How to Choose a Nutrisystem Plan

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If you’re new to Nutrisystem, you’re probably wondering why we offer so many weight loss program choices. It’s because of you. You’re unique. You have your own weight loss goals, nutritional needs, taste preferences and of course, budget. We keep all of that in mind when we develop the options we offer, so you have the best diet plan to become the best you.

Which Nutrisystem plan is best for you?

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When you’re ready to start losing weight and feeling your best, a program like Nutrisystem, designed by expert weight loss dietitians, is much more effective than trying to lose weight on your own. Nutrisystem is the perfect choice for those looking to change their eating habits, but it is far from a “one-size-fits-all” weight loss plan. You get to make lots of choices along the way to meet your exact needs, starting with choosing from our various plan options.

We offer specialized Nutrisystem plans for women, men and those with diabetes, as well as a Partner plan and the Complete plan. We also offer different levels of plans in our men’s, women’s, partner and diabetes plans: Basic, Uniquely Yours, and Uniquely Yours Max+ or Uniquely Yours Ultimate.

We know this can be a lot to choose from, so we’ve created this guide to help you decide which plan is best for you.


Learn more about each of the Nutrisystem plans!

On Nutrisystem, you’ll eat five to six times a day no matter what plan you choose, so hunger pangs don’t slow you down. Better yet, the meal plans are specially crafted to maximize your weight loss results through a balanced diet and satisfy your taste buds while doing so. And the best part about our weight loss meal plan? The food is delivered right to your door!

With each of our Nutrisystem meal plans, you will receive:

  • Ready-made meals you’ll love. Get breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks, 5 days a week.
  • Top-rated app with one-touch logging and fun challenges to motivate you.
  • Weight loss coaching for 1-on-1 support.
  • Free shipping—straight to your door!

Nutrisystem Plan Comparison

Basic Plan: Budget-friendly weight loss with pantry-ready meals.

Our Basic Plan fits your budget and busy lifestyle. Fuel your weight loss with a four-week meal plan and our classic variety of meals and snacks, including pantry-ready menu choices that are easily stored in your pantry or stashed in your bag.

The foods are ready to eat in just minutes and perfect at home or on-the-go! Just heat and eat convenient choices, such as pizza, pasta, soup and more.

You’ll enjoy our breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks 5 days a week, plus eat your own healthy meals 2 days a week. Plus, you get to enjoy grocery add-ins for extra flavor and variety. 

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Uniquely Yours Plan: Lose weight with our most popular plan and top-rated meals.

Uniquely Yours is the delicious way to burn fat and build strength! Get a plan to crush your goals and cravings with a four-week meal plan and customer favorites delivered to your door. You’ll have access to our top-rated frozen menu choices, plus pantry-ready meals and snacks, all ready to eat in just minutes.

You’ll also have access to select Restaurant Faves meals – these are inspired by famous restaurant meals and portioned with half the calories!

Just like the Basic plan, you’ll enjoy our breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks 5 days a week, then eat your own healthy meals 2 days a week. You also get to enjoy grocery add-ins for extra flavor and variety. 

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Uniquely Yours Max+ Plan: Lose weight and control hunger up to 5 hours with Hearty Inspirations Meals.

With Uniquely Yours Max+, weight loss never tasted so good. You can enjoy Nutrisystem meals and snacks five or seven days a week: The choice is yours!

This is our only plan with our best menu ever. Featuring our Hearty Inspirations premium meals, you’ll feel full and satisfied while you lose weight with big, filling and flavorful choices that have up to 30 grams of protein and extra vegetables. You also get access to our full line of Restaurant Faves, feel-good meals inspired by popular dishes from famous restaurants. They’re 100% guilt-free and perfectly portioned with half the calories!

Uniquely Yours Max+ also helps you lose five pounds in your first week with Fast 5, a simple start to jumpstart your weight loss. Fast 5 includes seven days of meals, snacks and shakes to fire up your weight loss. Weight loss results vary based on your starting weight and adherence to the program.

Click here to learn more about the Uniquely Yours Max+ plan! >

Nutrisystem for Men Plans: Get the edge over regular diet and exercise.

Nutrisystem for Men recognizes that guys need more calories than women, even when trying to lose weight. They need more carbs, protein and healthy fats to fuel up right.

This plan includes one more Nutrisystem snack than the other plans, accounting for the slight difference in plan costs.

The Nutrisystem for Men program comes in all three options above: Basic, Uniquely Yours and Uniquely Yours Max+.

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Partner Plans: Stay accountable and lose weight together.

