So I'm on week two of Jenny Craig diet. The cost is still astronomical but I have hope... I was just upsold by my consultant for a premium package where I get three hundred dollars back if I lose the weight and keep it off for a year.
That's some great incentive!
Also, Jenny Craig was number one in a nation wide study of weight loss programs that really help you lose weight and keep it off. Weight Watchers came in third.
Of course.... nothing is perfect. The food portions are so small I'm always hungry between meals and the food is SO bland. It's very low sodium so no salt means no taste.
And.... the customer service is atrocious. I called because the Canadian website was missing the etools, and the person on the other end of the line refused to listen to me and actually go on the Canadian site. Instead she argued with me, and kept telling me I was wrong. Maybe it's the difference between Canadian and American customer service, or maybe I've been spoiled by some awesome CSR's in Canada, but I find the rudeness to be so hard to handle. Listen first and then comment. Instead they argue first and apologize later. I was finally able to explain to her the issue and she apologized and thanked me for bringing it up. That could have been done in the first two seconds, not five minutes later.
My consultant is alright, but upselling me on the second consultation is not a very good way to build a relationship. Consultations are only 15 minutes long, so spending 7 of those minutes while I search for a credit card is not time well spent.
I've lost 6 pounds in my first week, and no weight so far in week two. Week two is over on Wednesday night so maybe there will be a miracle. They say one to two pounds/week. The last diet I went on (as you probably read) I lost 19 pounds in a month so I'm not used to such slow, expensive weight loss.
Hopefully in week three I'll get used to being SO hungry!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Jenny Craig Food
So I had some hiccups before I even started.
I think I panicked!
Let me back up---- The food was supposed to arrive on Wednesday. Frozen food to an empty apartment means could be disastrous so I went home for lunch. UPS did try to deliver the food but I wasn't home. I called UPS and the response I got was that my package was on the truck and they couldn't guarantee delivery. So at this point I was frustrated. I called Jenny Craig and said the process was just too difficult. The lady on the phone- her name was Fletcher (seriously--- it was Fletcher) immediately gave me attitude. So because I was already not wanting to diet and already frustrated, we ended up getting in a fight on the phone.
Wait a minute--- aren't I the customer and she's the CSR rep?
So she hung up the phone on me after I told her she is the most difficult person I have ever had to deal with.
I emailed the company.
A Manager called me back about twenty minutes later. She was AMAZING to deal with. She listened to me and actually brought me back to the reason I wanted to do this in the first place. She assured me the food would be fine when it was delivered, and that anything wasn't cool to the touch could be returned. She also offered me two free days of food as an apology for the service I received from Fletcher. (Fletcher actually made me cry).
UPS ended up delivering the package and my stepdad was home to sign for it. He put it all in the freezer and I sorted it out when I got home.
At first it seemed super duper easy. Everything is labelled. Some foods right off the bat look better than others. I don't eat any beef so I'm more limited for my menu.
Day 1:
Breafkast- Cinnamin French Toast
Not the best way to start my day. The bread was soggy- tasteless and gross. Worst part is that the person who took my order told me this was her fave meal. At this point I'm dreading Jenny Craig.
Snack- Canadian Bar
Peanut Butter and Honey wrapped in chocolate. A bit grainy but certainly something I could get used to.
Lunch- Pizza
It gets worse from here. The pizza came on a cardboard tray to microwave it in and the whole thing got stuck to the tray. I ended up just getting to eat carrots and the pieces I could salvage of pizza.
Snack- Fruit
My Consultant told me to eat the fruit for my after lunch snack to save the yummy Jenny Craig snacks for after supper when I do the bulk of my eating (well technically the bulk of my binging but you get the point).
Dinner- Chicken Parmesan
Now we're talking! This meal was delicious. The chicken was tasty, the pasta was whole wheat but I can look past it. It was really good and almost redeems the whole process.
Snack- Pretzels
YUMMY--- I have a feeling the snacks are going to be the best part of this plan.
This is how every day looks. I'm on day 4 and so far it's a trend. Breakfast has been absolutely gross every morning. Lunch has it's good days and bad. Dinner has been delicious every single night. Snacks haven't missed the mark yet.
So far the only breakfast that I enjoyed was a breakfast scramble. It was actually good.
And--- the best part---- I've lost 5 pounds in 4 days. That's not typical. I don't think 1200 calories/day is the right amount for me but most of it is water weight. That weight loss speed will slow down with time.
Also- I'm learning how to actually become more active with things I love to do. I bought a bike and Ben got roller blades so we've been going out in the evenings. I joined aqua fitness because it's good on the joints and my knee is still out of whack. I also joined soccer with a colleague but that doesn't start until July so I have enough time to get myself in some type of shape.
So the verdict is still out on the Jenny Craig diet. I'm going to switch to going to a centre instead of having it delivered after my next delivery to save money on shipping. So far I can't say my experience has been great- but the reason I think this will work is because it will teach me that I can still eat things like mac and cheese- but this is how much you can have of it. The Food/Mind/Body approach might be just what I need to succeed!
I think I panicked!
