I get a lot of questions about the NutriSystem that start with the words “how long does it take to…”. People want to know how long it will be before they start to see results, lose 20 pounds, or be able to put on a bikini. , etc. Basically, most people have an end result in mind and want to know how long they will have to wait or stay afloat until they reach this goal. For example, people want to look good for a wedding, shine for a class reunion, or not be embarrassed to walk on the beach. In the following article, I’ll try to help you find a time frame and give you an idea of what to expect.
NutriSystem Typical Weekly Weight Loss: The company’s official statement states that 2 to 3 pounds per week is typical. I think this is an attempt on their part to keep their expectations low. Sure, at 3 pounds a week, you’d lose 12 pounds in a month and over 70 pounds in 6 months. (At that rate, he would lose 140 pounds in a year.) These are respectable results by anyone’s standards. But, there are a decent amount of people who are also in the 4-5 pound range, especially those who start with more weight or those who are willing to move more.
Accelerate NutriSystem Results: Lose More Weight Faster: Many people get impatient and want to lose as much weight as possible in the shortest amount of time. Some people tell me that the obvious choice is to skip meals. After all, they want you to eat a whopping five meals a day AND they want you to add healthy side dishes to each meal. Some people will look at this and see places where they can cut out food and therefore cut out more calories, carbs, and fat.
This is a big mistake. I promise. First of all, all the foods on the diet are very low in calories, carbohydrates, and fat. So cutting out one or two meals will only save you a handful of calories. Second, you need to eat regularly and often for ketosis (fat burning) to occur. If you slow down your food intake, you will only slow down your metabolism and therefore your results. Finally, you need fresh supplements to ensure your body gets the nutritional support it needs to burn fat and calories.
Advising, educating and moving don’t have to be a chore: The company gives you exercise videos with your food orders. (These are free). They also provide you with free nutritional advice and support. All of this is there for the taking at no additional cost to you. In short, they are giving you the tools, education, and emotional support to do it. You just need to take advantage of what is on offer. I find that many people do not take full advantage of these gifts and I am always surprised and disappointed.
It’s not too hard to figure out that moving more is a fast way to burn more fat and calories. This doesn’t have to be a chore. You can play with your children. You can go for a bike ride with your husband. You can dance or fool around with your family. Anything you find fun that gets your heart rate up (even just a little), try incorporating it into your day. Little efforts like this can get you to the next weekly group and can also make your body look more toned and lean. This, in turn, will make you see results and changes in your body much faster.
