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[julsrom]

Hi, everyone! Here's a place where those of us posting here on The Rue Crew Forum can introduce ourselves to each other.

I live in western Pennsylvania, I'm in my late 30s, no kids yet, divorced for more than 10 years, and about six weeks ago I ended a long distance relationship with my boyfriend of nearly 3 years.

My longterm goals with Jenny Craig are to get my emotional eating under control, get into the habit of exercising regularly, and to lose around 90 pounds.

[courtneyanicholas]

Hey Julie! Congrats on having great personal goals for youself on program. I know all about emotinal eating because I am part of that club also. But I must say through being a Jenny Craig client and now a consultant I recommend the strategies that worked for me to my clients. They are very responsive and they are having great results. I live in eastern pennsylvania, 27 years old and am not married.

I wish you all the success with the program. If I can be of any help, please let me know. I will try to check this forum through out the week, but sometimes the day gets away from me. Talk to you soon. Have a great week.

Courtney Nicholas
Jenny Craig, PA

[Rosa B.]

Hi Julie and Courtney-

Kudos to you both on your weight loss and plans for success. My name is Rosa and I recently joined Jenny Craig Jan. 4, 2010. Today is my second day on the food, and it was better than yesterday--I'm actually not hungry! I am 27, single with no kids (unless you include my sister's 10 month old westie), and live in Houston (but I'm a Tennessee gal!) I've been overweight since the second grade (92 pounds at the age of 8), and have tried nearly every diet under the sun. I gained 10 pounds after my move to TX--that was on top of the 20 or so pounds I had been struggling to lose already, and weighed in at 193.6 pounds at 5'9. I want to lose 30 pounds and adopt a new and healthy perspective on food, physical activity, and life. I'm all about finding support and supporting others. I'm here when/if you need me. Best wishes to you both.

[laurzabeth]

I have to admit, the moment I saw Sara Rue joined Jenny, I put all my chips on the table. I've been dancing around the program for months, years even. I've admired Sara for so long, most my life in fact (I'm 21), and she really inspired me to go for it with her. I'm very excited to start. I get my food on Tuesday!!!

[Basset Lover]

Hi! I'm Lynn. I joined Jenny two years ago and lost 27 pounds. I gained 17 back over stress and emotional eating....but I'm getting back on track and re-motivated. I'm really inspired by what Sara has talked about on her video blogs and written blogs...I'm oh about 20 years older than her too, but totally understand and feel the same way. I'm glad to be back with Jenny and the whole Rue Crew!
Lynn
Jenny Craig Client--Glen Burnie, Maryland

[Charlene R]

Hi Rue Crew!

I just started the program Tuesday morning. I have been on a weight rollercoaster pretty much since my teen years. Up and down, down and up. This year I will be 50 years old. My goal is to lose 65 pounds. I related so much to what Sara Rue said in her video blog that I decided that was it. Called on Sunday made an appointment for Monday and was on the plan Tuesday morning. Today is my third day and I can say that I have never eaten so much food and it really tastes good! I look forward to talking to the Rue Crew at least weekly with my progress.

Charlene R in Connecticut

[BlaineParker]

Hi All!

I'm Blaine and joined Jenny in November. I'm 5' 2" on a good day, when I stretch a lot and in July, I tipped the scale at... 212. Ouch! That hurt to say. I saw a picture of me at my daughter's 4 birthday party. I thought, "Wow, the camera really adds some pounds." Yes, I know it wasn't the camera. Having battled my weight all my life, I'd found a few "tricks" that worked, so I tried them. I quickly realized that I wasn't changing my habits, just using a bandaid to fix the problem. So with a little hard work, I worked my way down to 197. Not a bad start, but I needed more help. That's where Jenny came in... Now, I'm down to 175 with about 35-40 more to go. Now with Sara Rue on board, I have some more inspiration to keep me going! We can all do this together! I look forward to talking to you all each week!

Blaine in Nebraska

[Mackie.Smith]

Hey all!
Carlene, I did the same thing! Called Sunday, in Monday, started the food Tuesday!
Its go time.
When she said she wants to roll of out bed and throw a t-shirt on and just go I realized I needed to join this group. I have envied Jen Aniston for years because she looks truly gorgeous in a t-shirt and jeans and I just wish I could be that free. Life sucks when you have to try to pull your jeans up over your belly or wiggle them up over your ***.
I wanna start living life to the fullest and feeling happy to be seen in public not curious if people are judging...
So good luck to everyone!

Mackenzie
From CT, but living in Boston
24-years
No kids
Happily relationship-ed...and dying to feel comfortable with myself for his sake too (after 3.5 years its time, right?)
Very happy in all other parts of my life!

