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Weight Watchers Sues Jenny Craig

Companies who sell weight loss products sometimes play fast and loose with the facts, particularly when they site studies and claims about the effectiveness of their product. And, that’s exactly what Weight Watchers is saying Jenny Craig did in a a recent television commercial.

In a recent TV ad, Jenny Craig claims that their clients “on average lost over twice as much weight as those on the largest weight loss program.” Code for Weight Watchers.

The problem is, Weight Watchers says that no study exists to back Jenny Craig’s claims, and decided to take legal action. They won round one of the dispute. This week, a U.S. District Court in New York granted the company’s wishes and ordered a temporary restraining order on Jenny Craig, which prohibits them from publishing or broadcasting claims that they are superior to Weight Watchers. (more…)

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Jason

Jenny Craig’s Valerie Bertinelli to Run Boston Marathon

We’ve watched for a few years now as Valerie Bertinelli worked with Jenny Craig to lose more than 40 pounds following the weight loss program. Impressively she’s lost the weight, kept it off, and continues to motivate herself and others to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Last year, Valerie donned a green bikini on the cover of People Magazine, in a celebratory move that showed that a 40-something woman could lose the weight and look better than ever!

Now, in another brave move to continue her journey, she has announced she’ll be running the Boston Marathon, almost a year after the bikini debut and four days shy of her fiftieth birthday. (more…)

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Natalie K

Jason Alexander Joins Jenny Craig

Joining the ranks of such celebrities as Kirstie Alley, Queen Latifah and Valerie Bertinelli, Jason Alexander has signed on to become the newest spokesperson for the Jenny Craig diet plan. Arguably best known for his role as George Costanza on the long running sitcom Seinfeld, Alexander was disturbed when he saw himself on screen recently. While taping a “Seinfeld” reunion to be shown on the hit show Curb Your Enthusiasm, he realized that he put on more weight than he wanted. His goal is to lose 30-40 pounds.

“It’s always been the same old story,” Alexander said in a statement about his previous attempts at dieting. “The first 10 lbs were gone in a jiff, but then Bamm!. Back again, and this time, they’re back with a vengeance — they even brought friends.”

Of his decision to try Jenny Craig, the former Kentucky Fried Chicken spokesman went on to say “It was a deadly combination of I’m fat and they work.” (more…)

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Carmen

Kirstie Alley’s Phitter Website

No stranger to dieting, weight regain and more dieting, actress Kirstie Alley has just launched her own website, Phitter.com. The premise behind her website is, well to help you (and her) get fit.

The former Jenny Craig spokesperson has made more headlines in recent years for her battle with her up and down weight than her acting career.
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Posted on January 6, 2026 by heather

The Healthiest Diets for Women

Happy Black woman holding scale Women lose weight differently than men. At least, that’s the way it often appears. Men can just decide to cut out dessert and drop a pants size in a week, and yet, women can work out and eat as cleanly as possible, but look at a dessert and gain five pounds. It’s just not fair, is it? Why is this, and how can women stack the odds to be a bit more in their favor?

The reality is that, as a whole, men are larger and have more muscle than women, thanks to testosterone. Men are genetically designed to have a higher percentage of muscle and less fat, which works in favor of keeping them fit and allowing them to eat more calories. Several popular diet plans have taken these principals into account and have created programs specially designed for women. Here are some of the best diets for women:

Weight Watchers

This program helps members by introducing healthier choices and physical activity into their lives. Weight Watchers was made popular by its POINTS system, which helps members learn how to have the foods they love and still lose weight. With in-person meetings, online support and even the new iPhone app, Weight Watchers is always there for support and guidance. (more…)

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Carmen

Jenny Craig Spokeswomen are Inspiring!

One of the most popular diet programs available for women, Jenny Craig has a fierce and loyal following. With more than 640 centers around the world and amazingly delicious pre-packaged meals, it’s not hard to see why so many women love the Jenny Craig system.

With its focus on food, body and mind, Jenny Craig is a well-rounded weight loss program that offers the training and support you need to achieve your weight loss goals. Its varied programs and pre-packaged meals and snacks offers the convenience of healthy eating in combination with a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle.

