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10 Reasons Why I Love Jenny Craig and You Will Too

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March 1, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 76 Comments

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Today will be two months I’ve been on Jenny Craig.

So far I’ve lost 16 lbs. I couldn’t be happier with my success and know that Jenny Craig will continue to be my answer to FINALLY getting to my healthier me. I still have 35 lbs. to lose, but I know with the skill, support and convenience of Jenny Craig, I can continue to reach my goals! And now I’m giving the same gift I was given to one of you (just keep reading to find out how!)


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10. Jenny Craig makes it easy for me to lose weight by taking the thinking out of it.

9. Triple Chocolate Cheesecake and other sweets make it easy to feel like I’m indulging while I’m still losing weight.

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8. My counselor, Natalie is my backbone for weight loss. I look forward to our weekly meetings and she is my support when I need it most.

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7. Jenny Craig helps me to make time for me. I sit down to enjoy meals and snacks instead of just putting unhealthy junk in my month.
6. With Jenny Craig I don’t feel like I’m missing out. Pizza, turkey burgers and chicken enchiladas, I get to eat them all with Jenny Craig.
5. Even when I need a bag of chips or a late-night snack, I have options like Kettle Corn, Black Bean Chips and even Smores bar.

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4. Jenny Craig has taken my favorite foods and made them healthy and easy to prepare, so I’m always looking forward to meal time.
3. Jenny Craig is flexible! When I’m on the go, I can bring my Jenny Craig with me – in my purse, in my desk and even in my car.

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2. With Jenny Craig, I never feel hungry! I’ve got shakes, bars and snacks as well as delicious meals to keep me and my metabolism all day.
1. Jenny Craig has retaught me to eat the right way with portion control and nutrition proportion.

So are you ready to find out what Jenny Craig can do for you? 

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Jenny Craig will set you up as a member on the program so that you can experience the program first-hand, with a weekly one-on-one consultation with a dedicated consultant who will be with you every step of the way from identifying your challenges, mapping out goals and tracking your progress. In addition, you’ll get a month supply of delicious, portioned food for every meal like our Cinnamon Swirl French Toast or our Baja-Style Chicken Quesadillas. Members following our program, on average, lose 1-2 lbs. a week.

What are you doing to be the healthiest version of you? 

 

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  1. Gillian Holt says

    March 1, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Would love to win this and give it a try!

    Reply
  2. Shelley Mc says

    March 1, 2015 at 11:27 am

    I tried to enter, and would love to win. Your testimony is inspiring,

    Reply
  3. latanya says

    March 1, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    after my pant size went up twice

    Reply
  4. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 2, 2015 at 5:33 am

    I have heard awesome things about this program. Good luck 🙂

    Reply
  5. Ashley says

    March 2, 2015 at 5:47 am

    I decided after I couldn’t lose the pounds I put on during the holidays

    Reply
  6. Andrew says

    March 2, 2015 at 6:17 am

    It’s always nice to have sweet treat options while dieting – it makes it easier to stay on track!

    Reply
  7. Barb W. says

    March 2, 2015 at 7:59 am

    Congrats on your success! My moment is now! I’m currently committed to improving my overall health. Your journey is certainly inspiring!

    Reply
  8. Melissa says

    March 2, 2015 at 9:37 am

    I love the support you can get! The food looks good too!

    Reply
  9. Dawn says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:26 am

    This is a great giveaway! I have a friend who used Jenny Craig, and she lost a TON of weight. She kept it off, too!

    Reply
  10. Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:30 am

    I’ve never tried Jenny Craig before, I think I should now! I need it.

    Reply
  11. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:38 am

    I never tried Jenny before but I know friends who had great results, they said the food was so good too, which is the key to sticking with it.

    Reply
  12. Jennifer says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Jenny Craig is great. My mom was on that for a while, and it really worked for her.

    Reply
  13. Wehaf says

    March 2, 2015 at 11:01 am

    I haven’t had a specific moment when I knew, but I am interested in trying this program.

