I am joining tomorrow.... Options

[sexyrn]

I have an appointment tomorrow to join.... I have tried every diet out there and can't find that works.... I am also on a very tight budget but am alone so the money I would be spending on groceries will now go towards my Jenny Craig food. I have heard some very good things about Jenny Craig and really hope that it works for me. According to the BMI calculator I need to loose 60 pounds....YIKES!!!! oh well I need to job in. I currently work full-time plus and am in Nursing School. So Ipicked my name sexyRN because that is what I will be....lol Thanks for reading my info

Jenn

[Ildiko]

[quote name='sexyrn' date='Nov 6 2009, 10:24 AM' post='511070']
I have an appointment tomorrow to join.... I have tried every diet out there and can't find that works.... I am also on a very tight budget but am alone so the money I would be spending on groceries will now go towards my Jenny Craig food. I have heard some very good things about Jenny Craig and really hope that it works for me. According to the BMI calculator I need to loose 60 pounds....YIKES!!!! oh well I need to job in. I currently work full-time plus and am in Nursing School. So Ipicked my name sexyRN because that is what I will be....lol Thanks for reading my info

Jenn
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Welcome to JC. It's the best thing I've ever done. I've also tried lots of other things out there even WW and I like JC better! The food is great and yes it cost a little more but you're worth it!! It teaches you proper portion control and better food choices. This is only my 3 rd week but I have learned alot. I'm an LVN, when are you finished with nursing school? Good Luck, you can do it!!!

[sexyrn]

I have 18 months left to wards my BSN!!!! I am really looking forwardd to this.... My mom did JC long time ago and I remember always stealing her meals....LOL I was destinied to join JC....lol

[Ildiko]

[quote name='sexyrn' date='Nov 6 2009, 10:33 AM' post='511076']
I have 18 months left to wards my BSN!!!! I am really looking forwardd to this.... My mom did JC long time ago and I remember always stealing her meals....LOL I was destinied to join JC....lol
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The food is great! Good Luck at JC and your BSN. These forums are great too.

[Ivycottage]

[quote name='sexyrn' date='Nov 6 2009, 10:24 AM' post='511070']
I have an appointment tomorrow to join.... I have tried every diet out there and can't find that works.... I am also on a very tight budget but am alone so the money I would be spending on groceries will now go towards my Jenny Craig food. I have heard some very good things about Jenny Craig and really hope that it works for me. According to the BMI calculator I need to loose 60 pounds....YIKES!!!! oh well I need to job in. I currently work full-time plus and am in Nursing School. So Ipicked my name sexyRN because that is what I will be....lol Thanks for reading my info

Jenn
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Your post was the first I read on the board and I am joining Monday. The cost is the only reason I wouldn't be able to join but I did find out that our health insurance will cover half so I hope it works out for me. Good luck on your journey Jenn, I'm sure you will do great. I didn't do the calculator yet-Ugh!!! Take care and again good luck.
Ivy

[sexyrn]

The cost was a little higher then I wanted but I worked it out.... any tips from those who have been doing JC for a while to help keep the costs under $100 a week?

I amtrying the 20pounds for $20 and if I do good then I will upgrade to the next package to help me reach my goal!!!!

[suzieboo]

My advice would be to do you homework before you go in to join. My first week I spent $191, I told them I needed it cheaper then it was $160, and after I saved some meals from last week I finally got it to $78 this week. If someone told me it would be $500+/month. I may have reconsidered, not to mention I've only lost 3 lbs in 2 weeks. Expensive 3 lbs. if you ask me! Well, good luck Jen, whatever you decide. Just don't get taken for a ride. Plus, they don't tell you how much each menu item is... If you have any questions, call first or talk to members on here.

[BeccaBecca]

Here are a few quick ways to trim costs. But first, I don't recommend cutting out any of their meals, as you just started. You should wait til you reach your half-way goal to start substituting your own foods.

-ditch the anytime bars (especially if you don't like them). It's much cheaper to substitute a serving of milk and a daily multivitamin.

