Nutrisystem {Week 1}

I have to admit something: Last week I was pretty skeptical.

I was beyond thrilled to have this opportunity to be a part of the Nutrisystem Nation, but I still had the tiny voice in the back of my head yelling at me that it wasn't going to work or that the food would taste terrible or, most loudly, that it didn't matter that the food was right there for me, I was still going to cheat and end up failing.

It's hard to get all those thoughts from years of diets that do fail out of your head, isn't it?

But last Monday I sat down to my breakfast of a Nutrisystem Chocolate Chip Scone, an orange and a glass of milk and discovered... yum.

Definitely putting more of the Chocolate Chip Scones on next month's food order, they're delicious toasted. Ooh, and the Apple Strudel ones are amazing, too!

I finished my delicious breakfast and found that I wasn't hungry. And, as I recorded what I ate in my handy Meal Planner book, I stopped, sat back and looked at it. I can do this.

I can do this.

And suddenly the rest of the day didn't seem as daunting. Or the rest of the week or the rest of the month.

As last week went on, I continued to tell myself that and found that it helped when I was faced with tempting situations. When the girls and I went to a 6-year-old's birthday party and there was a spread with chips, cookies and cupcakes, I repeated it's not worth it, it's not worth it over and over in my mind and was so beyond proud of myself for sticking with only the bowl of veggies.

When my husband and I took the kids to a New Year's Eve celebration that our city held, they snacked on sandwiches and brownies and hot chocolate... and I packed and brought a salad.

And was proud of myself once again.

So. Week 1 down, Week 2 underway. After 7 days I've found that Nutrisystem's food tastes much better than I had worried that it might. Instead of dreading the meals, I'm excited that I have someone cooking something tasty for me! I've also discovered that I wasn't drinking nearly enough water before but, now that I am, I don't think I've gone to the bathroom this many times in a day since I was pregnant. But, hey! It's good for me!

And, the big question...

Starting weight: Blech. Too much.
Week 1: -3 lbs

I'll take it! That's 3 pounds gone without having to change my lifestyle at all. I didn't add any exercise (although I know that I really should), I didn't take any crazy diet pills and I didn't starve myself, I simply ate healthy portions of tasty food. I can't complain about that!

With 2011 here, there's no better time to make a change for the better in your life. Visit Nutrisystem to learn more about how their programs can make a difference for you. Even better, they've just started a new campaign that you don't want to miss:

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The new Nutrisystem 28-day program will now include one-third frozen foods and two-thirds of pantry foods. Additionally, the program previously cost $399 per month and it will now cost $299, including an additional free week of pantry foods, a gourmet money back guarantee and free shipping.

Nutrisystem Select will offer gourmet, fresh frozen cuisine to every customer, delivered right to their doorstep. As part of the revamp of its food programs, Nutrisystem is also adding new items to its menu, including: Garden Vegetable Omelet, Margherita Pizza, Roasted Vegetable Pizza, Asian Style Beef, Roasted Turkey Medallions and Orange Crème Bar.

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• Savings of hundreds of dollars compared to other weight loss programs

• New: Gourmet Guarantee stating that you get your money back if you're not completely satisfied

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• Available for Women, Men, Silver and people with type 2 diabetes who want to lose weight via Nutrisystem D

• Nutrisystem is delivered right to the customer's door and free shipping is included with Auto Delivery - there are never any center visits or calorie or carb counting required

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As a member of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program, Nutrisystem is providing their food and program to me to review. However, all thoughts, opinions and results expressed are completely and honestly mine; your experience or feelings may differ.