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Jenny Craig Review Jenny Craig is a widely-known
diet program that combines a structured menu-based weight loss program
with one-on-one counseling with a certified Jenny Craig weight-loss
specialist. These meetings, which are both motivational sessions
and counseling sessions, are scheduled weekly. Dieters can also
choose to access in-person counseling sessions, or “Jenny
Direct” sessions, which are conducted over the phone. This
feature is particularly appreciated by dieters who are either on
a tight time budget, or simply reluctant to meet face to face with
a counselor to discuss weight-loss issues, and the negative feelings
that many dieters associate with what may be a life-long struggle
with weight gain. Regardless of the method of communication that
is chosen, dieters can rest assured of the confidentiality of their
relationship with Jenny Craig, which has been a part of the weight-loss
landscape for decades.
Jenny Craig, like Weight Watchers, views weight loss not as an
end in itself, but as a positive benefit in an overall program of
wellness and healthy living. This includes both eating well, appropriate
physical exercise, and building a strong foundation of self-esteem.
Jenny Craig offers nutritionally balanced meals that are portion-controlled.
Many dieters love the fact that they can heat up a Jenny Craig meal
and not have to dwell on, or become stressed out about, what to
eat, or how much to eat.
Critics of the Jenny Craig weight-loss program have pointed to
the “crutch-effect” of the Jenny Craig counselor, proposing
that once dieters leave the program – and hence no longer
access the weekly counseling sessions – the transition can
become emotionally stressful and lead to potential weight gain.
Critics also point out to the expense of the program, which can
be considerable and run a few hundred dollars per month.
On the other hand, those who support eh jenny Craig approach applaud
its holistic approach to weight loss, and the aim of helping individuals
strengthen their sense of self, and of self-esteem. Vegetarians,
mothers who are breast feeding, and those requiring a kosher diet
also appreciate the fact that they can obtain food from Jenny Craig
that conforms to their specific dietary requirements.
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