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Jenny Craig Hits It Big With Queen

Posted Aug 19th 2008 2:58PM by TMZ Staff

The Queen Latifah/Jenny Craig ad may be a stroke of genius.

We're hearing there's a new strategy in Jenny Land - Zero Embarrassment. After Kirstie Alley lost a ton of weight for the commercial, gained it back and then some, it looked as if Jenny's plan just didn't work long term.

So the new plan...get someone who can look good by losing a relatively small amount of weight -- In Queen's case, 20 lbs. She looks really good, if not svelte, but if she gains it back it's not going to look like Jenny Craig was a failure.

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16. I really do like her but I gotta tell ya, if someone comes up to me and say "hey Sam, she's lesbian." That person would get no augment from me.

Posted at 7:10PM on Aug 19th 2008 by pncmsing

17. dont even attempt to make malicious remarks about Queen Latifah. She is an awesome entertainer, actress. I love Queen. I will always be a fan of hers. Love her movies. Why the hell should anyone care what she weighs. Everyone needs to realize that everyone cant be a size 0. These underweight wannabees is what starts all this kind of crap. Grow up, folks. Say something positive for a change why dont ya?

Posted at 7:28PM on Aug 19th 2008 by DEB

18. 20 lbs? What she do, take a poop before shooting the ads....

Posted at 7:16PM on Aug 19th 2008 by farts smell

19. HEY SARAH, WHO WAS YOUR SPELLING TEACHER? YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO KNOW HOW TO SPELL BEFORE YOU CAN WRITE!LOL

Posted at 10:16PM on Aug 19th 2008 by LINDA GALE

20. A lot of people can't afford Jenny Craig meal programs.....

Posted at 8:36PM on Aug 19th 2008 by Love the OC; Living in the OC

21. I have tried Jenny Craig and it DOES work. But you have to stick to their diet and eat their food and this is where they get you. They do not sell their food in the stores, you can only buy it from them. It costs about $100.00 a week and then they say they will show you how to eat their way but with your own food. And their food is excellent. The secret, however, is to eat small meals every 2 or 3 hours rather than large meals during the day. This speeds up your metabolism. I lost 40 lbs on it but had to go off it because I could not afford the $100.00 every week for their food. And they had not yet shown me how to cook with my own food. But it worked for any age and the food IS very good but you have to be able to afford it!

Posted at 9:04PM on Aug 19th 2008 by Mary

22. She is an AWESOME PERFORMER no matter her size! Hail to the Queen!!!

Posted at 9:19PM on Aug 19th 2008 by Kelli

23. Queen Latifah is absolutly gorgeous no matter what weight she's at!
Talented actress.
Fantastic singer,
Funnier than hell!
Total professional!
I love this woman!

Posted at 9:45PM on Aug 19th 2008 by BOYCOTT ARUBA

24. Jenny does work. I've lost 30 lbs and dropped 4 sizes. Like any plan, you need to stick with it.

Valerie Bertinelli was the best spokeperson because she looks amazing!

Posted at 1:17AM on Aug 20th 2008 by Jo

25. 13 must be fat and jealous.

Posted at 1:18AM on Aug 20th 2008 by Jo

26. Congrats to the Queen on the weight loss, but before she went on JennyCrack, she was eating organic and healthy!! So, she loses weight by eating processed crap that a dog wouldn't touch?! High fructose corn syrup and fake cheese? Read the label on that stuff and you'd lose your lunch, not weight.

Posted at 6:43AM on Aug 20th 2008 by patkeepsie391

27. She only lost "a little weight"??? 20 pounds is a big deal! Anyone who has ever struggled with their weight knows that every day and every pound is a battle. I think Queen looks great. She is an awesome role model for REAL women. I am so proud of her. Just don't go losing too much weight girl!

Posted at 12:39AM on Aug 23rd 2008 by Crystal

28. To #5 C, I for one do not believe that Kirstie Alley lost the weight they claimed she did. I did see her on Oprah the day she appeared in the so called bikini and body suit. she looked horrible and no way did she weigh what she claimed. The ads always had her in black or with a huge purse, something to distract you from really looking at her. Obviously Jenny Craig did not work for her. I just finished Bertinelli's book and boy am i glad i did not buy it. She needs to get over herself. She got fat because she ate like a pig and sat on her ass. You are what you at....I wish Ms. Latifah luck and success on her battle with weight. There is no magic pill or diet. It is called sensible eating, and daily exercise. Take it from one who knows and no I am no size 0. Never have been and don't aspire to be.

Posted at 12:04PM on Aug 20th 2008 by completely disgusted

29. I joined Jenny Craig in September and have lost 23 lbs. so far. It's a great program with great support from your JC consultant. You do have to start off on the JC food, but then you use the tools that you learn (ie. PORTION CONTROL) and apply them to eating out, cooking for yourself, etc. I have gone from a size 12 to a size 4 and could have never have done that on my own. It may not work for some, but the magic formula for losing any weight is simple and the same on any diet - burn more calories than you consume!

Posted at 10:11AM on Aug 22nd 2008 by Joined Jenny

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