LA Weight Loss

[Uabassoon]

Alexa tried them out once and hated it. The diet plan was VERY limiting, and each time she went in they were rude to her if she didn't lose enough weight. After about 2 weeks she gave up.

I really love weight watchers. I lost around 50 lbs on the program, and the great thing is that it isn't a "diet" it taught me how to make good food choices. I've kept the weight off because it taught me how to properly portion my food and just make smarter choices.

[slick]

Thanks guys and thanks Candace but I don't want to take any extra supplements until I talk to my doctor. I just need some guidance. I need to learn about portion control. I want to eat foods I can buy at my local grocery store. I don't want to measure everything...although for portion control I realize I'll have to at some point. Maybe WW has something other that the points program. I just might check them out. I can't join Curves because they don't stay open late enough for me. I'm an exercise after work kinda gal and they close at 7pm. I can't get there in time for a 30-min workout.

I can't do this alone....I need someone to kick me in the butt and if it means going to meetings 3 x a week, then I'll do it. Don't just tell me to exercise and eat right, 'cause it aint gonna happen. It's like telling a smoker to just put down the cigarettes. Some can do it without any outside help and others need a push.

This cancer experience has made me think long and hard about my health. I wanna grow old enough to attend Gini's BBQ toothless and "gum" my way through the BBQ ribs and chicken.

[Catty1]

If - IF - this applies, and only IF - there are 12 step meetings for Overeaters Anonymous. I went for a number of years. It helps with 'what's eating me' while I am free to choose a food and living plan. It's NOT a diet group - it's for if you have 'foodaholism' or are a junk food junkie.

A suggestion only.

http://www.oa.org/is_oa.html

They have only 15 questions instead of AA's 20! WHEW!

[Uabassoon]

Slick WW has two plans, core and flex. Core gives you a list of healthy foods and you can eat any of those foods on the list, then in addition you get a certain amount of weekly points to spend on treats, wine or anything that isn't on the list. That plan is great for people who don't want to count up everything that you eat.

I love the flex plan, you get to eat your own foods and count up the points. It is much easier than you'd think. You start to learn what a portion size so after a while you really don't need to measure or weigh them. In fact I don't think I ever had to weigh anything. I will still measure using my measuring cups on certains foods, but that's about it.

[jackmilliesmom]

Definitely Weight Watchers is a good one I am on the points plan too and it so easy I love the way I have learned to portion out my meals and also I am getting more of my five a day fruit and veg in. I drink more water and less cafine, but if I feel like a treat I ahve it and if I break my points limit today I just start all over again tomorrow so far there has not been a week where I have gained weight all I do stay static or lose but I lose more than I stay static. Check out their website www.weightwatchers.com and find out where your nearest meeting is or if you have enough people see if they can come to you which ever is better.

[catnapper]

I knew someone who went through LA weight loss and lost a lot of weight quickly. Then she got very sick, and the doctor said it was because she wasn't eating right. As soon as she got on a medical diet, she lost the weight she wanted to lose.... s-l-o-w-l-y.

I've been losing wieght lately, slowly, and I'm just starting to see a difference. Its painstaking how slow my progress is but I see a little difference. 4 months ago, the pants I wore the other day were uncomfortably tight and now they are actually quite baggy. That felt great! The more I see things fitting looser, the more I want to see progress. But I know I can't rush it because I'll gain it all back just as fast as I lose it. I have to print up a photo of a turtle or something to remind myself of SLOW.

[JenBKR]

I did LA Weight Loss for a while, and I did lose weight. I lost about 20 lbs in 4 months. The weight loss was slow for me, about 2 lbs. a week on average, which is healthy. I liked what I was eating, wasn't really all that hungry, and didn't get sick on the diet.

Now, here's what I don't like about LA Weight Loss. You have to pay in advance according to how much weight you lose. Then they tell you you'll get a certain amount back if you lose the weight by your goal date. They tell you that you WILL lose the weight in that amount of time. They can get rude with you if you are not losing the weight. And they REALLY push those LA Weight Loss bars on you. You MUST eat two a day, and they track how many you buy from them. I had ordered some off of ebay, but I was actually scared to tell them that. I just said that I had come in and bought them sometime, but they got pretty rude about it. I think the 'counselors' make commission off of those stupid bars. They aren't bad tasting, but after a couple of months I really got sick of them. But they still tell you that you 'have' to eat the bars or you won't lose weight.

You can actually buy the plan information on ebay for a heck of a lot cheaper than what they charge you at the center. I may still have my information, PM me if you are interested and I can send it to you. The center itself isn't very helpful, you go in, get weighed, they go over what you ate, and that's about it. I am on a different diet now that is working really well for me, called the Rice Diet. It's low protein, lots of whole grains, veggies, and fruit. I love this diet...and I don't have to pay to go to the center!

[Cataholic]

I can't do this alone....I need someone to kick me in the butt and if it means going to meetings 3 x a week, then I'll do it. Don't just tell me to exercise and eat right, 'cause it aint gonna happen. It's like telling a smoker to just put down the cigarettes. Some can do it without any outside help and others need a push.

