Quick Weight Loss Centers

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fig :  Anybody else feel as stupid as I do? I just joined QWLC and got the diet. I also got out the calculator and it seems that the 'mandatory supplements and nutrient/vitamins' they sell are gonna cost me say a grand by the time i hit my goal. man

Tommy:  Yeah these bars look expensive! Shoot not sure what to tell you but thanks for posting your comment it made me double check the site.

Anonymous:  the supplements are not mandatory I was on the diet 3 years ago and used bars and shakes from the grocery store and lost lots of weight. So just tell them you don't want to buy there brand.

Anonymous:  But where else except a hospital program (which is WAY more expensive!) are you going to lose over 3 pounds every week? They guaranteed me in writing and I'm averaging over 5 a week now. Pretty good results compared to everything else I've tried. Ask them about the discounts on supplements when you get a package - it's a lot less that way.

Anonymous:  The supplements are mandatory. The vitamins are not. They require that you eat 2 of their supplements a day. That is roughly two boxes per week. At a max of $15 dollars per box. It gets pricey. Hopefully it will all be worth it.

Anonymous:  Go to a website called Diet Direct and you can purchase all the supplements that QWLC use at a cheaper price and it is the same products but just a different name!!!!

Chris:  I did the plan religiously and did not cheat. No bread, chip, carbs, cakes, fast food, etc. Yes it was hard but it worked for me. 67 lbs in 6 months. I have kept if off for 2 months but lets see how I survive the holidays

Anonymous:  http://www.nashuanutrition.com/ You can find the supplements here and 1/2 the price.

Jerry:  I did the program in Texas for medical reasons. Yes, it is steep, buying the supplements caught me off guard, but 30 pounds down is worth it, I was a heart attack waiting to happen and this changed my life.

Richard:  I have been on the QWLC program for 1 year and have lost 135 pounds. It is an easy plan to follow and suits my situation since I travel on business a lot.

Tricia:  does anyone know where to find the quick boost drinks? It's been a struggle for me to stick to the plan-busy mom of three. Very expensive in my opinion. Really appreciate the recommended websites for products-looking into them.

KIM:  I just started the plan. I have been looking online and you can buy some of the suppliments/pills on ebay. I was a little suprised by the hidden cost, but honestly I was expecting something to be hidden. I think that it will be worth it when I am down to 120 LBS in 10 weeks!!!!!

cindy:  you can buy the same bars, puddings, drinks, dressings for a lot less at barriatricchoice.com. Regarding the bars, we were already buying other brands bars and they were often more expensive than the price per bar in the box at the quantity price at qwl center. i have kept 45 lbs off from almost 2 yrs ago. I am now going to go for an additional 14 lbs.

Yovi:  wish i would've read this before going to qwlc, Im doing good only been on it for almost 2weeks now and lost 11pounds but man i would've saved so much money going to these other websites to purchase supplments.However, I am happy with them so far they are very supportive, show so much interest in helping me achieve my weight loss and very very curtious, I love the staff.I'm gald I am with them b/c I reached a desperate point in my life where i had to do something and do fast, I still need to loose 72 pounds hopefully in 26 weeks and then i go on their maintance plan to also hopefully show me and help me how to keep the weight off for life!

Ally:  I have been on their plan for 2 (of 5) months, but I can already tell I'm not going to reach my goal. I have followed the plan pretty accurately, but my weight loss is closer to 2.5 pounds a week instead of the 3+ they promised. Now, that being said, I enjoy the plan. I feel like I'm eating a lot healthier and establishing habits that will benefit me long term if I keep them in mind as I go forward. I just wish they'd either be frank and make recommendations that would boost my weight loss, or they would have been more accurate with their projection.

Mama:  Just started last week and have felt like I walked into an infomercial from the first phone call. No so happy with the cust serv, but I know it will work. My Mom-in-law and friend both completed the program with great success. They push hard to buy product from them, but fortunately I did know about these sites before hand, but getting them off my back about spending more money at the center looks like it's going to be an endless battle. I'd have to say I would not recommend the River Oaks, TX location at this moment.

Lori:  I have been on this plan now for 6 weeks and only lost 10 pounds. So far this has cost me close to 1200 with all the supplements you have to buy. I don't know, I think I got caught up in all the hype. Some people lose on this program some people like myself don't. However, I am not giving up yet. Invested way too much. We shall see I am supposed to be thirty pounds lighter by the end of May. At this rate I dont have much confidence that that is going to happen.

Jane:  This plan is no good! I am not losing 3 lbs a week and I am sticking to the plan with no cheating!

