You might find it hard to choose between medifast diet versus nutrisystem. They are very similar in many ways. In questioning dieters of either plan, they rate about equally, with not enough difference to matter.
As stated, differences in the two plans are minimal. The greatest difference is the kind of foods allowed and provided. Medifast is limited to prepackaged protein foods like shakes and bars. This can get old fast due to lack of variety. The flavors are excellent, however. Nutrisystem provides healthy forms of favorite foods like pizza and such.
The 'real' foods are healthy versions of things like pizza, lasagna, mac and cheese, and other common foods. You supplement with fresh fruits and vegetables. With the shakes, however, you are not allowed anything beside the drinks, puddings, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, and bars, except for one meal daily that consists of a lean meat and green vegetables. Also, due to the strict balance required by the protein shakes, etc., there is less tolerance of slight 'mistakes.'
Different type dieters may have different preferences. Dieters who can't handle even a small taste of a favorite food without going totally off the diet will maybe have trouble with the greater choices of the real foods. The restriction provided by the high protein selections might be a plus for this type dieter. Temptation will be less due to the fact you are eating foods that are not normally eaten on a daily basis and won't trigger splurges.
Dieters vary in their needs just at they do in preferences. There are conditions such as diabetes and advanced age that require different eating plans. Both plans allow for these conditions, but Medifast has a couple more specialized conditions that it allows for. Their daily cost and number of daily meals are comparable.
Desserts are both a joy and a bane in a dieter's repertoire. Comparing desserts with on these plans, we see one of the biggest differences. With the selections of the real foods, the dieter gets brownies, cakes, etc., that have been optimized for nutrition and good health. With the high protein foods, you are limited to high protein puddings. Also, with the real foods, you can add fruits. If you are the kind of dieter who needs to just avoid desserts altogether to avoid binging on them, you probably should avoid choose the more restricted plan.
In looking at these two plans, you need to consider the convenience of prepackaged foods. Both plans have that. This makes both plans convenient for the working person, or the mother with young children that may not have much time to prepare separate meals for just themselves.
The success rate of both plans is very good. There are success stories abounding on the internet from both plans. Huge amounts of weight have been lost by many successful dieters. Of course, as with any diet, the motivation of the dieter has a great impact on success.
Both programs offer online tools, forums, and coaches to help you succeed on their program. They also both have coupons and special offers. Both plans food costs fall into line with what one would spend on "regular" food. They average, at this time, at about $11 per day. Both are meal replacement plans, meaning you use the prepackaged, prepared foods instead of having to plan and prepare meals from scratch that fall into some other diet plan.
Overall, in looking at medifast diet versus nutrisystem, you find more likenesses than differences. Basically, it depends on your own preference and dieting style to determine which would work better for you. Cost and convenience compare closely, as does expected results. So, choose your diet plan and get on the road to a healthier body.
By Dorthy WeatherbushAs stated, differences in the two plans are minimal. The greatest difference is the kind of foods allowed and provided. Medifast is limited to prepackaged protein foods like shakes and bars. This can get old fast due to lack of variety. The flavors are excellent, however. Nutrisystem provides healthy forms of favorite foods like pizza and such.
The 'real' foods are healthy versions of things like pizza, lasagna, mac and cheese, and other common foods. You supplement with fresh fruits and vegetables. With the shakes, however, you are not allowed anything beside the drinks, puddings, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, and bars, except for one meal daily that consists of a lean meat and green vegetables. Also, due to the strict balance required by the protein shakes, etc., there is less tolerance of slight 'mistakes.'
Different type dieters may have different preferences. Dieters who can't handle even a small taste of a favorite food without going totally off the diet will maybe have trouble with the greater choices of the real foods. The restriction provided by the high protein selections might be a plus for this type dieter. Temptation will be less due to the fact you are eating foods that are not normally eaten on a daily basis and won't trigger splurges.
Dieters vary in their needs just at they do in preferences. There are conditions such as diabetes and advanced age that require different eating plans. Both plans allow for these conditions, but Medifast has a couple more specialized conditions that it allows for. Their daily cost and number of daily meals are comparable.
Desserts are both a joy and a bane in a dieter's repertoire. Comparing desserts with on these plans, we see one of the biggest differences. With the selections of the real foods, the dieter gets brownies, cakes, etc., that have been optimized for nutrition and good health. With the high protein foods, you are limited to high protein puddings. Also, with the real foods, you can add fruits. If you are the kind of dieter who needs to just avoid desserts altogether to avoid binging on them, you probably should avoid choose the more restricted plan.In looking at these two plans, you need to consider the convenience of prepackaged foods. Both plans have that. This makes both plans convenient for the working person, or the mother with young children that may not have much time to prepare separate meals for just themselves.
The success rate of both plans is very good. There are success stories abounding on the internet from both plans. Huge amounts of weight have been lost by many successful dieters. Of course, as with any diet, the motivation of the dieter has a great impact on success.
Both programs offer online tools, forums, and coaches to help you succeed on their program. They also both have coupons and special offers. Both plans food costs fall into line with what one would spend on "regular" food. They average, at this time, at about $11 per day. Both are meal replacement plans, meaning you use the prepackaged, prepared foods instead of having to plan and prepare meals from scratch that fall into some other diet plan.
Overall, in looking at medifast diet versus nutrisystem, you find more likenesses than differences. Basically, it depends on your own preference and dieting style to determine which would work better for you. Cost and convenience compare closely, as does expected results. So, choose your diet plan and get on the road to a healthier body.
