How to Wean Off Jenny Craig Prepackaged Meals

Dieters everywhere appreciate the ease of programs like Jenny Craig. Jenny Craig's nutritionally balanced, prepackaged meals take all the guess work out of counting calories and making food choices. Eventually the goal is to wean participants off the prepackaged meals and on to a new healthy lifestyle. Understanding how the program works will help Jenny Craig graduates stay on course.

Instructions

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  Lose half of the weight you want using the Jenny Craig prepackaged meals, three times per day, seven days per week. The program does not start weaning from the meals until you've reached half of your goal.

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  Attend group classes on exercise and nutrition each week. These classes are designed to teach participants what they need to know to keep the weight off once their goal is reached.

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  Continue in counseling with Jenny Craig for one year after the desired amount of weight has been lost. This maintenance period does require an additional fee.

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  Pay attention to the portion sizes from your Jenny Craig meals. As you choose your own foods after your 50 percent weight loss, try to stay in line with the portion size you've been eating all along.

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  Eliminate one or two prepackaged meals per day according to the instruction of your weight loss counselor. Continue with your overall eating plan, including free foods and snacks at appropriate times.

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  Visit Jenny Craig on the web for menu planning options, healthy recipes, tips and advice from weight loss professionals and community message boards for continued support.

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  Go back to one or two prepackaged meals per day if you are having difficulty maintaining your weight loss. Do this temporarily until you feel in control again.