Sensible:  I started a week and 3 days ago and have lost 7 /12 pounds so far. I have to say I am surprised, I was quite skeptical so I went with the bottom level plan. The supplements caught me off guard as well--but I have to say I am QUITE PLEASED.

fatgurl:  i thought qwl was high in protein diet sooo that means bad for u right

Losing with QWL in Texas:  I have to say...I joined a week ago and have lost 7 pounds! Wow! I have tried everything under the sun (WW, Atkins, Cabbage diet, liquid this and that...I exercise-Gosh) Anyhow the staff are wonderful and so supportive. I was total hyped to se 7 pounds gone and I am following to the letter (you are talking to the girl who can lose 5 pounds week 1 and gain 3 of it back in week 2). It is a little tough to wrap your brain around at first but then you get the hang of it. I am so ready to do this once and for all and they can help. I am already learning new habits. Also I have to say for someone who has an ENORMOUS sweet tooth I really have not been craving. If you follow to the letter you can not go wrong. Starting Week 2 tomorrow. SO...is is costly? Yah. Is it worth it? OH YAH!!! I will figure this out one way or the other...And for the question about is Protein bad for you...NO! Keep in mind you will get reagular foods added back in on stabilization. Drink your water and follow your plan and you can not go wrong!

kitty:  I did this plan years ago. Do you still have to eat only meat, lettuce, and oranges for the first three days before starting the diet?

Anonymous:  I just started my fourth week today. I am following the plan exactly and not cheating at all. I have only lost six pounds. The first three pounds were during the first three day cleansing period. The second three pounds were during a three day protein break. I pre paid and spent almost $1300 for everything. I am currently about six pounds behind. I wish I had never signed on for such an expensive diet that isn’t working for me. Not only that but the only answer I get when I go in three times a week is that “this isn’t normal”. They keep saying most people lose the weight. They have not been able to offer a solution for people like me who do not…

craig:  Hi, I am an active member of the quick weight loss center in south Flroida. On one hand I'm very angry with them on the other hand I'm am very happy with my weight loss. To sum it up I feel they take advantage of desprete fat people for lot's of money. They don't give you anything, and as far as your opinion is concerned I also feel they are very deceptive. I responded to an ad that said they were cheaper than weight watchers. Well I'm into it for over $4000.00. Part of it is on a credit card they push called Care Credit which is GE money bank at 30% interest. At the same time I am down 85 lbs. My short term memory is not that great but I can basicly tell you how I was sold. I walk in there I was 291 lbs. My heart was beating fast and I was desprete. They guarnteed me 116 lbs weight loss in 39 weeks if I follow there diet. I was interviewed and for some reason just to get into the program it costed $600.00. After that I went to some orentation about there products. Before I went to there oreintation I did read on the reciept that after you go and find out about there products and how their diet works you cannot get your oringanl $600.00 back. I was so desprete that I ingored it. I went for the orientation and they spoke about there bars, pills, soups etc. and you think ok it's not that much in cost. Afterward the orentation they tried to sell me a whole program supply for over $3000.00 I just went numb knowing that I can't even get my $600.00 Back. Well I tried to get out of it by saying I don't have a credit card so they sold me on there credit card saying it's defered interest for 3 months. I personally have a problem with the math I can't think fast in my head but I do believe I laid out something like $1000.00 worth of supplies. In my mind I thought that would last. Hell no. I went through that maybe in a month or two. Well it's approxomitly 7 months now and Im maxed out on my chase card and my care credit card for what pudding, 1 oz of prezels, candy cars packets of soup etc. I also have there pills such as carb blockers, fish oil and there appitite supprestents. Some how or other I was also sold very early on for the platium member ship which I don't even know how much it costed. But that allows me to have a life time member ship at this place. So if I get fat again I can go back for free ( but not for the pills and bars, shakes) I know I must of went through 4 rounds of suppresents at 135 each plus all of the other pills averging about 39.00. plus their bars. I ask them what happens if I buy the stuff at GNC or walmart etc they say I can still get weighed in but they won't guarantee the weight loss. I do look great. and I'm happy about that. they also have what they call a weight mataince program. I ask them to show me it. They won't do that until I reach my goal weight which is 25 lbs lighter then what I am now. Part of me knows this diet and is saying to myself maybe I should just go to weight watchers now. But for some reaosn I'm so afraid to go off this diet. I don't want to gain the weight back. I don't konw how much an affect their products had on my weight loss. Another issue that they don't address is the food addciton problem that I have. I used to goto OA and in OA they stress no sugar, Wheat Flower. The reason for that is because it does trigger a food addict to eat more. The bars the quick weight loss center sells you does have some sugar in them and I'm usually ok. Yes I have bindged on them but I went right back on and took the weight off. The motovator for me is the amount of money I spent. But what happens when I'm off the diet and reached my goal weight. How does Greg Celebrate all ready in my head I"m saying pizza, burgers etc and I know it's wrong. I would also like a diet program that would allow me to eat a little more. I am on the road all day doing service work for customers and their computers and part of the diet plan is not to have deli meat because it has perservatives, and salt. There are days where I go with only one meal because it's very hard to find a restarunt that will sell you pure food like turkey off the frame, fish with no salt, or even a 5.5 ounce steak. I have dlet with some of the owners of these restaurnts and they have agreed to adjust the way they cook it for me but trust me it's few and far. The diet works but it's not an easy diet and the price you pay is a bargin compaird to surgery. However $4000.00 as of now and all they do phyically is weigh you in and ask about the pills you take weigh you and give you a blood pressure test. There are no support groups, They don't address food addiction, and the products they sell you is over priced here is an example of the food prices 6 bags of pretzels $15.00 they are in 1 ounce bags, 6 bags of mini crisps $15.00 again one ounce, Dream bars 6 of them $15.00. Engery boost 39.00 - appatite supprsents 135.00 carb blockers and fish oil $39.00 Pudding 6 packets $15.00 Be aware You can go through this stuff in 1 week the pills you can go though in a month. It looks cheap but you consume a lot. with the carb blockers you take 3 a day fish oil you take 6 a day. so it's a lot. App suppressents you take 2 a day. Over all it works if you work it but at the same time like mom says any diet works if you stick with it. I feel more angry about feeling taken advantage of because of my despiration about my weight. But I'm happy about the weight loss. But I have an issue of some company taking so much profit off someones misury and getting you by being decepitve.

