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LA Weight Loss
LA Weight Loss Centers have been closing through-out the USA and Canada, so beware. Many customers have not been able to get their money refunded.
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.
If anyone has the Gold Plan that can provide me with the info.
I am a past LAWL member with success too. Now that the centers have closed, and I don’t have bars or Take Off Juice, I’m looking for suggestions of bars or juice to purchase at the store that are similar. Does anyone have a box with the nutritional information so I can try to find something sililar? Thanks!
Hey all, I was on LAWL on the orange plan and can not remember the number of servings. I was wondering if anyone can help me out. Thanks a bunch. Looking forward to starting again!!
Hi Charlene,
Yes, this helps a great deal, thank you so much! Question: Would you have the other piece for the equation which describes what constitutes the different types of foods for each category i.e.; Starches, Fats, Dairy ,Protein Snacks etc. as well as the serving amount (what is a serving size 4oz 8oz, 1 or 2 cups ?) ) for each. I don’t want for you have to go through a lot of work to answer these questions, but if would have it in an electronic form where you could cut and paste that would be great.
Best Regards, Mike H.
Mike Hagen,
Hi, I also was on the LA weight Loss purple plan which was the daily menu 2 right?
21/2 servings of Proteins.
3 servings Vegetables.
2 servings of Fruit.
3 servings of Starch.
2 servings of Dairy.
2 servings of Fat.
2 La Lites (bars)
Let me know if this helps at all!
Hola,quiero saber si puedo hacer una dieta comiendo solamente los productos special k, como los cereales ,las barras,ect y como incorporarlos a mi dieta.
I looking for anyone that can help provide me with information on the “Purple Plan”. I was a member of LAWL a couple of years ago (until the business was closed) and had success losing weight (43 pounds) and keeping it off for the most part. However, I have gained a few pounds back and would again to follow the purple Plan, but I lost all of my LAWL material in a recent house move. Please, can anyone help?
yo he perdido alrededor de 16 libras y aun me falta como 40 mas, pero siento que uno no pasa hambiento, si no que es bueno el plan, lo malo es que las barras son muy caras
I like the LAWL program because it is easy to follow & it works. Nothing else has seemed to work so quickly for me; plus I don’t feel deprived so I can stick to it. However…I find it pointless to make visits to the centre. The staff do not seem to know what they are talking about; often I receive different & contradictory answers from different staff.
started la back in 2003.it was the best thing that i ever did for myself. went from 180 to 152lbs.. it closed back in 2005. i have maintained up until this past summer. now i am 165lbs. you have no idea how much i miss going there to talk to someone.i get NO suport from my family.they all say i look great. i am 5″4 52yrs old wear a size 12 pant. yahoo.to me i am a big cow. i am starting plan again. only thing is i cant fine it. up until now, thanks to you.
I did LAWL 2 years ago lost all the weight and kept it off. Recently I was put on medication and made me gain all the weight.I need help to cleanse myself first any suggestion. I can’t find any LAWL near me. I have huge graving for salt. I need to get back to this program.
I just found out that I have sugar and have to watch my carbs would this diet plan help???? Thanks Bonnie
I believe I used the Gold Plan and lost around 40 pounds. Does anybody have the serving sizes? If I remember correctly it was 2 protein 2 starch 2 veg 1 fat 2 lites
I did the LAWL 4 years ago, but did not purchase anything a friend share hers with me. Im already in the gym alot so excercise was not a problem. My eating habits were I did lose 48 pounds and probably have again about 10 back. The eating habits became a habit for me but we do slip sometimes, I’m on the purple plan but I appreciate the suggestions on the bars I really need it. Let me know if anyone needs information for this plan.
I lost about fifteen pounds a couple of years ago and lost all of the program information. When the weight started coming off, I really noticed it most in the belly area. I’ve lost weight before with Weight Watchers, but noticed how different it came off for me doing LAWL. I did read the basics to the diet but am wondering about the daily dairy requirements. I remember having a certain amount of ounces of cheese a day…2 or 4? Does anyone know or remember or can give me more info.?