LA Weight Loss
Lose weight and look great like everyone in LA
BACKGROUND
With more than 400 locations and success stories from across the world, LA Weight Loss has helped people battling the bulge lose the weight, not the lifestyle. This tagline for LA Weight Loss attracts people across the globe to a program that teaches how to effectively lose weight- not just give you the answers. It's not another trendy diet of the moment. Since 1994, the LA Weight Loss centers have provided clients with individualized counseling, by nutrition experts or successful clients, that prepare them for leading healthier lives. Encouragement, smart eating and exercise all contribute to the success of LA Weight Loss clients. You'll learn to eat appropriate portions, as well as enjoy a diet rich in nutrients- a balanced approach that does not focus exclusively on one group of food or completely remove another.
A complete history of each client's health is taken by counselors. This offers an extra level of attentiveness so that the program is safe and effective. Clients then visit the center to participate in individual counseling meetings. LA Weight Loss lasts only 12-months divided by three phases: Weight Loss, Stabilize, Maintenance.
PRO
- Does not require you eat the prepared food
- Recommendations for dining out
- Long-established brand and reputation
- No food restrictions
- No counting
- Personalized counseling
- Clients featured in People Magazine's 2008 "Half Their Size" issue
CON
- Cost based by each center
- Not available in all areas (Due to[Pure Weight Loss](http://www.dietsinreview.com/diets/PureWeightLoss/ "Pure Weight Loss" closings)
- Weekly counseling sessions, in person
DIET and NUTRITION
LA Weight Loss has a non-diet approach. They promote a healthy weight loss program, that teaches you how to live a healthy and balanced life- not just kill a few pounds for the moment. You won't have to seriously restrict one group of food, like a low-carb or no-fat diet; instead, you'll learn how to enjoy all things in moderation assuring your body receives all the nutrients it needs. In addition to teaching how to make and enjoy delicious, healthful meals at home, LA Weight Loss recognizes that it's not always convenient to do so. LA provides guidance to help you dine at a restaurant, without neglecting your plan.
LA Weight Loss also has a healthy cookbook available at most centers. Inside you'll find chocolate truffles, vegetable ziti bake and their famous philly cheesesteak.
EXERCISE
As part of the LA Weight Loss program, you'll be encouraged to get up and move. Any weight loss program worth its salt is going to make this recommendation- so don't think you're getting out of it. LA states that even a mild exercise regimen will yield results. Your exercise plan will be created by your counselor, specific to your needs, experience and limitations.
CONCLUSION
Provided there is a center in your area, LA Weight Loss is an ideal weight loss program. By offering individualized counseling, you're able to follow a plan created specific to your unique needs. If you're looking for a one size fits all program- then look elsewhere. With a long established brand and reputation and genuine testimonials on the site, you'll feel right at home at LA Weight Loss. Most importantly, you'll be able to lose weight and find a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
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Related Diets: Weight Watchers, Pure Weight Loss, Jenny Craig
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Just for you to know....I have commented before this comment. I have like I said lost 110lbs in 5 months with LA weight Loss. I have kept it off for 3 years now. I have some tools that you all may be interested in using. I had kept some boxes and nutritional info on many of the products La weight loss was using and found alternatives and actually very cheap alternatives. If any of you need this information I will email you back. Please post your email addresses here and I will check everyday. I also am providing support for anyone out there. If you would like to see my video clip type in your search engine "monica king" today show. This is really me....no gimmick. I will even call if necessary. I am here to provide support.
They closed the doors leaving me with no weight loss plan and they took my money for the pre-purchased products that they sold me..I am not very happy about this. I have contacted the Attorney General for the state of NC. I suggest anyone else who has lost money due to thier closing and not returning our money for services not rendered and products not recieved do the same thing.
I joined some time ago. Due to older age, slower metabolism, health issues so could not use the products offered I lost slower, but I am very active. I did get my weight off, had off for over a year and then had a gain of 10#. I wanted that off so went back. It was so different the 2nd time!! I liked 1st time better, but they never pressured me to purchase anything, the counselor's encouraged me at plateau's, helped me plan outings for weddings, vacations and birthday parties. I liked the program. I had no problem reaching my LA On The Go counselor. I question if she had any back ground for this, pleasent, but call backs set up were sporadic. This just did not work for me. I wrote for a small refund coming to me and of course have heard nothing, but they did get my letter---sent a month ago with a receipt requested so know they got it. I felt so bad for my counselor, but she did tell us a month ahead and we continued with her until closed. Sad someone with money "rips off" people needing help and vanishes with their money.
You all may be interested to know Harold Katz started in the weight loss industry by founding NutriSystem weight loss centers. He got into some legal problems with N/S franchise and sold the company ....he then tried to purchase it back but was refused. So, he and another former N/S franchisee founded LA Weight loss as a competitor instead. Now this company has gone belly up and once again Harold has probably disappeared...and as before it is highly likely no product or refunds are going to be available. Sad commentary on what multimillionaires do to their clients, their franchisees and all involved.
I have been trying to get my refund back for La weight loss - I have been faxing over my agreement ae requested by someone named Amy and J Pilley. I faxed over my agreement to them and it seem they do not what to contact me. I would like my refund. What else can I do to contact them. I have try call and have left several message. It is getting old they contacted me and They told me as soon as they received it the would contact me.
