My grocery bills are actually less since I started the program. I buy a lot of frozen and canned veges. and fruits to save some. I try to buy whatever is in season and that saves, too.

Sorry that happened. I really think that some of the NS ads should be more informative about how we add in food from the store too. I believe they all mention it, but I don't think they're clear enough about it.

However, Betti is right..... there are ways that you can buy things that would work well & not spend a ton on the grocery items. Hang in there!

Yeah, unfortunately you have to read the whole ad, which I have to admit I didn't do either. In the long run it's working out for us but the initial shock was tough. One suggestion might be to study the basic underpinnings of the program - 5-6 meals, increased protein, lots of water, exercise, food journal - and then you can implement them with or without the NS foods. That way you can stretch your dollars better. Best wishes on your journey - don't let the small stuff get in the way of your success.

I made the same assumption - all food was there. BUT the rest are right.... Portion control allows the canned veggies to go 2 meals at least. Lettuce isn't very expensive and goes quite a ways. After you learn portion control, the month supply of NS food goes farther as well. I have family to shop and cook for, so my fresh veggies/fruits are part of what I get for them. My regular shopping is quite a bit cheaper in the long run just because I've cut back on the chips, sweets, sodas, wine, etc - stuff we really don't need. I pray you have a good month w/o any emergencies and with the weight loss you hope to obtain. Good luck! dj

I have found that it's less expensive for me to use the Nutrisystem program even with the grocery items. I used to spend a significant amt of money on snacks,purchasing lunch and sometimes breakfast at the drive-thru, etc. Also, Ive found that since I make fewer trips to the grocery store I'm less tempted to waste money on the impulse items like the magazines in the checkout isle.
I buy cucumbers, bags of shredded lettuce,canned veggies, small apples and pears, eggs and cheese. One trip to the grocery store every 2 weeks as opposed to weekly has worked out for me.Measure your grocery items and they will last longer and you will be more compliant with the program. I boil several eggs at a time and put them in the fridge, I cube my cheese and put it in ziploc bags. I think if you look at your grocery items and divide as many things as possible into individual portions you will see that the items will go a long way.
I hope this helps. Keep checking the blogs for suggestions. That has really helped me. Stick with the program. You will be so glad in the end!!

I'm definitely saving compared to all the lunches I would buy and ordering out of dinners.

I actually go to the supermarket 2x a week now, but my list is short. Fruits, vegetables, eggs, yogurt, milk and water.

Overall for me, much less then the drive through orders and ordering in / eating out.

I've even learned to save on the water. For home, I bought one of those water filters that attach to the faucet and a 26oz mug. When I'm at home I fill that mug 3x a day with ice & water, that's my water for the day. I bought a case of water and refil the bottles from the faucet and stick back in the fridge. (The bottles are much easier to use when I'm on the road). I mark them with my initial so I know they are reused and others won't take them. Less then 6 weeks to recover the cost of the filter and now I'm saving roughly $20.00/month by not buying the bottled water.

Hi there-
Also check to see if your local area has anything like a produce co-op or a Farmer's Market. Often you can get loads of produce for dirt cheap that way, especially this time of year. Today, with that strategy, I made a giant pot of veggie soup that I'll use for some of my veggie servings...You can really stretch a buck that way if you stock up on stuff that's in season, let it simmer, and then keep servings at the ready in your freezer. Good luck!

What you aren't considering is the number and dollars you probably didn't track while you were going to fast food places or out to your favorite restaurants. I could easily drop $15.00 on a lunch not including the tip. And for my money get a healthy dose of fat, carbs and the temptations of the dessert cart.


In any case, NS is worth it. You'll lose weight and you'll feel better about the $$$ and your well being. Take a couple minutes go back for one month in your memory and add up the cost of your lunches out, dinners with friends, snacks and drinks. Then compare that to NS and what NS has to offer...weight loss; healthy weight loss.


I hope this helps you.


Sandie