But, without a doubt, one of the most effective elements to the Jenny Craig system would have to be the selection of their spokeswomen. Typically a woman who is in need of weight loss, she puts a human face on the program and inspires the members of the program to work hard and get the results that they want. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular and recent choices for Jenny Craig spokeswomen. (more…)

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Carmen

Sara Rue is Jenny Craig’s New Celebrity Endorser [UPDATED]

UPDATE: Sara Rue had major success on Jenny Craig, dropping 50 pounds. She will also be the host on a new reality TV show, Shedding for the Wedding. (8/6/10)

Celebrities are particularly effective in marketing diets. It’s not just that people look up to them, but people see that the beautiful entertainers are not always perfect, that they struggle with many of the same things that we “normal folks” do.

Jenny Craig rules the roost of celebrity endorsements. Sure, NutriSystem has a stranglehold on the male celebrity diet endorsers. But, from a business perspective, women are the backbone of the diet industry, and Jenny Craig has made celebrities the centerpiece of their marketing efforts. (more…)

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Jason

Tune In: Valerie Bertinelli’s Weight Loss on The View

Tune in to The View when Valerie Bertinelli stops by Wednesday, October 14 to discuss how well she is adhering to a 40-pound weight loss.

Valerie Bertinelli's Bikini Body on the cover of People. (via People.com)

Just last spring, Valerie debuted her bikini-clad body after losing weight following the Jenny Craig program. She explains to the ladies on The View why she feels she will never regain the weight and what she does every day to maintain her weight and her health.

Check local listings for The View show times.

Posted on October 12, 2025 by heather

Nicole Sullivan Named New Jenny Craig Spokesperson

Actress Nicole Sullivan joins fellow dieters Valerie Bertinelli and Phylicia Rashad as devotees of Jenny Craig, the successful weight loss program that has helped millions of women lose weight.

The actress, who is known for her roles on Lifetime’s Rita Rocks, the sketch comedy series, MADtv and other sitcoms like Scrubs and The King of Queens, is determined to lose the 35 pounds she gained while pregnant with her second son. The actress gave birth six weeks ago and will spend the next few months working hard on the Jenny Craig food and exercise plan to lose the baby weight she put on her petite 5′ 5″ frame.

“You spend a year of your life eating what you want and enjoying letting the baby have what it feels like having — and I’[ve] lost track of what I’m supposed to be doing that’s right,” Sullivan tells People magazine. (more…)

Posted on September 30, 2025 by heather

Comparing Curves, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and NutriSystem

When it comes to weight loss, these four brand names are probably the most recognizable. And they’ve got a few things many of today’s quick-fix diets don’t – longevity, reputation and results.

We decided to take a look at Curves, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and NutriSystem side by side to see where they’re similar and where they aren’t. Each of these plans are uniquely different, and each deliver results in their own proven ways. Our comparison looks at six different areas: meal delivery, diet, fitness, online availability, personal support and cost. (more…)

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Natalie K

Kirstie Alley Discusses Her Weight Gain on Oprah

Former Jenny Craig spokesperson Kirstie Alley shared with Oprah how she managed to gain back all of the weight she lost in 2006. Confessing to gaining 85 pounds, 10 more pounds than her pre-Jenny Craig weight, Kirstie candidly discussed how over the past year and a half, she stopped exercising and swapped her 1,400-calorie-a-day Jenny Craig meal plan for her favorite eats like chocolate and Chinese food.

2006 Photo courtesy of The Oprah Winfrey Show

Kirstie Alley in a bikini on Oprah in 2006. (Photo via The Oprah Winfrey Show)

The trouble started when Jenny Craig stopped monitoring Kirstie’s weight through their astutely-monitored weekly weigh-ins. Prior to this, Kirstie would rely on these weigh-ins to keep her accountable to her weight loss. Next, as Kirstie started to give herself some slack and loosen the reigns on her stringent eating and exercise routine, the portions got larger and the food became heavier. Soon after, she decided to turn her exercise room into a dining room and moved thousands of dollars of exercise equipment into her garage where they sat and collected dust. (more…)

Posted on April 30, 2026 by heather

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