Sort of newbie...need some bootcamp wisdom

[momof2gr8kids]

I've been reading the boards here for years. I'm a WW lifetime member and although I'm below my official ww goal, I am about 10 lbs from my personal goal. This last 10 pounds has been a challenge...everytime I get to this point I end up quitting whatever program I'm on, and I've been on most of them. Right now, I am doing Jenny Craig, but I keep feeling the pull of WW and the ability to eat something other than JC food. The food is good, but expensive. Also, I just don't feel that the consultants have the knowledge about food and nutrition, or exercise, to be benefitting me any more.

I have managed to lose 4.8 pounds with JC in the last 6 weeks, and it helped me to have all my food prepared so I didn't have to think about it at first. I have been going to the gym at least 3-4 days a week, doing the couch to 5k program on the treadmill, and also weights 4x a week, alternating upper and lower body. One thing that really bothered me is that my JC consultant, when I told her about my exercise, told me NOT to do heavy weights as I would gain muscle and in her words 'that's not what you want'.....huh??? Well, right there I pretty much lost all faith in the counselor and a lot of faith in the center/program. I'm going on vacation this week and am going to use this opportunity to kind of slip away from JC and start WW and planning my meals again.

I guess I just need some validation and maybe a little wisdom to convince me that this is what I need to do. Thanks!

[mrss]

Right now, I am doing Jenny Craig, but I keep feeling the pull of WW and the ability to eat something other than JC food. The food is good, but expensive. Also, I just don't feel that the consultants have the knowledge about food and nutrition, or exercise, to be benefitting me any more.

It sounds like you've already made up your mind. Just a thought, if getting to your personal goal is that hard, maybe you need to up your personal goal? Someone once said on these boards if you're miserable at a certain weight and it takes tons of effort to stay there, why stay? Maintenance shouldn't be a miserable place, IMO. That said, it's harder to lose the last pounds, so stay consistent. They will go.

I guess I just need some validation and maybe a little wisdom to convince me that this is what I need to do. Thanks!

I like WW. Why not give it a year? If you don't get to your PG in one year, try something different. If you like the preplanned foods on JC, preplan your own menus. Sure, it'll take a little work on your part, but you'll be saving money. Best wishes!

[Vanne]

I have never tried JC so I can't compare, but one of the things I like most about WW is you can do it for the rest of your life. I don't think of it as a diet but a lifestyle change of healthy eating. I like the fact that I have the choice to eat whatever I want, I can go to restaurants, parties, etc. and have an occasional indulgance.

It sounds like you have already had success with your weight loss, so congratulations on that. Don't give up on those last few pounds--you can do it!

Let us know how you are doing and good luck!