Queen Latifah signs on as Jenny Craig spokesperson through 2009

Jenny Craig has signed Queen Latifah on as spokesperson for another year thanks to her 20 pound weight loss in 2008.

The award winning singer and actress, followed in the footsteps of  actresses Kirstie Alley and Valerie Bertinelli when she became spokesperson for the weight-loss chain last year.

“We are proud of Queen Latifah’s achievements and are excited to continue the relationship,” says Scott Parker, vice president of marketing for Jenny Craig. “Queen Latifah embodies the healthy lifestyle principles and character that Jenny Craig stands for and we look forward to another great year.”

Latifah, 38,  said her goal was not “about getting skinny” but instead to achieve a healthy lifestyle and better overall health.  The singer-actress follows the Jenny Craig low calorie food plan and also works out five to seven days a week for one hour on  the treadmill or elliptical machine.

“My jeans are looser, I feel more energetic,” she said of her new diet. “People dig it. They come up to me and say ‘I’m glad you’re talking about the health side of it.’ People get that message, which is important too.”

Latifah enjoys three Jenny’s Cuisine meals and one snack every day, with fresh fruit and vegetables.  The key to weight loss is a  healthy balance between Jenny’s Cuisine and your own grocery store foods – like fruit, vegetables, low fat dairy, whole grains and heart-healthy fats.

Another key element to the Jenny Craig program is the one-on-one support.  A private consultation each week helps motivate you and keep you informed of strategies and information you need to achieve and maintain your weight loss goals.

Latifah said her fans can relate to what she’s going through and feel she’s one of them.

“They see that I’m doing this for the health reasons but also say, ‘She’s still representing for the big girls. She hasn’t abandoned us!’ ” Latifah said. “This is me doing something for me, but if I am going to be a role model I hope people can catch on.”

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