Does anyone know how I can find out what the cost of the veggie meals are? I joined up at JC and chose all my food for the week and wow! It's expensive....Did anyone get a price list for the menu?

You should be able to get some extra copies of the order sheet from your center.
I get several and fill them out ahead of time.

I also fill mine out in advance as well. I have never looked at the price list, but my food is usually about 100-110 a week at the center. It is expensive, but I have tried many things, and this is the easiest for me, and that is worth the extra amount I spend above the norm.

My weekly bill is typically around $100.00 as well. And I agree that it is expensive, but I have tried dieting on my own and have not been successful so I figured that I needed Jenny's structure. I've lost 25 pounds in 4 months, so it works.

You probably have found this information already, but in case you haven't, these are the vegetarian meals I get each week:

Pesto Pizza, Enchiladas, Penne Pasta, Rising Crust Pizza, and Macaroni and Cheese = $5.49 each
Traditional Lasagna = $6.49

I've often wondered how much items cost, but because I'm just quoted a grand total for the week and the receipt doesn't have individual pricing, I assume it was a Jenny secret.

I would like to compare to Amy's and other veggie choices outside JC. Is there a price list on this site somewhere or where did you find it? Or should I just ask my consultant and expect an answer?

Ask for a price list, next time you go in. I would find it to be highly unethical of them to not let you have one. How can they expect you to make a purchase without knowing the price??? That's craziness. I don't care how secret they'd like to keep it, you're the consumer and have every right to know what the items you're buying cost.

I take a few price list/order forms home with me, and decide what to buy, the night before my weekly consultation and fill it out, at home. Saves time once I'm at the centre, AND I add it all up, so I know what it should total.... in case they come up with a different amount. Can't be too careful, you know.

This response is for anyone who is just starting the plan. The first 3 weeks are usually on a controlled menu. After the first 3 weeks you can pick and choose from the order sheet that is provided at your centre. The order sheet contains all the pricing.

You need to remember that the Jenny food replaces what you would normally eat if not on the plan. So the cost for the Jenny food should also replace the cost of buying regular groceries and eating out. For those with a family to feed, paying for the Jenny plan and buying food for the family can be a financial challenge. It's probably something that should be discussed with your family members. Financial compromises in the family budget may need to be made if you are serious about losing weight and just don't think you can do it any other way.

Also think about the other money you are spending that might be cut back. Think of the recipes that Jenny has on this website. Maybe those Jenny recipes could be incorporated into the family meals to help cut some costs on groceries, this way you can eat with the family, just follow the portion control guidelines found on page 75 of the "Success Made Simple" booklet. They are called the visual cues for serving sizes.

Think about it for a minute... wouldn't you normally spend $130 a week or more in groceries and eating out if you weren't on the plan? The reason it seems high is because when you eat out you don't normally count that money as grocery money. If the family limits the amount of eating out, this can save some money as well.

For those with families... it's all up to you and your family to decide how to help you make your weight-loss a success. They are in this with you so they should share in the decisions about the cost to help you reach your goal.

The supplimental foods of veggies, fruits and non-fat yogurt will cost you about another $30 a week. (I prefer the low-fat yogurt over the skim milk.) Check the labels on the yogurt, if you prefer yogurt. There are many brands, including the grocery store brand. The light brands have fewer calories and less sugar. I go for the lowest on both.

Maybe you can figure out which meal of the day is the hardest to diet on and buy those foods from the Jenny centre, then incorporate the Jenny recipes into the rest of your meals. Remember, the recipes are nutritiously sound for anyone, it doesn't mean that your family can't eat them too. And if there is something they really like that you shouldn't have, then that could be a special treat you could make for them. It's sensible eating with portion control... that's the key. The Jenny food covers both the sensible, low-fat eating with portion control. Jenny Craig takes the guesswork out of what to eat to make it easier for you to lose weight. That's why the cost seems high.

Just my opinion - not trying to tell people what to do - just a suggestion.

Donna

My bill runs about $100.00 too. I will be looking at the cost and calories of some of Amy's too. Once I get to the point where I can start transitioning over to my ouwn food, this can be an issue.

Tovah

Can someone tell me why I couldn't pick out my meatless meals when I joined yesterday??? My JCC said I can choose my own after a few weeks? I don't mind the beef so much but I hate chicken and turkey and fish and won't eat it. I pick it out. Will it be okay to substitute fat free cottage cheese for proteins of my omitted meats? Thanks, Jo Ann from Cali

I've been doing the program for a year now. Since I started, I've been doing the personalized menu plan, which allows vegetarians to choose our own meals from their selection. This isn't bad for the first few weeks, but there are limited veggie choices. I've had three counselors since I joined, and all have switched me to incorporating "meals own my own" before I hit my halfway goal. I had to do this because the monotony of limited choices just made me hit a plateau at about 4 weeks. With the MOMO, I've dropped weight faster - probably because of the variety.

When I get my meals every week my JCC hands me the printout with everything I ordered and all the prices are included on that page, she actually has me read off the list as she puts the stuff I ordered in bags to be sure she got everything and then the list is mine to keep. I never asked for it but that's the way we've been doing it since week 1. There should be no problem with your JCC doing the same, you should ask.