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MRSGIFFORD · June 15th, 2006, 06:04 AM

Is anyone a member? I'm going in today for a free consultation. They said in the first week I could lose up to 5 pounds. I really need something to jump start me. I'm feeling less and less motivated lately. I've lost 36 lbs already and still have 26 more to go so hopefully they'll give me the motivation I need to reach my goal.

Jessica6602 · June 15th, 2006, 06:13 AM

I know a friend who lost lots of weight on it. They teach you the proper way to eat and portion control. My friend says its a great program. Let us know how you like it.

amysangels2 · June 15th, 2006, 07:13 AM

I tried it a long time ago but I have to admit it was sort of hard to follow and was very restrictive. Then one day one of the lady were so mean to me because I had eatten chicken nuggets that I never went back.

Plus the bars they want you to eat were pretty nasty.

Just my opinion that doesnt mean to much... Good Luck some things work better for others...

musicwoman · June 15th, 2006, 07:20 AM

Brittney I have never tried the LA weight loss but I have heard people have had success with it.

You are looking great. Keep up the great work. You are doing awesome.

Karen

YahooDaisy · June 15th, 2006, 07:21 AM

Make sure you read the small print before you sign anything.

I've had a couple of people tell me they were "pushed" to sign contracts without really knowing what they were signing. The sales people would say all the right things (meaning telling you what you wanted to hear) but the contracts would say something different.

I've heard it does work, just read the contract carefully before signing.

DesiMoses · June 15th, 2006, 07:24 AM

They have them here but I don't actually now anyone who's done it. Be sure and post about how it works if you do join. Good luck. Don't give up you are doing a great job!!!!

AlmostBlueKrall · June 15th, 2006, 07:27 AM

I think it can be a successful program, just like any of the others. I followed it a few years ago, but wasn't very committed. I thought it was very expensive, because not only do you pay for the program, but then you have to buy those bars every week. They also try to sell you supplements and other things (I believe they work on a commission). In addition, I had to weigh-in at least twice a week....if I remember correctly. I just remember I was there a lot!

I agree with Amy who said it was very restrictive. Back when I went they had cards and you could only eat what was on that list.

Make sure you ask lots and lots of questions and understand what is required of you before you fork out loads of money!

ayh212 · June 15th, 2006, 08:03 AM

I did LA WeightLoss like 3-4 years ago...it was alright, I think I lost 20lbs or so, it just became such a hassle to have to run back there 2 times a week and I just started to feel like it was a scam with them always pushing there $20.00 box of bars and saying your not going to loose the weight you want without them.

How many times can you tell people you are a broke college student.

Who knows...things change but I would not do it again!

amysangels2 · June 15th, 2006, 08:09 AM

I agree totally. Those bars were a complete rip... I forgot about how much they were I think I had a block because of how bad they tasted. I remember them telling me to buy a months supply for 250.00 so that I could lose the weight I wanted...

I forgot about that... Thanks for the reminder. And the weighing in twice a week.. I knew I had a bad taste in my mouth for a reason.. Also the before and after polaroids were not even taken in that office. Oh geezze its all coming back now..

Sorry...

BettySue · June 15th, 2006, 08:16 AM

I did a report for one of my classes about the various weight loss programs and LA Weightloss ranked as one of the worst. The counselors, or whatever they call them, are just salespeople who usually don't have any background in diet or nutrition. I've heard a lot of reports that they are really pushy when it comes to buying their supplements.

Just my opinion, but I really like Weight Watchers. It teaches you how to live a healthier life and cope with eating in restaurants and holidays. They have a lot of weight loss foods available, but they don't pressure you into buying them at meetings (most are available in the grocery store anyway).

BettySue · June 15th, 2006, 08:17 AM

I did a report for one of my classes about the various weight loss programs and LA Weightloss ranked as one of the worst. The counselors, or whatever they call them, are just salespeople who usually don't have any background in diet or nutrition. I've heard a lot of reports that they are really pushy when it comes to buying their supplements.

Just my opinion, but I really like Weight Watchers. It teaches you how to live a healthier life and cope with eating in restaurants and holidays. They have a lot of weight loss foods available, but they don't pressure you into buying them at meetings (most are available in the grocery store anyway). Hope this helps!

MRSGIFFORD · June 15th, 2006, 08:17 AM

LOL. Thanks for your opinions everyone. I'll be sure to keep everything in mind. There's this coupon to print out online that says 4 dollars a week for the membership. I'll be using that and we'll see what they have to throw at me. I'll let everyone know.

MRSGIFFORD · June 15th, 2006, 08:19 AM

I would try Weight Watchers but they don't have any around here. I would be all over it! I really need the support and not just what to eat so we'll see.

AmyWVU · June 15th, 2006, 09:03 AM

Wow, I wish I'd of read this earlier. I did L.A. weight loss and lost about $1,200.

