Editor’s Note: I struggled to lose weight for years, trying tons of methods but nothing worked. Then I found Jenny Craig and everything changed. I recently heard the company has shut down, so I panicked. That’s when a friend recommended Nutrisystem®. To see how the two compare, read on…
My Weight Loss Journey Before Nutrisystem
I’ve lost count of the amount of diets I’ve tried — and failed — over the years. Keto, low calorie, counting points — you name it, I’ve done it. Restrictive diets never worked for me, I could never reach my goals and sometimes even put on weight.
Finding a diet that works and isn’t intimidating is challenging and difficult. About a year ago, I was so close to giving up on my weight loss goals until I found Jenny Craig.
Jenny Craig is one of the top weight-loss programs out there. It features a structured diet plan that provides pre-packaged meals and snacks — many of which arrive frozen and are heated in the microwave within minutes. There’s absolutely no counting or prep required.
The menu is tasty, offering dishes like Cheesy Egg & Steak Quesadilla, Chicken Margherita Pasta, and Vanilla Buttercream Cupcakes. You get to eat 3 meals and 1 snack a day. The weekly cost can range from $97.93 to $203.
When I saw the menu for Jenny Craig, I was super hopeful. It wasn’t like any other diet I’d tried that called for cutting out my favorite foods, so I signed up to see if it could work for me.
Jenny Craig was the first diet that helped me lose weight just about effortlessly. There was no prep involved and I didn’t have to restrict any foods. I was finally making progress, when the company announced that they’re shutting down. I was devastated.
Desperately searching for another solution, a friend from work suggested I check out Nutrisystem. And the rest is history…
My Weight Loss Journey Since Discovering Nutrisystem®
I was so happy to learn that you can eat 6 times a day with Nutrisystem®! — much more than Jenny Craig offered. Nutrisystem®’s high-protein, lower-glycemic meal plans work to keep your blood sugar steady and curb your hunger for longer. Plus, their plans start at only $9.99 per day which is totally worth the benefits I get.
And their menu is delicious too, even more so than Jenny Craig. They have 130+ food options including meals like BBQ Chicken Burritos, Thick Crust Pizza, Buttermilk Waffles, Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nut Squares — so yummy. My hands down favorite is the Bistro-Style Toasted Ravioli — a mere 280 calories! Their Hearty Inspirations® premium dinners have up to 30g of protein, which is incredible.
Nutrisystem® has excellent weight loss coaches and an active online community who are there for you. Their NuMi® app helps me keep track of my progress and helps me hold myself accountable so I see real results.
Since starting Nutrisystem®, I’m reaching my weekly goals and losing weight more steadily than ever. I never thought I’d find a program that beats Jenny Craig, but Nutrisystem® truly does.
Final Thoughts
Both plans send you high-quality, pre-portioned meals and snacks right to your door, but with Nutrisystem® I get to eat 6 times a day instead of just 4, and there’s so much more variety on the menu. On top of that, it’s more affordable too.
With 50+ years and counting, Nutrisystem® is a seasoned expert in the industry that’s helped millions of people achieve their weight-loss goals. If you’re looking for a plan to replace Jenny Craig, or just one that works for you, I’d recommend trying Nutrisystem®.