is any1 doin jenny craig?
GooBeGone
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I'm gonna start doin jenny craig january 2011. I did it once & lost the weight but i was only able 2 do it for 2wks b/c then i had 2 buy a car & the choice was eat or work lol. but that was a yr ago. it worked really well 4 me, but i wasn't on it long enuff 2 actually learn anythin or 2 get myself use 2 eatin the way i'm suppose 2. (i lost 15lbs in 2wks).
so now i'm gettin back on the horse but will wait til after this last major holiday. lol (what's the point of gettin on the meal plan if i get off durin the holiday?!?! it'd b 2 much pressure in the beginnin)
i plan 2 get 2 my goal weight of 160. since i'm trainin 4 a marathon i figure i'd prob lose the weight quickly w/a good eatin plan. it's always been the eatin that messes me up, not the exercising (of course that's what i use MFP 4)
after i lose the weight will come the hard part. maintanence...
but i wanted 2 know if any1 is doin JC & how they r fairin on it so far. what r ur likes & dislikes concernin the program/food & anythin else abt it. THANK YOU!!!
so now i'm gettin back on the horse but will wait til after this last major holiday. lol (what's the point of gettin on the meal plan if i get off durin the holiday?!?! it'd b 2 much pressure in the beginnin)
i plan 2 get 2 my goal weight of 160. since i'm trainin 4 a marathon i figure i'd prob lose the weight quickly w/a good eatin plan. it's always been the eatin that messes me up, not the exercising (of course that's what i use MFP 4)
after i lose the weight will come the hard part. maintanence...
but i wanted 2 know if any1 is doin JC & how they r fairin on it so far. what r ur likes & dislikes concernin the program/food & anythin else abt it. THANK YOU!!!
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guess no 1 is doin this..
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Hello,
I'm new to this site and new to JC. Started it for the first time last Monday and have my first weight in tonight. So far the only problem I've had is in eating all the food they want me to eat. Not that the portions are large - to me they are meant for a 2 year old. My problem is the filler foods that they don't supply - I hate fruit and vegtables so I don't normally get that in and starve waiting until I can eat the next meal that they supplied. Most of the food is ok - better than nutrisystem anyway.
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I've gotten great success on JC. You do have to buy their food, along with some grocery items. You would eat 2-3 servings of fruit and veggies. It is centered around the concept of a balanced diet. If you hate fruits and veggies then you're not keeping your mind open to eating a balanced diet. It is an expensive program, however if you're willing to commit to it it will work for you. Feel free to PM me with any questions.0
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Had my 1st weigh in tonight and lost 4.6 pounds. So I'm down to 195.6 I've read where this is normal to lose so much the first week and I'm prepared to slow down to 1 or 2 pounds next week. Will keep on this as long as I can afford it and swallow those fruits and veggies.0
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Keep in mind that you don't have to buy anything you don't want to buy. The soupitizers are expensive, not needed. Order the snacks that you enjoy. Order double the items that you like. That sort of thing. After the first month you'll know what foods you like and what foods you will never want to eat again. Keep track of that.0
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ty guys.
yportia: congrats on the weight loss!! :flowerforyou: :drinker: <--water
it's pretty much what i remember as well. altho i do like fruits (especially pineapples) & veggies so that won't b 2 hard.
ty 4 the feed back! i'm not offically weighin in until january. w/all the holiday stuff goin on weighin in is ridiculous 4 me right now. i know i've gained some of the weight i lost but i'm gonna start my runnin program at the end of the month. decided 2 do 1 maybe 2 half marathons in march next yr.
ty edorice 4 the advice. it's very much appreciated :happy: :flowerforyou:0 -
I too am doing Jenny Craig. I started today and so far, everything I've had is SO yummy! I'm shocked, actually, because I have tried Nutrisystem also and that food was less expensive, yes, but gross! The portion-size is exactly what it needs to be (for me anyway). I've committed to 3 months, as I only have 35-40 lbs to lose so hope to get all that off during that time. If not, I'll be on it for a 4th month, or until I get all my weight off.
Congrats on your successes and good luck on your journey!0 -
I also did Nutrisystem about 8 months ago - lost 10 pounds in 4 weeks but the food was so bad I never ate all of the months supply. JC food is much better but still some of it is not the best. Food that others love - like the cheddar cheese omelet - I'm usually so hungry I eat it anyway and make a note to never order it again. The portions are real small to me - probably because I'm still trying to catch up to eating the vegs and fruit. I signed up for the special 12 pounds in 12 weeks and hope I can get close to my goal by then and transition over to real food. Make sure you go to the JC website and sign up because they will e-mail you coupons that you can use to cut the cost of the food. I've gotten one that I used for a free days food.
