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Title: Weight Loss and Maintenance
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Created:Tue Jul 10 1990
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:933
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764.0. "Jenny Craig (anyone in MKO?)" by SOLVIT::HUBBARD () Thu Sep 03 1992 01:07

    I've recently joined Jenny Craig and was wondering if there was anyone
    around the MKO area that was a member.  I put something in 527 also but
    realized it was bit dated.
    
    More is better than one when it comes to support!!!  Right?
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764.1Jenny Craig dietBUSY::STECKMon Sep 14 1992 22:165
    Hi,
    
    How do you like the program? I was going to look into it.
    
    
764.2Jenny's plan is great!SOLVIT::HUBBARDTue Sep 15 1992 02:0618
    For me it's really working great.  I researched (like many others) the
    other weight loss programs and for the time and money, this fit my
    needs best.
    
    Right now, I need the discipline (being managed), both for food
    management and exercise.  I'm learning a great deal about my eating
    habits (were constant, no wonder my elbow was sore), nutrition and
    overall balance.  I also have a great deal more energy, I'm not hungry,
    nor am I constantly thinking about food.  I can't eat out yet, but it's
    okay.  My counselor is terrific, we're a team and work together to
    adjust the menus according to my needs and she's always a phone call
    away.
    
    If you would like more details (bits/byte stuff) let me know and I'll
    send you mail because I am really impressed with the program an
    wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
    
    Pauline
764.3Jenny CraigBUSY::STECKWed Sep 23 1992 00:1510
    I agree!  I joined just last week and I've already lost 6lbs. I only
    need to loose 18 but I know the last 10 is going to be tough. I really
    like their emphasis on life style changes! Also, the food has been pretty
    good considering the portion size. I joined the Success Plus plan so
    that I would stay committed for life!   
    
    Sorry I didn't know that referrals get discounts on food. Otherwise 
    I would have used your name!  Thanks for your input anyway.
    
    Colleen                                                      
764.4Success stories??GLDOA::GWILLIAMSThu Oct 22 1992 23:348
    I was wondering if anyone has lost a substantial amount of weight by using
    the Jenny Craig program.  By substantial, I mean 75 or more pounds.  It
    seems like people I've talked to who joined Jenny Craig didn't really
    have a lot of weight to lose.  I'm just curious about how it works for
    people who had a lot to lose.
    
    
    
764.5New Member...WMOIS::BENNETT_LMon Oct 26 1992 16:4816
    I just joined this weekend.  So far, the food has been great!  I go to
    the center in Shrewsbury and my counselor is great.  I haven't been 
    as hungry as I though I would either.  I think mainly because there are
    so many snacks throughout the day.  I'm not constantly thinking about
    food, which is a big change!  I also took the Success Plan for the
    "insurance" just in case I gain some back.  
    
    I was on WW for a while and did have success, but it was so much work. 
    I was constantly thinking about food and how to prepare it etc., etc. 
    This program is great.  Everything is done for you (well, except for
    exercise!).
    
    I have 40lbs to lose and they say I should have it off by mid-February. 
    I can't wait!!
    
    Lisa
764.6Not 75, but 63.NODEX::MMCKENNAMon Oct 26 1992 18:205
    I have a total of 63 lbs. to loose. I have lost 48 of them. 
    Jenny Craig is working for me. My husband has also lost aabout 45 lbs
    doing Jenny Craig.
    
    Marcie
764.7cost?EMDS::CHAMBERLAINWed Dec 30 1992 20:056
    HI
    
    Can any of you give me the cost range of Jenny Craig?
    
    Lisa
    
764.8Big BucksROULET::BERNIERThu Dec 31 1992 18:167
    
    
    Jenny wanted about $70. a week for food......and about $50. to join
    when I looked into it......Nutri System was about $60. a week for food.
    Save some serious cash and join Diet Workshop or Weight Watchers.
    
    /ab
764.9choose what's right for you....NODEX::MMCKENNAMon Jan 04 1993 18:317
    >>Save some serious cash and join Diet Workshop or Weight Watchers.
    
    Choose what's right for you, but don't base it on this analysis. Add
    up what you spend each week at WW and I think you'll find it may be
    even more expensive in the long run. Just my opinion.
    
    Marcie
764.10All good plansSOLVIT::TRUBACZWed Jan 06 1993 19:3522
    I absolutely agree with -1 any program that involves you personally
    should be investigated to the fullest.
    
    What are your long term goals, what is your financial situation, do you
    have the time to pre-measure or measure, what is the counseling like,
    are you really committed, what exactly does each program offer and what
    does your physician say.
    
    $.02 expert that I am, I didn't ask enough upfront questions.  My
    program will work for me (now) but it's been a struggle.
    
    The Success Plus that I joined is a lifetime committment, a one time
    fee and Jenny Craig IS committed to your success.  The food cost
    depends on the plan you choose, and oh by the way, you don't have to
    buy the food, it may take a tad longer to lose.
    
    I have discovered they are all terrific programs, it works if we do.
    
    Good luck in your search
    
    Pauline
    
764.11ESKIMO::BERNIERWed Jan 06 1993 21:5728
    
    
    I've lost 28 lbs. through Nutri-System, 40 lbs. through Diet Workshop
    and Weight Watchers, and about fourty on my own.  When I looked into
    Jenny, it resembled Nutri-System but a little more glamorous and about
    ten dollars more a week for food.
    
    These organized diet centers are great for people who don't have the
    time to prepare their meals, want strict guidlines and supervision
    and *can* afford them.  The meals vary in quality taste wise and are
    small portions.  They *are* effective.  As far as the food costing the
    same as being on a WW diet, I can purchase a lot more and better
    quality meals for a lot less than $70. a week.  I'd prefer a boneless
    chicken breast, fresh broccoli and a baked potato with some Molly
    Mcbutter on it than a freeze dried hamburger veggie du jour, and a snack.
    
    My point is that any diet will work, the method in which you choose
    to do it depends on your will power and commitment as well as the time
    you are able to put into it. The most important thing is that you just 
    do it, whatever way works for you and combine it with some exercise.  
    I feel that these organized diet centers at too costly, at least for
    me.
    
    Good Luck!
    
    /ab
    
    small portions
764.12Whatever works....NODEX::MMCKENNAThu Jan 07 1993 16:3916
    Just to clarify, I have been on Weight Watchers, and think it's a 
    great program! I also like JC, but you should go with whatever is right
    for you at the time. My only suggestion was to think carefully about
    comparing prices. I feel that if you add up your weekly WW fee along
    with the food you will need to buy, it would come "close" to what JC
    will cost. Obviously a fresh home cooked meal will taste better, but
    if what you NEED is all the planning and most meal preparation done
    for you (to start) then JC could be for you. I very rarely spent $70.00
    a week on JC food. But then, there were two of us doing it, so the
    cost may have been affected by that.
    
    What we all agree on is that the plan fit the NEEDS of the individual.
    That's the most important thing.
    
    Marcie (55 pounds lighter thanks to my own determination and the help
    of JC) 
764.13Sharing JC's New Tapes?MRKTNG::WEBERNancy Weber @MKOWed Dec 22 1993 22:018
    Anyone out there currently doing Jenny Craig who would like to work
    something around sharing JC's new video and audio tapes? I don't really
    want to fork out $99 for the set, but all indications are that I'll be
    missing information if I don't view them. 
    
    If you want to address me directly send me mail at MRKTNG::WEBER
    
    Nancy