Quick Weight Loss Centers

Mark

The Lab coated sales people go through everything so fast and say they are giving a discount but come to find out they charge everyone the same price. You have to buy their suppliments and the food you use for the diet. The food you use by the way is very boring and mostly tasteless and they expect you to be able to cook 5 times a day healthy meals. If i could do that i wouldnt need them. Its a complete scam i used nutrisystem and lost 60 pounds and i am going back they at least gave you the food to eat and didnt pretend to be something they are not. In closing i found the salespeople more interested in selling me the suppliments than caring how much i lost.

Pam

Did anyone have any side effects from the supplements? I am on Platinum and feeling very dizzy and just not myself. I am not losing weight as fast as they say and I am following it to the letter.

HELP

Pam

Did anyone have any side effects from the supplements? I am on Platinum and feeling very dizzy and just not myself. I am not losing weight as fast as they say and I am following it to the letter.
HELP

did it

BOB--you couldn't be more wrong. I started last Jan 1. Lost my goal of 85lbs in a little less than 6 months. Because I hit certiain incentives along the way, I adjusted my goal to 100lbs with no changes in cost of the program and hit that about 4 weeks later. It's now 6 months into maintenance and I have not gained anything back (save for a pound or two at the holidays, which quickly went away when I started eating sensibly again).

The diet is sustaninable. They have a cookbook which allows for variety so its not boring either.

It wasn't easy to drop a hundred pounds but I never thought it would be as easy as it was on this program.

Bob

The big problem with this diet: It's not sustainable. Assuming you can afford the expensive supplements and are willing to give up some basic types of food: onion, pork, pasta, carrots, radishes, and bananas are examples of absolutely forbidden food. There are many more. Even zero calorie diet drinks are forbidden. If you slip and fall off the diet, they get you back on it by restricting the very meagre allowance of starch, ( two slices of 40 calorie bread is an example - they cut you down to one slice). At times they will put you on "plateau breakers" which amount ot eating a lot more protein and citrus for a day or two. Life will be miserable for you during these times. Your stomach will groan, you will find yourself thinking about what it would be like to have 1 slice of bacon with your eggs in the morning, or wishing you could enjoy a sandwich for lunch. The consultants you check in with do a reaonsable job of making sure you stay on the diet, but be prepared to be humiliated when you make a mistake.

Their radio ads are particularly deceptive. They make it sound easy, as if you can eat whatever you want and even eat out at restaurants. This is untrue. Attempting to eat out at a restaurant while on this diet equals eating lettuce with no salad dressing at all (unless you buy it from QWLC)... Which brings me to another objection - The only things not restricted are their holy products and supplements. You must always eat those. The reason is obvious - that's where they make the money.

In fairness, this program does work, and it does so fairly quickly, which is it's one saving grace. But it's not easy. If you are so overweight and so desperate that you are willing to give up a lot of foods for a few months, pay a lot of money and eat some expensive, nasty tasting diet foods, then this might work for you. But after you finish the stabilization program, you may well just fall back into weight gain.

There are other ways to lose weight. a proper diet and exercise are the best, of course, but If you get to the point where no others have worked, and/or you have no discipline, then this might be worth considering. But caveat emptor. They will pressure you and attempt to get as much money from you as possible. In order to lose a pound of flesh they will demand their pound of flesh.

Bruce S

I have been on quick weight loss for about 6 weeks now. I have lost 30 lbs. so far. I started out at 256 lbs. My goal was 35 lbs. (220 lbs) but I still have about six weeks left so I may go for 210 lbs. which will give me 46 lbs off total. I have not had ant alcohol and have been pretty strict with the program. You will get out of the program what you put into it. If you cheat you probably won't get the results your looking for. It's too expensive to not follow the plan. They give you individual attention and keep you on track. It worked great for me.

Cassie

I love this program, I lost 100 pounds in a year. I gained a lot of weight with my pregnacy and had to work really hard to lose it. This was more than a diet it was a lifestyle change. I would recommend this to anyone who is willing to do the work to get there.

