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Lark C.  lost 50 lbs*

Dear Jenny,

In October 1998, I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus, a disease that causes my immune system to overreact and attack healthy cells and organs when not in check. My doctor told me to change my stressful lifestyle and quit my job in order to avoid organ complications. In doing so, everything changed for me; my activity went way down and my need to comfort myself with food went way up.

Entering my 30's made it harder to lose those extra pounds. For me, the 20 extra pounds turned into 30 extra pounds by the time I became pregnant with my daughter. After she was born, I was anxious to start nursing so that I would lose the "baby weight." However, because I am a comfort-eater and having a newborn is one of the most stressful events in a new mother's life, I gained another 25 lbs. during her first year. Here I was, a new mom so very proud of my new family, but so very disgusted with what I had turned into.

I walked into a Jenny Craig Centre while walking my daughter in her stroller, shortly after enjoying a Rite Aid ice cream. The manager greeted me with a friendly personality, very non-judgmental attitude and with an understanding of where I was in my life. Watching the video seemed to provide a ray of hope for me, that I could actually gain control of my self-esteem and my self-image again even though everything else seemed so out of control. I joined Jenny Craig that day, and although money was tight for me while working part-time, I knew that this was the only way I could become healthy and happy with my body again.

I had tried other diet programs including low-carb. I knew that I needed one-on-one consultations, someone who would hold me accountable and not allow me to cheat the process and myself. My consultant proved to be a superb mentor for me, providing a "kick in the pants" when needed and being my biggest fan.

I also knew that being a new mom, I needed something easy. I needed a program where I did not have to count calories, cook complicated meals, or measure food. Jenny Craig's plan was the very best for me...and the food tasted really good!

Eventually, I realized that I needed to incorporate activity in order to become as healthy as I could be. I began running because it was something I could do with my daughter in our jogger stroller and it was the quickest and most effective way to shape my body. Now, I run consistently 2-3 days a week for 45 minutes - whether I am on vacation or not!

I have now lost 50 lbs* and am enjoying the compliments I get from my husband, family, and friends. I also enjoy the "feel good" I get when I think about how far I have come in my journey to gain control of my life and my health. While losing the weight, my horizons have certainly expanded...all the while shrinking from a size 14 to a size 4*! One of my biggest rewards has been realizing that all my business suits from the late 90's are now too big! And I thought I was fit and fab back then!!!

Thanks Jenny!

Sincerely, Lark