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Week 6 on Nutrisystem #NSNation Program

Week 6 on Nutrisystem #NSNation Program

I thought this week I was going to kick some butt in the weight loss department since I was down to 215.2lbs 4 days ago. But apparently my scale decided to be evil/deceiving and put me up like 1.5 lbs the following day. Oh well, I will take any kind of loss, just was wishful that it would be more this week.

I was hoping to incorporate some physical activity this week besides running errands all day, but that didn’t happen. I ended up going to the beach for the weekend through Monday and ended up eating out a couple times. It just happens, since I’m there visiting, I can’t really tag along to go out to eat without actually eating, since you feel really awkward watching them eat. So I had some BBQ ribs and was it tasty. Was a tad bit dry for the price I paid, but that just tells me I need to avoid that restaurant in the future.

On Nutrisystem I notice that you don’t really get too much meat in your meals, and I am a meat eater so I was dying to have some ribs. That’s my only real complaint about Nutrisystem, is that there is more vegetables and sides and not enough meat. heh.

I am thinking about grabbing a comfort cruiser bike for the time being since I cannot seem to find an elliptical in my budget with all the requirements I seek. At least then I can make little trips to the stores and get my cardio in at the same time. Its just this god awful rain gets in the way most of the time during the whole year. Yes, it even rains in the summer. Gotta love the Pacific Northwest.


Favorite Nutrisystem Meal: Steak Tagliata
My Least Favorite Nutrisystem Meal: Butternut Squash Ravioli
Starting Weight: 5’11” @ 230.8 (hate admitting to that)
Current Weight: 216.4
Week 1 Loss: 6.4lbs
Week 2 Loss: 1.8lbs 
Week 3 Loss: 1.4lbs 
Week 4 Loss: 1.6lbs 
Week 5 Loss: 1.4lbs 
Week 6 Loss: 1.6lbs
Total Loss: 14.4 lbs
Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free for review purposes only. All opinions are 100% my own and were not influenced in any way

Week 5 on Nutrisystem #NSNation Program

I thought I was going to do horrible this week while on Nutrisystem, since I went out again and had a couple drinks at the bar, along with a chipotle chicken wrap and a side salad. I don’t feel too guilty about this, since I was having a very stressful day dealing with some family issues and needed to get out of the house and not worry about that disaster for at least an hour or two.

Aside from all of that, I also came down with a cold so I wasn’t eating as frequently as I should since I was afraid of my nasal leakage getting into my food. I seriously could not plug or blow my nose enough to stop it from being a pain in my rear-end!

I do have to say though, that so far my favorite lunch/dinner meals have been the Mexican style ones like, Tortilla soup, chicken tacos and the chicken quesadilla. I plop some salsa on top of the last 2 and its delish! I am partial to Mexican food anyways, so this was a no-brainer with me actually digging them.

Next week, I plan on getting out and walking everyday for at least 15 minutes. If it was warmer, I would probably do it longer, but I hate being cold.

I still have not found an elliptical that is crying out to me, so until I start incorporating cardio into my routine, I will continue to see these snail like improvements each week.

On a greater note, some of my pants that were starting to cut into my stomach are now fitting much better and are becoming a little bit baggy. Almost time to buy a size smaller and I cannot wait!

Favorite Nutrisystem Meal: Tortilla Soup (Spicey, but flavorful)
My Least Favorite Nutrisystem Meal: Chocolate Chip Scone ( too dry)
Starting Weight: 5’11” @ 230.8 (hate admitting to that)
Current Weight: 218
Week 1 Loss: 6.4lbs
Week 2 Loss: 1.8lbs 
Week 3 Loss: 1.4lbs 
Week 4 Loss: 1.6lbs 
Week 5 Loss: 1.4lbs
Total Loss: 12.8 lbs
Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free for review purposes only. All opinions are 100% my own and were not influenced in any way


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Week 4 on Nutrisystem #NSNation Program

