Obesity in the U.S. has long been a major issue, and the main causes should be fairly obvious. These days, an average American gets 11% of his or her calories from fast food, spends too much time in sedentary activities and does not exercise enough to make up for it. As of right now, two out of three American adults can be considered either overweight or obese. This is where the Nutrisystem comes in handy.
The main reason our generation faces an obesity epidemic is that we eat more than the previous generations. The Journal of Nutrition published data showing that we consume 425 calories a day more than we did 30 years ago. This is the result of plate sizes and portion sizes having expanded. The super-sized portions at restaurants have slowly and steadily changed what we considered a normal meal size. And when people are offered larger portion sizes, they eat more food. The solution to obesity is therefore obvious: Portion control. But how can one practice portion control? As you might imagine, having to count calories and carbohydrates every single day can put a damper on your life in no time.
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Weight loss programs are getting more and more popular with each passing day. Americans spend north of $60 billion each year to lose weight. Unfortunately, recent studies have shown that only 2 out of the 32 most popular weight loss programs will help you lose a significant amount of weight.
One clinically proven weight loss program that teaches you portion control effectively, without having you count calories or portion sizes, is Nutrisystem.
How Nutrisystem Works
The Nutrisystem 28-day program revolves around a simple premise: almost all of the food you need is delivered straight to your doorstep. [pullquote]Depending on your diet specifications, you might need to buy some additional fruits or veggies.[/pullquote] Details about the food can be found at Bestiews, but what one needs to remember is that there’s no cooking involved, as most meals only need to be heated for up to ten minutes before they’re ready to eat. As long as you’re sticking to your eating schedule, avoiding alcohol and resisting the fast food temptation, you should lose up to 2 lbs. per week on average, which is the recommended weight loss rate.
As for the meals themselves, they’re not that expensive. Nutrisystem offers three regular plans: Basic ($9.82/day), Core ($10.54/day) and Uniquely Yours ($11.96/day). The Basic plan is a perfect choice for those who just want to jump into the thick of things with a pre-selected choice of meals, whereas the latter two plans allow you to take more control over your diet by making your specialized menu. The Uniquely Yours plan has the best selection of foods, including the frozen meal options. Nutrisystem also has specialized plans for men, women, vegetarians, and people with diabetes.
Why Does The Nutrisystem Diet Work?
Because it focuses on providing the right nutrients and carbohydrates, while at the same time limiting your calorie and sodium intake. The program also avoids fat inducing ingredients such as MSG, corn syrup and aspartame, as well as artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. If you’re following the Nutrisystem program, you can rest assured that a team of registered dietitians and nutrition experts has already made the best choices for you. Plus, the food is surprisingly delicious as well.
Despite a variety of both regular and specialized plans on offer, Nutrisystem is not for everyone. [pullquote]If you enjoy cooking your own food, Nutrisystem’s prepared meals may make you feel bored.[/pullquote] Pregnant women, kids under the age of 14 and people with certain heart conditions or allergies should hold back on giving this program a try. Talking to a doctor before taking on any long-term diet is also a good idea.
If you’re just about ready to give up on calorie counting and eating out, Nutrisystem should be right up your alley. In addition to being the most convenient diet program around, Nutrisystem will actually help you lose weight in a reasonable amount of time. As long as you’re not expecting miracles, this diet plan should give you plenty of reasons for optimism.
Author Bio: Matt, a contributing editor at LifetoLiveit.com, is a Biologist who has experience working as a health and fitness writer. Matt keeps up to date with the latest research on weight loss and nutrition and endorses diet programs that have helped millions of people live a healthier life.
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