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What is the Fast 5 sample menu?

The Fast 5 week is included with select Nutrisystem plans, including Uniquely Yours Max+. 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.

This first week of the program is designed to reboot your body and kickstart your weight loss. It’s simple to follow and lower in calories to jumpstart your results.*

During Fast 5 week, you’ll enjoy a Nutrisystem breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and shake each day (first order only). You can choose any foods to enjoy from your order. You’ll also add in at least four servings of non-starchy vegetables and 64 ounces of water every day.

We’ve provided a recommended Fast 5 sample menu below. However, please note that the specific Nutrisystem foods may be different based on your customized order. If so, it’s fine to replace any item with another Nutrisystem item for that meal occasion.

More than 100 lbs. to lose? NuMi will add 2 PowerFuels to your day during Fast 5.

We encourage you to log your food and track your weight loss journey in our free NuMi app. Click here to learn how! >

Week 1 Recommended Menu:

DAY 1:

Breakfast
Nutrisystem Double Chocolate Muffin
Coffee or Tea with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie creamer (FF)
16 oz. water

Morning Snack
Nutrisystem Shake

Lunch
Nutrisystem Spicy Kung Pao Noodles
1 cup cooked broccoli (2 V)
16 oz. water

Afternoon Snack
Nutrisystem Chocolate Chunk Cookie
16 oz. water

Dinner
Nutrisystem Four Cheese Manicotti
2 cups salad served with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie salad dressing (2V, 1 FF)
16 oz. water

DAY 2:

Breakfast
Nutrisystem Granola Cereal with 4 oz. (1/2 cup) fat-free milk
Coffee or Tea with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie creamer (FF)
16 oz. water

Morning Snack
Nutrisystem Shake

Lunch
Nutrisystem Fudge Graham Bar
1 cup cooked green beans (2 V)
16 oz. water

Afternoon Snack
Nutrisystem Popcorn
16 oz. water

Dinner
Nutrisystem Chicken Edamame Power Bowl
1 cup cooked broccoli (2 V)
16 oz. water

DAY 3:

Nutrisystem Cinnamon Roll
Coffee or Tea with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie creamer (FF)
16 oz. water

Morning Snack
Nutrisystem Shake

Lunch
Nutrisystem Spinach and Cheese Pretzel Melt
2 cups salad served with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie salad dressing (2V, 1 FF)
16 oz. water

Afternoon Snack
Nutrisystem Cheese Puffs
16 oz. water

Dinner
Nutrisystem Bean Bolognese
1 cup cooked carrots (2 V)
16 oz. water

DAY 4:

Breakfast
Nutrisystem Harvest Nut Oat Bar
Coffee or Tea with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie creamer (FF)
16 oz. water

Morning Snack
Nutrisystem Shake

Lunch
Nutrisystem Loaded Mashed Potato
1 cup roasted broccoli & red bell peppers (2 V)
16 oz. water

Afternoon Snack
Nutrisystem Red Velvet Cupcake
16 oz. water

Dinner
Nutrisystem Chicken Parmesan
1 cup cooked green beans (2 V)
16 oz. water

DAY 5:

Breakfast
Nutrisystem Apple Strudel Bar
Coffee or Tea with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie creamer (FF)
16 oz. water

Morning Snack
Nutrisystem Shake

Lunch
Nutrisystem Southwest Fiesta Melt
1 cup baby carrots (1 V)
1 cup red bell pepper slices (1 V)
16 oz. water

Afternoon Snack
Nutrisystem Chocolate Flavored Pretzels
16 oz. water

Dinner
Nutrisystem BBQ Seasoned Chicken served with 1 small whole grain roll
2 cups salad served with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie salad dressing (2V, 1 FF)
16 oz. water

DAY 6:

Breakfast
Nutrisystem Breakfast Burrito
Coffee or Tea with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie creamer (FF)
16 oz. water

Morning Snack
Nutrisystem Shake

Lunch
Nutrisystem Double Chocolate Caramel Bar
2 cups salad served with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie salad dressing (2V, 1 FF)
16 oz. water

Afternoon Snack
Nutrisystem White Cheddar Popcorn
16 oz. water

Dinner
Nutrisystem Chicken Alfredo
1 cup cooked carrots (2 V)
16 oz. water

DAY 7:

Breakfast
Nutrisystem Cinnamon Bun Bar
Coffee or Tea with low (< 10 calories) or no-calorie creamer (FF)
16 oz. water

Morning Snack
Nutrisystem Shake

Lunch
Nutrisystem White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
1 cup cooked broccoli (2 V)
16 oz. water

Afternoon Snack
Nutrisystem Chocolate Cupcake
16 oz. water

Dinner
Nutrisystem Chicken Pasta Parmesan
1 cup sauteed zucchini with garlic (2 V)
16 oz. water

*Results vary based on starting weight and program adherence. Not all plans include 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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