If you have a coupon for $4 a week, that's better than what I paid, but keep in mind that it's not pay-as-you-go. They will ask you how much weight you want to lose and then calculate how long it will take at 2 lbs. per week. You have to pay for the whole program in advance. So if you say you want to lose 26 lbs, they will take 13 weeks multiplied by the $4.00. Already you are at $52. That's not too bad, but then the cost of the bars (there are soups and other things too, not just bars) is just awful. They will try and get you to buy enough for your whole program up front by offering a discount. Then, they figure in maintenace weeks, etc.

Provided you can follow the program you WILL lose weight. You have to visit 3X a week and they will make you feel like the scum of the Earth if you gain weight. Once I had a cookie and I remember the counselor looking at me so disappointed and saying "ohhhh amy, don't you want to be beautiful?" ugh.

I lost about 10 lbs. I've heard they've made some changes to their program, so I'm anxious to hear what you find out!

Amy

I've heard they've made some changes

June 15th, 2006, 06:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
MRSGIFFORD Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Drum,NY Posts: 488 Lost Weight: 27 lbs Current Weight: 182 lbs Goal Weight: 150 lbs	Is anyone a member? I'm going in today for a free consultation. They said in the first week I could lose up to 5 pounds. I really need something to jump start me. I'm feeling less and less motivated lately. I've lost 36 lbs already and still have 26 more to go so hopefully they'll give me the motivation I need to reach my goal. BRITTANY HW: 218 CW: 172 GW: 150

June 15th, 2006, 06:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jessica6602 Diamond Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Novi, Michigan Posts: 2,366 Current Weight: 239 Goal Weight: 150	I know a friend who lost lots of weight on it. They teach you the proper way to eat and portion control. My friend says its a great program. Let us know how you like it. Im back at this agian....I just had a little boy on 1/14/08 and now need to get this pregnancy weight off I have lost 27lbs so far since giving birth but have a whole lot more to go.

June 15th, 2006, 07:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
DesiMoses Bronze Phenster Join Date: May 2006 Location: CA Posts: 84 Lost Weight: 33 Current Weight: 167 Goal Weight: 140	They have them here but I don't actually now anyone who's done it. Be sure and post about how it works if you do join. Good luck. Don't give up you are doing a great job!!!! Trying to lose the baby weight from having two kids. 218 Hw (pregnant) 200 6weeks after birth Lost 24.5 during WW while nursing 175.5 6/12/06 Start Phen 170 6/19/06 1st week 168 6/26/06 2nd week 165 7/3/06 3rd week 162.4 7/10/06 4th wk 163 7/17/06 5th wk 161.4 7/24/06 6th wk 162.4 7/31/06 7th wk 159.8 8/7/06 8th wk 159.2 8/14/06 9th wk 161.2 8/21/06 10th wk 159.6 8/28/06 11th wk 158.6 9/2/06 12th wk 165.5 11/15 off & on Phen since 9/2/06 now it's been a whole month and I'm not being good either I have a big gain 140 GW

June 15th, 2006, 07:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
AlmostBlueKrall Silver Phenster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 287 Lost Weight: 125.5 Current Weight: 197.0 Goal Weight: 175	I think it can be a successful program, just like any of the others. I followed it a few years ago, but wasn't very committed. I thought it was very expensive, because not only do you pay for the program, but then you have to buy those bars every week. They also try to sell you supplements and other things (I believe they work on a commission). In addition, I had to weigh-in at least twice a week....if I remember correctly. I just remember I was there a lot! I agree with Amy who said it was very restrictive. Back when I went they had cards and you could only eat what was on that list. Make sure you ask lots and lots of questions and understand what is required of you before you fork out loads of money! ~~~~Jenny~~~~ Before Now - 5/18/07 SW - 322.5 (2/22/06) Started Phen CW - 197.0 (8/23/07) Total Lost: 125.5 lbs!! Wow! STGW - 299 Achieved 3/29/06!! STGW - 250 Achieved 7/28/06!! STGW - 225 Achieved 10/6/06!! STGW - 199 Achieved 2/14/07!! Finally! LTGW - 160

June 15th, 2006, 08:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
ayh212 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 38 Lost Weight: 17 lbs Current Weight: 224 Goal Weight: 145	I did LA WeightLoss like 3-4 years ago...it was alright, I think I lost 20lbs or so, it just became such a hassle to have to run back there 2 times a week and I just started to feel like it was a scam with them always pushing there $20.00 box of bars and saying your not going to loose the weight you want without them. How many times can you tell people you are a broke college student. Who knows...things change but I would not do it again! "Don't Talk About It...Let's Make It Happen." HW: 265 SW: 241 (May 30, 2006) CW: 224 (June 30, 2006) 1st GW: 189 2ns GW: 160 FGW: 145

June 15th, 2006, 07:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
amysangels2 Silver Phenster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 334 Lost Weight: 12 Current Weight: 197 Goal Weight: 135	I tried it a long time ago but I have to admit it was sort of hard to follow and was very restrictive. Then one day one of the lady were so mean to me because I had eatten chicken nuggets that I never went back. Plus the bars they want you to eat were pretty nasty. Just my opinion that doesnt mean to much... Good Luck some things work better for others...

