Jenny Craig

Jenny Craig has been by far the easiest, and most successful diet I have ever been on. They take the planning out of it, and the weekly check-​ins hold you accountable to stick with the plan. The food is actually really good, and the consultants have great ideas to add «fillers» to your meals to bulk them up. Once you get past the first week or 2, the meals are more than filling and I sometimes have days where I find it difficult to eat it all. I absolutely love my consultant Chelsea at the Irvine location as well! She is so friendly and fun, has great ideas on how to switch up your foods to keep it interesting, and keeps me motivated to do well each week. I would highly recommend Chelsea and Jenny Craig!

Not really sure what to say. The consultants are all very nice, but just not the type that works for me. I miss the one I had in Colorado. Might have to travel to another JC to find the consultant that fits me.

The first time I tried JC was 7 years ago. I lost 30 pounds (155 to 125lbs). It only took me 6 – 7 months to reach my goal. However, over the years I gained weight again. I was up to 152 and decided it was time to go back to JC. I moved to Irvine so I joined another center. I joined for a year and didn’t lose any weight here. It was difficult to keep motivated at this center. None of the consultants were healthy themselves. JC works along as you eat their food every single day. Seeing that I eventually gained the weight back I wanted to learn about eating the right portion and food when not eating JC. The consultants at this center were not very good at this. The consultant need better training in helping people maintain their weight after leaving JC and eating non-​JC food. This program is very expensive and the food is processed (unhealthy). You can’t do JC for a long time.

Jenny Craig changed my life. No doubt about it.
I moved to Irvine to attend college. I was 18 and nearly 300 pounds. I was ridiculed, single, and unable to exercise. When I got stuck on a roller coaster in Las Vegas, I knew it was time for a change. I saw moving as a fresh start, so I researched various weight loss options. I decided Jenny Craig was the most economical and convenient, it also offered a consultant, which I believed would keep me more accountable.
I was assigned Sheryl Cowger, who soon became one of my closest friends and most helpful mentors. My first week on the program was miserable – I was starting college, in a new town, and was eating a fraction of what I used to, but I stuck with it. When the week ended, I was so nervous standing on the scale until I heard Sheryl yell «Eight pounds! Fantastic!»
From that point on, I lost weight consistently every week for 40-​odd weeks, at which point I finally reached my goal of 168 pounds. I lost over 120 pounds and in doing so learned techniques to help combat my bat eating habits. I was so motivated, I even started P90X, an exercise regiment. That was nearly four years ago, and I have kept the weight off since.
My story aside, I think the program, holistically, is fantastic. The fact that their meals clearly state calories makes it easier to learn how to set goals in the real world, as opposed to Weight Watchers point system. Further, the one-​on-​one counseling is fantastic and has the ability to keep you motivated and on track. The food is overall very good, although some dishes are better than others. But in just a few weeks you will find your least favorites, and can usually avoid them for the duration of the program.
Specifically about this center: it is wonderful. The people exude interpersonal skills and professionalism. Even when Sheryl was out sick, I always felt welcome and guided through the process. I love each and every person there, and the center itself is clean and well kept. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
To conclude, Jenny Craig changed my life, and through my success, people around me have tried their program and changed their lives. I cannot underscore enough how good Jenny Craig is.

This center is not the usual center I go to — but I think I may switch.
Im not a big fan of where I go, so I called and asked if I could send over a fax with food I wanted to pick up, and head over after work and get it. They were very nice on the phone, were very helpful — and had my order ready when I went in to get it. They were so nice both on the phone and in person.
This location is close to my work, and I usually weigh in on Saturday mornings — but I think I may change my routine so I can come here in the future.

You all thought I was just kidding on my subject line huh?! Well I’m SERIOUS… I really did eat too much and decided I was finally going to do something about it.
I had one goal for my 25^th birthday. To lose 15 lbs prior, but when my birthday came and went and I had actually GAINED 15 lbs I thought that’s it! Jenny Craig it is (esp. after I saw my coworkers losing so much weight on it!)
Why I choose Jenny Craig over other methods
–It seems fool proof even for me… no counting points or starving myself off of liquid drinks
–It would help me get rid of my freshman 15… oh yea and my… i started working full time and i ate out too much w/​o working out 15
–I’ve tried to eat healthier and work out… at one point I was running 3 miles a day at least 4 times a week… I gained 5 lbs… and my pants weren’t any looser
–Teach me about portion sizes and making healthy choices
–Stop my «i’m so bored» eating!
So…what do I think about it so far?
I LOVE it! Best choice I ever made for myself about my body. I had a 24 hours fitness membership for a year and I went 4 times… how sad right? I canceled that sucker.
This is my 7^th week, and within 6 weeks I’ve lost a little over 10 lbs!!! The food they provide is delicious. I wear a pedometer and try to walk 10,000+ steps a day, even when I cheat and go out to eat, I make healthier choices and know when to stop. Following the plan isn’t hard for me at all. I think it’s because I was just so motivated from the beginning.
Every week I go meet with a consultant and we do the weigh in. Than I pick up my food for the rest of the week. I realized that for me I was eating pretty healthy before, but just way too much! The portions are pretty small (but correct) and now I have more energy than I had before! Trying to hit my 10,000 steps is fun, I’ll even go to the gym occasionally just to try to tone up more. I know practially speaking once you stop you do gain some weight back, but with the new habit’s I’ve been forming… I’m pretty sure I can keep the weight off. They also wean you off their food so your not just on your own once you get to your goal.
The only con to Jenny Craig is that it’s pretty darn expensive! I pay about $ 100 a week on food, plus you have to go out and buy non-​fat milk, yogurt, vegetables for salad and to eat, as well as fruit. Plus there’s the membership fee, but if you have Blue Cross health insurance they give you a pretty large discount. Also if you have Blue Cross you can try out Jenny Craig for 30 days without a membership + cost of food. They always have deals online so if you’re curious I would maybe just start with that.
I’ll definately update this once I hit my goal.