Let me back up---- The food was supposed to arrive on Wednesday. Frozen food to an empty apartment means could be disastrous so I went home for lunch. UPS did try to deliver the food but I wasn't home. I called UPS and the response I got was that my package was on the truck and they couldn't guarantee delivery. So at this point I was frustrated. I called Jenny Craig and said the process was just too difficult. The lady on the phone- her name was Fletcher (seriously--- it was Fletcher) immediately gave me attitude. So because I was already not wanting to diet and already frustrated, we ended up getting in a fight on the phone.
Wait a minute--- aren't I the customer and she's the CSR rep?
So she hung up the phone on me after I told her she is the most difficult person I have ever had to deal with.
I emailed the company.
A Manager called me back about twenty minutes later. She was AMAZING to deal with. She listened to me and actually brought me back to the reason I wanted to do this in the first place. She assured me the food would be fine when it was delivered, and that anything wasn't cool to the touch could be returned. She also offered me two free days of food as an apology for the service I received from Fletcher. (Fletcher actually made me cry).
UPS ended up delivering the package and my stepdad was home to sign for it. He put it all in the freezer and I sorted it out when I got home.
At first it seemed super duper easy. Everything is labelled. Some foods right off the bat look better than others. I don't eat any beef so I'm more limited for my menu.
Day 1:
Breafkast- Cinnamin French Toast
Not the best way to start my day. The bread was soggy- tasteless and gross. Worst part is that the person who took my order told me this was her fave meal. At this point I'm dreading Jenny Craig.
Snack- Canadian Bar
Peanut Butter and Honey wrapped in chocolate. A bit grainy but certainly something I could get used to.
Lunch- Pizza
It gets worse from here. The pizza came on a cardboard tray to microwave it in and the whole thing got stuck to the tray. I ended up just getting to eat carrots and the pieces I could salvage of pizza.
Snack- Fruit
My Consultant told me to eat the fruit for my after lunch snack to save the yummy Jenny Craig snacks for after supper when I do the bulk of my eating (well technically the bulk of my binging but you get the point).
Dinner- Chicken Parmesan
Now we're talking! This meal was delicious. The chicken was tasty, the pasta was whole wheat but I can look past it. It was really good and almost redeems the whole process.
Snack- Pretzels
YUMMY--- I have a feeling the snacks are going to be the best part of this plan.
This is how every day looks. I'm on day 4 and so far it's a trend. Breakfast has been absolutely gross every morning. Lunch has it's good days and bad. Dinner has been delicious every single night. Snacks haven't missed the mark yet.
So far the only breakfast that I enjoyed was a breakfast scramble. It was actually good.
And--- the best part---- I've lost 5 pounds in 4 days. That's not typical. I don't think 1200 calories/day is the right amount for me but most of it is water weight. That weight loss speed will slow down with time.
Also- I'm learning how to actually become more active with things I love to do. I bought a bike and Ben got roller blades so we've been going out in the evenings. I joined aqua fitness because it's good on the joints and my knee is still out of whack. I also joined soccer with a colleague but that doesn't start until July so I have enough time to get myself in some type of shape.
So the verdict is still out on the Jenny Craig diet. I'm going to switch to going to a centre instead of having it delivered after my next delivery to save money on shipping. So far I can't say my experience has been great- but the reason I think this will work is because it will teach me that I can still eat things like mac and cheese- but this is how much you can have of it. The Food/Mind/Body approach might be just what I need to succeed!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Jenny Craig
Okay so I gained back the 19 pounds I lost (almost all of them- I managed to keep off 2 or 3).
Today I called Jenny. It's like a sign- my name is Jenn- her name is Jenny. I was born in 1983, Jenny was founded in 1983.
The food arrives in the mail on Wednesday and I start this shindig on Thursday. The cost is astronomical- but I'm thinking I earn my own money- I know the value of money. If I waste this money then there is something seriously wrong with me and I deserve to be fat!
So wish me luck- I'll update this blog as I start my new Jenny Craig journey. I traded in my Kinect `Your Shape` game and pre-ordered the UFC training game. The only part of your shape I enjoyed was the cardio kick boxing. I`m thinking UFC training will be a fun way to burn off calories. I haven`t worked out since I sprained my knee and I still have issues with going for basic walks around the block so the work out will be tough- but my Jenny Craig consultant told me I should still lose 2 lbs a week just by sticking to the food.
Oh gosh I`m SO worried about the taste of this food!
Today I called Jenny. It's like a sign- my name is Jenn- her name is Jenny. I was born in 1983, Jenny was founded in 1983.
The food arrives in the mail on Wednesday and I start this shindig on Thursday. The cost is astronomical- but I'm thinking I earn my own money- I know the value of money. If I waste this money then there is something seriously wrong with me and I deserve to be fat!
So wish me luck- I'll update this blog as I start my new Jenny Craig journey. I traded in my Kinect `Your Shape` game and pre-ordered the UFC training game. The only part of your shape I enjoyed was the cardio kick boxing. I`m thinking UFC training will be a fun way to burn off calories. I haven`t worked out since I sprained my knee and I still have issues with going for basic walks around the block so the work out will be tough- but my Jenny Craig consultant told me I should still lose 2 lbs a week just by sticking to the food.
Oh gosh I`m SO worried about the taste of this food!
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