Craig :  Correction to my last comment It's the dream bar count is 7 for $15.00 not 6 bars sorry

S.Florida, soon to be HOT MAMA, LOL:  Attending QWLC in S.FL. Going into my second week. I too have mixed feelings. To begin, I too did NOT like how they hide the 'extra' costs. I too feel it is unfair that if you pay in full, (yes I did) you do not have atleast a few days to change your mind and get a full refund. It is VERY expensive! If I would have known I would have NOT done the plan. I also do NOT like how they make it seem this is an EASY plan. IT IS NOT! You must ONLY eat what is on the plan and ONLY as much of it as they allow. (it is not much) You have to take the pills otherwise you feel like your going to go crazy!!!! It is not like weight watchers were everything has points. It is VERY restrictive! You must also, weigh, measure and count how many proteins, starches, fats, fruits, veggies per day. AND NOT surpass the daily allowance of each. You also cannot eat some of the supplements after certain times during the day. Which makes it hard for some of us who work crazy hours! That being said ANYONE that thinks it is easy... your highly mistaken. Those people must not work and have the time to do all of this. I have struggled to get into some routine to follow this plan by the book. I have done so, again it is NOT easy. I have not cheated, I have done everything they have told me. So on the other hand IT WORKS. I have lost 6 pounds so far in 1 week. I am still skeptical, maybe that is just water weight??? They have promised me 45 pounds (my goal) in 16 weeks. So, if I have to struggle for 16 weeks, I will because of the money I have spent that I cannot get back !!! If I could I would switch back to Jenny Craig (where I lost 40 pounds in 8 months). Or I would choose Weight Watchers. Those 2 plans are much easier.

Ray H:  hiya all, i did not do this diet i am here after viewing my friends comment (Craig) i to was morbidly obese and i did it a different wya i myself am highly disappointed with this food plan granted mine wa sjust as restricted however i went from being 300 lbs down to 120 betyween novemeber of 03 and june of 04 a little drastic but it worked and i stuck to it i have since gone off the diet but havent gained a horrorible amount of weight back doing it my way craig has done very well he should be very poroud of himself all the ** money he spoent ** me off because my diet was similar in many ways i kinda well heres how it happened i had between january of 03 and november of 03 i had 3 brain surgeries on the day of my last surgery i called my doctor in south florida and he said to me ok ray when you get back we'll start to work on your back then we'll take care of your gastric bypass surgery i was thrilled about 2 weeks later after returning from cleveland ohio i one day woke up looked @ myself in the mirror and was disgusted by what i saw so i threw my hands up in the air and said ok no more cutting and went opn this crazy kick maybe the brain surgery triggered something in my brain that enabled me to do this i basiclly took the atkins diet , subtracted the fat did the same protien shakes as atkins but found ones that were low fat and tasted good right along with carbwell protien bars and snickers low carb bars and pure protien bars most tasted good i still drink the shakes and eat the bars along with that i added fruits (watermelon,cantaloupe & honeydew) veggies, crinkle cut carrots and french cut green beans both low in carbs and no fat yes fruit is high in sugar but its sugar your body needs its all natural if not canned and a few times a week i would blend my own shakes and i would add a tablespoon of peanutbutter or two i would make a full blender using a product called amplify which is only sold @ gnc and taste very good comes in a power in vanillia, mint chocolate,chocolate, bananna,cookies and cream and other flavors i would also in some of the flavors added a few shots of espresso or brewed coffee gives it great flavor and gives you energy lol granted its false energy but it works lol also i drank alot of coffee with dry cream only lots of water lots of diet pepsi and dunkin doughnuts makes a low carb bagel that is excellent in my personal opinion so you do have alot more options as for the suppliments you can buy the same stuff weather it be in wal-mart or the dollar store yeah brand does matter a little but not much it's all the same and theres fat burners and blockers and carb blockers in every store it's all about determiniation this diet cost me all of bout 40.00 a week that included shakes protien bars supplements i bought we all know a diet soda or a cup of coffee cost all of 1.00 ther eis also a product sold in many stores called soy splender it is low carb soy milk that they make in vanilla,chocolate and cappichino which i used with low carb special K and i also put it in my protien shakes when i blended em myself the stuff cost all of 2.00 for a quart and one quart would last me 3 days to a week so there are many options again i stress craig hjas done very well on this diet and i am very proud of him , keep up the good work for anyone intrested in learning more about how i did it not just the products i used contact me @ hippyray69@gmail.com @ no cost to you lol a simple dinner i would make boil up some crinkle cut carrots along with some french cut green beans get a whole fryer chicken, remove the fat from it, boil it after you do those two things get you some cooking spray or a tad of olive oil take all three the chicken break it up into strips or however you like in a frying pan sautee all three add some fresh or jared garlic to it a tad bit salt and pepper makes for a great meal aat a very affordable price and note on garlic it's full of fiber which is great for assisting in weight managemnt and it moves your bowls granted i dont reccomend much of it because you will walk around smelling like a clove of garlic lol you can also buy oderless garlic sppliments along with that carbsmart multi-vitimans which cost all of 8.00 for 60 of them some caltrare which cost all of 8.49 for 60 of them and helps with the bones because any diet will deplete your calcuim levels i am no dietitian by any means i am just somebody who hated himself and needed to make changes in his life best of luck to everybody on this fourm who was and is changing their lifestyles

