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Jenny Craig Diet

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The Jenny Craig Diet is more of a lifestyle plan with a diet included. To follow the diet you need to start off using Jenny Craig foods which will be delivered directly to your door. In addition to these you can add your own vegetables, fruits and other healthy foods.

Similar to plans such as Weight Watchers and Slimming World you sign up and are given a diet coach who will draw up your diet plan for you. With this you also get recommendations for both exercise and positive thinking of the mind as they believe that over eating is often due to a mind issue and can be corrective with positive thoughts.

There are no really restrictions to the diet, and no specific rules you have to follow such as carbs in the morning, protein for luch etc. With Jenny Craig it is all about keeping a healthy balance diet.

Although no food are effectively off limits with this diet you are advised what foods you should be eating and what foods you should not be eating and why. They educate you, but do not force any strict rules on you.

How Does The Jenny Craig Diet Work

The Jenny Craig Diet is set out into 3 main stages, each stage is listed below detailing exactly what is offered to you according to the Jenny Craig website

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Stage 1 - Getting Started: Your Personal Plan

Your personal Weight Management Coach will create a plan tailored to your needs, that will address the three key pillars of the Jenny Craig Programme (see options): Food, Body and Mind. You’ll learn portion control and nutritional balance while enjoying three delicious Jenny Craig meals and one snack each day – in addition to your own grocery foods such as fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy and heart-healthy fats. For convenience, your personalised menu plan and meals will be delivered right to your door, helping free up time to get active. Starting from a level that’s right for you, work through your programme and build up physical activity from there. Use weekly calls with your coach to help boost your motivation, gain tips and advice, as well as support.

Stage 2 - Halfway There: A New You

Halfway to your ideal weight, we’ll adjust your programme to help keep you on track to success. It will involve planning more days on your own, and if you'd like to eat out with family or friends we'll provide useful tips to get the best from it. You’ll learn ways to increase your activity levels and add a strength element to your regime to help burn more calories. With so many changes happening to your body and your lifestyle, it’s normal to experience a mix of emotions at this stage. As always, your coach will be there for you, to provide insight and motivation that can keep you on track to meet your goals.

Stage 3 - At Goal Weight: Lasting Lifestyle Changes

In a recent clinical trial, Jenny Craig participants lost over three times as much weight as those who dieted on their own*. But what happens when you eventually reach your ideal weight? By this time, you'll have learnt the skills needed to prepare delicious meals through the healthy cooking techniques and balanced approach to food central to the Jenny Craig Programme. It might seem unbelievable now, but you'll find physical activity has become a normal part of your routine. In fact, many people find they really enjoy it. In short, with help from your coach, you'll have implemented new, healthier habits to help you maintain your desired weight in the long-term.

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Summary

If you feel you need that helping hand and constant support to not only lose weight thorugh dieting, but also have a much healthier and physically active lifestyle then Jenny Craig really has the full package for you. As with all diets like these though it does come at a cost and you should consider this before starting.

You should remember that you will be given alot of information when dooing the Jenny Craig diet and should try to take this in as much as possible and use your Jenny Craig Diet Coach as much as you can. You should be aiming to go alone on your diet without the need to have a coach or fully specific routines. Once you achieve this you will have a much healthier lifestyle and be your own "coach".