-unless you really really need them to get thru the day, ditch the soupitizers.

-don't buy their packages of syrup and salad dressings. Much much cheaper to purchase bottles of fat-free dressing and low-fat syrup at the grocery store.

- there is really no major need to buy the protect pills. As long as you are taking your multivitamin every day you are fine.

-not sure if you are doing planned weekly meals or doing personalized meals. If you are doing personalized, and the budget is super tight on any given week, choose a greater amount of the shelf-stable foods. They are cheaper than the frozen meals (although unfortunately, most are not quite as tasty as the frozen meals.)

Good Luck to you (from a fellow RN!!)

~Rebecca

[sexyrn]

Thanks so much for the info.... I didn't get any of the souptizers and after this week will for sure not get any of the anytime bars.....they are kind of yucky....lol I love the idea of subsituting the anytime bar for a yougurt.... I didn't buy the pills.... but I do need to start taking a multi vit....any suggestions on that? I didn't get the salad dressings.... I bought a fat free salad dressing that I love..... And I only got muffins for breakfast because they were cheaper and they are so yummy.... I like the idea for getting the non perishable foods....while going to nursing school I am still working for an airline (not a flight attendant) so I do travel a lot and not having to worry about finding a refridg.... So far all the foods I have tried are super yummy.... I am a cheesy pasata girl by heart On the money stand point I sat down and figured out what I spend each day eating out and I am spending close to $15 a day to eat so the amount is ok.... I just had to figure it out on paper and realize that what I am spending at the airport and on fast food is about what I am spending at Jenny Craig and its ok I am so hoping to loose as much weight as I can before my honey comes home from Afghanistan.... That would be nice for him to come home to a nicer looking me

[ek007]

[quote name='sexyrn' date='Nov 9 2009, 04:19 PM' post='511500']
Thanks so much for the info.... I didn't get any of the souptizers and after this week will for sure not get any of the anytime bars.....they are kind of yucky....lol I love the idea of subsituting the anytime bar for a yougurt.... I didn't buy the pills.... but I do need to start taking a multi vit....any suggestions on that? I didn't get the salad dressings.... I bought a fat free salad dressing that I love..... And I only got muffins for breakfast because they were cheaper and they are so yummy.... I like the idea for getting the non perishable foods....while going to nursing school I am still working for an airline (not a flight attendant) so I do travel a lot and not having to worry about finding a refridg.... So far all the foods I have tried are super yummy.... I am a cheesy pasata girl by heart On the money stand point I sat down and figured out what I spend each day eating out and I am spending close to $15 a day to eat so the amount is ok.... I just had to figure it out on paper and realize that what I am spending at the airport and on fast food is about what I am spending at Jenny Craig and its ok I am so hoping to loose as much weight as I can before my honey comes home from Afghanistan.... That would be nice for him to come home to a nicer looking me
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Best of luck in your efforts - you sound like a great person in your posts. You will be so surprised at how easily you will get into the routine of this program. I am looking forward to hearing about your progress - and yes, you are also helping me get motivated to "get back in the saddle" and finish losing my weight. Jenny Craig is the greatest.

[melmarie3]

[quote name='suzieboo' date='Nov 8 2009, 11:59 AM' post='511378']
My advice would be to do you homework before you go in to join. My first week I spent $191, I told them I needed it cheaper then it was $160, and after I saved some meals from last week I finally got it to $78 this week. If someone told me it would be $500+/month. I may have reconsidered, not to mention I've only lost 3 lbs in 2 weeks. Expensive 3 lbs. if you ask me! Well, good luck Jen, whatever you decide. Just don't get taken for a ride. Plus, they don't tell you how much each menu item is... If you have any questions, call first or talk to members on here.
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I just wanted to add that I just signed up last week and we talked about prices and my consultant gave me a price list of all the foods so I can figure out what is the most economical for me. Since I don't eat beef or pork I pick out all of my meals. So I think the info is available if you ask for it.