Reply #17: Hope you feel better soon.

[AndyA]

I think people could do the NutriSystem diet without buying the food.

It's heavy on salads, watch the dressing.
You can have some vegetables and some fruits, but don't overdo it.
Eat breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack (which is dairy/protein and fruit), eat dinner and a desert.

The portions are small, but I have a hard time eating breakfast, because I normally just had coffee in the morning.

The plan is expensive, but I think once a person does it for a month or two, you become aware of what and how much to eat, and it's easier to be less dependent on the program.