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LA Weight Loss is a center-based weight loss program with over 650 centers worldwide. While LA Weight Loss is based in the US, there are weight loss centers in both the UK and Canada.
Controversy
LA Weight Loss is one of the most controversial weight loss programs in the US - this is in part due to the sales tactics that are used at the centers. The cost of a personalized program at LA Weight Loss can go into the thousands - however they offer a number of different payment plans.
One of the most controversial issues are the nutrition bars that are part of the program. Many customers are pressured into buying these bars (in bulk) up front - and while a protein-based bar can be a good convenience food - it is most definitely not a requirement for a healthy weight loss diet.
LA Weight Loss Meal Plan
The basic meal plan is similar to that outlined below:
Consists of 2 PROTEIN SELECTIONS, 3 FRUIT
SELECTIONS, 3 VEGETABLE SELECTIONS, 2 STARCH SELECTIONS, 2 FAT SELECTIONS,
AND 2 PROTEIN SNACKS.
Selections are made from the following food groups:
PROTEINS
2 Servings Daily
The following foods must be measured to equal 4 ounces:
steak * beef * lean pork * liver * ground beef * lamb * veal * ground
turkey * crab * salmon * fresh tuna * swordfish *
1 % cottage cheese * canned tuna, low sodium *
OR
The following foods must be measured to equal 6 ounces:
chicken breast * turkey breast * codfish * flounder * shrimp * bluefish
* sole * scallops * whitefish * red snapper *
haddock * lobster * grouper * yellowtail * orange roughy * striped bass
* halibut *
Two eggs or egg substitutes may be eaten in place of one protein
1 ounce of low fat hard cheese may be eaten in place of one protein
FRUITS
3 Servings Daily
apple * lemon * orange * tangerine * peach * plum * kiwi * banana, (one
small) *
grapes * strawberry * cherries 12 medium * cantaloupe * watermelon *
cranberries * raspberries 1 cup *
blueberries ~ cup * grapefruit ~ medium * papaya 3~ cup * pineapple 3~
cup * prunes 3 medium * apricot 3 medium *
VEGETABLES
3 Servings Daily
celery 2 stalks * cucumbers ~ large * green peppers ~ large * radishes
12 medium * tomato 1 small *
One cup of the following equals 1 serving: asparagus * bean sprouts *
broccoli * cabbage * egg plant * mushrooms *
lettuce * green onions * string beans * wax beans * mustard greens *
spinach * kale * zucchini * squash * cauliflower *
STARCHES
2 Servings Daily
1 slice diet bread * 1 rice cake * ~ medium baked potato * ~ cup brown
or white rice *
You may substitute ~ cup of the following cereals daily for one starch:
Total * Special K * Bran Flakes * (not with raisins) Grape Nuts *
Shredded Wheat * Puffed Rice * Oat Flakes * or 1 packet instant oatmeal or
cream of wheat. 1/4 cup cup Skim milk is optional each day.
FATS
2 Servings Daily
one tablespoon diet margarine * one tablespoon diet mayonnaise * You
must use LOW fat, not fat free.
PROTEIN SNACKS
2 Servings Daily
These will generally be soy-protein based bars.
Counseling
Part of the LA Weight Loss strategy are the meetings with a counselor - however many question the credibility and credentials of these counselors - many of whom are well-trained in varying sales tactics. Weigh-ins can happen as much as 3 times per week, or as it suits - it often varies depending on the center.
See More
LA Weight Loss - Official Site
LA Weight Loss Exposed - Blog post that elicited numerous comments on customer experiences with the centers.
sounds fairlybalanced
you need to have nutition bars on here instead of all of this starches and ect…..
too many protiens not good 4 most organs
LOST A LOT OF WEIGHT ON THIS DIET FILL REALLY GREAT LOOK FAB EVERYBODY SAYS SO GOT LOADS MORE ENERGY NOW FEEL I COULD BE ON THE WAY TO BEING ABLE TO RUN A MARATHON. THANKS FOR A WONDERFUL WEB SITE.
I have gone through several diet programs, including Weight Watchers and have finally found a program that I can work with. L.A. Weight Loss is incredible. My counselor is great and I’m eating good food - not drinking it - as so many other plans require. It is a well balanced food plan and there is not an over abundance of proteins as Samantha would think. The counselors are just regular people who have completed the program. Just like Weight Watchers meeting leaders are lifetime members who have lost their weight and kept it off. If you’re looking for a nutristionist then ask your doctor for a referral. The counselors are just good support - don’t look to them for more than that. They will give you suggestions on where to improve based on a what your particular plan requires.
Any One Know if and when LA WEIGHT LOSS or Pure Weight Loss Centers will return? Invested Hundreds of dollars in to bulkk purchases and program and then door shut and no onw returned, been months and months. LA Area
I did this diet a few years ago and got sucked into paying for all those dam protein bars! Blah!!! I landed up, giving up, because i couldn’t get to the center 2-3 times a week as they wanted. My advice is Weight Watchers…yes it’s a slow process, but it gets the job done. Thanks for letting me vent!
I am currently in my 3rd week of LA Weight Loss. I have lost 3.4 pounds strictly by changing my diet by their guidelines. I have not been exercising. It’s not going as fast as I’d like, but I know it’s up to me to get moving and I’ll bet the pounds will melt off. When I’m all done and 50 pounds lighter, I will give ME the credit and not LA weight Loss. I am the one deciding what to put in my mouth, I just want someone to hold me accountable for it. ME ME ME, that’s who I’ll have to thank. I can thank LA for the debt of $1600.