LA Weight Loss Centers is a center-based weight loss program based on reduced caloric intake along with nutrition bars and supplements, behavior modification, and personal counseling. Many diet centers have taken the “Pure Weight Loss Centers” name and are either in the process of closing or have been closed. Be aware.

LA Weight Loss focuses aggressively on selling L.A. Lites nutrition bars, in addition to their supplements. By all accounts the bars and supplements are expensive and are basically required purchases if guarantees of success are to take effect. Discounts are taken on the bars if long-term supplies are purchased, but that amounts to significant upfront costs as much as $1000+. (Pay particular attention to the fine print).

Most personal counselors are not independently trained social workers, but former clients of LA Weight Loss and are paid commissions on the products they sell, which presents a highly questionable conflict of interests. Based on received reviews there are considerable differences between individual LA Weight Loss Centers and counselors. Some have adequately trained counselors and lower pressure sales environments, while others are the opposite. One thing is clear though from pro and con reviews, the cost of LA Weight Loss is expensive compared to its competition and often hard to understand. They have settled out of court on a case alleging they falsely advertised the cost of their program.

The cost of LA Weight Loss seems totally unreasonable compared to sensible alternatives. Most pro reviews elude to the cost as something that keeps them motivated, but there are better ways of maintaining your motivation than draining your wallet. We prefer more sensible, inexpensive programs such as eDiets that are conveniently on-line and accessible from your office or home computer.

The LA Weight Loss plan is not a diet — it’s a lifestyle change. The program provides one-on-one counseling and permission to enjoy the foods you’d normally eat. Share your experiences, tips and advice with other iVillagers on this plan. LA Weight Loss Chat Room

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