The Nutrisystem Partner Plan is designed for two people in the same household. The Partner Plan includes two weeks of Nutrisystem meals and snacks for two people.

Motivate and inspire each other as you lose weight and celebrate success together. Studies show that dieting with a partner can lead to greater weight loss. With the Nutrisystem Partner Plan, weight loss truly is better together!

The Nutrisystem Partner Plan comes in all three options above: Basic, Uniquely Yours and Uniquely Yours Max+.

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Nutrisystem D – Diabetes Plan: Lose weight to help manage your Type 2 diabetes and lower your A1C.

We know that people with diabetes have specific needs, which is why we created Nutrisystem D, specifically designed for people with Type 2 diabetes. This approach to weight loss is also appropriate for people who are overweight and have Type 1 diabetes, or who have pre-diabetes.  It’s a four week-plan that provides convenient food delivery right to your door.

Developed by a team of doctors and dietitians to provide the best balance of nutrients in optimal portion sizes, Nutrisystem D provides a simple, effective weight loss solution for people living with diabetes. Nutrisystem D can help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight to lower A1c levels.

Nutrisystem D plans are designed to help you lose weight to manage Type 2 Diabetes, safely and effectively, with three key components:

  • The right balance of nutrients: protein, lower-glycemic carbs like fiber and healthy fats
  • Meals and snacks every 2-3 hours to help keep your blood sugar levels steady
  • Around 1,200 to 1,500 calories each day, focused on the foods that keep you fuller, longer

The Nutrisystem Diabetes plan comes in three options: Basic, Uniquely Yours and Uniquely Yours Ultimate.

  • Basic: Choose from over 100 pantry-ready menu options. Enjoy five Nutrisystem breakfasts, lunches, dinner and snacks each week.
  • Uniquely Yours: Everything included in our Basic plan, PLUS access to our top-rated frozen meals and snacks.
  • Uniquely Yours Ultimate: Everything included in our Uniquely Yours plans, but you’ll enjoy 7 Nutrisystem breakfasts, lunches dinners and snacks each week. Less meal prep to save time and effort, so it’s best for people who prefer added structure.

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Complete by Nutrisystem: Lose weight and transition to a healthy lifestyle with a dietitian-designed approach.

Our 3-phased approach will guide you from rapid weight loss to steady results and a lifetime of success.

Complete by Nutrisystem is designed by expert dietitians to help you lose weight and transition into a lifetime of wellness. It works by delivering the right foods in the right portions, right to your door. As your body adapts, we gradually give you more freedom and flexibility to practice eating healthy eating on your own.

You’ll lose weight and learn how to keep it off through our three-phased approach:

  • Phase 1 (Month 1): Fire up your weight loss with delicious Nutrisystem meals, snacks and shakes 7 days a week.
  • Phase 2 (Months 2-4): Introduce some of your own healthy meals while enjoying Nutrisystem meals and snacks 5 days a week (and Nutrisystem shakes 7 days a week).
  • Phase 3 (Months 5-6): Eat healthy on your own and support your success with your Nutrisystem favorites—choose 32 meals and 16 snacks for each of your final 2 months.
  • Plus: We’ll provide valuable video resources and an exclusive digital cookbook to help you stay on track.

After 6 months, the plan ends—but our support doesn’t! You’ll continue to receive access to weight loss coaching and our award-winning weight loss app! That way, you can enjoy 6 months of weight loss and a lifetime of wellness.

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Complete 55 Plan: Lose weight with a plan specifically created for women 55 and up.

With Complete 55, you’ll give your body the nutrition it needs! Support your metabolism with nutrition designed to help you lose weight as you age. Get the right amount of protein with the right ingredients for a woman’s body at this stage in life. This plan will help you burn harmful belly fat by front-loading calories to keep you burning fat throughout the day.

Complete 55 works by delivering the right nutrition for women like you! Here’s how:

Month 1: 

Get Nutrisystem meals 7 days a week. Start seeing results right away with daily breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks. You’ll enjoy convenient monthly auto-delivery shipments after that.

Month 2 and beyond: Continue with our meals 5 days a week. Keep losing weight by combining our meals with guidance to add your own. You’ll continue to receive monthly shipments until you reach your goals.

Plus! Enjoy access to:

  • NuMi® app with SmartAdapt to help you power through weight loss plateaus.
  • Personal weight loss coaching
  • Comprehensive guides with step-by-step guidance from our expert dietitians.

Click here to learn more about Complete 55! >

On Nutrisystem, additional grocery items are required.

*In a study, avg. time of hunger control was 3.9 hours.