New mum Alexandra Boardman, 37, from Hampshire, was feeling very depressed about her appearance following the birth of her second daughter.
Not only had a difficult pregnancy forced her to have eight weeks’ bed rest prior to the birth, but she had also spent 10 nights in hospital after the birth as her baby was born prematurely.
“I was unable to leave the hospital at all for most of that time, relying on stodgy hospital food, so the weight just kept piling on.
“But a friend who had been on Jenny Craig came to visit me in hospital and looked so amazing that it really inspired me. When my daughter recovered and we were able to go home, I was shocked to see the scales tipping 12 stone.
The fact that you could pop all the meals in the microwave and have them ready in a couple of minutes was a lifesaver! I found the range of meals impressive and overall the food was surprisingly tasty.
“That’s when I resolved to lose not just the two stone in baby weight, but also the additional stone I put on when I first arrived in the UK from Australia 10 years ago.”
The idea of starting a diet whilst breastfeeding a newborn might not appeal to everyone, but Alexandra found that Jenny Craig fitted in perfectly with the demands of motherhood.
“The fact that you could pop all the meals in the microwave and have them ready in a couple of minutes was a lifesaver! I found the range of meals impressive and overall the food was surprisingly tasty.”
Alex also found her weekly consultations with Leanne invaluable.
“I was definitely less inclined to cheat, knowing that I would have to weigh in each week. Leanne also kept my motivation levels up.”
Just five months in, Alex had dropped an amazing 3 stone and 1lb, going from a 14-16 to a size 8 dress size – and she couldn’t be more delighted.
Being able to fit into size 8 clothes is amazing – I’ve got really into reading fashion magazines again! My confidence levels are up and the exercise regime I’ve started has not only given me an energy boost, but also help me to tone up.
“I feel like me again for the first time in a long time which makes me a better – and happier – mother and wife.
Being able to fit into size 8 clothes is amazing – I’ve got really into reading fashion magazines again! My confidence levels are up and the exercise regime I’ve started has not only given me an energy boost, but also help me to tone up.
“I’ve tried Weightwatchers three times and bought every diet book known to man but Jenny Craig is the only one that I know will work long term. I am confident that the changes I have made to my eating habits and day-to-day life will stay with me.”