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Last week I shared my exciting (and somewhat terrifying) decision to get control of my weight and my overall health by taking part in the Jenny Craig program. I was absolutely pumped, and one of the aspects of the program I was most excited about was the personal accountability from my very own Jenny Craig consultant. Truth be told, I had a somewhat romantic vision of what it might be like to have a personal weight-loss consultant (cue sappy music here):
I’d walk into my local Jenny Craig center and connect immediately with my consultant. At our weekly sessions there would be lots of confessions (from me) and supportive tough love (from her). There would probably be tears. There would certainly be hugs, lots and lots of hugs…
Ok, I admit those were cheesy and somewhat exaggerated expectations, and I’m normally not even much of a huggy person. But still, I loved the idea of the personal contact with a consultant who is supporting my weight-loss goals.
There I was, ready to get started and meet my new soul-mate...er, consultant, when I learned I wouldn’t be able to go to my local Center after all. I was suddenly worried that Jenny Craig would not be a good fit for me, and I'd have to go a different route. Jenny Craig, on the other hand, was not willing to let me go that easily. No Center? No sweat! I was a perfect candidate for the Jenny Craig Anywhere program. The Anywhere program has all the same elements as the Center-based Jenny Craig program, but it can be done, you guessed it, ANYWHERE.
For me, one of the big advantages of Jenny Craig Anywhere is that rather than shopping for food at a Center, the food is delivered directly to my door. I was so excited to see the huge boxes on my doorstep when I arrived home from work one evening.
Don’t worry, it is packed in enough dry ice to even withstand sitting on the doorstep for a few hours in the Tucson heat. My first shipment of 2-weeks worth of food was my very first indication that I would NOT go hungry on the Jenny Craig plan. Two weeks worth of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks is some serious food!
One suggestion to anyone considering this option: Make room for LOTS of the great food. I can’t wait for my next shipment, it's such a time-saver!
Jenny Craig Anywhere had me at food delivery, but what about the consultant? Would there still be a connection made in weight-loss heaven? World, meet Norma!
Norma is my personal Jenny Craig consultant, and she is wonderful. She is one of many fabulous consultants who work with Jenny Craig Anywhere members remotely, either by phone or video chat. Norma and I have just had two phone calls so far, but they have been so productive and helpful, and Norma is every bit as warm and supportive as I had hoped. We schedule our phone meetings once a week, and she is available by e-mail also. Norma even took the time to follow me on Instagram and Facebook, and to read my first Jenny Craig article! I really feel that she is all-in with wanting me to be successful with Jenny Craig, and I suspect there may even be a few virtual ((((hugs)))) along the way!
And finally, the biggest question: Does Jenny Craig Anywhere work? At a little over one week in, I'm feeling more energetic, more generally satisfied, and more mindful of my eating (more on that next week). I'm also about 3 pounds down, and since Jenny Craig states that members following their plan lose, on average, 1-2 pounds per week, it appears that I'm right on par with the average Jenny Craig participant, regardless of how or WHERE that person participates!
Even though I’m following a slightly different path than I expected, I am thrilled that Jenny Craig has the Anywhere option for people like me. Does Jenny Craig Anywhere seem like a good fit for you, too? Check out the latest special offers, clear out your freezer to prepare for all the great food, and call Jenny today!
This article was sponsored by Jenny Craig, but the content, opinions, and weird daydreams about imaginary consultants expressed here are all my own.
