Its awesome that you have a Jenny Craig "gang" with you lol. That should help keep you on track. Good luck and I look forward to chatting with you again. <3
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Any Texas Gals out there?? or other Southern gals?
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Posted 06 December 2011 - 08:09 PM
Hey Bettsy, well thats enough to keep anyone jumping. My Dad passed away this summer and before that he also needed "personal care". I was just very thankful that we were able to have him live in an assisted living facility. He fought it at first but that place was beautiful and they were active. I mean I'm not planning cards and bingo for him everyday at home lol. Our situation is different them most though in that I also care full time for my disabled daughter and theres just no way I could care for the 2 of them. SO I respect the hard work you are putting in. I'm gonna say to you what everyone always says to me though, dont forget to take care of the caretaker. Its awesome that you have a Jenny Craig "gang" with you lol. That should help keep you on track. Good luck and I look forward to chatting with you again.
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Its awesome that you have a Jenny Craig "gang" with you lol. That should help keep you on track. Good luck and I look forward to chatting with you again. <3
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Posted 06 December 2011 - 09:23 PM
Welcome, Bettsye!
I'm so sorry for all that you and your family has gone through but welcome to our little "family." We promise, we won't give you any work and we'll be here to support you through your Jenny journey.
Let us know how we can help you to achieve your goals. There's lots of us with a wide variety of experience and we support each other as much as possible.
Phyllis
I'm so sorry for all that you and your family has gone through but welcome to our little "family." We promise, we won't give you any work and we'll be here to support you through your Jenny journey.
Let us know how we can help you to achieve your goals. There's lots of us with a wide variety of experience and we support each other as much as possible.
Phyllis
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Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
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Posted 14 December 2011 - 01:38 PM
Hello All!
My name's Kelli, I am 23 years old and I live in NW Houston. Today is my first day on the JC program! So far I am liking it but find it's just so much food to eat! Is it really necessary to eat all of this food??? The price is a bit high too... is it possible to make your own food at home and get the same results?
I am 5'5" and 150 lbs, looking to lose 25 lbs and get back to 125. Since I graduated college (Missouri S&T) in May 2010 I moved to Houston and got a desk job. I've become a lot less active, and have increased my snacking habits due to boredom.
I am really bad at dieting as I have been fortunate for most of my life, always able to eat whatever I want and not gain weight, boy has that all changed! I'm a junk food junkie so this will definitely be a struggle for me. I don't eat much as far as portions are concerned usually, but what I eat is probably the worst for you. So any tips you all have would be greatly appreciated!
So my biggest weakness is going out to eat... I love it! Any tips on how to eat out at least once a week and still stick with the Program? What about alcohol? My JCC basically told me I can have one shot of alcohol and that would replace a meal if I chose to do so.
Glad to meet you all!
My name's Kelli, I am 23 years old and I live in NW Houston. Today is my first day on the JC program! So far I am liking it but find it's just so much food to eat! Is it really necessary to eat all of this food??? The price is a bit high too... is it possible to make your own food at home and get the same results?
I am 5'5" and 150 lbs, looking to lose 25 lbs and get back to 125. Since I graduated college (Missouri S&T) in May 2010 I moved to Houston and got a desk job. I've become a lot less active, and have increased my snacking habits due to boredom.
I am really bad at dieting as I have been fortunate for most of my life, always able to eat whatever I want and not gain weight, boy has that all changed! I'm a junk food junkie so this will definitely be a struggle for me. I don't eat much as far as portions are concerned usually, but what I eat is probably the worst for you. So any tips you all have would be greatly appreciated!
So my biggest weakness is going out to eat... I love it! Any tips on how to eat out at least once a week and still stick with the Program? What about alcohol? My JCC basically told me I can have one shot of alcohol and that would replace a meal if I chose to do so.
Glad to meet you all!
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Posted 17 December 2011 - 01:20 PM
Hi Jennifer,
I have been with Jenny since 2004 and it has been a great plan. I am now on the maintenance plan and it can still be hard at times. It is good to know that you have a gal pal here in SA. I am new here so, making friends and having someone that understands is great.
Frankie
I have been with Jenny since 2004 and it has been a great plan. I am now on the maintenance plan and it can still be hard at times. It is good to know that you have a gal pal here in SA. I am new here so, making friends and having someone that understands is great.
Frankie
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 10:54 AM
Lots of great food up here in the DFW area too.
Started the year off great and was down 14 pounds when my world fell apart with the end of my 20 year marriage. I've been on a willy-nilly-whatever kind of plan and am happy to only to have re-gained 7 pounds... so I'm down 7.
I'm currently in the Holiday season mode of maintenance is good; and a loss would be a bonus.. and have managed to have losses the past 3 consecutive weeks.
