L.A. Weight Loss

I did the LA wieght loss program in the fall of 2002. I lost 32lbs by May 2003 and I have never regained that weight (it is Nov 2009!!).

The program really does teach you how to think about food- something I never did before. You invest lots of time and lots of money on this program and that investment sticks with you for a long time. The maintenance phase is really helpful since it teaches you how to start eating outside of the program (at home and outside).

Of course- a lot of the program's effectiveness depends on you. I think the program introduced me to a new way of eating (watching what I eat) and gave me the confidence that weight loss will work for me. I havent been following their meal plans since at least 2004- but the basics remain the same. I also workout 3-4 days a week- so that cannot hurt.

I like the program and the support you get. I feel it's working for me but I've heard that its not like that for everyone. The results you get are based on the effort you put into it I guess. I notice that if I slack off in my diary writing or weighing and measuring, I don't lose that week. The program works, if you work with it. I'm curious to see what the next steps will be when I've reached my goal. How hard will it be to maintain and to live a "normal" life. I've been told numerous times that it is not a diet, its a lifestyle change. Its a tough change to make but so far it's worth it! Money and all.

I love this program. I love the 3 stage approach because it is very important once you lose the weight to learn how to stabilize and then maintain it!!!

I need the support and the scheduled weigh ins to remind me of what my goals are. That way, when I am down and want to eat, I know I will have to account for it later!!!

I'd recommend L.A. Weight Loss with a strong caveat: Try this if nothing else works. It's a LOT of money that you'll bleed here. I did lose weight on this diet when all others were failing. However, I did finally get on thyroid medication just prior to starting the LA program, which may explain why nothing else worked, though should have. Had I been medicated earlier, other programs may have worked just as well, for far less money. Weight loss is fast on this diet, even for a thyroid condition. The tri-weekly visits allow one to fix boo-boos before they get out of hand. I like the individual counselor idea much better than the group approach at, say Weight Watchers.

My main problem with this program was the cost! Forget that $6 a day stuff, its a lot more complicated than that! I thought at the most, they would charge me monthly, 6*4=24. I can handle $24 a month, but I can't handle $600+ divided up into five monthly payments. What they do is determine how many weeks you need to lose the weight(using a 2lb a week guide) plus you have to pay for a month of stabilization, and a whole year of maintenance. All that at $6 a week. But, at the same time don't forget the $30 a box bars (which last a week), yes they do say they are optional but they are required for results. L.A. Weight Loss says you really should buy their supplements. Oh and don't forget the special LA Snack foods, and shakes! I'm glad I wised up and got out when I did. I only ended up losing about $200, I'm sure staying would have costed me nearly a grand.

Another complaint is about the so-called counsellors. They are people who are former clients, but have no training in nutrition. Half the time I'd get there (after a half an hour drive) the lady would look over my diet, tell me I'm doing great, and I'd be on my way. I'd be there all about 5 minutes. They never had any helpful suggestions that didn't require you to buy another product.

I LOVE LA Weight Loss! I started 2 weeks ago and I have already lost 12 lbs.

I am not hungry and I don't feel deprived what so ever!

This is the easiest diet I have ever been on and I have tried a lot of them.

The plan is expensive but, this also works as an advantage, as it is a lot harder to walk away from such a large investment! The price keeps you commited.

You DO NOT need to eat their food in order to loose the weight! I have opted not to eat the LA Lights and I have still been very sucessful!

The Counsellors are very helpful and most have done the plan themselves, which makes it very easy to talk to them about any issues or concernes you may have.

I also really like the fact that they gaurentee your weight loss, I find it a lot more rewarding to be able to have a goal date in mind and have that date to work towards.

I can't say enough good things about LA Weight Loss.

If your trying to lose weight, in my opinon, this is the only way to go! Well worth the investment!

L A Weight Loss changed my life! I have lost 60 pounds on the program and finally fit into my size 6 dress. I find the staff motivational, understanding and available for my personal benefit whenever I need them. I have tried EVERY program and this one guarantees success in writing!! and is the most inexpensive program out there, yes it is up front but then I don't think about money when I'm in I think about MYSELF!

L.A. Weight Loss is an awful diet! They don't explain their program until you buy it! They assure you that they will work with you no matter your schedule which is not true. Their program does not fit working class people. Program is made for people with a 9 to 5 schedule. You have to pay for the WHOLE YEAR, and cannot get your money back if you change your mind. This is not the program for me and I have lost my $700 dollars. The program only works when you buy their products.