Jenny For Men

Jenny Craig for Men is a new program from Jenny Craig that has launched in Australia and New Zealand but is now available worldwide.

Jenny Craig has been around since 1983 when it started in Australia, so it makes sense that they would launch their program just for men where it all began. Jenny Craig has become one of the most successful weight loss companies in the world and has gained much attention due to their use of celebrity endorsements.

Jenny Craig For Men Diet Basics

Jenny for Men seeks to address the man as a whole instead of just focusing on diet with a body, mind, and food focus. This is incorporated into their diet program, which focuses on three elements;

• A Healthy Relationship With Food – First, they teach the man how to control his portions, he’ll learn which foods to eat every day for good health, and he’ll also learn how to enjoy the foods he loves.  The key is moderation, and they’ll show the man how to build these healthy new eating habits with their pre-packaged meals and easy-to-follow, nutritious menus.
• An Active Lifestyle – Second, the man gradually increase his physical activity.  They’ll look at his lifestyle, his motivation, and his current level of fitness and tailor a plan that suits the man.
• A Balanced Approach to Living – Finally, each man gets a personal Jenny Craig Consultant that will help him stay motivated to maintain the healthy changes he is making.  Stress management and self-care strategies are all integral aspects of the Jen For Men program.

The men enrolled in the program can visit one of the thousands centers located throughout the USA, Canada, The UK,  Australia and New Zealand or they can receive their consultations on-line. The Jenny for Men Diet is tailored to each individual man based on his needs and lifestyle.

Recommended Foods

There are no forbidden foods on this diet, though a healthy diet is encouraged. Jenny for Men emphasizes moderation and a healthy relationship with food so dieters can still eat the foods they love. The do have a list of “free” foods that can be added to each meal. They encourage the use of their pre-packaged food service, Jenny Direct, which can picked up at the centers or the food can be delivered to your door each week.

Sample Meal Plan

Jenny For Men Program Costs

Jenny For Men starts at around $30/month for the basic introductory program Jenny Set Go. The cost of the packaged food is extra.

Exercise

Physical activity is an important component of the Jenny Craig for Men program and men are encouraged to start with moderate exercise and gradually increase activity level as fitness improves. Their fitness plans are tailored to the man’s weight loss goals and could include resistance exercise as well as aerobic.

 Pros

• Jenny Craig has a good reputation for helping people lose weight.
• Focuses on the whole person instead of just food.
• Provides professional support and encouragement.
• Plans are tailor made to each client.
• Many resources available to the client.

 Cons

• Program can be expensive when Jenny Direct food is included.
• Long term success is is still in question as many of their famous celebrities have gained their weight back.
• Doesn’t necessarily teach men to prepare their own healthy meals.
• Men may feel hesitant joining a program that is still predominately female focused.

Conclusions

The Jenny for Men program seems like it contains many of the elements needed to help men lose weight and keep it off by focusing on lifestyle as well as the underlying causes of overeating. Men will benefit from the vast network that Jenny Craig already has in place, however, some men may feel intimidated or embarrassed to join a program that has such a feminine connotation.

The success of Jenny for Men will no doubt determine whether or not it is implemented in the USA as well as other markets. Perhaps the reputation of Jenny Craig and the right Macho Spokesmen will overthrow any hesitation men would have to join Jenny For Men.