How do you put the text below your post, does it go below the tracker?0 -
Next to My Topics there is Signature. You can put information about yourself there.
Most of the JC food is good. I would beware of the Beef Chili though.0 -
I was seriously considering it in January. Can you please give a ballpark idea of how much the program costs? I already buy fruits and veggies every week and eat pretty balanced but something is amiss...apparently it isn't just eat less exercise more. There must be something in the way I am eating that isn't working. Plus I have a plethora of physical issues. Do you get a discount with 3 month commitments?0
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Also, do the products contain splenda? As I am allergic I cannot use those products0
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They may have a New Years' promotion that will start. Most of the food wouldn't have Splenda in them.0
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thanks!0
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For the 2 weeks I've been on it my first week cost $120 and this second week cost $100 because I used a coupon JC e-mailed me for just joining the JC website. Each item costs a different price, even the syrup and salad dressing cost something. It appears that each week (maybe at least the first 4) has it's own preset menu (most items not repeating) depending on your calorie allowance that averages about $120 dollars with no add ons - snack bars, soup, etc. It is my understanding that there is a food price list, I wasn't shown one, nor did I ask for one. I need the structure so I'm going with the suggested menu - crossing off as I see the few foods I don't like. You can go on the JC website even as a non-member and the menus are all laid out there.
http://www.jennycraig.com/food/0 -
I never buy the syrup or the dressing. Just buy sugar free syrup from the store and fat free dressing.
The first week is the most expensive and the food is the best. The fourth week may not be enjoyable. But I do recommend that you try all the food and then decide what you like.
Here is a price list. It's not updated with some items that came in this month.
BREAKFAST
Blueberry Mini Loaf 160 cal. $2.49
Blueberry Pancakes and Veggie Sausage $4.69
Banana Nut Cereal Breakfast 170 cal. $2.19
Breakfast Scramble Breakfast 200 cal. $4.99
Breakfast Stuffed Sandwich Breakfast 200 cal. $4.29
Cheddar Cheese Omelet $5.99
Complete Start Cereal Breakfast 190 cal. $2.19
Cranberry Almond Cereal Breakfast 170 cal.$2.19
French Toast Breakfast 220 cal. $4.99
Frosted Oats Cereal Breakfast 170 $2.19
Fruit & Granola Breakfast 200 cal. $2.19
Honey Oat Bar Breakfast 170 cal. $1.99
Multi-Grain Hoops Cereal Breakfast 170 cal. $2.19
Oatmeal Breakfast Square Breakfast 190 cal $1.99 yuck
Sunshine Sandwich Breakfast 190 cal. $4.39
Triple Grain Crisps Breakfast 150 cal. $2.19
Lite Table Syrup Breakfast 35 cal. $0.55
LUNCH
Beef Barley Stew 230 cal. $4.99
Beef Chow Mein 220 cal. $5.49
Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Potato 210 cal. $4.39
Cheesy Enchilada 260 cal. $5.49
Chicken Salad Lunch Kit $5.29
Cheesy Potatoes & Chicken $6.49
Chicken Sandwich 250 cal. $5.29
Chicken Stuffed Sandwich 270 cal. $5.29
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup 210 cal.$4.99
Creamy Chicken & Corn Chowder 210 cal. $4.99
Personal Pizza 260 cal. $5.49
Meatball Stuffed Sandwich $5.29
Pesto Pizza $5.49 YUCK
Rotini with Meatballs Lunch 250 cal. $5.49
Southwest Style Chicken Burrito $5.29 good
Southwestern Chicken w/Rice & Beans 250 cal. $5.49
Spinach & Cheese Tortellini 5.29
Swedish Meatballs 250 cal. $5.49
Tuna Salad Kit Lunch $5.29
Turkey Burger Sandwich 280 cal. $5.29
Turkey Club Panini $5.99
Veggie & artichoke Quesadilla $5.49
Zesty Tortellini Soup $4.99
DINNER
Beef Chili and Beans 270 cal. $4.99 yuck
Cashew Chicken 290 cal. $6.49
Cheese Ravioli 280 cal. $5.49 good
Chicken Carbonara 270 cal. $6.49 love it
Chicken Fajitas 290 cal. $6.49
Chicken Fettuccine 260 cal. $6.49 OK
Chicken Pasta Parmesan 200 cal. $5.49 yuck
Classico Chicken Parmesan 290 cal. $6.49
Cookout Style Chicken 290 cal. $5.49 good
Fish and Chips 250 cal. $6.49
Jenny's Rising Crust Pizza 5.49 good
Lentils w/Beef 240 cal. $5.49
Macaroni & Cheese 250 cal. $5.49 OK
Mash Potatoes with Beef 190 cal. $5.49
Meat Loaf with BBQ Sauce 300 cal. $6.49
Pasta Fagioli 210 cal. $5.49 YUCK
Penne Pasta 280 cal. $5.49 love it
Rising Crust Pizza 280 cal.