dd:  Like people have said. Buying their supplements is optional. If they keep asking you to buy them, just say "I already have some, or I will buy some later." Most of them will not put much pressure on you at all since they are really there for checking your weight and measures as well as blood pressure. If they notice you are losing weight at an odd pace (too fast or too slow) they generally try to figure out what is going on in a detailed manner. I lost about 80 lbs on this program when I was younger, then went off to college and became irresponsible again and got it back and then some. So I decided to go back. Never a good thing to hear, but I was not mature enough to maintain a healthy diet. It's my fault not theirs. They are good people at my location and I find it rewarding and an enjoyable experience.

Orange:  I joined QWLC in S. Florida, I needed to do it faster than 1 to 2 pounds a week. It is very expensive. The diet itself is okay, lost 7 pounds in the first few days (water weight, they say fat too, but highly doubt that) so we'll see how the rest goes. Tried to sell me supplements and got annoyed when I wouldn't buy as much as they thought I should. When I wouldn't buy the supplements from the first person, they sent in someone else to talk me into buying things I didn't need or want. It's definitely a high-pressure sales pitch, so be prepared. The diet is like Weight Watchers used to be many years ago before points. Unfortunately, you cannot get your money back.

MiaDolceBella:  For Tricia: Yes!, you will find the "Quick boost Drinks" cheaper on Ebay! (about $19.99).... For Kitty: Yes, the "Detox Diet" for three days, still the same, but they already include 2 supplements on this diet, but no bars...just puddings or shakes....yes, the meats, the oranges, and 2 shakes or 2 puddings or one shake and one pudding! I'm doing this diet, and I already buy the products from the web "Diet Direct" and "Nashuanutrition.com" , but all the products are the same, but they "change" the names! ....now I buy a box (7 servings of shakes) for $9.99 on dietdirect.com vs. $15.00 (7 servings of shakes) at the QWL Center....compare!!! and good luck!

MiaDolceBella:  For Kitty: I forgot to tell you, that you could eat for 3 days (Detox Diet) not only lettuce, meat and oranges...and 2 supplements....you could eat: Unlimited green raw salad vegetables, except peas!, Unlimited proteins(meat, poultry, fish and shellfish), 2 eggs per day or a substitute such as Egg Beaters for Breakfast, Diet Soda (two 12 oz. cans of clear diet soda, no colas), Coffee(2 regulars, 4 decaffeinated), Tea (2 regular, 4 decaffinated) Use Morton Lite Salt - 1/4 to 1/2 t. sprinkled over food. Water (10 8oz. glasses). Proteins: Steak, hamburger, roast, veal, lamb, chicken, turkey, fish, shrimp, lobster and scallops. (Chicken and turkey can be cooked with skin, but absolutely no batters or breading; fish or shellfish can be broiled or basted with butter, oil or margarine). NOTE: During this phase the following are NOT permitted: fruit juices, cooked vegetables, bread, milk, or cheese, deli meats, peas, pasta, pork, and condiments such as mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup. Additional foods will be introduced in the next phase of the program. Remember this "Detox Diet" is just for 3 days....you could loose from 3-6 lbs.... Then...you will start the QWL Center diet, includes, fruits, veggies, bread, eggs, lean meats, supplements, etc.

