Success with the
Jenny Craig Diet Plan



The Jenny Craig diet plan was started in 1983. It now has over 600,000 company owned and franchised locations mostly in the US and Canada. It is one of the largest weight loss management companies in the world.

According to the Jenny Craig website, the diet plan offers a balanced approach to
1. being active
2. eating healthy food
3. an active lifestyle

It offers various membership options tailored to meet specific needs. There are two ways to join the program:

1. Join a center and you get these benefits:

  • Get one on one counseling
  • Convenient in center shopping for food and products
  • Attend regular scheduled meetings
  • Available 24 hours, 7 days a week telephone support

2. Join Jenny Craig Direct at Home Program with these benefits:

  • Personal weekly phone conversations
  • Shop by phone for quick home delivery
  • Convenient participation from your home
  • 24 hours, 7 days a week telephone support

Jenny Craig offers 28 day menus prepared by dietitians to meet the USDA Food Pyramid and U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

Sample menu: (calorie levels 1200-1500 calories)

Breakfast - (7am)
1 blueberry muffin
1 cup skim milk
1 medium orange

Snack - (10am)
toffee bites

Lunch - (12pm)
2 cheesy enchiladas
2 cups tossed salad

Snack - (3pm)
fruit (1 apple)

Dinner - (7pm)
turkey
1 cup green beans & carrots
1/2 cup fresh fruit
1 cup skim milk

Snack - (8pm)
chocolate cake

The Jenny Craig diet is nutritionally balanced and offers convenient prepackaged meals. If properly followed, it will help reduce weight.

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