I lost 55 pounds on this program and was lucky enough to earn half my program fee back due to the promotion I got in on. I thought this was the easiest "diet" I was ever on and recommended it to several people. I am shocked that it was closed down and feel really bad for the people who have lost money. Luckily I got in and got out before any of this happened. Worked for me!
I have just started the program however I do not have all my supplies. If anyone is selling products or have a listing on ebay will you please post. So far I have lost 15lbs in the 1st mth.
What do you think would happen if we just started posting the plans that we have...such as I have all the info for the blue plan and I could post all that info and others could post the red, gold, and green plans...That way we could help others learn about the plans and support each other to continue. The plans are easy to follow and we can find alternatives to the lites and stuff...I really need the support to lose another 50 lbs...
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This message is to the former employees of LA Weight Loss Clinics that have closed: Please contact me via email. I know there were many people affected by the abrupt closings of the LA Weight Loss Centers. Patients, employees & the franchisees. I have had many patients tell me they have been so successful on the program, but I know by experience the program is only half of component, the encouragers/motivators (you) are the other half and most important part of these successes. I have a business idea that may provide services back to the patients, a profitable business back to the franchisees and jobs back to the employees. Most people that have ever been employeed in the weight loss business LOVE what they do. And therefore are very valuable. You can reach me at .
Sincerely,
Anita
I also am struggling, I do not want my money back, I want to continue with the program as i have lost 30 ponds and stil have 25 to go, slowly gaining some back since i have no counselor, I was going to a center which closed a minth age, was given a number to call and evern set up with a counselor, well this counselr is not answering her calls or emails, I think this is a scam and they are purposely avoiding phone calls in order to avoid giving pepole refunds, or getting the remaining weeks they have paid for, like all you guys out there, I have called every number and every possible email adress to no prevail, at this point i am going to no longer gain weight back , and cont with the diet I was taught, if anyone is with me and wants support, or has information my email , I will start my own support group while I attempt to contactomeone s
Hello ex clients! You may find contact information below more than handy while fighting for your rebates, refunds, and cancellations. The customer service number may continue to be busy, however, if you'd like to voice your concerns to the leaders of the franchise company, I would reccomend you contact the head hauncho:
Deborah Toews, Vice President of Operations: cell: 215-385-1208 or office: 215-346-4385
Corporate Office: 215-346-4400
These are office and cellular numbers. Good luck. You may or may not receive a response, but at least you will have the opportunity to voice your disappointment, frustrations, and concerns.
Contact Info: (not sure if these numbers still work) due to the North Carolina office, just closing.
LA on the Go 1-877-522-2577
Customer Service 1-877-524-3571
I lost 110lbs on La weight loss and still continue to maintain for life even though my center in killeen texas has closed. I'm a little upset by the closing and the hundreds of participants that were losing weight, or learning how to maintain for life and had no support from the closing. There is supposed to be some sort of call center that is supposed to call each client each week to help "support" and send shipments of product to your doorstep. So why am I not receiving any of the calls? Good question I dont know either.
I think I have loss more weight in the last few days with the run around I getting. Thanks LA. Well the battle is still not won. I did receive a phone call from someone named Amy, she gave me a fax number to fax over a copy of my enrollment agreement. I told her that is was going to hard to find a copy, her responds something at the valueble should not be hard to find. Thought I was rude!!!!! I asked her if I faxed would that over would take more phone called to get her to call back. Guess what a half a dozen more still nothing. If it was their money would they be more prompt. I do want to thank the LA counselor for post Brian Siegal number I faxed him and a Jennifer Pilley
I started La weightloss a few years ago and lost 55 lbs in 3 mths, it was such a easy lifestyle change. I kept the weight off until I got pregnant and then went back. Unfortunatly they closed all the locations where I live so I was not able to continue but still utilize what I have learned.
I called Siegel, Katz, and one other person at the number provided on the blog below. I am a federal investigator and have told themt that if I do not recieve a call back in the next week I will contact my personal lawyer, as well as the US Attorneys office in PA. I doubt I will get anywhere.... but what a Piece of this Katz guy must be to run business like this. Like some of the blogs below I am wondering if there is anyother # to call to that doesn't go to a "full" mailbox.
LA Weight Loss is closing in Nova Scotia effective December 5.
After reading all the above reviews about LA centers closing, I was wondering does anyone know if that includes the center in Eastern Canada,Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. I was just thinking of joining for a year???
I would just like to let any La-Weightloss Clients know if you are getting no where trying to get refunds back you nay be interested in the information listed below.
100% Owner of La-Weightloss (Harold Katz)
good luck to all of La-Weightloss clients
H. Katz Capital Group
Brian Siegel - Managing Director
283 Second Street Pike, Suite 150
Southampton, PA 18966-3823
(215)364-0400 Tel
(215)364-5025 Fax
bsiegel@katzgroup.com
Employee Of La-Weight Loss Toronto Canada
Hello LA Weight Loss clients!
I'm actually doing the Herbal Magic program right now and I know that they are offering any LA weight loss clients specials on their programs. Hopefully this makes it easy for people to change to their program, because their program is a really great one also! So I say check out your local Herbal Magic!
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