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Today marks the first week of my Nutrisystem diet. I am so excited, yet so nervous about what is to come. Growing up I always weighed under 100 lbs. In fact, I didn't make it over 100 until I was in my late teens. I never grew up with scheduled or home cooked meals. I grew up eating whatever was easily accessible, whenever I wanted. These bad habits transferred into my adult life.When I landed my first job at 17, I grew up very fast. I moved out of my house and began to live an adult life. Working at my first job (a desk job- for almost 8 years), I wasn't very active. The shifts were crazy and my diet (or lack there of) was even crazier. I ended up working, eating, and sleeping. I never made time for physical activity. As I grew older, my metabolism grew slower, and the weight packed on.
Now, at 132 lbs I am considered overweight for my height (5'0). I am 26 years old and I am ready to change my entire life. I have always said that I would NEVER go on a diet. I consider myself a foodie. I LOVE food, but I love my confidence and health even more.
Gaining weight and not being the skinny girl that I used to be has really been hard for me. I know that most will not sympathize with me because they don't look at me and see what I see. I have completely lost my self confidence and it shows. I walk with my head hung low when I am in public, not because I am shy, but because I am not longer comfortable in my own skin. I have avoided visiting public places in my home town because I am embarrassed of the weight I've gained. I don't feel sexy or hot anymore. I feel like another average joe. I have absolutely no self-confidence because of my weight. I want to get back to the girl who would wear anything with her head held high… and I WILL with Nutrisystem.
My first week is going to be brutal. I will be doing the strict (but successful) Fast 5+ program. This program promises that you will lose 5 lbs in the first week if you follow their diet. My dear friend Mama Smith lost OVER 5 lbs her first week! I am completely confident that I can do it, but I cannot promise that it will be easy. I have already warned my boyfriend to look out because I may not be a very happy camper this week. All of my Fast 5items were in a special box, so I will not confuse them with the other items. I will be on the Nutrisystem diet for 3 months.
Nutrisystem has provided me with all of the food that I need for my diet, so I don't have to worry about buying or cooking anything. I must say, the food looks DELICIOUS! They give you a variety of food, so you don't have to worry about getting sick of it easily. Every item is labeled too: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert (Yes! They even allow you to eat dessert)! They send A LOT of food, so don't worry about starving yourself. You are allowed to eat as many non-starchy veggies as you want each day! Veggies will be my new go-to snacks, which I am excited about because I LOVE veggies! Included in your first shipment is a food journal, for you to mark your daily intake. They also send you a restaurant guide, so you know exactly what you can eat and any of the popular restaurants!
Well folks, wish me luck this week! Below are my beginning stats! I hope to see some improvements at the beginning of Week 2!
Week #1 Beginning Stats
Current Weight: 132.4 lbs
Waist : 35 in (Size 7 Jeans)
Hip: 38.5 in
Goal Weight: 115-120 lbs
Good luck! I think you look great now, but as we all know it’s about how you feel. I can’t wait to see your results!
Good Luck!! This program looks like it has so many people so I am confident that will do just as well! Can’t wait to see your next review!! 🙂
I have never tried Nutri-System but I am glad you are trying it and sharing your honest results here. I think it looks like a great program and I wish they offered a gluten free option. Can’t wait to see your journey!
You are a brave girl for putting this journey out there for all to see. I wish you the best of luck and just know that when you are determined the pounds will come shedding off!
I’ve heard great things about Nutrisystem but I haven’t tried it (mainly for cost reasons). Good luck in your journey and I hope it works for you!
Good luck! I know that you can do it. I’ve heard amazing things about the program.
Good luck on your journey. Weightless can be super tough, but it really does help to have structure. I’m interested to see how Nutrisystems worked out for you, because I’m gonna have a lot of weight to lose when I have a baby in July
I am sad to read that you don’t feel confident when you are clearly a beautiful person. I am excited that you are making changes for yourself to be the person you want to be!
You rock! You can totally do this. Just remember that as hard as it will be at first you have a goal in mind. And it will get easier. I haven’t tried Nutrisystem, but have thought about it. Can’t wait to see your results.
I haven’t lost weight just yet. They have multiple plans on their website, so you’ll have to check them out!
Hello- Thanks for commenting 🙂 This was a BEFORE photo, so no results were to be seen just yet. Keep coming back to see the results.
Hello,
This is actually a BEFORE photo, so there aren’t any differences to be seen just yet. A results photo will be up on Monday 🙂
Thanks for visiting 🙂
Good luck! I am excited to see the results. I will be keeping up with your journey. 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Wow, you can really see the difference there. I’ve heard so many good things about Nutrisystem. I wish you nothing but the best of continued success with meeting your weight loss goals!
Good luck! I sooo admire people who are willing to document their weight loss journey in a public way. It’s so inspiring for those of us who are also on a journey, but not quite to the point where we want to tell the world. I wish you well and I’ve heard amazing things about NutriSystem! Can’t wait to see your results!
This post was so helpful because I have been contemplating join for along time. But as with everything I wasn’t quite sure if it gives results. Well you definitely have proven that it givens result. You are doing a really awesome job on the program. This is so inspiring. Thanks for letting us in on your journey. Keep us posted!
I have always wanted to try Nutrisystem. As a Fashion blogger, I would love to take off a few pounds for spring. The food comments help me understand it all so much more.
Good luck! I’ve heard so many good things about Nutrisystem and have seen so many success stories. I know it’ll be tough, but it’ll be so worth it in the end! 🙂
I cannot wait to follow your journey, I am a mother of four and considered obese for my size… It is so hard to get a diet and follow it, especially with these systems usually it tends to be a financial issue. Good luck!
is it real expensive and congrats on losing weight
I am looking forward to seeing your progress. I have always wanted to do something like this once I’m done having babies! The good looks great! I’m sure you will do wonderful!
my brother is also doing nutrisystem! our fridge is totally packed! good luck! 😀
What a great opportunity! This looks like an amazing program. Good Luck
I have heard tons of great things about Nutri System so I am excited to see how well it works out for you! Can’t wait to follow you on your journey.
I can’t wait to see your results. I have been wanting to try NutriSystem for a few years now.
Wow you definitely got this Joyce!! You have my motivation and support 🙂 The meals look pretty good and I love how they’re “pre-planned” almost. Good luck on your journey!!
Eagerly anticipating your results as I am sure you are. Impressed with the Nutrisystem menu so far!
Can’t wait to see your progress!
You are beautiful. Lift your head and celebrate. I understand how you feel though, most days I feel wonderful, beautiful but this extra weight just drags me down. I’ve a lot more than 15 pounds to lose (like oh say 60 or so) but it’s been coming off a bit at a time. You can do it but no matter love yourself. Good luck!
Good luck on your journey with Nutrisystem! 🙂 I am excited for you, and excited to see your results. I have been wondering about Nutrisystem and I can’t wait to see more of your posts.
I cannot wait to follow your journey! The way you feel inside about yourself matters more than anything than anyone sees when they lol at you. I hope you get that love for yourself back! Let me know if there’s anything I can do for you along the way…even if it’s just a listening ear. 🙂
Good luck! It’s great that they provide all the food for you.
I am so excited for you! I am way beyond overweight but I have been trying to do some modifications on my own. They are helping but I still get stuck. I have thought about programs like this but worry about cost. I am anxiously awaiting to see your results!
Good luck girl! I absolutely know that you got this! I set a realistic goal as well and met it. I think that you look gorgeous anyways – but I know a thing or two about how you look and how you feel being different. You will love the foods. I am looking forward to reading about your progress every week. Enjoy the journey!