Jess:  Luckily, I did my research before going in to the center. If you're not aware of the costs, you will be caught completely off guard and just dive into it without too much thought because they don't give you time for much else. I signed up for the program with my husband and I can honestly say that it's been worth every penny. Although my weight loss is not that dastric because I didn't have all that much too loose, I did it for my husband because he's needing to loose about 60 lbs. First week alone he was down 10 and has lost a total of 40 lbs in 3 months. The plan is easy to follow once you get used to it and you can buy the supplements and pills through other websites at lower prices. I purchased a package of supplements through diet direct and buying in bulk, I spent about $8 a box, compared to the center's $15 per box. I also started buying the carb blockers, efa's and vitamins at a local vitamin store and spend half the money. The only thing I haven't been able to find is their "quick boost" but I don't really think it's necessary for the weight loss although my husband and I did feel a bit hungrier when we didn't use it for a week. Be prepared when you go for your "nutritional class" because that's when they try to make you buy all the products and as someone said earlier, they'll tag team you into buying! Just say you do not need them at the moment because you already have or you'll be buying them later. Stick to your guns, they're good. I do love most of the staff there. The girls are really sweet and super encouraging, although one or two seem super fake. Hope this helps anyone thinking about this diet. Oh, another thing...we went on vacation for a week and did not follow a single step of the diet. My husband gained 8 lbs....but he has lost 9 lbs in 5 days since we've returned. Good luck!

crh:  Just came back from my first QWLC "Nutritional Class" and I have to laugh; this was not a class but a high-pressure sales pitch where I was told all of the products that I would have to buy and should buy now in bulk to save $$$. When I became annoyed and told my "nutritionist" that there was no way I was purchasng any more of their products, she excused herself and sent in a much tougher salesperson to try to break me. I explained that I was only there to lose 12 pounds very quickly, and I had already lost three in the first three days on the "cleansing" part, and if I divided the amount of pounds by the amount of $$$ they wanted me to spend, it would be over $100 per pound! As it is, I am spending over $50 per pound, but I really couldn't figure out how to drop it as quickly anywhere else as they guarantee me that I will lose it in the next four weeks, meaning the first four weeks of products were included in my $600 sign-up, and then my only obligation legally is to purchase 2 more products at $15 each, so I am done with their products for now. Do NOT let them tell you to sign up for their Care Card! It is a horrible card with outrageous rates! Simply tell them you have terrible credit and can't afford to apply for any more cards, or that you have been a victim of identity theft and can't sign up for any cards. Also tell them you are maxxed out on your other cards, and that you will have to save up and purchase the products later without the discount... They will leave you alone when they realize they can't get blood from a stone, so you really have to lay it on just as thick as they do... But the diet IS working so far, and right now, $50+ a pound is reasonable for me considering my circumstances; you just have to add it up and decide if the cost is worth it for you. I would appreciate it if somebody could post the other names that the QWLC brands are also sold under, and where are the best places to get them? I especially like the Quick Boost and the Gold XTRM, but just on principal I don't want to enforce their sales techniques by buying it from them! Please list where else I can go and what they are called elsewhere! Thanks so much for posting, too!

JRM:  I was on the program for 22 weeks and I did loose 15 pounds. I would not recommed it to anyone. You are pressured to buy your products up front along with all of their pills. I told them I was on bloodpressure medicine and they said I had to take the metabilizer and they wanted me to take their vitamins. They had me go on a grapefruit diet to speed up my weight loss and I told them that because I was on blood pressure medication I should not eat grapefruit and I was told "Oh it isn't that much". How do they know how much is to much for a person with high blood pressure. When I went to LA Weight Loss which changed their name to Pure Weight Loss and then they went out of business, I was never even asked to take their pills since they knew I was on medications. I did buy the food suppliments and I lost 30 pounds in 22 weeks. Quick Weight Loss did ask for a list of my medications but they never seemed to worry about it when pushing their pills. They were not encouraging enough when you lost a pound they wanted you to loose 2.5 to 4 lbs a week before anything was said. La Weight loss would cheer you on no matter how much weight you lost. They didn't encourage you to excerise which is very important when your trying to loose weight. Thanks for posting this and make sure you research the company before you start, just don't rely on radio commercials to sell you on the center.

Anonymous:  I joined QWLC 6 weeks ago and have lost about 7 pounds. I have been very dedicated to following the plan aside from 1 small bag or doritos. The 7 day break was mentioned to me in order to boost my metabolism which is very slow. What is the 7 day protein break exactly because they won't tell me and it is ticking me off.

Dee:  In Florida, there is a three-day cooling off period. If you sign a contract, any contract, you have up to three days to cancel.

