I had been told that because the Nutrisystem Fast 5+ is so low calorie, you want to do minimal to no exercise. So for me, I just did the modifications for the T25 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I couldn’t not work out all week. But I will say that I was dead on my feet by 2pm on the days that I did workout. I burned an average of 150 calories a workout, where I normally average about 300. I recommend not working out if you are not used to it however. Like I said it really exhausted me.
For some people, being sure to drink 64 oz a water a day is the hardest part of this. I have never had a hard time drinking water. I usually drink about 100 oz a day. The easiest way for me to be sure to do this is using a 24 oz Tervis Tumbler. If I drink 3 of these a day, that puts me over what I need a day for the Nutrisystem Fast 5+ and I was drinking 6 or 7 of them a day.
So let’s get to what y’all are wondering about. The food. Honestly, I was shocked by how much I loved the food. I really enjoyed nearly every meal I had. The muffins were a bit dense but still very tasty. I had a blueberry muffin, cinnamon streusel, and double chocolate – all delicious. The breakfast bars were all great too. No complaints on the breakfast front at all – I would eat every single one of these again and again.
As far as lunch goes, I know many people are put off when they are given just a bar for lunch. I know I thought “Oh man, today is going to be rough. I am going to be hungry.” But on the days that I chose to have a bar for lunch I had a huge bowl of veggies as well. On the Fast 5+ plan we are told that we can only have calorie free salad dressing. Well I could not find any so I just skipped the lettuce (the one veggie I really cannot eat without dressing) and had a plate of tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, peppers, and carrots. I got really stuffed – and had 3 of my 4 veggie servings just as my lunch! I was glad that you can go over the 4 servings of veggies and that they are just a minimum, because I averaged 6 servings of them a day.
The dinners were a whole lot better than I expected. I was nervous about chicken meals that came from my pantry, not the fridge. But I was extremely pleased with most of the meals. The pasta dishes all tasted great, in my opinion. The Turkey Sausage and Bacon Rigatoni was not the best, but it was alright with broccoli mixed in. I also mixed broccoli in the Chicken Alfredo and loved it. The pizzas were amazing – with and without veggies added.
As for the shakes – Energi-zing and Cravings Crusher – they were great. I looked forward to having them. I would have my Energi-zing shake about 9am and my Cravings Crusher in the mid-afternoon (usually around 2). They really helped take the edge off any hunger that was starting to creep up.
When it comes to snacking – let’s just say I am really excited about starting a “regular” week today! I love my desserts! I really got used to sitting down after the girls were put in bed with a bowl of carrot sticks or cucumbers though. Growing up my mom used to call me a rabbit, so I have never had an issue with veggies. I was so happy to fall back in love with them this week!
I am seriously considering purchasing some breakfasts and lunches on my own dime to keep going with this after my three months. I know this is only week one, so let’s see how I feel at the end of it – but for now, I would love to have some of these ready to go in the pantry. Find out more about Nutrisystem meals here.
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Favorite Breakfast Meal: Double Chocolate Muffin – This muffin was a great breakfast. It filled me up and tasted amazing. I love sweets and chocolate so of course, this was a standout for me. If you do not like sweets as much though, the other muffins were great too!
Least Favorite Breakfast Meal: Harvest Nut Bar – This is really a case of me having to choose a least favorite. It was hard for me because they were all very good. I am a not a giant fan of nuts, so that is why I went with this one. Still a really good choice though.
Favorite Lunch Meal: Three Cheese Chicken – I loved the flavors in this lunch. It was spot on. I am a huge fan of broccoli, chicken, cheese, and pasta – so really, this was a front runner for me from the beginning. I had it my first day and have been longing for it again all week. I am excited that I have another one waiting for me!
Least Favorite Lunch Meal: Trail Mix Bar – This was another hard choice. I really liked all of the lunches. They were (for the most part) filling and tasted great. I am not a huge fan of an assortment of nuts so that is why I chose this bar. It was also a little hard to bite into. But I did enjoy it. And if you like nuts, I am willing to bet you would love it.
Favorite Dinner Meal: Italian Herb Flatbread Pizza – I was immediately reminded of lunchables when I opened this box up. There was the bread, the sauce, and the cheese in separate pouches and I got to put my pizza together. I loved the flavor of the sauce. The first time I had just cheese, but the second time I added peppers and broccoli on top.
Least Favorite Dinner Meal: Chicken & BBQ Baked Beans – I have never been a huge bean fan. Something about the texture. I got through 2 bites of this and just could not finish it. I passed it along to my husband (who happily ate it and LOVED it, by the way) and grabbed myself another pizza.
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OK so let’s get to the results. For the record, I followed the Fast 5+ plan to a T. Even when I went to my in-laws for the Football games yesterday and they served chili and hot wings. I LOVE hot wings. I sat on the couch munching my celery and carrot sticks. But it will be worth it!
#NSNation Week #2 Stats:
Weight: 149.6 lbs (down 6.4 lbs from Week #1)
Waist Inches: 31.5 (down 1.5 inches from Week #1)
Hip Inches: 37.5 (down 1 inch from Week #1)
Photos: Day 8
This upcoming week I get to add a lot more in to my diet – SmartCarbs and PowerFuels (more on them next week). I am so excited for creamer in my coffee again, and eggs! Having chickens and not eating farm fresh eggs has been really hard this week. I am very pleased with my results so far and am excited to continue sharing my journey with you. Discover more about Nutrisystem by clicking here.
