Jenny Craig Platinum Membership

Pros: Food isn't all horrible
Cons: Food prices, I didn't lose enough weight, counselor got mad at me!

In October 2003 a friend of mine and I decided to try Jenny Craig together. We started walking in the mornings the previous January and had tried several different times to shed the extra weight we were carrying around. My friend (see, I do have one!!) ...

Pros: Pre-packaged foods, counselor support
Cons: Expensive, only palatable, made me ill

I struggled with whether or not to recommend Jenny Craig, and in the end I have to say No, although it might work for someone else. I went to Jenny Craig with my husband on Saturday and signed up. We are both obese and the convenience of a pre-packaged...

Pros: Good food which is readily available, great support system.
Cons: Somewhat expensive at anywhere from $60-$80 a week.

I have been on the Jenny Craig Plan for a little over 2 months now. My total weight loss planned is 30 pounds and I've just passed my half way point this week. I have lost 16 pounds in 9-10 weeks and am very happy about the whole experience. Before ...

Pros: Some good techniques and tips taught
Cons: Expensive and does not work long term for most

I worked at Jenny Craig Weight Management Centres for
3 years. I worked first as a receptionist, then a counselor,
then a workshop instructor, then a program director. I
finally found a 'real' job and left Jenny Craig. I
did enjoy...

Pros: Convinient, easy meals, not bad in taste.
Cons: Expensive, expensive, expensive

I joined Jenny Craig one week ago. After reading some of the reviews listed here. I went in knowing exactly what I wanted and what I was in for. I knew you had to pay for the food, I knew it was going to be expensive, I knew I wasn't going to like most ...

Pros: A LOT of support, GOOD FOOD, structure, discipline, POSITIVE RESULTS if you FOLLOW THE PLAN!
Cons: Pricey, but just ask to see the price list! They'll give it to you!

*UPDATED MAY 11 TO PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION* Finally, at a staggering 319 lbs, I decided "enough is enough." Having tried Jenny Craig in high school, with financial backing from my parents, I did have success. But, then I went to college, ...

Pros: Accountability, structure, education on what and how to eat
Cons: Expensive, counselors are salespeople, continual push to buy products

I joined on the Platinum membership plan in 1997, and over the years have returned a couple of times in order to take off those 10-20 pesky pounds that keep recurring. With our last move to what will probably be our retirement nest, I found I was...

Pros: Good food; one-on-one attention; no gimmicks.
Cons: Can be expensive; works only if you're motivated.

By the time I started JC in November 2001, I had tried every diet known to man - cabbage soup, high-protein, low-protein, Weight Watchers, even phentermine. With most, the result was the same - I would lose a lot of weight in the first week, but none...

Pros: Easy, convenient, most of the food taste great, one-on-one support, and teaches you portion control.
Cons: Expensive, not a big variety and you have to have their food on hand.

I've been overweight my entire adult life. I've tried most diets, but never considered doing anything too drastic. I knew I would NEVER get a gastric bypass and at my age Weight Watchers wasn't working anymore. The day I got on the scales and realized I ...

Pros: Convenience. Work friendly breakfast and lunch M-F.
Cons: Expensive. High pressure.

I decided to join Jenny Craig after two of my family members lost 100 pounds on the Jenny Craig diet. I am in my 3rd week, down 11 pounds and enjoying it very much. However, I don't think I will be rejoining after my 3-month membership. The food ...

Pros: Fast weight-loss
Cons: No change in habits; rapid regain; uneducated and inexperienced "counseling" staff; expensive; product- rather than life-style-based

A few years ago, I needed to lose some weight and noticed that a woman at work was shedding pounds pretty fast. I asked her how she was doing it and she said she'd joined Jenny Craig. There was one near me, so I stopped in after work one night to sign...

Pros: losing weight, fabulous counselor, building self-esteem
Cons: expensive!!

I really do leave Jenny Craig with a smile. I purchased the Platinum membership in late December 2000 for $175, during a 50% off sale. I don't think I would join at any other time. It is so expensive.

The Platinum Membership includes: ...

Pros: They have good vitamins
Cons: Their food is awful & I regained the weight

I tried this diet program several years ago because it was recommended by a friend.

Overall, it sounded good. You had a counselor to meet with every week, a special program and diet outlined for you, and you never had to cook. Every week you...

Pros: Very fast weight loss.
Cons: "Counseling" from non-professionals, the cost is ridiculous.

Well, where to begin. I first joined Jenny Craig 4 years ago on Valentine's Day. It was to be a present to myself. I weighed 226 pounds at that time and was desperate to lose weight.

I spoke with the director and she sold me on the...

Pros: Contains the key aspects to a successful weight loss program
Cons: But you can get these for free elsewhere so why bother...

I have been struggling with my weight for as long as I can remember. It wasn't until I got into college that I really packed on enough pounds to consider myself overweight and then I started looking around desperately for a way to shed the pounds.
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