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What is the Nutrisystem Program?

Nutrisystem is a weight loss system that provides a balanced approach to eating and losing weight that helps you learn healthy habits for life. Each Nutrisystem® program has been created by combining variety, nutrition, hunger control and convenience in a weight loss plan with perfectly portioned® food delivered directly to your home. It’s a real-life solution to weight loss. The Nutrisystem® program was designed to be effective for adults of all ages!

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Will I be hungry?:

The Nutrisystem® program provides a great source of protein and fiber and focuses on nutrient-dense, low to medium carbohydrate choices, which help reduce blood sugar spikes and control hunger in between meals. You’ll also eat often throughout the day to help keep you feeling fuller longer. Plus, the added protein in our perfectly portioned meals, along with many unlimited veggies and “Extras” ensure you’ve got the perfect recipe for hunger and weight control.

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What to expect:

Nutrisystem plans are dietitian-designed to provide the right nutrition, right from the start. With our delicious food and easy-to-follow meal plans, you’ll drop pounds at a healthy, steady rate of 1-2 pounds per week on average while enjoying tasty food and acquiring knowledge about healthy eating.

Simply order your Nutrisystem® program online or over the phone, and we’ll deliver perfectly portioned meals and snacks right to your home.

Each day, you’ll eat Nutrisystem foods and complete your daily menu with grocery add-ins including PowerFuels, SmartCarbs, Vegetables, Extras and Free Foods. You’ll also incorporate Flex meals and snacks. This can all be found in the Starter Guide included in your box or online under GUIDES > MY MEAL PLAN & GROCERY GUIDE.

Select Nutrisystem plans like Uniquely Yours Max+ include a Fast 5 week. With this special first week, you move right into the weight loss fast lane with seven full days of delicious Nutrisystem meals and protein shakes. It’s simple to follow and lower in calories to jumpstart your results.*

With your plan, you have access to a world of support and tools right from the comfort of your phone and computer. We have an entire team of Weight Loss Coaches available—willing and waiting to help you succeed. And since we believe weight loss is personal, you get the information and motivation you need right from the comfort of your own home, at a time that’s convenient for you.

To track your weight loss on-the-go, download NuMi®—our free app featuring one-touch access to weight loss challenges, valuable prizes and more.

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To get started:

Jumpstart your weight loss and your healthy lifestyle with Nutrisystem! Choose from a variety of easy-to-follow Nutrisystem® programs with the ability to make your meal plan personalized to you.

Proven Success:

Nutrisystem has helped over 40 million people just like you lose weight and get healthy. Meet some of our Success Stories who tried Nutrisystem and achieved their weight loss goals. It worked for them, and it can work for you, too!  You can read some of our success stories here! >

*Results vary based on starting weight and program adherence. Not all plans include Fast 5. Those on a Diabetes plan should not participate in Fast 5.

It’s important to know that changing your diet or exercise or losing weight could affect some medical conditions and medications. Your doctor may need to adjust your medications due to changes in your diet, exercise, or weight while on Nutrisystem. Make sure to check with your doctor before beginning any weight loss program, including Nutrisystem. Please be sure to eat all of the food that is recommended on the Nutrisystem program. Failure to follow the program and eat all of the food recommended may increase the risk of developing serious health complications. At Nutrisystem, we care about you. That’s why we champion safe, effective weight loss—no fads, no gimmicks, just better health.

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