June 15th, 2006, 07:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
musicwoman Gold Phenster Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 670 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Brittney I have never tried the LA weight loss but I have heard people have had success with it. You are looking great. Keep up the great work. You are doing awesome. Karen

June 15th, 2006, 07:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
YahooDaisy Bronze Phenster Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 52 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Make sure you read the small print before you sign anything. I've had a couple of people tell me they were "pushed" to sign contracts without really knowing what they were signing. The sales people would say all the right things (meaning telling you what you wanted to hear) but the contracts would say something different. I've heard it does work, just read the contract carefully before signing.

June 15th, 2006, 08:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
amysangels2 Silver Phenster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 334 Lost Weight: 12 Current Weight: 197 Goal Weight: 135	I agree totally. Those bars were a complete rip... I forgot about how much they were I think I had a block because of how bad they tasted. I remember them telling me to buy a months supply for 250.00 so that I could lose the weight I wanted... I forgot about that... Thanks for the reminder. And the weighing in twice a week.. I knew I had a bad taste in my mouth for a reason.. Also the before and after polaroids were not even taken in that office. Oh geezze its all coming back now.. Sorry...

June 15th, 2006, 08:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
BettySue Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 16 Lost Weight: 40 Current Weight: 220 Goal Weight: 160ish	I did a report for one of my classes about the various weight loss programs and LA Weightloss ranked as one of the worst. The counselors, or whatever they call them, are just salespeople who usually don't have any background in diet or nutrition. I've heard a lot of reports that they are really pushy when it comes to buying their supplements. Just my opinion, but I really like Weight Watchers. It teaches you how to live a healthier life and cope with eating in restaurants and holidays. They have a lot of weight loss foods available, but they don't pressure you into buying them at meetings (most are available in the grocery store anyway). Yeah but no but yeah but no...

June 15th, 2006, 08:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
BettySue Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 16 Lost Weight: 40 Current Weight: 220 Goal Weight: 160ish	I did a report for one of my classes about the various weight loss programs and LA Weightloss ranked as one of the worst. The counselors, or whatever they call them, are just salespeople who usually don't have any background in diet or nutrition. I've heard a lot of reports that they are really pushy when it comes to buying their supplements. Just my opinion, but I really like Weight Watchers. It teaches you how to live a healthier life and cope with eating in restaurants and holidays. They have a lot of weight loss foods available, but they don't pressure you into buying them at meetings (most are available in the grocery store anyway). Hope this helps! Yeah but no but yeah but no...

June 15th, 2006, 08:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
MRSGIFFORD Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Drum,NY Posts: 488 Lost Weight: 27 lbs Current Weight: 182 lbs Goal Weight: 150 lbs	LOL. Thanks for your opinions everyone. I'll be sure to keep everything in mind. There's this coupon to print out online that says 4 dollars a week for the membership. I'll be using that and we'll see what they have to throw at me. I'll let everyone know. BRITTANY HW: 218 CW: 172 GW: 150

June 15th, 2006, 08:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
MRSGIFFORD Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Drum,NY Posts: 488 Lost Weight: 27 lbs Current Weight: 182 lbs Goal Weight: 150 lbs	I would try Weight Watchers but they don't have any around here. I would be all over it! I really need the support and not just what to eat so we'll see. BRITTANY HW: 218 CW: 172 GW: 150

June 15th, 2006, 09:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
AmyWVU Silver Phenster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 348 Lost Weight: 60 Current Weight: 247 Goal Weight: 169	Wow, I wish I'd of read this earlier. I did L.A. weight loss and lost about $1,200. If you have a coupon for $4 a week, that's better than what I paid, but keep in mind that it's not pay-as-you-go. They will ask you how much weight you want to lose and then calculate how long it will take at 2 lbs. per week. You have to pay for the whole program in advance. So if you say you want to lose 26 lbs, they will take 13 weeks multiplied by the $4.00. Already you are at $52. That's not too bad, but then the cost of the bars (there are soups and other things too, not just bars) is just awful. They will try and get you to buy enough for your whole program up front by offering a discount. Then, they figure in maintenace weeks, etc. Provided you can follow the program you WILL lose weight. You have to visit 3X a week and they will make you feel like the scum of the Earth if you gain weight. Once I had a cookie and I remember the counselor looking at me so disappointed and saying "ohhhh amy, don't you want to be beautiful?" ugh. I lost about 10 lbs. I've heard they've made some changes to their program, so I'm anxious to hear what you find out! Amy I've heard they've made some changes