Jenny Craig Platinum Membership

Pros: Just pop in the microwave, dietary education, support system, web site to create menus.
Cons: Costs about $100 per week for food.

I have joined Jenny Craig and in 7 weeks I have lost 10 of the 100lb goal I have set for myself. I am also surprised at all of the negative reviews since any weight loss program is not a 'magic' solution. They will all take will power and a change in the way you think about food and how you eat it. I like Jenny because the food is convenient, balanced and with a wide selection you will find food you like. If you like a lot of sweets or a lot of salt (both dietary no-nos) the food will not taste very good at first, but once you get use to not having all that extra sugar and salt the food is fine. As far as expense it is no more expensive then if you are eating your lunches and some dinners out. In fact I am saving money while eating a healthier selection. Yes I will have to stick to smaller portions and Yes I will have to keep from eating too much salt and starches (my downfall), but I have learned and will continue to eat a balanced well pre-portioned meal.

Pros: Easy, no planning, good weight loss
Cons: Way Too Expensive, Counselors Inexperience (sales person), High pressure to buy more Jenny Craig products

I'm on week 6 of Jenny Craig and have lost 17 pounds. I don't mind the food and it's very convenient, but I feel too much emphasis is put onto promoting their products and not enough teaching me how to make my own healthy food. I want my entire family to benefit from a healthy diet and I don't know anyone who can afford JC food for their entire family. Honestly I only use about half of their food and prepare the rest with low fat cook books. I've lost the weight 2 times before on my own and was hoping for some help maintaining my weight, but the counselor knows less than I do. I really don't think she's even read the books. I wish I could get my money back.

Pros: delicious and easy
Cons: expensive but worth it.

I don't know about you but my day can be so hectic that I would often come home and eat junk just so I could go relax. As a result I gained weight. I joined Jenny Craig and have lost 70 pounds in the last year. What a relief. I've looked back on this past year an analyzed what made me so successful and it was that I was able to eat better quickly. It was measured portions, which I really needed, it was filling and delicious.I only needed to make a vegetable and voila, dinner. I had a dessert as well. I started walking too which really allowed the weight to fall off. I could never have done any of this without Jenny Craig's great food! It's better than what you would buy in the grocery store with other diet food brands. Another thing was meeting with my consultant which really kept me on board when I felt like wavering. I'm very grateful for this diet.

Pros: Easy program to follow; one to one counselor
Cons: Food cost, sales pressure

The Jenny Craig diet plan works pretty well, but it's certainly not for those who are on a budget.

The food is good, but come at premium price (certainly go for the frozen items).

Pros: Steady weight loss while on the plan. Private consultations. Awesome tasting food and snacks.
Cons: Cost of program and food.

I have been on the Jenny Craig Plan for a year now. I have lost 53 lbs to date. I am now on maintainance. I know I couldn't have done it without this program. The food is awesome & the weekly private consultations have helped me succeed on this plan. I have been off the food for 3 months now since I made goal. I still see my consultant every 2 weeks who checks my weight & continues to give me the encouragement that I need to keep the weight off. The price at first is a little pricey, but well worth every penny spent. Also, the program allows for discounts on food which really helps.

Pros: Loved the French Toast
Cons: Expensive, too far to drive, inept counselor, bait and switch tactics.

I joined Jenny Craig last July (2006). Three months later I was having to take out money from savings to pay bills because the food was so darned expensive. I only lost five pounds. My counselor was only fair. I felt sorry for her because she was an older lady (probably supplementing social security). She made multiple mistakes with my order/pricing. I joined what I thought was a "life-time" membership. I got a call today asking if I wanted to come back for 39 dollars. The lifetime membership was actually only good for one year. I said, no thanks

Pros: Decent food, convenient
Cons: VERY expensive, NO guarantee

If paying big bucks for convenience is up your alley, then Jenny Craig is the deal-of-a-lifetime. I became a "Premium" member and was ready to throw in the towel in less than 3 weeks because it was obvious that I wasn't going to want (or need) all of the food that I HAD to buy. But because I didn't call within 3 days of joining (I didn't even get my food within 3 days), I received NO refund ... that's right, I'm out $400!!! The food is decent - MUCH better than Nutrisystem. But the amount of money that it costs (around $500 per month for ONE person) is ridiculous. It's surprising to me that in this current economy, they wouldn't be a little more aware of their costs, but it doesn't appear that their hurting. Oh, didn't lose any weight either!

Pros: Contrary to what many say I actually like the food. Support is Ok too.
Cons: EXTREMELY expensive, counselors not really dieticians.

I lost a significant amount of weight on this program. Would I recommend it, that's debatable. I honestly think that this program is a good way to maybe get started or start pushing you to control your portions but it can be outrageously expensive.

Pros: This is the only way I can lose weight.
Cons: I wish Jenny could have drinks to buy besides mixes.

The only time I have lost weight is on Jenny Craig. I actually get addicted to the foods so that when I break my diet and I have a hard time getting back used to heavy, creamy, fatty foods.

I am back on Jenny after trying and failing at a number of other diets. I thought I could just buy Lean Cuisines from the grocery store and do my own thing like Jenny Craig - but the high sodium in the diet dinners prevented me from losing weight.

Jenny dinners are good and low sodium compared to the Lean Cuisines. I also like the chocolate cake.

Today is just my first day back on Jenny Craig but I can stick with it more so than any other diet and I DO lose weight the fastest on this plan.

Pros: pre - packeged meals, portion control meals,motivation,support, taste of food, friendship
Cons: facing my own non-productive eating habits. Thank GOD my counselor, Elizabeth, was kind and understanding!

I had thought about various diet programs following my daughter's birth. Weight gained from being a working mom with no time had added up to 40 - 50lbs. My sister, 4 years older with a high stress job, suggested Jenny Craig. I felt more like an observer in the initial consultation, but the Jenny Craig consultant gave a lot of information that I could apply to myself. I had reservations because friends of mine had gone to weight loss programs few results. I was surprised however, because I had been an athlete in college and the Jenny Craig consultant actually talked about activity and burning calories. She also outlined why we had to re-learn portion control, no one else had ever addressed that REALLY important part of the whole weight loss issue. I have been happy with the program so far. It's been 6 months and 21 lbs. Please chat...

Pros: it works. ........
Cons: ** the food is expensive **

I love Jenny Craig the first week i lost 5 pounds. I was really hungry because the portions are so small but eventually your body get's used to it. I spend around $400 a week for their food but it's worth it. Before the program I used to spend around $20.00 a day in fast food etc.

Pros: Great food, menu flexibility, support system, teaches you portion control
Cons: Not for people with food allergies.

The Jenny Craig program is a great way to learn correct portion sizes while stile enjoying great tasting food. Whether you have 20 or 200 pounds to lose, Jenny Craig works if you follow the plan.
Many people think Jenny Craig is too expensive for them. After figuring in your regular grocery budget, don't forget to add in the money you spend on going out to eat, or to Starbucks.
Here's a link to a forum thread where Jenny Craig members talk about how much they spend per month on food:

http://www.jennycraig.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=62008166
Check out my blog about the Jenny Craig program, jennycraigtalk.com