[Jenn218]

I have a question.....What do these places consist of? I mean, what are they teaching you? I am seriously wanting to know because I have toyed w/ the idea of bumping up my weight lose techniques.

Years (I mean years) ago, I did a fitness/diet program...I had to go three times a week, they didn't really teach you any healthy eating habits, but they did go over eating out meals (what to look for on the menu) and they did give a list of foods (I remember carrots and corn..course there were lots more), that were not good for you.???!!! They were big on selling the supplements, soup mixes, drink mixes, etc. I did good on just watching what I ate and doing my normal walking.....then I hit the "plateau" stage and that was it...there was no other help.....

I have thought about joining another group, but there is always the hassle of "buying" crap you don't need and the time it takes to drive to a place and going so many times a week.

I am just wondering...most doctors I have been to have the dietician on staff that you can talk to....and I know when I had all my thyroid problems, this was covered under my insurance....so each visit was just my $20 copay....So, if it is all about healthy eating and learning what to eat and what not to eat....how to live a healthier life, etc.....I am thinking that it may be cheaper and maybe even better just to visit my doctor and use their dietician services....what do you think?