I knew my weight had been steadily creeping up since I turned 30, but it happened so subtly, I didn't think it was a big deal. I turned 45 recently, and it turned out that those extra couple of pounds each year had added up. My doctor told me I needed to lose twenty pounds to improve my health, which was a real wake up call. Heart issues run in my family and I'm not getting any younger, so I knew the doctor was right. Staying healthy for myself and my family is really important to me, so I started looking into different programs to help shed the extra pounds.

I've never been a big gym guy. To be honest, I don't really like working out and I hardly have time for it anyway between work and my family, so I knew I needed to focus on changing my eating habits if I was going to reach my goal. Some of the weight loss programs I heard about sounded complicated, like counting points or "macros" or having to weigh my food. It's like they wanted me to become a scientist just to lose a little weight! That's when I did a little Googling and found Nutrisystem for Men. I'd heard of Nutrisystem from their TV commercials and was really happy to see they had a program specifically designed for men like me. They take all the guesswork out of losing weight by sending fully prepared meals and snacks right to your door, all portioned to be the right number of calories for your weight loss.

The Nutrisystem for Men program has been nothing short of incredible for me. Before starting, I was worried I'd have to cut out the foods I like to eat. My wife's friends are always talking about "zucchini noodles" and "cauliflower crust", but I'm a meat and potatoes kind of guy. I wasn't interested in swapping out my favorite foods for their vegetable alternative. On Nutrisystem for Men, I get to eat real burgers, pizza, and pasta that are delivered to my door. The ice cream sandwiches are also delicious. They have over 160+ meal and snack options I can choose from so I never get bored with the food—Mexican one night and Italian the next! I was also concerned the portions might be small, but unlike other cookie cutter programs I checked out, Nutrisystem for Men takes into account the extra calories a man's body needs, so I'm satisfied after meals.

This program is both simple and effective. In only a couple of months, I've reached my goal weight and all I've had to do is follow the plan they send me. I order my meals online, they arrive at my door, and I pop them in the freezer or pantry until it's time to eat. I didn't have to cook and even lost weight without once stepping foot in the gym. I thought I was going to be starving all the time, but the Nutrisystem meal plan allows you to eat six times a day so I never feel deprived. On top of the weight loss, I'm experiencing other great benefits like increased energy and mental clarity. I'm able to focus at work more easily, and I wake up less tired because I'm sleeping better since shedding the extra pounds. It's inspired me to get healthier, and now I'm actually considering working out to feel stronger.

For the first time in my life, I can't wait to go back to the doctor and show him how much weight I've lost. My wife is so impressed with the positive changes I've made through this program, and the kids love that I have more energy to do activities with them. I'll never go back to my old way of eating—this is just too easy and enjoyable. Plus, my meals and snacks cost me just over $2 each, which is super affordable! I feel younger, stronger and more agile. Weight loss is only the beginning—there are so many positive side effects of this program. If you're struggling with your weight, there's just nothing I'd recommend more than Nutrisystem for Men.

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Every year as soon as it starts to warm up and beach season approaches, I rush to do something that'll help me drop that little extra winter weight fast. I've attempted everything—from short-lived diets that are simply too intense and hard to follow, to restrictive approaches like giving up bread or chocolate. It seems that at best, I get quick results that disappear as soon as I eat any kind of carb, and at worst, I wind up gaining weight in the process because I go back to old eating habits.

This year, I decided I needed something to build me up and give me the tools to stick it out all the way to the finish line. I wanted to find something that could really help kickstart a healthy eating plan and become a lifestyle. My goal was to lose a bit of weight before the summer, but most importantly, I wanted to feel less bloated and more motivated to get back to being physically active (like getting back to soul cycle or dance class a few times a week).

A coworker of mine had the same plans for bikini season. She mentioned that she had just started juicing with a cleanse from Lemonkind, a brand that sells pressed juices to help reboot your body. She said that they make non-GMO natural juice blends that are allergen-free and designed to debloat, boost your metabolism, and provide the right nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day.

I did more research to learn more about the juices, and I came across their 3 Day Super Detox Me Juice Cleanse. The cleanse is 24 juices total—8 per day for 3 days. Although it sounded a bit intimidating at first, what really convinced me to give it a try was the fact that the juices can be stored unrefrigerated for a while before opening. That really took the pressure off the entire experience—I could go at my own pace and I really liked the sound of that.

After debating between the 1-day and 3-day cleanses, I decided to try the latter. And if I couldn't commit all 3 days, I knew that I'd just have extra juice cleanses to use as a quick 1-day cleanse in the future. The experience was nothing like anything I had tried in the past. LemonKind lays out a sustainable schedule, telling you when and why to drink each juice throughout the day. I liked knowing that I was grabbing an energizing juice in the morning, and one with more calming properties before bed at night. It felt personalized to my needs.

By the end of Day 3, I was over the moon because I experienced things I wasn't expecting. I felt refreshed. I slept like a baby, my skin was glowing, and I noticed my jeans buttoned easier because my stomach was a little flatter. But more importantly, I felt motivated to continue this health kick and continue making better choices—I found myself ordering the half turkey sandwich/half salad combo at work. I even went to the supermarket to buy ingredients to meal prep for the week so I could stop eating out so often.

And when the day comes for me to suit up in my bikini, I know I will feel better and more confident than ever before.

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