Salisbury Steak 260 cal. $6.49 OK
Spaghetti w/ Meatballs 270 cal. $6.49 good
Sweet & Sour Chicken 200 cal. $5.49 good
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon 290 cal. $6.99
Three Cheese Ziti Marinara 270 cal. $5.49
Traditional Lasagna 250 cal. $6.49
Turkey Chili 260 cal. $5.49
Turkey with Gravy 270 cal. $6.49
Vegetable & Chicken Potstickers 290 cal. $6.49
SNACKS / DESSERTS
Veggie Chips - $1.99
Cheese Curls - $1.99
Chocolate Caramel Peanut Bar - $1.99
Chocolate Chip Snack Bar - $1.99
Chocolate Chip Trail Mix Bar - $1.99
Chocolate Walnut Brownie - $2.19
Cinnamon Twists 120 cal. $1.99
Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake - $2.69
Chocolate Cake 130 cal. $2.19
Honey Mustard Pretzels 120 cal. $1.99
Lemon Cake - $2.19
Lemon Mousse Bar - $1.99
Peanut Butter Bar - $1.99
S'mores Bar - $1.99
Soft Chocolate cookie 120 cal.$1.99
Toffee Cookies 120 cal. $1.99
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake - $2.69
White Cheddar Popcorn 130 cal.$1.99
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ty 4 the current price list!!
this is awesome!! :flowerforyou: since i've been on the program b4 i actually remember most of the foods that i liked so this will make it easier 4 me.
i recommend buying ur own dressing & syrup also. that way u come out better financially. i'll b committing at least 3months to this but i'm prepared 2 commit 6months since i have closer to 80lbs to lose.0 -
Don't put limits on yourself.
Don't give yourself a time frame.
Get out of your own way and just do it.0 -
just givin a quick update!
started jenny craig 6days ago. i've lost abt 8lbs already. WHOOHOO!!!! :drinker: <--water
i'm so excited. i've been sick this past wk & 2day also so i'm tryin 2 eat at least my jc foods. the extra's r a little harder 4 me 2 eat but i'm tryin 2 anyways
i'm on the 1500calorie menu plan. which means i'm actually eatin abt 16-1700calories b/c i'm exercisin a lot. :bigsmile:0 -
Why are the extra's harder to eat? I hope you're not spending money on those Soupitzers.0
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It's great that you've lost 8 pounds so fast, in one week. I know that for me even though I was starving - I didn't find the JC food to be enough - I still have a very hard time getting in what I call the extras - the things that JC does not provide - vegetables and fruits.
I've dieted so many times and for so long that just the mention of vegs and fruit make me not even want to try them. I never bought the other JC items; to save money. I have tried a lot of different things to get over the aversion but so far only raw hunger gets me to eat even the minimum fruit and vegs.
If these are the extras you're talking about - maybe this will change because I have now come to enjoy water when one month ago I hated plain water.0 -
the extra's r harder 4 me 2 eat b/c i'm not hungry b/c i was nauseous all the time. but i'm doin better now. i'm startin 2 eat a bit more everyday.
plus i was use 2 not eatin so much so countin all the extra foods makes it a LOT of food 4 me 2 eat... but that's ok b/c i'm not hungry when i do eat. :happy:
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Hi GooBeGone,
Congratulations on your JC weight loss! :flowerforyou:
I’ve been doing the Jenny Craig program (Australian version) for the past 5 weeks. I started prior to Christmas so that I would be conscience not to over eat during the holiday period. During that time I’ve lost 1.5kg (approx 3 pounds) and have eaten on average 1,600cals per day (clearly I have added to the basic 1,200cal program).
I suppose I could have lost more during that time, however I wanted to get in the right mindset prior to the new year, but still enjoy myself over Christmas. Christmas & Boxing days I didn’t count any calories and just ate whatever I wanted. It was fantastic :happy:
I don’t mind the variety of food. By the end of this week I will have tried everything on the menu. I’ve been documenting the food (photos, prices, nutritional info, portion size) to get a good feel of how the program is structured. That way when I decide to stop purchasing the Jenny Craig food I should be able to find or make comparable substitute meals.