Annalise

Okay, here's a boilerplate of the program:
PROS: going into your closet & fitting into all your clothes-Priceless!!!
2.Compliments, compliments, compliments!
3.Facing yourself in the mirror & smiling
4.Feeling good & empowered
5.Positive support from QWLC
6. QWLC supplement bars are decadently delish!
7. Exercise is optional
CONS: U need to be determined & disciplined
2.Plan the work & work the plan.Organizational skills are huge plus.
3.Prepare for emotional ups & downs.UR not going to lose every week.
4.Salt away b/t $900-1200 for this program. RU worth it???
Whatever U decide, good luck!!!

RL

I've tried them all, WW, JC, NS, and QWL. The only one that really worked was QWL.The others are either expensive for what you get. Their food tastes bad, or is too little, or they offer little if any one on one help. I've had one plateau so far and they successfully helped me work through it. Anyone who complains about this plan is most likely a complainer anyway. Follow the plan and you will loose the weight...

Annalise

FYI-I paid no where near $2,500 -- not even half of that. I waited for a 20% off total program price sale & when the products go on special, I buy. Also, my friend who recommended me got a $50 certificate towards products. The program, foods, pills, supplements cost just under $1,000 for me. Also, it covers me for 52 wks. Anyone who seriously believes they're going to lose 30 lbs. for $30 is diluting themselves. They'd be out of business if everyone only had to pay $30. QWLC has been in business for over 33 years. If you demonstrate seriousness & apply yourself, they will work with you, but this is NOT a program for sissies/whiners.

KATHERINE SALTER

THESE PEOPLE ARE CROOKS, JUST WANT YOUR MONEY. DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH OR YOUR WEIGHT LOSS. THEY TRICK YOU INTO A $30 FOR 30LBS. HA.. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THEIR PROPAGANDA.; THEY WILL SOAK YOU FOR $2500 BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. A TOTAL RIPOFF.

Annalise

I joined QWLC August 1,2011 with a very realistic goal of losing 40 lbs. Since then,I have lost 38 lbs. Overall, I am very pleased with my progress & the program. I followed it faithfully with a few slips (glass of wine here & there) & got stellar results. In the beginning, I was so heavy I could not exercise because it was too painful. Now, I ride a bike 5-7 miles & do zumba. I found the clinicians to be very helpful & they guided & supported me all the way. QWLC is not generous, but their work ethics are fair. After all, they're in business to make a profit. I found the bars & shakes to be delish! The pills & metabolizers didn't bother me. I'm not thin but I fit into my clothes now & I'm alot more active.I set a very realistic goal & I am pleased with the results. QWLC will support whatever goal you choose for yourself. They are not judgemental. This program is designed to knock the weight off in a short amount of time if you are willing to seriously apply yourself. I kept telling myself it's not forever, but I really did miss that turkey w/stuffing sandwich & mayo this year! LOL. Wud I trade it for the old me? Not in a million years!When U work this hard, U acquire a new self-respect & it is reinforced by the people at QWLC. They love to give pats on the back & compliments! It's not cheap but I cannot put a price on good health. If I hadn't spent it there, it would've gone (& more probably) to the doctors for obesity-related illnesses because I was definately headed down that road.

beth

They are a rip off - and they will charge your card multiple times just to make money = and don't bother to contact their corporate, they're just as nasty

Susan

This is a diet that does work, but you have to make a decision to really stick to it and follow what they tell you. I did that and lost 87 lbs so far. I never thought I would be back in a size 6P, but here I am, and it has changed my life. I was never hungry and loved the bars and pudding, hot cocoa and BBQ chips. Ate real food for meals and don't miss the other stuff I ate to get where I was before.

Jessica L

MARYM - Just go back to the QWL Center & ask for help. They'll tailor your plan to compensate...That's what you paid them for :-) Most likely, they'll have you do a 2 day restart (Basically 2 days similar to your initial 3 Day Prep)

Jessica L

I'm 31, my Goal was to lose 60 lbs & so far & lost 20 lbs in 6 weeks. I've tried Weight Watchers in the past, but I found that it wasnt strick enough..too much room for error. QWL is a very structured plan w/little room to make the wrong choices. I find the one-on-one counseling to be way more effective than Weight Watcher Group meetings, because as you lose or gain, the QWL counselors readjust your meal plan accordingly. They have plateau breakers to get you thru the rough patches. 2 THUMBS UP FOR QWL

