How to Compare Jenny Craig Food to Other Brands

Jenny Craig is a name that many people think of first when they think about weight-loss products. However, more and more brands have begun to compete with Jenny Craig, especially when it comes to weight-loss food. Buying food on a weight-loss program is a commitment, so you're going to want to compare Jenny Craig Foods with the other brands to make sure you're getting what's going to work best for you.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

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  Make a chart to compare Jenny Craig to other brands that offer weight-loss foods, such as NutriSystem. Each category should be something that is important to you, such as cost, options, availability, and expected outcome of the program. Having all the information side by side will help you make an informed decision.

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  Compare the cost for the amount of food you plan to buy. Many weight-loss eating plans, such as Jenny Craig, will sell you a week's worth of food for a set price. For example, buying Jenny Craig food from a local distributor is probably going to cost between $85 and $120 a week. Compare that with a week's worth of food from another plan.

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  Decide if the foods sold by each brand are right for you. Go to each brand's Web site to see if their food fits with your needs. For example, Jenny Craig does not have food to support a kosher or a vegan diet. If you are looking for either of those specialized diets, you will need to buy your food somewhere else.

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  Check the details of how the food will be available to you. Some weight-loss programs send the food through the mail, while others have local centers where you can pick the food up. Decide which brand best suits your needs as to availability.

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  Set an expectation for losing weight, and then find out if each brand's plan fits that expectation. See if each brand sets its expectations on a week-to-week basis or a yearly basis. Ask about any guarantees that ech brand may offer with its product.