This diet is ubiquitous, we’ve seen it everywhere on the television. One spokeswoman swears she’s lost weight more than once with the program. Some individuals have lost as few as 35 lbs and as much as 125 lbs with the system.

NutriSystem began with its clients being primarily women. Today, they provide men’s plan and a senior citizens plan for both sexes. They have plans for vegans and Type II diabetes sufferers.

The NutriSystem diet is based on the glycemic index. This number is based on the affect different foods have on the blood sugar. Foods with a high glycemic index cause more insulin to be secreted therefore causing hunger to return quicker when these particular foods are consumed. Foods with a lower glycemic index lead to a more stable blood sugar and energy throughout the day. There are no spikes in insulin levels so you are less hungry and more satisfied with your meals.

Nutrisystem is a food delivery program. They ship food to your home every four weeks. The food does require refrigeration because of the process used to package the foods. Each dish has easy to follow preparation instructions.

The food is proportioned to provide nutrients and low glycemic index foods. These “good carbs” cause rapid weight loss with very little effort. According to the commercials, those who use the plan say that the weight literally melted off of them.

The plan does encourage participants to add low fat milk and dairy, salads, and fruits to each NutriSystem meal. The main concern is the carbohydrates that we eat. Protein is protein, but carbohydrates aren’t all the same which is evidenced by the numbers reached through the glycemic index. Processed carbohydrates raise blood sugar, while those that are made of whole grains stabilize it.

The Nutrisystem Plan does not forbid exercise but it is designed to work without it. Exercise can only enhance this program since they are already giving you foods that are optimal for you. Whether weight loss will increase with activity is unknown.

Having meals delivered is expensive, but you may qualify for a payment plan. If you choose this option you’ll be spending a few hundred dollars a month for this program and the same for each additional family member on the program. If you want to spend that type of dough this program might be for you. The upside, NutriSystem does not require recording of meals and counting calories. You choose a meal, add healthy extras, and chow down.

However, if all you need is a quick, much cheaper alternative. You should consider a healthy, safe cleanse. I’ve put together more information about this attractive option on my website. Please follow my links below and learn more about it.