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Got a quick question: Does any one know of a fast Nutrisystem diet that works? Thanks in advance for any comment. My 2nd question... Am I missing anything here. Going shopping tomorrow. |
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You betcha! although you might wanna make sure and wait for another commenter to confirm this as I am not completely sure. Better yet, why don't you e-mail the Nutrisystem guys because they can answer you better...
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For the bread and rolls you want to look for light and 100% whole wheat. Program has oatmeal so not sure why you would buy that. I have been buying the Dannon Lite and Fit yogurt that is only 80 cals and no fat and I like the taste so works well..
The sausage you can find in the frozen foods section. Another item to look for in frozen foods is Boca Crumbles. Another veggie protien product that looks like meat. I use it for all my pizzas (and turkey pepporoni) and also add it into some of the paper cup items.. Radishes, yellow squash, lettuce (I prefer Romaine), bean sprouts, sugar free jam. Check out some of the light dressings as well as FF as some do qualify.. For the fresh items, I buy around 2-3 times a week as I work right next door to a grocery store so walk in and pick up... |
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I second the Jimmy Dean Turkey Sausage. They're great with the pancakes. Add a small orange, and a cup of coffee, nice Sunday morning breakfast. I think that I'll have it on Saturday mornings as well...
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I always thought pickles had too much salt, so as much as I like them, I've avoided them for the last year..
I eat an apple a day, sometimes fresh, but usually microwaved with cinnamon and a few packs of splenda.. Spinach, broccoli, Zucchini, onions, and celery. I use whole wheat pita bread with boca burgers for one of the carb/protein servings.. Here is a grocery list I take to our local Pick N Save. It is set up by isles, so I can start at one end and finish at the other. I use a high lighter to mark what I need. Some of the items are pretty brand specific and some of the items I use because I have started maintenance.. Good luck!.. |
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Check the yogurt carefully. The nutritrion and calories can vary widely between brands and types. Get used to not reading things like "Light" or "Low Fat" and assuming something is healthy. You have to dig in a little deeper..
My local chain "Ralphs" (owned by Kroger) has a nice light yogurt that is 100 calories and has worked well for me so far.. I've really been loving baby spinich instead of lettuce for salads, and it seems to last longer in the fridge. Test a bunch of greens and salad items and don't just fall into buying iceberg lettuce.. I also buy bottled water, which may not be "green", but helps me easily measure my water consumpion each day.. The biggest thing I can say is take a lot of time and some good reading glasses and look over each label to make your decisions.. Good luck!. JT.. |
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On yogurt, I go with a big tub of the plain, fat free store variety. Zero flavor, zero sugar added, nothing but sour old yogurt. I can add Splenda (and a splash of vanilla) myself. Add berries or peaches and that's the morning snack...
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It depends. The Morning Star veggie sausage should just be a protein, but the Jimmy Dean takes up your fat serving as well. I personally can live with that..
The Jimmy Dean sausage I have is 3 links at 120 calories, 7g of fat, and 13g of protein. A protein should be no more than 100 calories, no more than 3 grams of fat, and no less than 7g of protein. Even if you go down to two links, the JD fat count is too high, and you're close to rock bottom on the protein count.. But a fat serving is 45 calories and 5g of fat (1g of fat is 9 calories). Combining the two leaves you with 145 calories or less, no more than 8g of fat, and no less than 7g of protein. 3 links of Jimmy Deans fits this very well, indeed. 2g of that fat count is saturated fat, but as long as it's not an everyday thing, like two or three times a week, that's going to be OK... |