[Charlene R]

HI Mackenzie,

Thanks for the post. I know exactly what you mean. I almost cried when she said about wearing a T shirt and jeans and being comfotable. I want that sooooo bad. With that being said that is truly my goal. I was married for 23 years to a man that criticized me day in and day out about my weight. I never ate in front of him and god forbid if I had a treat. I became a closet eater. I lost some weight on my own in 2007 but unfortunately gained most of it back. I met a great guy in March of 2007 we started dating in September of 2007 and we became engaged in June of 2009. He loves me for me and accepts me for who I am. I have learned through life experiences that I have to want to do it for me and no one else. He supports my journey and I so much want this for me. Good luck to you and I am sure we will continue to talk. I hope your week is going well. I have been really good no issues just a couple of questions here and there. At night though I do have a headache I am sure that will pass. Its prob all the bad stuff trying to get out of my system. Next weeks goal is to walk 20 minutes a day on my treadmill. Talk to you soon.

Charlene in CT

[lorisa77]

Hi Everyone!

I'm new to JC. I've always avoided it for $$ reasons, but I realized that I'm worth the money. My dad was pretty successful with the program a few years ago and highly recommended it. I have over 150 lbs to lose. I need to learn to be happy with portion control and excersize. I'm 32 years old, single w/ no kids. I was laid off my job in November, so it's too easy to spend the whole day in the kitchen. Today was my first day of JC food and I'm sooo happy it was good. I did pretty well.

All the Best!
Lori from Laurel, MD

[Gailo99]

Hi, all! I am totally inspired by Sara's story. I, too, have some nice clothes in my closet that I can't fit into and I've promised myself not to buy new clothes in a larger size.

I've gone up 2 dress sizes since hitting menopause a couple years ago. I have 20-30 pounds to lose. I know I have to get active again, but with the FREEZING cold weather in Illinois right now it's easy to avoid. Luckily, my dog, Albert ( a spoiled self-absorbed Yorkie) has reminded me that I do have a warm coat and hat and mittens and there's no excuse not to at least go on a brisk walk with him twice a day.

Thank you, everybody, for your motivating words. And I'm rooting for all of us, and Sara!

Gail

[irish3801]

Hi, I'm from SW Pennsylvania and joined Jenny Craig 1/2/2010. My goal is 20 lbs. This is the firt group support I've been involved with so I'm looking forward to us supporting each other, WE CAN DO IT!! I would be interested to hear the challenges you faced over the past week and how you over came them, what you are learning about your eating habits too.

I learned this past week that with the 'cold' weather and snow I found myself wanting more comfort foods. It was tough to fight the urge. I found myself eating 1-2 things I shouldn't have. I would have lost more than the 0.8 lbs that registered this morning. I did make it to the gym 2x this week and find that cycling to be a very challenging exercise but I sweat like a 'man' ha, while cycle and I think that is good.

Looking forward to what others have to say

Jean from Pittsburgh
Keep Warm

[Losing Linda]

Hi to everyone - I am not new to Jenny - however I did stray when some stress in my life got in the way and I rushed to my father's hospital bed in the ICU, which took 3 hours of driving, and finished an entire box of halloween candy on the drive. He has had a full recovery - sadly I have not gone back to healthy eating. I have always loved the characters that Sara has portrayed on television and when I logged on today to consider going back on program I thought if Sara can do it - then so can I. Having read all your marvelous notes, I'm so pleased to be joining this forum. I am 48 and about 65lbs overweight. I am happily married to a man who sadly doesn't put on a pound and we love to eat! We have two beautiful children who are fit and active and a horse farm that keeps us very busy. I just know that the success I had for the three months I was on program needs to continue on for the rest of my life. Learning to eat in moderation and to control those stressful urges is the secret. I'm looking forward to hearing your triumphs and learning from your journeys as well as Sara's. Here's to a 'losing' 2010.

[Rosa B.]

What's up Crew?! I had my first weigh in today, and I'm down 5 pounds. Yippee!

[Charlene R]

Great job Rosa, the best is yet to come.

[Charlene R]

Hi Mackenzie,

Just checking in. How is it going? I hope you are having a good week.

[diana1]

I am Diana and I am enjoying all the positives of JC. I have been so happy and pleased with the program. I must admit I had my doubts about this Direct Program. However, it is so nice to be wrong. Well, everyone out there keep up the good work. We are all in this together and can support each other.

[Rosa B.]

Thank you Charlene. I'm looking forward to the journey ahead.

Great job Rosa, the best is yet to come.

[Charlene R]

Hi everyone. looking forward to 2morrow. My first weigh in!!

[Charlene R]

Hi everyone. looking forward to 2morrow. My first weigh in!! I never thought I would say that!!