Anita

I did this program years ago after I gained 30 pounds during my first grueling year of law school. At the time, I was a fiercely disciplined law student, so I followed the plan perfectly and lost 40 lbs. in 4 months. I did not pay for the maintenance plan. Fast forward 10 years to 2011 and my less-disciplined self, needing to lose about 50 lbs. after sedentary jobs, and in the past year, the death of a parent and a battle with breast cancer. This plan works if you follow it. HOWEVER, I have tried enough plans (including plain-old diet modification and hitting the gym hard, which also works), to be wiser about a few things. I use my regular vitamins, my own fish oil pills (instead of their EFA's), my regular vitamin C and D. I buy my yummy protein bars and drinks in bulk from Sam's or Costco for a fraction of the QWLC product prices (just compare the nutrition labels). When they ask me if I need to buy anything, I just smile and say, "Nope, I'm good!" I came back to QWLC because I am one of those folks that need to weigh in and be held accountable for my diet. I lost 11 lbs during the 3-day prep without their supplements. The 80 oz of water is not optional if you want max results. I hate to weigh in without a loss! If you follow the meal plan, you will lose the weight. I do 1 hour of cardio at the gym about 4 days per week - I'll need to switch out one or 2 of those days for light weights. In law school, I didn't work out on the plan; I lost 40 lbs, but I was "soft." The reason working out is not encouraged is beacuse you'll naturally have an increased appetite after a good workout. On workout days, I drink a protien shot (Sam's or WalMart) and I might have an extra small apple. You can be successful on this plan without breaking the bank. Trust me.

Jim Heeter

Where can I sell Quick Weight Loss Center supplies other than ebay? The Quick Weight Loss diet proved too restrictive for us, but we had already paid for all visits plus the supplements and snacks. Since there is no refund, we would like to sell the supplements and snacks. Does anybody know of a good place to sell these supplies other than ebay?

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Rodney Farzier

Ive been gaining 5 lbs a year for the last few years and when I hit 290-lbs and got tired just walking a short didstance. I signed up and followed it by the book but I do drink a few beers lol. 5-weeks later ive lost 30-lbs well it works and I am never hungry. I haven't had this much energy in many years! What I like about it you can go to a nice restraunt and eat. There is only 1 down side you have to buy new cloths lol. 35 more lbs to go then I can have Ribeyes agin /yahoo!

Nicholas DeMaio

I had a very bad experience with Quick Weight Loss Centers, and I recommend that nobody consider doing business with them.

The bad experience began at the 59 & Kirby location in Houston with manager Paula Martin.

Firstly, Ms. Martin's sales pitch was fast, robotic, and pushy. Her attempts to connect and build rapport were fake and contrived. I felt strongly that she only cared about one thing: getting me to sign. The experience felt altogether icky.

The cost of the program happened to be prohibitive for my particular budge at the time, so I chose not to sign up. But then I impulsively decided to purchase some of their snack foods, and then later regretted the purchase because I determined it was not a good value for my particular situation.

The next day I went to return the unopened goods for a refund, Ms. Martin coldly and insensitively informed me that FDA regulation does not permit QWLC to accept returned items and that company policy does not allow refunds. She told me the next step I could take was to fax in a written complaint, which I did.

I then received a call from the district manager (DM) over that store, and I explained the situation. She explained that it's company policy - not FDA regulation - that disallows receiving returned items. The store manager's and district manager's stories were inconsistent, demonstrating blatant lack of integrity. I respectfully appealed to the DM to grant me one exception to company policy and to refund my money - money that was precious to me in a time of financial hardship. But, as it turns out, goodwill towards dissatisfied customers is a non-priority for QWLC. She stubbornly refused to grant an exception or refund my money. Instead, she gave only inadequate, unsatisfactory excuses.

This district manager clearly does not value me as a future prospect. I want to purchase QWLC's services in the near future when my budget permits, but not if QWLC stubbornly refuses to resolve this situation to my satisfaction.

Until QWLC adopts a "customer-is-always-right" mentality, I recommend everyone stay far away. If you become dissatisfied, they will be right, and you will be wrong. They are needlessly forgoing sales to the detriment of their own profitability, not an intelligent business model.