    Reply
  14. Christine says

    March 2, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Very nice! I’ve always heard good things about Jenny Craig! Right now I’m just focusing on keeping my morning sickness at bay, but perhaps after baby!

    Reply
  15. Shauna says

    March 2, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    I have a stubborn 20 pounds to lose and this would be a great time to try Jenny. Thanks for sharing, sounds like it would be a great way to lose.

    Reply
  16. Maria says

    March 2, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    I have never used Jenny Craig, but can’t stop hearing enough positive comments about the program. I am so excited to forward this post along to my friends and family who need a boost!

    Reply
  17. Debi says

    March 2, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    I have heard good things about Jenny Craig. I haven’t tried it though

    Reply
  18. Missy Marie says

    March 2, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    The moment was when NONE of my clothes fit right anymore. Dreaded walking into the clothset.

    Reply
  19. Mistee Dawn says

    March 2, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    These are 10 really good reasons. And a great giveaway! I will definitely have to look into Jenny Craig.

    Reply
  20. lisa says

    March 2, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    This is a great giveaway and Jenny Craig is a great weight loss program.

    Reply
  21. Patty wright says

    March 2, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    When I no longer rely good and put on 75 lbs

    Reply
  22. Deb Jackson says

    March 2, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    I knew when the scales went over that horrid mark.

    Reply
  23. Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says

    March 2, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    What a great giveaway! So many friends I know have benefited from this program!

    Reply
  24. Amy says

    March 2, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    This does seem like a great weight loss option with loads of support. I would consider it myself.

    Reply
  25. Birdiebee says

    March 2, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    The moment when a family member passed away due to obesity this past year is the moment I decided that I really need to lose weight but have had difficulty doing it on my own. #TheMoment

    Reply
  26. Ann Bacciaglia says

    March 2, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    I have always wanted to try Jenny Craig. The food looks delicious.

    Reply
  27. Liz Mays says

    March 2, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    I hear so many great things about Jenny Craig. It seems like they really make your health a priority while still allowing you to eat some great meals.

    Reply
  28. DeAnna Keller says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    I knew when I started to avoid getting my picture taken
    deannankeller@yahoo.com

    Reply
  29. Vera Sweeney says

    March 2, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    Great giveaway!! I have heard many great things about Jenny Craig!

    Reply
  30. Aubrey says

    March 2, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Taken your favorite foods and made them healthy. I love it. Lots of diet foods are things you would never eat. These snacks and meals look fabulous.

    Reply
  31. Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) says

    March 2, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    I definitely need to do something about my weight. Soon!!!

    Reply
  32. Janel (A Mom's Take) says

    March 3, 2015 at 7:52 am

    I’m so happy you found a system that you love. I’ve always heard wonderful things about Jenny Craig.

    Reply
  33. Michelle says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I knew it was #TheMoment when I was trying on new jeans and they weren’t quite fitting. HELP!!

    Reply
  34. Sunnie says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:46 am

    My husband could use this to help loose a little bit of extra weight.

    Reply
  35. Dawn Monroe says

    March 3, 2015 at 11:33 am

    I knew it was time when I bought a size 14 bathing suit last summer and it didn’t fit.

    Reply
  36. Pam C. says

    March 3, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    When my pants were way too tight!!

    Reply
  37. Tanna Sutherland says

    March 3, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    After having my 2nd daughter in 2 years. My body just isnt what it use to be

    Reply
  38. Kathleen Richardson says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I haven’t had a specific moment when I knew, but I am interested in trying this program.

    Reply
  39. Stephanie Wolverton says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    Would love to win and give Jenny Craig a try!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Wolverton says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      The moment I knew I needed to lose weight was when I developed Lupus and need to get weight off bc my knee joints are deteriorating 🙁

      Reply
  40. Laurie Nykazal says

    March 4, 2015 at 1:41 am

    I knew I needed to do something when my knee was aching the dr said get the weight off of it and I knew its was time to stop messing around and just do something about it.

    Reply
  41. kathy dalton says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:24 am

    My #moment was when I looked in the mirror and cried knowing I tip the scales at 190 lbs. I need to lose 60 pounds. I want to like myself again

    Reply
  42. Kelly Hunter says

    March 4, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    I think for every woman there is a photograph that tells you the truth you don’t want to see!

