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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.
User Reviews
June 14th, 2009
I did well on the program. lost 75 pounds, the centers closed here 3 years ago, gain 35 back. I did find the purple plan, found out about the juice and found bars however I forgot how to use the juice. Is it drink the juice and eat protein and bar only for those 2 days??
June 6th, 2009
I lost 30 lbs on this diet. It actually worked very well despite what you hear everywhere else. south beach makes a HIGH PROTEIN cereal bar that i used instead of the la weight loss bars. Also R.W. Knudsen makes a juice called morning blend that can be used in place of the take off juice. Keep in mind you still want to mix 16 oz of the juice with 16 oz of water both days. One bottle will get you through take off. I have the menu plan 2 in my hands. Let me know if you have any ?’s. minhasselbach@aol.com 
June 23rd, 2009
shelly, take off is two days long. protein, green veg. and two bars a day which i usually break in half to spread out the protein a little better. at first its unlimited protein, then after your first time of doing take off, it goes down to 6 oz. of protein. i usually created really good salads and just ate that all day. its hard but you can get through it. you just cant go crazy after you are finished with the diet.