Has anyone lost weight at LA Weight Loss?

Question

One opened up where I live and I want to try it, but don't know what the plan is like or how expensive it is. I don't want to waste my time with a consultation if I can't afford it and they won't tell me on the phone. Can anyone help me out?

Answer 1

I went there about 10 years ago. Back then, ours was called Weight Lost Center - then they changed to LA Weight Loss about a year after I left. I lost 65 pounds in about 9 months. I followed their plan, and was sooooo hungry. If it weren't for the extra supplements that I bought from them I probably wouldn't have made it through it. It was very expensive at the time. I know my upfront cost was over $600 (they charged a base fee and then figured out how many weeks it'd take to reach your goal at X pounds per week and charged a weekly rate). Plus, the supplements were.. hm.. I think it worked out to close to $2 a bar, and you had one or 2 a day.

There were 2 things I didn't like about it. First, some of the 'consultants' had attitude. I followed the plan faithfully. But anyone who's dieted knows you reach a point where your body doesn't want to lose anymore, and you either need to change the diet or up the exercise. Well I hit this plateau, and the consultant accused me of cheating. She was quite nasty about it.

The other thing I didn't like about it was the process from the diet to the maintenance. Basically, and I'm hoping this changed from 10 years ago, you eased off the diet for a few weeks on another plan, and then you were told that you didn't need a eating plan anymore. Well, hmm, go for 9 months without fast food, and then being given free reign again? Of course you gain it back.

I kept my 65 pounds off for 2 years, and I am quite proud of that. Unfortunately, I didn't keep it off. I don't blame the business or its program - I had some other things going on in my life at the time, and I really stopped caring whether I was thin or not (and I'm a HUGE stress eater).

Answer 2

The first consult should be free. I have been on it for 3 months and have lost a little over 12 lbs, but I have cheated.

I think it is a good plan because it takes health problems, like my hypoglycemia, into account and gives you a reasonable timetable to lose a reasonable amount of weight. The weigh ins are private and you have private consults 1-3 times a week. The program lasts for about two years to help you keep the weight off. If you don't get the weight off in the time allotted, they give you free weeks until you do. Once a member, always a member, even when paid time is over. You don't have to buy their food but you can and it helps. They have a cookbook and website. They have dieticians and doctors that assess your eating style and place you in the meal plan that will work best for you, so basically it is tailored to your needs.

I paid about $500 upfront for the full two years of meetings and my introduction package. I don't regret it.

Answer 3

Stand up and walk atleast 5 mins after evry 2 hours while working

Answer 4

jog on the treadmill at 4 mph for 25 minutes or at 7 mph for 9 minutes

Answer 5

I hear its mighty expensive.

Check out this forum:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=171

You're bound to get a lot of info there.

Answer 6

Try a cardio routine that engages multiple muscles simultaneously

Answer 7

Avoid late night eating Because your metabolism slows down when you sleep

Answer 8

jump on a trampoline for 29 minutes

Answer 9

never eat any snack food out of the box carton or bag it came in you re less likely to overeat if you separate snacks into appropriate fist sized servings

Answer 10

for a thicker creamier texture choose low fat unsweetened greek yogurt loaded with protein calcium and natural probiotics it makes for a tasty snack any time