    Reply
  43. Maureen says

    March 4, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    My moment came when my 9 year old son challenged me to train with him to run a 5k race this year and I quickly realized that I am not in shape enough to do it right now. My motivation-be a good, healthy role model for my children.

    Reply
  44. Chelsea says

    March 4, 2015 at 11:56 pm

    #themoment To be totally honest…. I hadn’t thought of trying Jenny Craig until I came across this blog post of yours! But I’ve been wanting to start SOMETHING…… I’ve got a closet full of clothes that are too snug! And my last baby is now old enough that I can’t use her as an excuse anymore! 🙂 Maybe Jenny Craig would be a good fit for me…. ?

    Reply
  45. Kathleen M Smith says

    March 5, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    I have not tried Jenny Craig, but want to lose weight.. My #TheMoment is when it got hard to bend down to tie my shoes

    Reply
  46. Naomie says

    March 5, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    When I realized I didn’t fit in any clothes I own.

    Reply
  47. Amanda Sakovitz says

    March 5, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    I knew because I keep struggling to keep the last 10 pounds off!

    Reply
  48. Leigh Anne Borders says

    March 5, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    My time has come when I can;t run with ym kids anymore! I am tired of being tired and unfit!

    Reply
  49. Tammy Woodall says

    March 6, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    I realized it was time when I would always offer to take the camera to take the picture instead of being in the picture.

    Reply
  50. Rachel says

    March 7, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    I am in a weight loss plateau but still want to lose around 15 lbs

    Reply
  51. Kim Reid says

    March 8, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    I realized it was time when I needed a new size clothing!

    Reply
  52. Angela Saver says

    March 8, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    After reading your post, I knew I wanted to try it! It sounds like it’s just what I need to get this last bit of weight off!

    andysavi.mom@gmail.com

    Reply
  53. ShellyR says

    March 9, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    When I couldn’t fit my old maternity pants, which I started wearing after all my regular pants stopped fitting. .

    Reply
  54. Sarah Elston Yurga says

    March 10, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    Since I weigh more than I did when I was pregnant. :/

    Reply
  55. Angie C. says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:26 am

    Last week my baby turned six months old. It’s time to get my body back. 🙂

    Reply
  56. Kathy Hanley says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:28 am

    The moment was thinking it was another summer coming and I still didn’t lose weight.

    Reply
  57. jenny says

    March 11, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Been eating Jenny craig meat since November and have lost 7.5kg. Eating right, moving more, losing it slowly but surely and trying to keep it going to reach my goal

    Reply
  58. Yvonne Appleton says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:37 am

    I habe never used Jenny craig but the moment I hit 250lb I knew that something had to change!
    I’m having some trouble dieting on my own, unfortunately. I think a system like this would be great for me!

    Reply
  59. Mary Williams says

    March 13, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    The moment I got engaged!

    Reply
  60. kelly mcgrew says

    March 14, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    i am graduating with my master’s and starting a new job; i need a fresh healthy start!

    Reply
  61. Brooke Boyd says

    March 15, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    When i looked at all other options and this one seemed to fit me and my needs!

    Reply
  62. Tish W. says

    March 17, 2015 at 12:23 am

    The moment was when my clothes were no longer fitting as they were ….

    Reply
  63. allyson tice says

    March 18, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    I knew when my son asked why my pants were so tight on my legs :((

    Reply
  64. Yvonne Woodstock says

    March 19, 2015 at 9:15 am

    #TheMoment I knew it was time to consider Jenny Craig was this blog review and giveaway, because I’ve lost SOME of my weight with great frustration, difficulty and slowly and feel like I have tried pretty much everything under the sun, really giving it my all. I will never give up trying until I succeed in reaching my goal healthy bmi weight no matter what… but I do get frustrated to tears along the way. This seems like a great opportunity to possibly try something I actually have not tried YET. I still have a ways to go, to get to my goal and I would beyond appreciate any help I can get! Whatever ends up working for me, I will stick to as a lifestyle for life, not just a temporary diet! Thank you to blogger and Jenny Craig for this generous opportunity. It’ brings me some hope to even have a “chance”.

