NutriSystem Flex Program Review: Flex Days Represent A Great Opportunity To Work On Long Term Weight Loss

One of the main benefits and attractions of NutriSystem in general is that it is easy and convenient. People join the program who really need a jump start on portion control and who want the work done for them. The program is also viewed as one of the cheapest diets out there. It makes sense if you think about it- you are already paying for food, maybe eating out from time to time. 

And it works for people who stick to the system. But some people are so busy that they really can't do the program every day. Maybe you have to travel for work once a week, or you spend a day with your kids with a different family. It is really not practical to haul your NutriSystem meals with you.

Which is where NutriSystem Flex comes in. They allow you to buy food for 5 days each week, 20 days a month. And you get two flex days. Very simple, very smart. And very cheap- the program is $199 a month ($7 a day) for women and $229 a month ($8 a day) for men. The truth is most people who work and are active spend more than that a day on food in the US.

They also offer NutriSystem Flex Silver and the cost for both men and women is $199 a month. This is their cheapest programs and offers a cost savings off their regular program of about $100 a month.

How To Get Started On NutriSystem Flex?

The basic thing you want to decide is if you want to do the custom program or the favorites program. In other words, do you want to have your food choices made for you or do you want to make your food choices. Sometimes you need some help, and NutriSystem has put together a diet analysis to help you with this decision--- click here to start their free diet analysis.

Tips For Using NutriSystem Flex: What Should I Do On My Flex Days?

This is a common and very good question. One of the commonly identified downsides of something like NutriSystem is that it does not really help you develop the "portion control muscle." When you are on Weight Watchers Momentum for example, you learn the points system which is an easy tool for portion control, and you learn recipes so that you know how to make healthy and tasty foods that don't blow your diet. But that takes a lot of work, which is why NutriSystem is such a popular option.

But having these two Flex days represents a great opportunity to start to work on learning portion control, which is fundamental to long term weight loss. Additionally, if you find that NutriSystem Flex is a great tool, you are also going to have to master the mental aspects of making food choices. Many of you are now part of the PEERtrainer Point Of No Return Program, which focuses on helping develop your "decision making muscles". Your flex days are excellent ones to listen to those weekly calls that are sent to you.

We find that people tend to be extra motivated on the days that they listen to the calls, and are often able to make some good food choices on their own. Especially after they listen to about 4 weeks of the 12 week program. It also makes sense to log your food and exercise, and be part of a supportive group. Members of the Point Of No Return Program become part of a very supportive group of committed people. Unlike regular support groups on the internet, we find that when people pay for the support, everyone is more committed. Most people on the program are also part of the free Tip Of The Day email program, that adds yet another layer of support when you start NutriSystem Flex.

20 Day Flex Favorites Package:

When you sign up for NutriSystem Flex you get the option of getting a "favorites package" which includes the following foods:

The 5-Day Flex Program Men's Package

Breakfast:

• Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (2)

• Blueberry Muffin (2)

• Chocolate Chip Granola Bar (2)

• Cranberry Orange Pastry (2)

• Lowfat Granola Cereal (2)

• NutriCinnamon Squares Cereal (2)

• NutriFlakes Cereal - 40% Bran Flakes (2)

• NutriFrosted Crunch Cereal (2)

• Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese (2)

• Scrambled Eggs with Veggie Sausage Crumble (2)

 

Lunch:

• Beans & Ham Soup (2)

• Cheese Tortellini (2)

• Chicken A La King (2)

• Chicken and Pasta in Cacciatore Sauce (2)

• Chicken Noodle Soup (2)

• Chicken Salad (2)

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar (2)

• Chocolate Raspberry Bar (2)

• Fudge Graham Bar (2)

• Pasta with Beef (2)

 

Snack:

• BBQ Soy Chips (3)

• Chocolate Caramel Dessert Bar (2)

• Chocolate Crunch Bar (2)

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar (3)

• Double Chocolate Almond Cookie (2)

• Nacho Crisps (2)

• NutriChocolates (2)

• Peanut Butter Cookie (2)

• White Cheddar Soy Chips (2)

 

Dinner:

• Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables & Gravy (2)

• Cheese and Spinach Ravioli with Meat Sauce (2)

• Chicken Pasta Parmesan (2)

• Flame Broiled Beef Patty - Cooked (2)

• Hearty Beef Stew (2)

• Lasagna (2)

• Macaroni & Cheese with Beef (2)

• Rotini with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce (2)

• Thick Crust Pizza (2)

• Wedged Potatoes with Sliced Beef Steak (2)

 

Dessert:

• BBQ Soy Chips (2)

• Chocolate Caramel Dessert Bar (2)

• Chocolate Crunch Bar (3)

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar (2)

• Double Chocolate Almond Cookie (2)

• Nacho Crisps (2)

• NutriChocolates (2)

• Peanut Butter Cookie (2)

• White Cheddar Soy Chips (3)

The 5-Day Flex Program Women's Package

Breakfast:

• Apple Strudel Scone (2)

• Blueberry Muffin (3)

• Chocolate Chip Granola Bar (3)

• Lowfat Granola Cereal (2)

• Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal (1)

• NutriCinnamon Squares Cereal (2)

• NutriFlakes Cereal - 40% Bran Flakes (2)

• NutriFrosted Crunch Cereal (2)

• Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese (1)

• Scrambled Eggs with Veggie Sausage Crumble (2)

 

Lunch:

• Beans & Ham Soup (2)

• Cheese Tortellini (2)

• Cheesy HomeStyle Potatoes (2)

• Chicken Salad (3)

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar (1)

• Chocolate Raspberry Bar (2)

• Fettucini Alfredo (2)

• Fudge Graham Bar (2)

• Hearty Minestrone Soup (2)

• Pasta with Beef (2)

 

Dinner:

• Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables & Gravy (1)

• Cheese and Spinach Ravioli with Meat Sauce (1)

• Cheese Ravioli with Basil Tomato Sauce (1)

• Chicken Pasta Parmesan (2)

• Chili with Beans (2)

• Flatbread Pizza (3)

• Hearty Beef Stew (3)

• Lasagna (1)

• Macaroni & Cheese with Beef (1)

• Rotini with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce (1)

• Thick Crust Pizza (2)

• Vegetable Lasagna with Basil Tomato Sauce (2)

 

Dessert:

• Chocolate Caramel Dessert Bar (2)

• Chocolate Crunch Bar (2)

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar (1)

• Double Chocolate Almond Cookie (3)

• Honey Mustard Pretzel Sticks (2)

• NutriChocolates (2)

• Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (2)

• Peanut Butter Cookie (1)

• White Cheddar Soy Chips(2)

• White Chocolate Chunk Cookie (3)

 

Custom Flex Ordering Option

Based on what we see with people coming to the PEERtrainer site, a solid majority of people choose the custom option when ordering NutriSystem Flex. It makes sense- people like to choose what they eat. You do in a restaurant.

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