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About Jenny Craig
An Impressive Heritage
Jenny Craig, Inc. was founded in Australia in 1983 by weight loss experts Jenny and Sidney Craig, who sought to establish ‘a company that would incorporate all the necessary benefits of successful weight management’. Jenny Craig opened its first nine Weight Loss Centres in Melbourne, all of which still stand today.
Today, Jenny Craig, Inc. is one of the largest weight-management service companies in the world, with company-owned and franchised Centres in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico. It is now part of the Nestlé Group.
Over the past 25 years, we've helped millions of people worldwide learn how to eat a nutritious diet that includes many of their favourite foods, increase their energy level through simple activity, and build more balance into their lives for optimal weight loss and well-being.
A Solid Foundation
The three cornerstones of the Jenny Craig healthy approach to effective weight management are: Food, Body and Mind. Jenny Craig brings all three together in one simple yet effective plan.
We have a range of delicious Jenny Craig meals and snacks, helping clients build a healthier relationship with food. Our clients learn what healthier portion sizes are, plus how to plan nutritionally balanced meals with Jenny Craig meals and their own foods. Trained Jenny Craig Coaches also give advice on making healthy choices at restaurants and in other challenging situations.
Our clients also learn how to build a more active lifestyle by incorporating physical activity into their daily routines, for convenience and effect. This may be planned activities, such as walking, swimming and going to the gym, as well as natural activities like playing with their children, gardening and taking the stairs instead of the lift.
A third focus is placed on helping our clients develop a more balanced approach to living. With the support of motivation-based consultations, they become better equipped to identify their weight-loss mindset and learn how to prioritise themselves by taking well-deserved time -an essential for a healthy mind and body. Better still, Jenny Craig realises the importance of celebrating our clients’ successes every step of the way.
A Personalised Approach
The hallmark of the Jenny Craig Programme (see options) is our one-to-one attention and individual support. Knowledgeable, caring coaches provide motivation, encouragement and helpful information.
To continually evolve our programme to best meet our clients’ needs, Jenny Craig has a highly regarded Medical Advisory Board, whose expertise enables us to incorporate the latest research in nutrition, physical activity and behaviour change to create effective strategies for long-term weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.
Proven to be Effective
In a recent clinical trial, Jenny Craig participants lost over three times as much weight as those who dieted on their own*. This is significant in that most people who choose to lose weight first try to ‘go it alone’, meaning they attempt to modify their diet and/or level of activity based on what they've read and/or the advice of others. The results of this clinical trial show the comprehensive Jenny Craig Programme can be a much more effective approach to weight loss.
Jenny Craig, Inc. was founded in Australia in 1983 by weight loss experts Jenny and Sidney Craig, who sought to establish 'a company that would incorporate all the necessary benefits of successful weight management'. Jenny Craig opened its first nine Weight Loss Centres in Melbourne, all of which still stand today.
Over the past 25 years, we've helped millions of people worldwide learn how to eat a nutritious diet that includes many of their favourite foods, increase their energy level through simple activity, and build more balance into their lives for optimal weight loss and well-being.
* Rock CL, Flatt SW, Karanja N, et al. Obesity. 2009;17(suppl 2):S.264. Abstract.