I'll be back on track by micro-managing with my Body Media fit armband and menu tracking... all for the hopes of being in being perhaps 40pounds lighter by mid-May for a 14-day cruisetour of Alaska with my family. It is a dream vacation that was put on hold for 21 years with my now ex... and well now that he's out of the picture, it's becoming a reality... so I want it to be as great as it can be.
Hugs & Blessings!!
Started the year off great and was down 14 pounds when my world fell apart with the end of my 20 year marriage. I've been on a willy-nilly-whatever kind of plan and am happy to only to have re-gained 7 pounds... so I'm down 7.
I'm currently in the Holiday season mode of maintenance is good; and a loss would be a bonus.. and have managed to have losses the past 3 consecutive weeks.
I'll be back on track by micro-managing with my Body Media fit armband and menu tracking... all for the hopes of being in being perhaps 40pounds lighter by mid-May for a 14-day cruisetour of Alaska with my family. It is a dream vacation that was put on hold for 21 years with my now ex... and well now that he's out of the picture, it's becoming a reality... so I want it to be as great as it can be.
Hugs & Blessings!!
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 05:37 PM
Kelli-Jean, on 14 December 2011 - 01:38 PM, said:
Hello All!
My name's Kelli, I am 23 years old and I live in NW Houston. Today is my first day on the JC program! So far I am liking it but find it's just so much food to eat! Is it really necessary to eat all of this food??? The price is a bit high too... is it possible to make your own food at home and get the same results?
I am 5'5" and 150 lbs, looking to lose 25 lbs and get back to 125. Since I graduated college (Missouri S&T) in May 2010 I moved to Houston and got a desk job. I've become a lot less active, and have increased my snacking habits due to boredom.
I am really bad at dieting as I have been fortunate for most of my life, always able to eat whatever I want and not gain weight, boy has that all changed! I'm a junk food junkie so this will definitely be a struggle for me. I don't eat much as far as portions are concerned usually, but what I eat is probably the worst for you. So any tips you all have would be greatly appreciated!
So my biggest weakness is going out to eat... I love it! Any tips on how to eat out at least once a week and still stick with the Program? What about alcohol? My JCC basically told me I can have one shot of alcohol and that would replace a meal if I chose to do so.
Glad to meet you all!
My name's Kelli, I am 23 years old and I live in NW Houston. Today is my first day on the JC program! So far I am liking it but find it's just so much food to eat! Is it really necessary to eat all of this food??? The price is a bit high too... is it possible to make your own food at home and get the same results?
I am 5'5" and 150 lbs, looking to lose 25 lbs and get back to 125. Since I graduated college (Missouri S&T) in May 2010 I moved to Houston and got a desk job. I've become a lot less active, and have increased my snacking habits due to boredom.
I am really bad at dieting as I have been fortunate for most of my life, always able to eat whatever I want and not gain weight, boy has that all changed! I'm a junk food junkie so this will definitely be a struggle for me. I don't eat much as far as portions are concerned usually, but what I eat is probably the worst for you. So any tips you all have would be greatly appreciated!
So my biggest weakness is going out to eat... I love it! Any tips on how to eat out at least once a week and still stick with the Program? What about alcohol? My JCC basically told me I can have one shot of alcohol and that would replace a meal if I chose to do so.
Glad to meet you all!
Well if that's your half of a face, that's one of the prettiest ones I've ever seen but it must be something in the water in Texas because you gals are so beautiful.
Anyway, as far as the food is concerned, yes, you have to eat the Jenny Craig food - especially when you're starting. It's a food-based program.
Now that doesn't mean that you won't ever be able to eat out or sub out foods but you admit that you already have bad food habits so for the time being, you really should try to stick with as much JC food as you can.
Yes, you have to eat all that food. Yes, you have to eat something as written out on the plan every 2-3 hours. Yes, you have to drink a MINIMUM of 64 oz. of water a day (you can flavor it with Crystal Light or Mio if you want a sweeter alternative but stay away from the diet soda which will actually make you crave sweets even more).
As for alcohol, it's not your best choice. Most are very high in calories and/or sodium so you'll be retaining water like crazy.
Look, you have everything in the world going for you. You're young and that's a HUGE help when trying to lose weight. Get active. You're going out with friends,? Great! Go dancing. Join a gym. Take up a sport. The more active you are the more quickly you'll lose.
And if you know you're going out with friends to eat, you have a couple of choices. You can eat your JC meal before you go and have a salad with a FF dressing when you're out or you can get the JC Dining Out Guide (or go online and see if you can find the restaurant's menu) to pre-plan what you're going to have so that you're not tempted to order something that's not going to be the right choice.
And DO NOT let your friends talk you into things. This is YOUR journey so YOU get to decide what you do want and what you don't want FOR YOU!
You have been lucky that you didn't put on weight sooner but now you have to break all of those habits so that you develop an entirely new relationship with food FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. And you want to do that because believe me, hon, from experience, it is MUCH more difficult to take off the weight the older you get.
