Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig [jenny craig] [cholestral]
Who did this, either Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig? And how does it work? What would you recommend? Ive tried everything to lose weight and I havnt. My last attempt was Atkins last year. I lost 50 pounds, but at the same time developed high blood pressure and cholestral and gallstones. This is my last resort or else doc wants me under the knife for gastric bypass . thats something I want to aviod. Any useful insights or ideas would mean a lot to me!
Reply:I have tried both. I did Jenny Craig for two weeks then I left and marched myself right into weight watchers. NOT because I didnt think the program was fabulous, convienient, easy, supportive and on and on. I simply didnt like the taste of a lot of the foods. I am very picky and do not really care for lean cuisines or ww smart ones either so it was simply a matter of taste for me. With ww, i know that i can go to Subway or Mcdonalds or whatever and that works for me. I would say that JC is easier if you are the only one dieting in the family because you can make your family dinner and just pop yours in the microwave and share a salad with them but on ww, I do have to decide what I am going to eat and then what I am going to feed my family so that is a downer but still, I have to enjoy what I eat or else I wont stick to it.
Reply:Well I've tried Jenny Craig for about 1 week and lose 6pounds that 1 week but I could not continue the plan due to the cost. So to me I think that if you have the money to spend then you should go for it. (which is between $70-$100 per WEEK) $70 if you skip one of their meals and substitute it with your own food, $100 if you want the full day worth of their food. But since I had some sucess with that sort of diet plan(the pre-packaged foods) I am now about to try Nutra Systems it's the same concept but right now they are having a special where you pay $280 for 1 and 1/2 months of food(bf,lunch,dinner,desserts,and snacks. Now thats not that much different than JC price except that your getting more food for lesser price.
Reply:The Jenny Craig information listed here, by a non JC member, isn't quite accurate. I pay approx. $56.00 for 6 days worth of food every Monday at my center. Like WW, on Jenny Craig you can also "eat normal food" as well as do the program at home, online or go to the center. You can order your food online and they will deliver it to your front doorstep. Your weekly consultations / weigh-ins are done one-on-one and in private, not in front of a room full of people. The appointments you make are on your time schedule NOT the schedule of when the WW doors are open, which is usually only a few hours a week. Jenny Craig is open 6 days a week starting at 8:00 a.m. You don't lose weight any faster on Jenny Craig then you do on WW, your menu is kept at a healthy calorie level for your body size and activity level. Like JULIEDE said, Whichever plan YOU choose. Don't knock Jenny Craig until you've tried it. They provide FREE consultations to anyone who wants information on their programs. Good Luck! :angel:
Reply:Raising another hand for WW. I've been on it for over a year now and have lost 60#, give or take. I still want to lose 35 more. I love it. We eat regular food, you learn how to make better choices. You are in control of what you eat. I go to meetings once a week and the support there is unsurpassed. My leader is so great, all of the ladies there are, they've all been where we are. I hope you take action, whichever plan you choose. It has improved my self esteem 1000 fold.
Reply:I'm currently on Jenny Craig. Depending on the program you purchase on how you "work" it, Jenny Craig might cost a little more BUT for me it's been worth it! My meal's are pre-packaged / pre-planned, all I have to do is heat and EAT! I've lost 42 pounds since Valentine's Day. I have about 50 more to go. I have 2 young boys, a husband, a house to keep and I do volunteer work so I don't have 5 extra hours a day to workout like some people. :rolleyes: I've never done WW, I know you can buy their food in the store. I don't know how much "support" you get. I think JC works for me because I know that I have to be accountable to someone. Everyone Monday when I go to weigh in, depending on what the scale says, if I've been naughty she'll know. (So far that hasn't happen!) The girls at the centers are GREAT! They are there to help with ANYTHING you need, questions, support … I'm sure you'll get a lot of posts to your question. I hope you find the right answer. I know JC gives FREE consultations!! Call them. GOOD LUCK in whatever you do. :angel:
Reply:I'm on WW now and I have lost 40 pounds and I have 10 more until goal and I do think WW is better b/c 1 it doesn't cost as much 2 you can eat normal foods 3 you can do it at home, online or go to meetings! My mom did jenny craig and she did it for 2 weeks and quit b/c the food alone was 100 a week!! Just for 1 weeks worth of frozen food!! I told her just do WW and now is going to join after she lost money from joining jenny craig!! One thing is you don't loose weight as fast on WW then jenny craig but I think slower weight loss is better!! Good luck!!
