Jenny Craig - We Change Lives

3 weeks in

Hello again.  It’s been an interesting three weeks – loads to share!  I’m now so totally into Jenny Craig (they called it being “fully engaged”) but I’ll start at the beginning.

I found the first few days being on the Jenny Craig Programme brilliant if only from a lazy point of view.  Not having to worry about what you’re eating for breakfast, lunch or dinner on the first few days of a diet is incredibly liberating – and it makes my life easier whether I’m running around at home after Willow or working.

The food is genuinely tasty, too – and filling.  I can honestly say I haven’t been hungry at all, which I have to confess was a bit of a worry at the outset.

So far, my favourite dishes are beef tortellini, roast chicken with mash and the chickpea tagine.  There’s nothing on offer that I won’t eat – and I have been really pleased by the variety and the quality of the dishes.

I’ve had a manic diary in the last few weeks– lots of travelling and lots of filming – and was worried about going off piste, but encouragingly have found that Jenny Craig is actually very easy to stick to when you’re not at home, as long as you take a little time to plan things.

If I’m out and about or travelling over lunch or dinner, I steal Willow’s lunchbox and just take my food with me.   And for dinner, I supplement whatever I’m having with loads of veggies which Sean has with whatever he’s eating.  Simples!

Now onto the other main aspect of Jenny Craig, the personal consultant.  Mine is Danielle, who used to work at Jenny Craig in the US and is frankly nothing short of a marvel.

We have 15-20 minutes on the phone every week and these calls without a doubt are the main reason for my success so far.  Danielle is supportive and encouraging – but can also be quite firm when I’m wavering (I have had a couple of wobbles!)

The difference these calls make is amazing.  Danielle now knows me so can give me really personalised advice.

I’ve also tried to up the amount of exercise I’m doing.  In theory, this means more sessions with my personal trainer although in reality it’s not happened as much as I’d like because work has taken me away from home so much recently.  Then when I get back, all I really want to do is hang out with Willow (and give Sean a break from the childcare!) rather than hitting the gym.

I have more energy and I think my face looks a little thinner.  I’m now totally into Jenny Craig – Danielle calls it being “fully engaged”! -  so it doesn’t feel like a diet and it certainly doesn’t feel like hard work.

Watch this space!