Come to the boards often. We'll all be here to lend you as much support as we can, answer questions, celebrate your losses with your and listen when things are going not the way you want them to.
You CAN do this BUT you are going to have to change the way you've been thinking about you and your relationship with food but you are so worth it!
Phyllis
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
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Posted 06 February 2012 - 04:47 PM
Hey there everyone!!! I haven't been on the forum for quite awhile...I didn't do very good during the holidays...but I am trying to get back on track now. I have been working out and tonight I enjoyed the chicken fajita dinner...which I haven't had in quite awhile...and it was good!
I love hearing about all of your journeys with Jenny! Spring will be here soon...and that will mean some warmer Texas weather (although we have had quite a few beautiful days here in South Texas...in the 80's). That makes it nice to be outside...and active!! I am planning on a garden that I will plant in March during my spring break (I am a school counselor - so I still get a spring break)!! And a coast trip to Port Aransas in April...so lots of motivation to stay on track!!!!
Have a great evening everyone!!!
Jennifer
I love hearing about all of your journeys with Jenny! Spring will be here soon...and that will mean some warmer Texas weather (although we have had quite a few beautiful days here in South Texas...in the 80's). That makes it nice to be outside...and active!! I am planning on a garden that I will plant in March during my spring break (I am a school counselor - so I still get a spring break)!! And a coast trip to Port Aransas in April...so lots of motivation to stay on track!!!!
Have a great evening everyone!!!
Jennifer
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"Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right". ~Henry Ford
"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced". ~Vincent Van Gogh
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Posted 28 February 2012 - 02:53 PM
I'm both originally from Louisiana but live in Texas now so I'm both!!! Been on a weight loss journey for a long time. Glad to meet you support is key!!!! Its such a struggle everyday all day and you get tired!!!! Anyway nice to meet new people!!!
Johnnie S.
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Hello, I have been on Jenny for 7 weeks and am not happy with it at all. My consultant is 60 pounds over weigh and she is suppose to help me lose. I don't think she is even on this diet or any diet at all. Seems like all they care about is selling there food. Takes no time with me...and just rush me out...all I have lose is 5 pounds and that is water weigh. I can count calories myself. And don't get me started on the food, yes some of it is good but I have "gas" so bad. It is terrible. I have taken every pill they have, I should buy stock in Beano. I am going back and eating right and stay on my treadmill. This program is a ripoff..
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Bgold...sorry you aren't happy with the program. I do the Jenny direct and my food is delivered to my door...and my consultant calls me...so I haven't been into a center. I love the food...and I guess maybe it isn't for everyone. Good luck anyway!!! Have a great day!
Jennifer
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"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced". ~Vincent Van Gogh
"Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right". ~Henry Ford
"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced". ~Vincent Van Gogh
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Hello Texas Ladies,
I am joining Jenny this weekend. Deciding what facility to go to and if Jenny Direct is made for me. Anyone have any suggestions on either one? My BFF has done Jenny and has been very successful so she is my inspiration and will help me along the way if I need it. For those of you that go to a facility, what do you like about it...and those of you that do the Jenny direct..what do you like about it? So ready to get on the Jenny program...80 degrees the weekend and now back to 60 degrees...so love the cold weather.....excuse not to wear shorts...50 pounds to go!!! LOL
Thanks!
Janine in Austin
I am joining Jenny this weekend. Deciding what facility to go to and if Jenny Direct is made for me. Anyone have any suggestions on either one? My BFF has done Jenny and has been very successful so she is my inspiration and will help me along the way if I need it. For those of you that go to a facility, what do you like about it...and those of you that do the Jenny direct..what do you like about it? So ready to get on the Jenny program...80 degrees the weekend and now back to 60 degrees...so love the cold weather.....excuse not to wear shorts...50 pounds to go!!! LOL
Thanks!
Janine in Austin
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 06:54 PM
Hi Janine!!!!!
I was in Austin this weekend at a wedding and the weather was great!!! I do the Jenny Direct and love that my meals are delivered to my house!! I like the convenience of that...I'm not located near a center...so that's my best option...I enjoy the food...
Welcome to the forum!
Jen
I was in Austin this weekend at a wedding and the weather was great!!! I do the Jenny Direct and love that my meals are delivered to my house!! I like the convenience of that...I'm not located near a center...so that's my best option...I enjoy the food...
Welcome to the forum!
Jen
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"Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right". ~Henry Ford
"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced". ~Vincent Van Gogh
"Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right". ~Henry Ford
"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced". ~Vincent Van Gogh
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Posted 24 April 2012 - 04:59 AM
Hey Gals! I'm in The Woodlands. I've lost 6 so far, and I've got about 20 left to go. I'm an engineer in the oil industry. I've got a closet full of clothes that I'm hoping fits within the next 2-3 months!
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