Lose Weight Now: Popular, Man-Friendly Diets

jenny craig how to lose weightJenny Craig for Men
The Gist: Another food-delivery program, Jenny Craig is a low-fat, low-carb, high-protein plan that gives you a menu of the company’s frozen and dry foods to follow, along with a list of recommended grocery items. You can eventually customize your menus, and once you’ve reached half your weight goal, work in non-JC foods. Average weight loss is one to two pounds per week.

Pros: Food prep is easy; pre-made, pre-packaged and shipped to you, or available for purchase at a local facility. Exercise is recommended, and you can talk to your nutrition consultant every week. Also, if you have diabetes, you can still participate.

Cons: On a budget? Run. There’s a reason this plan has celebrity spokespeople like Jason Alexander. Jenny Craig is more expensive than a luxury gym membership (or, heck, a small car), complete with a hefty joining fee and reported food costs of $300-$400 a month. Plus, once you stop exercising and eating the meals, you’ll likely gain the weight back if you haven’t acclimated to a healthy diet.

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