Girl Gone Mom

Dishing on the best in food, fashion and family fun!

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Home
  • About
  • Life
    • Musings
    • Parenting
      • Pregnancy
    • Weight Loss
    • Pets
    • Journal
    • Wordless Wednesday
  • Recipes
    • Weight Watchers
    • Appetizers
    • Mains
      • One-Dish Meals
      • Seafood & Shellfish
    • Instant Pot
    • Slow Cooker
    • On the lighter side
    • Salads
    • Vegetarian
    • Breads and Brunch
    • Sides
    • Sauces and Dressings
    • Drinks
    • Snacks
    • Desserts
  • Travel
    • Disney Parks
    • Family Friendly Vacations
    • Events
  • DIY
    • DIY
    • Crafts
    • Free Printables
    • Gardening
  • $aving
    • Money-Saving Tips
    • Rakuten
    • Coupons
    • Freebies
  • Reviews
    • Friday Finds
    • Home
    • Fashion
    • Beauty
    • Food
    • Toys
    • Baby
    • Tech & Gadgets
    • Pets
    • Entertainment
  • Parties
  • PR Info

Nutrisystem Week One #NSNation

By Heather

nslogo
This first week on the Nutrisystem Select Program was a giant leap for me.  Since Halloween, my grazing has been out of control.  First there was a ton of leftover Halloween candy.  Then I ate my way through Thanksgiving and Christmas, oh my.  Temptation was too strong to resist and I couldn’t stop myself, until Nutrisystem came along.

I threw out all of the leftover cookies, open candy was discarded and I focused on my goal.  I’d like to lose about 30-35 pounds.

On day one I was starving, all day.  Nutrisystem’s foods are delicious, but strictly portion controlled, and my stomach was still stretched beyond belief.   I was used to eating ridiculous portions, and all the wrong foods, so I knew that it would take some time for body and mind to adjust to these changes.

As the week continued, it did indeed become progressively easier.  As I learned about what add-ins would sustain me and keep me on track, I stocked my fridge with those items.  That’s right – add-ins.  The Nutrisystem Select Program requires you to add other foods from your fridge, fruit basket and pantry so you’re not just eating from the “big brown box” that Nutrisystem sends you.

IMG_3921
My favorite proteins to add in are hard-boiled eggs.  For dairy, I grab a mozzarella stick, babybel or a plain nonfat greek yogurt.  I need to expand my horizons, but it’s a start.  Other things I couldn’t survive without are fresh fruit and giant salads.  The salads really help round out the meal and fill me up longer.  What I continue to struggle with is the evenings.  I find I am most successful if I can put off my snack until 4:30 or 5:00 and then eat dinner around 7-ish.

As for the Nutrisystem foods, all of the meals have been delicious, the frozen meals being my favorite.  The only things I don’t care for are two snacks, the nacho chips and cheese puffs.  The desserts are fantabulous, I try to savor them.

IMG_3913
This is the buffalo chicken dinner, and I added a low calorie tortilla and steamed broccoli.

I am still adjusting to this new way of eating but I feel as though I am learning how to properly eat, both in regard to portion sizing and eating more healthfully.

nutrisystemScaleThe scale says: –1 lb.

This wasn’t the massive loss I was hoping for, but I have learned a lot in this week, and overall I feel more healthy and energetic.  I am eating a lot of whole foods instead of the processed stuff I used to reach for, and more than anything, the other Nutrisystem Nation bloggers and the support I am receiving from Nutrisystem is keeping me going.

I’d love you to join the Nutrisystem Nation right along with me.  Follow the link or call 1-888-853-4689.

By participating in the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program I am being provided with the program and food at no cost to me.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Nutrisystem

About Heather

Heather is the founder of GirlGoneMom.com. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband, 12-year-old daughter, 9-year-old son, her cat Spencer and Buddy the lab mix. You’ll find a combination of family-friendly reviews and giveaways, deal alerts, personal stories and articles relating to parenting on GirlGoneMom.com.

« Mom’s Photo Bracelet from Everything4Mom.com {Review & Giveaway}
Am I dying? (GI problems, pain and more–HELP!) »
Yum

Comments

  1. blueviolet says

    at

    A pound is a pound and that’s success! Good job!

    PS. I’d be savoring the desserts too!

  2. Maryann says

    at

    Congrats mama! 1 pound is 1 pound gone!

Trackbacks

  1. Tweets that mention Nutrisystem Week One #NSNation | Girl Gone Mom -- Topsy.com says:
    at

    […] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Meredith Bandy. Meredith Bandy said: Check it out.. 1 lb is awesome ur 1st week. Rock on! RT @GirlGoneMom: New post: #Nutrisystem Week One #NSNation http://goo.gl/fb/sVqph […]

Reach us at editor@girlgonemom.com!
Click here to learn more about me and my contributors →

Featured Posts

80+ Easy Slow Cooker Recipes: Chicken Dinners

80+ Easy Slow Cooker Recipes by Type

DIY Birthday Pinata

DIY Birthday Party Pinata (Using Household Scraps!)

Petco Giveaway

What to buy for your new puppy

More Posts from this Category

Popular Pins

DIY Cat Toy

DIY felt cat wand

Burlap Seashell Wreath

Burlap Seashell Wreath

Reese’s Cheesecake Brownies

view more

Archives

My Pins

Visit Heather DiNuzzo @ GirlGoneMom.com’s profile on Pinterest.

Grab our badge!

My Instagram


Copyright © 2025 Girl Gone Mom - All Rights Reserved | Design by Tech·mom·o·gy Designs™.