Jenny Craig Chat

Renny Sue · 12-30-2011, 04:27 AM

Hi, am an Aussie who does JC and really want people to talk to about it. I'm on a different fitness site as well and I don't talk about it much as it's pretty much blasted. It's working for me and I love it! Even with the cost!

I originally started JC about two years ago. Lost 15kg but stopped because of 'cost' (could eat take out five times a week though!) I tried to tell myself I wasn't putting it back on but I felt beyond gross. Ended up cracking after my birthday in July and cried for a week over what a loser I was. I made a snap decision and went back to JC on the 21st of July this year. Stepped on the scale only to discover that not only had I put ALL the weight back on but I was 5kg heavier than I had been. Pretty much sobbed through my initial consultation, bought my food, went home and cried all night. Found a calorie tracker app as I don't journal (I don't stick with it, having it on my phone is so much easier and I've tracked every day since)

Not even six months later and I've now lost almost 25kg (around 54lbs) I feel AMAZING and I WILL get to my goal weight.

I'm planning on dieting till 90kg (which is around 200lbs I think?) with them and then I'll try and lose the last 20kg myself. I've just hit halfway and here once you hit that point you start doing two days by yourself. I'm going on hols next week so I'm not doing that till I get back.

When I went back I did make some changes. I don't eat their breakfast's (I usually get one breakfast wrap a week) and generally just do a ham and cheese toasted sandwich or cheese on toast. Not stopped me. I have Subway once a week (training, too difficult to take food that night) My big change has been water. Gone from drinking 3-4L of Pepxi Max to 2L of water a day. I truly believe that has helped me change.

What is this arm band you guys are talking about? We don't have that here.

bandit bear · 01-06-2012, 02:24 AM

the arm band is the body media fit, it's a device you wear on your upper arm that measures the calories you burn. You plug it into your computer and log your food and it tells you your calorie balance. It's pretty neat, and it helps. You can buy it on eBay or on the body media fit website.

Hoochie · 03-08-2012, 05:27 PM

I notice that nobody talks about the price they paid to join except that its expensive. I am trying to figure out a ballpark figure. I belonged to Jenny about 6 years ago but by the 3rd month, I was sick of the food and was already feeling good about myself so I just quit going.
Now I am thinking of going back. I think I bought a lifetime membership but I am not sure. I have joined a gym and workout 4 times a week. I have been doing this for 6 months now.
I have given up all soda and am doing pretty good but I think going back for a boost would really help me. I am about 20 pounds heavier than I want to be. Can anyone give me advice on current programs or joining prices? I am okay to pay 100 a week for the meals. I am just curious what the joining fees are now?
Thanks

Joan

banananut · 03-10-2012, 02:10 PM

the food in canada usually runs about $150 a week for the planned menus. and then whatever program you purchase if you need to purchase one.

meowkat444 · 03-26-2012, 12:21 PM

hi everyone -- i am going to jenny craig tonight to start. looking forward to getting to you know you. I have 50 lbs to lose by October 1.

MyTime2012 · 03-28-2012, 11:00 PM

Hi! I'm new, I joined Jenny in mid-January and am loving it so far. I've read past posts from people who said they didn't want to go see someone, etc., and trust me, I've been there. I have always said I'd never go to a group or consultant, etc, have done NutriSystem because it was on my own & did ok (but got sick of the food), WWonline did NOT "click for me", and I kept telling myself that I KNOW how to lose weight, I've done it before, I KNOW what to do. But I realized I've been losing and gaining the same 10 lbs (and gaining back more with it each time) for the last 3 years, so whether I KNOW what to do or not, I'm not doing it. I finally "cracked" when we came back from Disney over the holidays and I realized I wasn't in ONE picture with my kids. That's ridiculous. So I committed that 2012 was going to be the year I took care of ME first, so I could then take care of everyone else even better. And the next time we go to Disney, I will be in ALL the pictures!

I found this forum because I googled something a JC consultant told me about, Turnip Fries. She told me she'd bake up a crispy batch of Turnip Fries and munch on them at night - they're a free food & a veggie, so you can eat what you want, they'll satisfy crunchy/salty snacking urges & fill you up because they're a veg. I had honestly never tasted a turnip before in my life, but she swore they're "just like" french fries when you bake them up. So I just made a batch and while, no, they are not "just like" french fries, I must say, they were yummy and satisfying! I'm a fan!

Anyway, side note - that's just the story of how I found this forum. I hope everyone's doing well -- I'm yo-yoing in the 12-15lbs lost range -- I REALLY want to break through to hit 20, then I'll feel like I've moved forward and gotten past where I ever have on my own lately. And for those scared of consultants, I echo what's also been said --- after being the BIGGEST naysayer about it, I can GUARANTEE I would have fallen way off a couple of weeks ago, after I'd lost 12 lbs, felt good, but then had a really busy few days that made it easy to fall off. My knowing I'm going to see my consultant on Tuesday keeps me motivated to keep going, and even when I have a "bad" weigh-in, they keep me positive and encouraged, where I would have just beat myself up (and probably had a snack). If I'm going to get where I want to be, I KNOW I need the support I get from JC. And, it's the only real "me" time I have scheduled every week and I really look forward to it!

Hoochie · 04-04-2012, 03:44 PM

Okay so I guess I purchased a Platinum prorgram years ago which gives me come back services so the only thing I have to pay for is food when I go back.
Now I have to make sure I am committed and get a start date back!

meowkat444 · 04-09-2012, 09:03 PM

woohoo! i just got back from my 2nd weigh-in, i'm down 5.6 lbs in 2 weeks. i'm really surprised -- i knew it would work but i didn't expect it to work so well! (hopefully i'm not jinxing myself!)

hope all of you are having great luck too!!!!!!!!

Hotcocoa8 · 04-12-2012, 01:15 PM

I start tomorrow, it's expensive but I like the food.

diane1224 · 05-05-2012, 08:22 PM

I am loving Jenny Craig too. Is there a place on here that discusses substitutions? I am past the halfway point now, but time for cooking isn't there.

FattyFatFat · 05-06-2012, 01:31 PM

I completely forgot about the Jenny Craig diet until seeing this thread.... so many cheaper alternatives out now, but I've heard the food is quite good. I don't remember ever trying it though, but it's obviously working as TONS of people are on it and have had success with it over the years.

seabiscuit · 05-09-2012, 09:34 PM

Hi everyone,

I am rejoining JC on Monday. I have lost weight with them before and felt great. I really look forward to having success again and to having all of you for support- I'm here for ya too

take care everyone!

Amy

Hoochie · 05-17-2012, 05:39 PM

Well I booked an appointment for tomorrow. I bought a lifetime membership many years ago and apparently they will still honor it. I can go back and just pay for the food. I have about 23 pounds I want to lose so I am going to give it a try again. I am currently 178 pounds and would love to be 155 again! I work out faithfully at the gym 3-4 times a week so I think this will really help.
I will let you know how my meeting goes!
What a way to start a long weekend!!!!

Joan