I am amazed, more like absolutely astonished that I am sitting here right now looking at the title I just typed that says “Week 8″! For a few minutes, I was at a loss for words. Well– that didn’t last for very long because you know me!
To catch up any new readers that haven’t been following along on my weekly updates over the past 2 months, I’ve been on the NutriSystem program to get myself back down to a healthier weight. It consists of eating 3 pre-packaged monthly delivered meals and 1 snack/dessert daily. It’s also supplemented by your own fruits and vegetables. With the start of week 5, NutriSystem delivered several frozen meals and treats to be placed into the mix with their Select menu options, in addition to the variety of foods I had already been eating. I had more options and I think that variety helps the plan from potentially becoming boring. I enjoy an ice cream sandwich from time to time and a few were delivered! I’ve had 2 speed bumps along the way but after that week I picked myself up and dusted myself off. I’m happy to say that I have found this an extremely gratifying and worthwhile experience. At week 4, I even gave away a month of the NutriSystem plan to one lucky reader. Which reminds me, I’ve gotta check in with her and see how she’s been doing.
So here we are at week 8! I’ve had a cumulative weight loss of 18 pounds in 2 months which is an average of 2.25 pounds lost per week. Some weeks were more than others, but in the end it has all worked out to a desirable result. To my understanding, the average amount of weight loss that’s recommended is 2 pounds a week so that is just about in line. Everyone’s metabolism and body is different– I’m not sure of another person’s take on this or on their results since I can only speak for myself. I’m not ashamed to say that I feel proud of my dedication so far and I’m grateful for all of the encouragement I’ve received from everyone. It’s been awesome!
My point in putting myself out there like this over the past few weeks was to answer a few questions I had:
Does NutriSystem work? In my case, yes. It did not come without my contribution of hard work in addition to the plan however.
Can I give someone else who may have difficulty obtaining a healthy weight encouragement and hope? I’d like to think that was achieved.
Was it something I could even stick with? Yes!
Regardless of whether you decide to use NutriSystem or another method of weight loss, I applaud you for doing what’s right for you. I don’t make any guarantees for anyone else, but I am so satisfied with my own performance that I have made the decision to continue the plan one month at a time and evaluate my needs as I go along. I won’t be updating weekly anymore but I hope you at least found some value in what I shared!
xo
Amber