S.Florida, soon to be HOT MAMA, LOL:  OK UPDATE... This plan is HORRIBLE! Do NOT join! Bottom line...EXPENSIVE MANY ADDED FEES, SLOWER than promised, NOT for a busy WORKING person! VERY RESTRICTIVE! If you read above I am the girl who they told you can do this plan without veggies. Well I have not eaten any, but I am only down 9 pounds and going on the 8th week! I have followed this thing like an angel. I was drinking too much water 11-15 per day. So I did bring it back to 10 and I lost A pound, but that was 3 weeks ago! I am now stuck again. I am also STARVING, tired, and weak! I went to my doctor on Friday. I showed her my 'journal'. She was furious. Because I do not eat any veggies they have me on 2 of the vitamins per day. (which yes, adds more money to this already expensive plan) Anyway, they have NOT added anymore food! So my calorie intake is only 650-700 per day! My doctor said due to my height and weight I should be on at least a 1200 calorie intake per day. And because I walk everyday (30 min) I should possibly up 1200 to 1300. She also stated, I am also low on my iorn. When I told Quick Weightloss, they said that I sould get an iron PILLfor my iorn. And as far as the calorie intake I would have to eat the veggies and they will check to see what else I can do! I DO NOT EAT VEGGIES! IT IS A PHOBIA, yes I know it sounds crazy, but I swear I HAVE TRIED! I CANNOT DO IT! I was FURIOUS, I spent all this money under false pretenses, and I cannot get any of my money back, and on top of it I have to KEEP spending! JOKE JOKE JOKE, I wish I would have gone to Weight Watchers! At the advice of my doctor I did join Weight Watchers online. I am going to follow my points, and I will also keep attending QWLC. I will not have any of the foods that QWLC restricts. I will also follow their limited foods on the day(s) they also say in their plan. BUT I AM NOT HAPPY! My advice eat like a normal person just with portion control, and go to Weight Watchers! MUCH cheaper, and MUCH easier! Just in 2 days I have lost 2 pounds! :o)

S.Florida, soon to be HOT MAMA, LOL:  TO DEE: FYI BEWARE I called in the morning of the 3rd day to cancel, it made me sick. They told me out of the $700. I would ONLY get back $130. So obviously, I did not cancel, and if you read my last post I am still unhappy. Is there anything I can do now?

Red Lady:  I have been on the plan for 4 months and am down 27 pounds. 27 pounds I have tried everything to lose. The diet works. You can contain costs by not signing up for the maintenance and the other year-long what-ever-they-call-it. Also, I do not take any of their diet pills of any sort. I purchase the bars and other nutrition suppements through DietDirect.com. They have a wider selection of flavors, and you can get them for $8/box, rather than $15. I am working through a Georgia franchise, and the people are wonderful, supportive, and do not "push" products on us.

mommylaw:  I have been on plan for 6 wks now, and yes, when i went in if felt like i was being sold a used car, so i didn't join at first, but my co-worker was melting away and i did go back and join. I've been averaging 3.5 per wk. But what no one seems to mention as far as WHY this WORKS is that you stick to it! WHY? because you are so closely monitored. other programs i've tried didn't work because of that 1x wk weigh in...so i would cheat right after the weigh in. That, i believe, is the difference with QWLC. Funny thing is....even the "nutritionists" at the center don't tell you that.

am:  I want to thank all of you for being so honest about this plan. I started this plan a week ago and I did lose 3lbs during the 3 day cleaning period. Now I started the diet plan and I have gained a pound. They told me to drink more water. I already drink 5 bottles of 20oz water bottles a day, plus the quick boost drinks and I excercise. I take all of their supplements and vitamins (which by the way are constipating me). I go into the center and all they do is weigh me. They do not measure to see if I have lost any inches and the last time I was there, they did not take a blood pressure check. I am going to stick with the plan, since I cannot get my money back. And hopefully I will lose the lbs that I want to in the time giving. I need to go down to 130-127lbs, right now I'm at 153. I will not let them talk me into buying their supplements anymore after reading the messages posted on here and finding out that I can purchase them cheaper somewhere else. I thank you. Does anyone else feel like the dietry pills are constipating them? Has anyone ever not take them on the plan? Please let me know. I hope thank I can reach my goal by this August.

spring,tx:  well i have recently started qwlc pd 600.00 in the woodlands the customer service is average could be better i wish that i would have read this page first, oh well i guess i will have to stick with it i need to lose 80 lbs i really hope this works

andy:  I would like to know how the first week of the program is, or at leat, how the first day is. Can anyone tell me?

Ceci:  I just started QWLC program a week ago and lost almost 9 pounds in the first week. I was feeling so angry when I realized about all the hidden costs and stuff that must buy because "each pill/vitamin will help you loose weight". Anyway I am happy though cause this is what I was needing. I need to loose about 65 pounds so you all can imagine that it is very diddicult to do it on your own. If you go to a nutricionist, each time you will be paying aroung 150 bucks. I really recommend this program if you need to loose a lot of weight. If its only 10 or 20 pounds, you can definitely find something cheaper on the market. I also realize that you can buy their supplements on dietdirect.com at 9.99 instead of 15 dollars they want to charge you. I really hopes this is the last diet I will try in my life.

gadieter:  red lady, which bars do you buy? I can't fig out which ones are the same as the QWLC bars? Or do you just use whichever ones you like based on flavor?

todd:  Ive been on this plan for 33 days and have lost 21 lbs. I find it easy to follow and the plan pays for itself because I eat out less often.