    Reply
  65. Megan Scharlau says

    March 22, 2015 at 9:56 am

    When I saw family members losing weight on it and wanted to join them

    Reply
  66. amy williams says

    March 23, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    I have known for a while that I need to lose weight but when it became harder to play around with my kids is when I really noticed.

    Reply
  67. Dawn Sterner says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    #TheMoment I knew it was time was when I couldn’t fit into any of my jeans or capris anymore & I’m very uncomfortable wearing anything but my leggings so I never want to leave the house!

    Reply
  68. Stephanie Phelps says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    #TheMoment I knew was when I was on vacation with my family and I had to sit down and let them go on without me because I could not walk any further!

    Reply
  69. jeanette sheets says

    March 24, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    when i seen a picture of me taken recently and didnt recognize the person i was loooking at

    Reply
  70. Natalie Nichols says

    March 26, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I knew it was time to try Jenny Craig when I saw this giveaway! lol

    Reply
  71. Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says

    March 27, 2015 at 2:03 am

    When I’m worried about the upcoming summer season and swimming.

    Reply
  72. Michelle S says

    March 27, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I’ve never tried JC, but I would love to win to give me the much needed start.

    Reply
  73. terra phipps says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    i knew it was time to try jenny is when i stepped on the scale at kmart and knew its time to lose 35 pounds

    Reply
  74. Maria C says

    March 28, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    I easily get tired & panting. All my clothes seems won’t fit me anymore

    Reply
  75. Cori Westphal says

    March 28, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    On the first warm day, I decided to try out a run. It had been about a year. It was tough. And slow. And painful. That was the moment that I decided I have too much junk in the trunk!

    Reply

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🎄 Prairie Lights, Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie 
🗓️ Now through Dec. 31 (NYE) at 6 pm 

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without @prairielights- with a packed car with blankets, Santa hats, hot cocoa and coffee, and blasting holiday music while we sing them even louder.  

A stunning two-mile drive through light park complete with a midway stop - The Holiday Village with carnival rides, amazing bites (corndogs, funnel cakes and more, oh my!) And this year we were surprised with a new light tunnel, reimagined walk-through forest and new displays, great photo opps, gifts, visit with Santa, a lighted strollable forest.  It’s perfectly timed for food, fun and a little time on foot! 

PRO TIP: Go early, get tickets in advance and spring for the fast pass on the weekends and prime holiday times. And enjoy it and don’t try to rush it - enjoy it! That includes entry and the experience (so bathroom before you go, but thankfully there’s one at The Holiday Village and you get the corn dog.) 

#GoGrandGP @grandfungp #GrandFunGP #dfwinfluencer #Dallas #grandprairie #prairielights #dfw
Mariah may be singing “it’s time,” but there Mariah may be singing “it’s time,” but there are still some ways to give a little love to Thanksgiving with a little DIY (hello old pumpkins!) from Mama Challenge! 

So excited to see my friends over at Good Day Fox 4 today for this fun segment!
Peardon My Reach - this one’s on repeat. 🍐 # Peardon My Reach - this one’s on repeat. 🍐 
#nationalcoffeeday 

#cinncinati #kentucky #newport #coffee #fall
Arlington makes Taco Tuesday even better by celebr Arlington makes Taco Tuesday even better by celebrating all month long with its #SaveTheTacos campaign, now - September 30.

Try and vote for “Best Taco in Arlington” from 12 participants:

🌮 Fiesta Fusion Shrimp Taco at Boiling Tails Co.