This weekend I went on a little trip to the beach to hang out with the fam, and I knew I would be led into temptations of eating unhealthy if I didn’t pack along my Nutrisystem food. We did end up going out to dinner at Sizzler and I made sure I checked over all the calorie information, as well as what I shouldn’t and should stay away from there. Obviously the deep fried onion rings were a no-no at the salad bar area. So I decided to go with the unlimited salad and had everything that I could remotely think of as being healthy with about 2 tablespoons of ranch. For some reason they did not have light anything. I also ended up having grilled vegetables along with 1 Malibu chicken. Normally I would have ordered 2 before this diet, but I knew I needed to continuously control my portions in order to see results, plus, 1 of them was about 330 calories, so I figure adding in the salad and vegetables I am probably pushing around 500 or a little more for dinner. This was acceptable to me and was a much better option than putting in over a thousand calories a meal from a fast food restaurant. Have you seen their new menus with the calories listed beside them? Wow, that was a real eye opener for me. Now I know why I have gained 40lbs over the last 6 years.
The next day, we were all out shopping at the outlet mall and got a bit hungry, so we decided on the McMennamins there. I knew they would have options for me to eat without feeling guilty so I went ahead and tagged along. I ended up choosing the half turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, which had purple onions, a slice of Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and a little bit of cranberry relish with a side salad. It was delish! I figured after getting home, my scale was going to read that I was a pound or two over, but I was wrong. I woke up to 1.6lbs loss for the week and I am thankful that my dedication to this has changed the way I think about food. I have the willpower to say no to greasy pepperoni pizza, even though it may be cheaper or taste better, but I will not sacrifice my body anymore to indulge in high calorie, bad food.
Favorite Nutrisystem Meal: Carrot Cake (Almost as good as the real thing)
My Least Favorite Nutrisystem Meal: Biscuits & Gravy Mix (way too bland)
Starting Weight: 5’11” @ 230.8 (hate admitting to that)
Current Weight: 219.4
Week 1 Loss: 6.4lbs
Week 2 Loss: 1.8lbs 
Week 3 Loss: 1.4lbs 
Week 4 Loss: 1.6lbs
Total Loss: 11.4 lbs
Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free for review purposes only. All opinions are 100% my own and were not influenced in any way


If you don’t already have a prime membership with Amazon, you can subscribe and get 3 months free by signing up for Student or Parent/Caregiver options.

Week 3 on Nutrisystem #NSNation Weight Loss Program

Week 3 on Nutrisystem #NSNation Weight Loss Program

I can’t believe it’s been 3 weeks so far while being on Nutrisystem. Seems like the time is flying by fast, but I guess it does that regardless.

This week, I didn’t lose any real weight until I woke up on the scale today and noticed a 1lb drop. The whole entire week, I was only down .4lbs and I was following the meal plans religiously. That was until the Superbowl was on. We had a UFC party the night before, so we had leftover food that surely couldn’t go to waste since my boyfriend can’t eat it all, so I decided to dig in but knew I needed to control my portions. My boyfriend was giving me grief the entire time while I had a couple of appetizer wraps (turkey & ham with lettuce, tomato, cheese and a dab of cream cheese), since they weren’t the Nutrisystem food. I said as long as I learn to not overeat, which this program teaches you, then I should be fine. So I rubbed it in his face this morning when I woke up to a 1lb loss. As long as I keep doing what I am doing, I should be down to my goal weight in 5 or 6 months if I keep averaging over a 1lb a week.

I cannot wait until I start to feel comfortable in my own skin again!

 Favorite Nutrisystem Meal: Spinach & Ricotta Cheese Stuffed Shells
My Least Favorite Nutrisystem Meal: Pretzel Sticks
Starting Weight: 5’11” @ 230.8 (hate admitting to that)
Current Weight: 221
Week 1 Loss: 6.4lbs
Week 2 Loss: 1.8lbs 
Week 3 Loss: 1.4lbs
Total Loss: 9.6 lbs
Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free for review purposes only. All opinions are 100% my own and were not influenced in any way

If you don’t already have a prime membership with Amazon, you can subscribe and get 3 months free by signing up for Student or Parent/Caregiver options.

I’m Almost Down 10lbs!

So far while being on Nutrisystem, I have lost 9.6lbs. Not exactly the huge accomplishment that I would have expected while being on it for 3 weeks, but it is better than nothing for sure. Typically you only lose around 1lb a week on it anyways, so I guess I am “technically” ahead.

These 3 weeks have not been that hard really, since I think my stomach has shrunk and gotten used to the smaller correctly portioned meals. I am no longer feeling hungry through out the day like I was on week 1.

AND OMG, the peppermint cookie patties are simply to die for. I never thought any of the desserts on a diet regimen would actually taste normal. Now some have that weird aftertaste, like the caramel desserts, but this one is amazing. I had to place an order for 7 of those in my next batch of food for the month. If I could just order those for dessert each and every time, I would be in heaven, and losing weight while eating it would be mind boggling as it tastes too damn good to be true.

So that is where I am at as far as my weight loss goals. I need to step it up and start walking, but I find very little time to do everything during the day that has to be done, let alone adding exercise to the mix. I went elliptical shopping yesterday, but I am having a hard time finding something that is smooth, comfortable and under $600 price wise.

So if anyone has any recommendations of those, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. I need all the help I can get!