Kat:  I am starting this diet this week and my hopes are up. As far as paying money for the pills and food (Bars & Shakes)...well I could still spend that money on foods I don't need and clothes to continue covering my ever growing rear end, OR stop buying foods I don't need, buying extra food that I am over eating, and do something to HELP myself and start buying smaller clothes! NO diet is or should be easy! QWL is about losing weight, being healthy, and doing your body right. I'll post what happens!

margo:  I have also gone to QWLC about 17 years ago. Will someone tell me how the plan has changed. I weigh 150 and want to get down to 125. Is there someone out there that is willing to give me the diet. I really can't afford to go back.

MiaDolceBella:  For Margo!!!: I can send you the diet (3 day detox diet) are explained in this page under my nickname. Also, if you want to receive the diet send me an email

Lynn:  to MiaDolceBella; I would love to try this diet. Is there any way you could send me the detox part and the actual diet? I have tried like crazy to take off 335 pounds and am getting no where. Thanks. Lynn

jojojo:  for MiaDolceBella: I am in Margo's situation - did the plan years ago and can't find my papers... I think I've got it pieced together, but would love to have a recap - can you help? thanks so much - I'm new and couldn't find your email to contact directly - not sure how that works - if you can email me that would be great! Thank you so much, jojojo

kaceface:  I joined an QWLC in Atlanta last week. I had been thinking about joining for about 6 months (I had visited a center in December but didn't join) and I have mixed feelings. Is it hard? It is very hard for me (but getting easier) I am 5'3 and I weighed 140, and want to get down to 120. They promised to take me to 115, so we'll see. It has been really hard for me to lose weight. I work out 5-6 days a week so really I knew that my eating was what had to change. I am surrounded by skinny family members who eat chips, ice cream, cookies, etc... to their heart's content and that has been the worst part about staying on this diet for a week. BUT - I have done it! I am so proud of myself fo resisting all the temptations around me, and I have lost 4 pounds. I am hoping not to stall out, so we will see what happens over the next few weeks. I didn't find the program that expensive. I got a good deal (about$200 for 7 weeks) and they didn't push any products on me other than what they said was necessary (the 2 supplements and the vitamins, which I thought were pretty cheap for a month's supply) The people at my center are really supportive and friendly and always answer all of my questions. I do worry about gaining all the weight back as soon as I go off the diet, but I also find that the diet is saving me money since I have to eat at home more often, and is actually making me feel better since I am eating a better balance of foods and healthier items. Like what has been said before, it is hard but if you stick with it you will generally be successful, I think. No pain no gain! Or in this case, loss...and on a side note I am so glad this forum exists! I had been looking everywhere for feedback on this program and this is a wonderful site!

todd:  7 weeks in and 31 pounds gone - sign up and committ to the plan - its easy to follow and the shakes taste great

am:  Hello Everyone, Well I have been on plan one since June9 now. I have done the plan exactly as I am suppose to. I need only 2 proteins, 4 veggies, 3 fruits, 2 starches, 1 fat serving, 2 supplements and 80 oz of water per day. I have so far lost 6lbs. Oh and I excerise also, 3x weeks (cardio & lite weights) and 1 hour walk on weekends. Can somebody please tell me what I am doing wrong? The center that I go to have switched me back and forth from plan 1 and plan 2 because I excercise (and if you ask me, my exercising is what's helping my weight lost). While I was under plan 2 I felt like I was over eating and trying to eat all that was on my plate because I was to follow the plan exactly. I told this to the nutricionist and she asked me why am I doing that plan (2). That plan they give it to some one who is like 200lbs and I replied because I am following the other girls instructions under my file. I am really fustrated right about now, I am paying all this money for this diet that is just not working for me and they can't even figure it out, they keep telling me I'm hitting a plato but they can't even get me out of that plato. I don't even want to go to my weekly weigh in because I am scared of the scale now. Everytime I go it feels like such a let down, I know I'm doing this according to plan and I am not seeing the 3-7 lbs aweek as I was told. If only they would have given a 30 or 60 day trail because I am starting to think that this plan is not for everyone and I may be in that percentage that it does not work for. I should of just changed my eating habits and excersied as I am doing now and I would have gotten the same results for FREE or less expensive. You can purchase the supplements for alot less.

michelle:  I'm 5 feet one inch, and I used to weigh around 124-126 pounds. I wasn't really over weigth, but I wanted to lose 15 or more pounds, most of my weight was on my butt and thigs and legs, which is really frustrating because buying clothes was always a nightmare. the top will fit, but the bottom was always too tight. so no pant suits. Anyway, I joined the center in florida on June 6. today is July 30. I weigh 111-113 pounds now. I must admit that I have cheated on the diet because I am weak, but I stopped eating at night. and my eating habits have changed tremendously. I've learned to make better choices, most of the times. Anyway, I lost 15 pounds and I feel like I'm sexy again. I'm a mother of three, and I love my body now. All my old clothes fit. at 42, I must say I never thought I would fit in my wedding dress again. I got married 21 years ago. It's been really great. The program works even if you only have a little bit of weight to lose. yes, it's expensive, but can you really put a price on your health and happiness?