GIRRRRRRRRRLLLLL.....I got all the foot you need!

I would NOT do LA WL. I would do WW!

[sirrahbed]

In our area at least - WW is now offering free registration until the 10th of March. That saves about $30 and then the cost is simply for the weekly meetings - $12.

[Blue_Frog]

I joined Curves last week -- more so that I can be healthy and get some exercise than anything else. I dont know about your area, but right now they have a deal on (i'm sure theres always a deal on ) for 30% off initiation, and first month free. I'm happy with it since its just a circuit, and the people have been really friendly. I was a member of another gym, and it always made me self concious there - and I dont feel that way at curves.

In a lot of curves places, if yuo ask for a 2-week free trial to see if you like it, they will usually give that to you

Also, I had a friend on weightwatchers, and she really liked it a lot. I haven't tried either, so I can't really give a good assessment

[Lobodeb]

I joined LA Weight Loss in March of 2005. I was ready to start the program but they wanted me to start when I was going to be in Puerto Rico for the week. Like h-e double hockey sticks was I going to watch what I eat when I was down there, so they had me to start when I got back. Once I got back, I realized I wasn't graced by my Aunt Flow. I was preggers w/ Hugito. They offered to put my account on hold or give me my money back. I opted for the refund minus their $150 penalty.

I, too found that the 3x a week was a bit inconvenient as well as having to buy their bars.

I've used Weight Watchers and have had great success with them. As a matter of fact, my mom and I are going to join next week. Financially speaking, I like it better because you pay as you go. Motivationally speaking, I like that they don't brow beat you if you don't loose weight. As far as timing goes, I like it because you only have to go once a week or not at all if you do the online meetings.

Either way, good luck!

[Rachel]

I just need some guidance. I need to learn about portion control. I want to eat foods I can buy at my local grocery store. I don't want to measure everything...although for portion control I realize I'll have to at some point.

I'm an exercise after work kinda gal and they close at 7pm. I can't get there in time for a 30-min workout.

Don't just tell me to exercise and eat right, 'cause it aint gonna happen. It's like telling a smoker to just put down the cigarettes. Some can do it without any outside help and others need a push.

This cancer experience has made me think long and hard about my health. I wanna grow old enough to attend Gini's BBQ toothless and "gum" my way through the BBQ ribs and chicken.

Slick, I'm with you on this. I have a *cancer risk* hanging over my head in addition to a concern of heart health. I'm not able to tolerate statins for my cholesterol so my only hope is to lose the extra weight to see if that will make a difference.

Last week I started on my own plan. Actually I think I know what it takes to lose by eating healthy and limiting my intake, it is executing the plan that has always been my downfall. I exercise regularly thanks to having three pieces of equipment in my home, but believe me, unless food intake is controlled, the exercise is for naught.

This last week has been hard for me, but it is working if I can keep on the plan. I call it an action plan of mindful eating. A nurse advised me to allocate my snacks for the week into little plastic bags. I didn't do that because I use fruit for my snacks, but in essence I think about every thing I put into my mouth before I do it. No more mindless eating.

[slick]

I want to thank everyone again for your feedback. Wow, I didn't know LA WL was so rude. It's funny but now that I think about it, the girl kept saying "you WILL lose the weight" and she repeated that several times in our conversation. I thought it was just because she had faith in me and their system. HA! "Ve have vays of making you lose da veight!"

Catty: I'm definitely NOT an overeater. Food does not run my life. I just need to get a handle on how much of what foods can I eat at a sitting. I do have good common sense and don't eat when I'm not hungry. However when I'm hungry, I go for anything in any amount. Oh yes, and I don't eat sweets of any kinds nor do I do junk/fast food. I just like a bit of extra butter on my mashed potatoes and veggies.

I'm going to call WW today. I researched meetings in my local area and they begin at 7pm. No way can I get there by that time. 7:30pm maybe.

Jo: LOL Thanks for the kick in the butt. I felt that one!!

Rachel: If you need to talk, just PM me and I'll give you my email address. Good luck girl.

[Randi]

Slick, I don't know much about loosing weight, but just want to chip in and say... You can do it!! I honestly don't think all these "wonder slimming remedies" are any help. What you need to do is eat things that make you feel "full up" that are non fattening.

You don't want to starve, so try to make smaller portions of the fattening things and add more veggies and fruit. In time, your stomack will crave less and less. Also, be sure to drink lots of water during the day.

Concerning excercise, if you don't want to/can do it in Gym, how about a very fast walk every day? That should get some pounds off you, and is heathy for your system anyway. (I should talk! )

Best of luck, my friend!

[Catty1]

I posted that stuff in case it applied...which it doesn't!

So, sounds like WW might be the way to go. I went years and years ago - and it was good for teaching me what a single portion really was!

Does this mean Erik doesn't get his oxtail stew????