I have lost a little bit of weight this holiday season. In fact, I was down three pounds on my Christmas Eve weigh-in at my local Jenny Craig location.

Thank goodness, because I had three local TV news appearances the week before Christmas. I could maybe bear to watch the tape back featuring a bloated, bigger version of myself once, but not three times.

This never, ever happens to me. Not the three TV things in one week, and definitely not the holiday season weight loss. I had before always taken it for granted that I would balloon a bit during this festive season, and then in January apply desperate measures.

But I am so relieved to be a Jenny Craig member during this time of celebration. I am still enjoying bites and drinks, parties and treats, but I am mindful of my progress and my further health goals for 2016. And if you have been thinking about trying Jenny Craig, well you should!, but right now is the perfect time.

New Jenny Craig members who join by January 1, 2026 get a weight loss guarantee of losing 10 lbs. in 8 weeks! If by chance you do not lose ten whole pounds in two months, you will receive your first two month’s membership fees back.*

And if, like me, you are already a Jenny Craig member, you are eligible for the Pay It Forward Referral Promotion. This means that for every buddy you bring to the warm, healthy embrace of Jenny Craig through the end of 2015, you will $25 off of the Jenny Craig food.**

If you have been considering making a change in the new year for weight loss, I completely recommend Jenny Craig. I have personally lost 15 pounds during one of the most hectic “semesters” of my life. Three kids, an increased work load, stress, grad school classes and admittedly, not enough time spent exercising, and I am still starting 2016 significantly smaller. I have lost weight before, but never during such a chaotic time in my life.

Although I began this journey on a lark, a blogger review, why not? I will continue to be a member of Jenny Craig once the blogger partnership ends. It is easy and it works.

Disclosure: I was provided a free trial of the Jenny Craig program and meals. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own. Results not typical. Members following the Jenny Craig program, on average, lose 1-2 lbs. per week. I received promotional consideration.

*Disclaimer: Lose 10 lb.s in 8 weeks or your first two month’s membership fees back. Member must follow program guidelines including but not limited to a minimum food purchase of $90 US/ $95 CAN per week for 8 consecutive weeks and 1 weekly consultation for all 8 weeks required. New members only. Enrollment fees and shipping costs may apply. At participating centers and Jenny Craig Anywhere only. Member must enroll by 1/1/2016. Guarantee based on the average weight loss of in-center and Jenny Craig Anywhere members who attended 6 consultations over an 8 week period in November and December 2012 and 2013. Members following our program lose, on average, 1-2 lbs per week.

**Disclaimer: Offer requires minimum food purchase of $90 US/ $95 CAN. Referring member discount available on visit after referral enrolls on Jenny Craig program. Membership required at time of redemption. Valid at participating centers and Jenny Craig Anywhere only. Not valid at jennycraig.com. No cash value. Not valid for shipping costs. Not valid with any other offer or discount. One offer per person. Not transferable. Guest Code: NGE. Referring Client Code: GRD. Restrictions apply.