Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig are two programs intended to help people lose weight. Since the two programs offer similar approaches, choosing one requires you to compare your own needs to specific aspects of each program to determine which plan would be the best fit. If you have difficulty deciding which weight-loss program would be best for your situation, ask your doctor for advice.
Step 1
Spend some time reading the official website for each program. Both websites allow you to sign up to access portions of the websites for free, including access to the forums and information about meal plans. As you read, make a note of the things you like and don't like about each plan.
Step 2
Talk to people involved in each program. This includes people using the program as well as the representatives from the company. Pay attention to how supportive or encouraging they seem, as the type of support you receive while using the program might influence your weight-loss success.
Step 3
Check the cost of each program. The actual cost will vary depending on your specific circumstance, so contact a representative from each company to make sure you get the most accurate estimate. After obtaining an estimate, determine if one fits your budget better.
Step 4
Find out about the food selection. Since both programs rely heavily on you using their foods to lose weight, it is important that the food selection will appeal to you. Check if they have a variation of some of your favorite meals or snacks, as having access to food you like might motivate you to stick with the plan.
Step 5
Compare the nutritional information of the foods for each program. While the specific nutritional information depends on the type of food you order, Nutrisystem meals generally contain less sugar than Jenny Craig meals, according to nutritionist Monica Reinagel in the article "Prepared Diet Food: The Good, the Bad, and the Unhealthy," on the Epicurious website.
Tips and Warnings
- Ask about auto-delivery for each program. Opting to getting the food automatically delivered to your house might give you a discount. Factor in this discount when determining the final cost for each program.
- Talk to a doctor before beginning any weight-loss program.
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