Lacey:  I started QWL on June 18th and I have lost 17.5 pounds. It could have/would have been more but I went to Hawaii for a week and gained 7 pounds. I mean really, who stays on a diet while on vacation. Fortunately it only took me 2 weeks to get those 7 pounds off. I have to say I have NEVER been able to lose vacation or holiday weight off so quick or easy. Yes the program is expensive but it really does work. I wishi I would have forund Nashuanutrition.com befor I bought all my supplements. I could have saved myself a lot of money. At any rate, as costly as this has been, QWL is so worth it for me. I can see the finish line up ahead. I started out at 193.5 and now I'm at 176.00 Only 26 pounds to go and I have won and earned 5 extra weeks on the program. So that should make up for my slow weeks. 8 weeks down with an average of 2.19 per week. I have 10 weeks and 26 pounds to go. I am really excited about the program.

todd:  9 weeks in - 37 pounds gone! Only 6 weeks to my goal of 55 pounds. Bite the bullet and sign up - if you committ to this plan, it will work for you.

MB:  Just started QWLC. Have any of you used the bars and supplements from other sites and continued your success? What are the best flavors?

Houston, TX:  I did perfect on the weight loss program. It was hard!! But i was 191 and went down to 135!!! I was happy with the result, but I had a hard time keeping it off. They are too restrictive!! Once you get off the plan it can easliy become a yo-yo diet. I gain 35 lbs back!! I am devstated about it. My wedding is coming up and I don't know what to do!! I hate to start it over again. The second time around you find it to be disgusting and just want regular food like everyone else. It is not realistic to cut out major food group like milk. This is not a balance way of living. We need to make small changes and work on doing more exercises. Please be careful once you get off the plan. You will want every in sight that you couldn't have before. It could lead to bing eating. Anyway I have to find a better way of eating and not depriving myself. Please HELP!! Thanks for reading my comment.

Jac:  I'm beginning detox today, but I hate that they didn't give me an information sheet with the directions on it. Now I'm kicking myself for not writing it down. They said to use two of the items from the bag of goodies I paid for: the vitamins and ___________. I can't remember the other one. The Quick Boost? Herbal-Slim? EFA? I can't remember. Can someone help?

Kathy:  What great posts these all are!! I joined QWLC on 6/21/08.... As of yesterday (8/23/08 - 9 weeks) I am down 25.6 lbs!! My goal is to lost a total of 77 by 12/26/08. My initial cost was $628 and I did prepay for 5 weeks supplements at the "nutrition class." Does it work? - Absolutely! Dpes it take hours of planning & preparation? - Yep! I have already told my "counselors" that they will not see another penny from me! go to qwlc and look at their pill products and print the nutritional values from there. Take that to GNC and they will steer you towards a comparable, significantly less espensive item. AND if you join the GNC Gold card club you save an additional 20% the first week of every month. I get most of my supplements through nashuanutrition and I found that Costco carries some very comparable products - Zip whiz is a high energy, no sugar added energy drink that works so much better than quick boost and it is $27 for 30 compared to $27 for 14 of qwlc boost. At this point I am in it for the duration of my 26 weeks even though I am pretty sure they are hoping I will just go away and leave them alone! The products I am using from GNC - Double Strength Fish Oil for my EFA $14 - Carb Cutter/Phase 2 $28 - Burn 60 which is equivalent to the $135 qwlc metabolizer and is only $24!!! I also get my multi vitamin at Costco and like I said - I am down almost 26 in 9 weeks (avg 2.89 lbs) Oh, and I also found a wonderful; FREE site in which you enter your weight age etc and how much per week you want to lose and it tells you how many cal's per day you should eat and if you work qwlc around it (you can log every food and it provides nutritional vals) you are sure to lose. I shoot for 2.5 loss a week and as you can see I am avg just a little more than that. Good luk to all who are doing this and I hope this helps!

kristen:  can someone please send me the basics of the diet phases? i did this diet 4 years ago before my wedding and since moving twice, have lost all the papers and the details! now that i'm paying a mortgage i don't have the money to throw towards this program like i did 4 years ago, especially something i've already paid for! please help me out! i have a major wedding coming up in december that's practically going to be an unofficial high school reunion! thanks!

Terry:  The QWL diet seems to be nothing more tnan a little more restrictive version of the south beach diet. Very low carb/sugar, protein and controlled portions. Pretty conmon sense for losing weight.

Pam:  Kathy - what is the website about the weight/calories?

FeelingSick :  I joined QWL in May. My goal was to lose 40 lbs. I followed all the rules, took all the supplements etc. In 14 weeks I lost only 20 pounds, my hair started falling out and I have been continually sick. I told the counselors at the center repeatedly that I didn't feel well, my muscles & joints ached, I had a "brain fog", I felt dizzy, I was so tired I could hardly function etc. I also developed burning mouth syndrom which my dentist says is a result of poor nutrition. There response was to cut my calories even further by putting me on repeated "breaks". I quit the diet on my doctor's recommendation about a week and a half ago. I am hoping my hair will grow back and my mouth will stop burning. I have gained six pounds in the last week but at least I am beginning to feel better. I do not recommend this diet for anyone.

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