🌮 The Hunter Taco at Cut & Bourbon

🌮 El Jefe at Grounds and Gold
 
🌮 Jamaican Me Crazy at M’Jays House of Smoke

🌮 Champiqueso at Papaya Mexican Grill

🌮 What the Falafel at Prince Lebanese Grill

🌮 He’s Just a Po Boy at R Bar and Grill 

🌮 Celestial Pork Belly Taco at Rocketbelly
 
🌮 House Special Barbacoa at Tic-Taco
 
🌮 The Chicken of Wall “Street” at TJ’s Catfish & Wings & BBQ

🌮 Baja Shrimp Taco with Mango Salsa at Tom’s Burgers & Grill
 
🌮 Wanna Taco ‘Bout It at Zack’s Bistro

We can tell you which one is our favorite, but take away all the fun to find your favorite! 

(Link to Vote in Stories!)

#ArlingtonTX #TacoTuesday #SavetheTacos
Always great to see a few guys who work together l Always great to see a few guys who work together like each other, too.

It’s even better when they’re Texas Rangers and  we’re celebrating Hall of Famer Adrían Beltré!
And just like that…11th grade and 7th grade (and And just like that…11th grade and 7th grade (and then they drove off!)
Follow the “red light” to this one-of-a-kind e Follow the “red light” to this one-of-a-kind experience in DFW. 🚨 

Named after Bangkok’s legendary road of entertainment of all kinds (Sukhumvit Soi 11), it seems fitting this newly imagined destination would find its home in Arlington’s Entertainment District. Anchoring the NEW @loewsarlington, @soycowboytx (also from @bbbutchers / @berghospitality) recently swung open the curtain this summer with an opening that made heads turn at every corner of this 12,000 sq. ft. of sexy space - with 3 unique bars, patio, viewable kitchen and dining room. 

To call it a “Pan Asian restaurant” doesn’t do it justice with its rich menu of fresh sushi, dim sum, caviar, truffle, lobster, waygu (all things you don’t find in the home of the margarita machine and ballpark nachos.) And if you’re looking for entertainment, just take a peek into the expansive kitchen and watch your rolls or omakase be made. The cocktail menu is just as extravagant with everything from mezcal to Japanese whisky, you’re eyes will be just as happy as your lips upon your first sip. 

While we experienced live music, fashion show and more as part of the opening, the cool smoke installation and the people-watching is definitely just part of the menu at Soy Cowboy you’ll have to explore. 

Food Nerd Note: SoyCowboy is on the upcoming @dfwrestaurantweek menu for just $39, so it’s a steal to take your own trip on a budget. (Make your reservation.)

Chon mean (or what we hope is Cheers in in Thai!)
NEWS ALERT: Dallas Food Nerd is now on TV! 📺 ( NEWS ALERT: Dallas Food Nerd is now on TV! 📺 
(Well today at least.)

Normally we’re always behind the smartphone camera, today we stepped out in front of the TV screen! The lovely folks at the new morning show Morning on Merit Street @morningonmeritstreet invited DFN for a little “roundtable” discussion about dining trends with our own Food Nerd @autumnreo / @mamachallenge and Bill Trevino of @craftandvinerestaurant CraftandVine along with hosts @dominiquesachse and @fanchonstinger for a little dishin’ on dining!

(If you’re able to take a look online, keep watching to see our new friend Pearl 🐶 and friends from @sweetpearlsicecream share their incredibly sweet story with @hungreehannah!) 

✔️ And just like we shared on the show, we want to know what you think! What do you think about Table Limits on reservations? Yes restaurants should have them or no way?
Round #2: Now he’s off for CIT at YMCA Camp Grad Round #2: Now he’s off for CIT at YMCA Camp Grady Spruce! It’s hard to separate them, but we’re excited he’s so happy to be ready for this adventure!
July 4th kicked a week early! 🎆 Love when the n July 4th kicked a week early! 🎆 Love when the neighborhood shines!
Left my heart at PK! It’s Jackson’s last year Left my heart at PK! It’s Jackson’s last year as a camper at YMCA Camp Grady Spruce and his birthday this week! His view: right center with Hell’s Gate. These are the memories!
Today was a “Good Day in Arlington!” with the Today was a “Good Day in Arlington!” with the Topping Off of One Rangers Way! Nice to be able to put our mark on it! Great job to The Cordish Companies team and Texas Rangers! 

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