Lindora

Lindora is a weight loss program that was initiated in the 1970s by Dr Marshal Stamper. More recently they have introduced an online version (Lean for Life online), and also a phone-based version of the program.

Currently most bricks-and-mortar clinics are based in Southern California, US.

Lindora - low calorie, very low carb

The Lean for Life program is essentially a high-protein, very low carb diet based on the process of ketosis. This program is medically-supervised and includes a number of other factors such as addressing psychological issues and eating ‘triggers’.

The program is separated into different phases - this is so that your body can stay in the ketosis state. The program ends with a 2 week ‘metabolic adjustment’ phase - to get the body back out of ketosis, and back to relatively ‘normal’ eating.

The 45 day program claims that you can use ‘food you can find in any grocer store’ - yet they do have a substantial online shop section that has many items of food for sale.

The meal plans include 3 meals per day plus 3 protein-based snacks.

Is Lindora suitable for everyone?

Most weight loss programs like this are suitable only for a certain small niche of people. Maintaining a successful healthy lifestyle is more than a 10 week program, and while helping many to lose the initial weight - it does not teach you lifelong habits about nutrition, fitness, and exercise.

It is far better to understand the nutrition that will work for your body - without starving any of your muscle mass. Lindora is low on calories - perhaps too low for some.

It is expensive. The clinic-based programs generally have an upfront fee of $1000. Food and vitamin injections will be extra on top of this. The 10 week online program is $249. This includes just 10 phone conversations with someone at the clinic.

These weight loss solutions are not cheap. However some people find that making a large financial commitment helps them to "stay with the program" and keep motivated.

Comments

Jack

This company is only out for money. I sent a friend into a clinic recently. She is 5 foot 6 inches and weighs 120 pounds. The attitude she received was basically if you have the money we will take regardless of your need for weight loss.

Red Sox Fan

The first 3 protein days are the hardest, but they do get easier to handle. Had some weight lost (which is always gd). Program is very pricy. Did the program at one of there locations not on-line so had to always have time available to show up daily.

Peter

I am doing the program now and it works. I am down 27 pounds in 6 weeks. I am feeling better and still loosing. If you want to loose weight this is the best way to do it. I have done many diets and have never been able to loose this much this fast. The cost is worth every penny. Working out on a regular basis and following the program is a must!

Sherri

I have been on the program for 10 weeks and I am starting another plan with them. I definately think it works I need to lose about 80lbs. and I have already lost 33lbs. You need to follow what they say to do and EXERCISE, they ask you everyday what type of exercise you are doing. They keep a close eye on everything that you are doing and all of the women there have been great and they all very informative. I think if you have a lot of weight to lose this program could help. Yes it is expensive but aren’t you worth it!

Lizzieb

Hi everyone, my doctor is a barriatric (weight) doc. He also has used this program. I am on by 4th week. I am down 17 lbs as of today. What helps me is to read and re-read the workbook. Read the stories from the people who are successful. You are right this may not be right for everyone. We all know we must follow the maintenance program after the 28 days. This will probably be the struggle because so used to losing a bit of weight each day. But I know it is a must. Remember to exercise even if it just walking 1/2 hour each day will help you continue. Keep up the good work everyone. Remember today to the first day of the rest of your life…

Last modified: April 2, 2008