The thing I have enjoyed most about the Jenny Craig program is that it has encouraged me to be more conscience of eating more fruit & vegetables, which I have found surprising easy. For example, I usually add a basic salad to my lunch (lettuce, tomato, cucumber & some apple cider vinegar for dressing). For dinner I add a cup of frozen vegetables which I microwave for a few minutes (a nutritionist told me that frozen vege are just as nutritional, if not more, than fresh vege, plus they’re super convenient.)
I’ve also been snacking on “fat free” yoghourt (by Jalna) with fruit, where as I used to eat regular fat yoghourt.
BTW I hope you feel better soon.
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hi brisvegas1!
i find that i eat abt 1600-1700calories daily w/jc foods also but i'm on the 1500calorie plan. but with all the exercisin that i'm suppose 2 b doin i think that it's ok. i knock off some foods if i'm not exercisin that day tho 2 get it closer 2 1200-1500 calories. but i still eat 2-3times daily.
i'm feelin a lot better now. back at work as well.
enuff that i'll b goin out this wknd w/some1 that i really like
we're goin 2 the movies & he's wantin 2 cook me dessert. so i'll exercise that mornin, not eat anythin at the movies (just have a water & i'll b ok ), & have a small piece of his dessert. but still eat what i'm suppose but cut out some extras 2 make allowances 4 his dessert. the prob is idk what he's makin... :frown:
& no i haven't told him on jc but i've told him that i'm eatin healthier & he knows i've lost some weight
good luck 2 every1! & keep postin! i enjoy readin what other jc'ers r doin as well. :flowerforyou:0 -
so a quick update:
i've lost abt 10lbs on jc & 2day is the beginnin of the 3rd wk.
i've also started my half marathon trainin the past monday & i'm lookin 4ward 2 completin that challenge.
i'll prob start p90x the first wk of february. that way it'll gimme time 4 my body 2 adjust 2 the runnin b4 i start anythin new.
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That's great that you'll be training for the half marathon. I am currently training for a 5K on February 19th. I would recommend that you use a heart rate monitor when you workout. You don't want to be in too much of a calorie deficit with the workouts and on Jenny Craig.0
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Good job on your 10 pound weight loss. This is my sixth week on JC and I've lost 14; slow and steady is driving me nuts, but as long as I'm losing I'll stick with it. The meal structure is good for me, but boy do I crave chocolate and salty snacks. The snacks I buy from JC are good but only having one of them a day - sometimes I don't know how I do it - but I just get another glass of water and think about the weight loss.
I've been doing wii exergames at night and walking each day at lunch with a die-hard crew. In fact despite the snow they just called and said let's get to gettin'
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That's great that you'll be training for the half marathon. I am currently training for a 5K on February 19th. I would recommend that you use a heart rate monitor when you workout. You don't want to be in too much of a calorie deficit with the workouts and on Jenny Craig.
yeah i have a heart rate monitor. i love it. i've had one since 2008. :happy:
p.s.:
i'm eatin abt 1500-1700 calories a day so the deficit won't b 2 bad.0 -
Good job on your 10 pound weight loss. This is my sixth week on JC and I've lost 14; slow and steady is driving me nuts, but as long as I'm losing I'll stick with it. The meal structure is good for me, but boy do I crave chocolate and salty snacks. The snacks I buy from JC are good but only having one of them a day - sometimes I don't know how I do it - but I just get another glass of water and think about the weight loss.
I've been doing wii exergames at night and walking each day at lunch with a die-hard crew. In fact despite the snow they just called and said let's get to gettin'
Portia
yeah i understand the slow weight loss. i think that i won't lose anythin this wk. it's been a weird wk but i think doin the runnin will help me out better now.
good luck!! :flowerforyou:0 -
hello ya'll!!
i went 2 the jcc & gained 0.2lbs. but b4 she weighed me i told her i didn't lose any weight but that i feel thinner & feel better. so we took measurements after the weigh in.
I LOST 9.5 INCHES!!!! :noway: :happy:
i'm so happy abt that. 4 a couple of days i've been lookin in the mirror & i can c that i'm thinner than b4. but 2 have it confirmed is awesome!!
i'm so lookin 4ward 2 the rest of my journey WHOOHOO!!! 0 -
Good job, sometimes it's about the inches0
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