Posts Tagged ‘jenny craig’

Kirstie Alley Dishes on Weight Gain

April 28th, 2009

Kirstie Alley is set to appear on Oprah Winfrey’s show on Thursday to discuss her battle of the bulge. The actress signed up as a spokesperson with Jenny Craig in 2005, and lost 75 pounds. She then appeared on Oprah in 2007 to show off her new figure in a swimsuit,  but has since fallen off the weight loss wagon.

 

One option that could be open to her? Returning to her former employers, who say they’ve still got friendly feelings for Kristie.

 

“Jenny Craig maintains a friendly relationship with Kirstie and we are proud of her accomplishments while she was on our program. Kirstie successfully lost 75 lbs and maintained that weight loss throughout our three year relationship, which came to an end in December 2007. We remain supportive of Kirstie, wish her nothing but the best and we would welcome her back at any time as a returning client,” said a Jenny Craig spokesperson.

 

Jessica Simpson’s No Jenny Craig Spokeswoman

February 6th, 2009

Despite rumors that Jessica Simpson is battling with her weight and has been offered various endorsement deals by weight-loss programs, at least one of those companies says that just isn’t true.

 

"Ms. Simpson has publicly stated that she is healthy, feels great and is very happy with her body," says Scott Parker, V.P. of marketing and business development for Jenny Craig. "We would agree. Ms. Simpson looks fantastic and we see no reason for her to participate in a weight management program."

 

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The buzz surrounding Jessica’s slightly fuller figure took off after she appeared recently onstage at a concert in high-waisted jeans and a tight black tank top. Numerous celebrities have come out to support the country star and defend her against the press, including her ex-husband, Nick Lachey.

 

CLICK HERE for Jessica Simpson’s weight rollercoaster gallery!

 

“I think it’s ridiculous,” he told OK! at the PrimeSport and DeBartolo Sports & Entertainment Club 009 Super Bowl Pre-Game party. “I don’t understand why it’s such a big deal and people keep asking about it to be honest with you.”

 

 

Valerie Bertinelli Defends Kirstie Alley

July 13th, 2008 / Author: OK! Staff

Jenny Craig spokeswoman Valerie Bertinelli is speaking out to defend Kirstie Alley, who was rumored to have gotten kicked to the curbed by the weight-loss company earlier in the year for allegedly not being able to maintain her figure.

“I don’t think that’s true," Valerie tells OK!. "I’ve seen Kirstie and I think she looks terrific."

And regarding recent less-than-flattering photographs of Kirstie, Valerie says, "I don’t know what those photographs might say. I don’t really see a lot of them; I’ve heard of them. But I disagree. When I’ve been with Kirstie, she looks terrific.”

Meanwhile, all eyes are on the former One Day at a Time star as she tries to maintain the 40 pounds she lost through Jenny Craig. Valerie, who spoke to OK! while promoting her upcoming Lifetime TV movie, True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet, said, “I think this is the best weight-management program. It’s the one that’s worked for me the longest. I’ve never kept weight off this long.

“I wasn’t satisfied a year and a half ago. I am now. I’m not a perfect size zero. I’m never going to be. I’m not a two; I’m not a four; I’m between a six and an eight. In the business I’m in, that’s heavy. But you know what? I’m comfortable at this weight. I can move about in the world at a much easier pace when I was 40 pounds heavier but I’m not going to be told what I have to weigh by society or what the glamour magazines tell you you have to weigh,” Valerie said.

While she eats the Jenny Craig food, for exercise, Valerie said, “I walk a lot. I love to go hiking and I have a walkvest, a weighted vest that I really love, by Debbie Rocker. I wear that all the time. I feel freer!”

By Carole Glines

Kirstie Alley and Jenny Craig Part Ways

February 15th, 2008 / Author: cwillett

Amidst rumors of weight gain leading actress Kirstie Alley’s dismissal from the Jenny Craig ad campaign, Steve Bellach, the company’s director of branding, advertising, media and analysis, tells OK! that the company and the actress are indeed parting ways.

“After being a Jenny Craig celebrity client for these past three years - losing 75 pounds and maintaining that weight loss for more than a year — Kirstie Alley is ready to move on to other creative challenges,” Bellach tells OK!. “She’s proud to have been able to participate in the creation of Jenny’s award-winning, integrated advertising campaign, and says she’s thankful for the opportunity to help so many other people learn how to successfully manage their weight.”

Once weighing more than 200 pounds, Alley slimmed down with the help of Jenny Craig and turned fat into fame with her television series Fat Actress. But, recently reports have surfaced that Alley is struggling with weight issues once again and is back above 200 pounds. While the business end of their relationship has come to an end, Bellach says Alley is dedicated to remaining on the diet. He tells OK!:

“Although Kirstie will not appear in future advertising endeavors for us, she does remain on Jenny Craig’s maintenance program, and is confident that our program has helped her learn healthy eating and exercise behaviors and make positive lifestyle changes.”

A manager for Alley did not return calls.

By: Jon Warech

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