Hey everyone...I'm new to Jenny Craig and I have a question..
I am having a hard time with some of the JC meals. I hate spicy food and tomato sauce...both of which seem to be staples in JC. So, I was wondering if I can start substituting Lean Cuisine and Smart One's frozen entree's for some of my meals?
I used to be on WW so I figured out the points for each of the JC meals (they are ranging from 4-6 points per meal). So, can I just get WW meals with the same point value? I can't figure out the protein, carb and fat content thing...hopefully I can exchange a meal with similar points?
and one last question...will I still be able to go to JC if I start substituting meals? Or will they not allow me to do this?
Thanks for the info
Shelly

HI there!
Excellent question - I've wondered the same. Since it is calories in, calories out, it would seem that if you chose an entree with similar caloric equivalence (under 300 cals) then that would be o.k. I know a counselor who disallowed that practice (since the $$ were being spent elsewhere other than at JC) But, when you've been on this program as long as I have (on & off since Jan.) you need even more variety than they already have. I agree. The only other caution was the amt of sodium since it does tend to be higher in Lean Cuisine, etc.
Flush it out w/lemon water I suppose. Try to keep your other meal selections on the lower sodium side too. Hope that was helpful.
Good luck!

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Originally posted by Laurens_momma:
Hey everyone...I'm new to Jenny Craig and I have a question..
I am having a hard time with some of the JC meals. I hate spicy food and tomato sauce...both of which seem to be staples in JC. So, I was wondering if I can start substituting Lean Cuisine and Smart One's frozen entree's for some of my meals?
I used to be on WW so I figured out the points for each of the JC meals (they are ranging from 4-6 points per meal). So, can I just get WW meals with the same point value? I can't figure out the protein, carb and fat content thing...hopefully I can exchange a meal with similar points?
and one last question...will I still be able to go to JC if I start substituting meals? Or will they not allow me to do this?
Thanks for the info
Shelly

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