes me wonder why I’m not losing fat yet then. Nutrisystem is based on low-carbs (they refer to them as SmartCarbs), so I’ve definitely been learning which foods are low carb and which are not and it’s been helpful when grocery shopping. Hoping their dietician helps me figure this out. Thanks for your comment!