What Is the Nutrisystem Success Plan?

The Nutrisystem brand has offered effective weight-loss plans for four decades. All Nutrisystem programs involve home delivery of nutritionally balanced, portion-controlled foods. Dieters supplement the pre-packaged meals and snacks with grocery items to form a balanced diet. 
Nutrisystem Success 
The most recent program marketed by the company is called Success. Rather than using a one-fits-all approach, Success variants are customized for men, women, diabetics and even vegetarians. Promotion for Success has included celebrity endorsement by singer Janet Jackson and other well-known entertainment figures. Success dieters are told that they can expect a loss of one to two pounds per week. The plan is based on the glycemic index and includes emphasis on healthy activity. 
Nutrisystem’s Success is structured in an easy-to-follow format that includes several key weight-loss elements. Caloric intake is based on gender and other factors. Plans provide 1250 to 1500 calories daily. There are lower-sodium options available. After initial weight loss, Success also offers maintenance plans to help dieters keep the weight off. 
How Success Works
Dieters are allowed to hand-pick their entire menu of pre-packaged foods and shakes for a monthly cycle. Alternatively, they can opt for a pre-selected package. Customers receive discounts on food cost by signing up for automatic delivery. A list of recommended grocery items including fresh produce and dairy products is provided so that dieters can supplement the pre-packaged foods with fresh options. Some program packages include supplement products such as the one-a-day Nutrisystem Omega-3 Softgels that provide fatty acids to protect heart health.
Success Foods 
The meal plan includes 28 days of nutritionally optimized food and features a new whey-based liquid shake that contains 15 grams of protein. The extra protein is intended to help retain muscle while losing weight and to keep dieters feeling fuller between meals. There are six meals allotted for each day. These are carefully spaced to allow for optimal management of carbohydrates and blood sugar. 
The Success menu is varied and features snacks, desserts, breakfast items and gourmet entrees. Fresh-frozen entrees are custom-created for Nutrisystem by culinary experts including celebrity chef Mark Estee, a former personal chef to such names as Britney Spears and Paul McCartney. The new Chef’s Table line of foods was developed in response to feedback from customers based on the Nutrisystem foods from previous plans. An extensive line of unique, artisan-styled menu options was created. Highlights of the available entree menu include butternut squash ravioli, ricotta crepes, citrus glazed pork and Moroccan inspired chicken. Desserts feature apple strudel scones, peanut butter granola bars and double chocolate muffins. 
Success Exercise
Success provides personalized fitness plans based on an individual’s fitness level and lifestyle. The activity recommendations are conveniently organized into three ten-minute sessions per day. 
Success Support Tools
Nutrisystem customers also have access to a variety of tools available from the company website. Interactive online features include a Success weight loss tracker, message boards, chat rooms and professional counseling services.