Nutrisystem Nation Blogger ~ Week 1

As my journey as a Nutrisystem Nation Blogger begins, I am both optimistic and excited.  I am also a bit terrified.  I do not take failure well. 

I received my package of foods the other day.  I couldn’t wait to see just exactly what I was getting myself into.  I will admit, I was a bit shocked at the portion sizes.  These look more like the size you would give to a child.  The more I thought about this the more I realized, as a culture, we are bombarded with “big”. 

Televisions, magazines, and media alike, “big” is forced upon us.  Forced upon us to the point where we have forgotten just what a “normal” portion size is supposed to be.   So when you begin a program like this, it can be overwhelming.  You begin to think to yourself, “No way, this can work.”  “I’m going to be starving all day.”

Now I knew right away that when I opened this package of food up, there would be no way I would be able to stick to this as it stood; however, with the Nutrisystem plan, you add the fresh fruits and vegetables…thank goodness!

So last night hubby and I took a trip to the local grocery store, and filled the carriage with fresh vegetables like, broccoli, romaine lettuce, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini and carrots.  I added fruits like mangos and blueberries. 

I had a few reservations about the taste, until I began actually tasting them.  I have had lunches like the Three Cheese Pasta with Chicken, and the Fudge Graham Bar, with salads of course, breakfasts like the Berries & Multigrain Flakes, Cheese Ravioli Dinner, and Strawberry Shortcake Dessert.  All of which taste, just as good as they sound. 

The biggest challenge I think I’ll be facing over the next couple of weeks, will be re-training my brain into what a normal size portion should be.   

I will say this.  By exercising each morning, and now using the Nutrisystem meals to re-train myself, I am down 4 whole pounds this week! 

Want to join me in getting healthy, and lose some weight?  Join me today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting Nutrisystem.

Disclosure: Nutrisystem will be providing me with support and food for the next four months as compensation.