Has anyone tried LA Weight Losss???

[furby2000]

Originally Posted by 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?

It sounds as though the fitness/diet program you went to was almost the exact same as LA. They teach you the basic stuff, food pyramid, water intake, bad foods (carrots, corn and bananas) and they teach you moderation. However, if you have thyroid problems (i do too) I would stick to a professional dietician that can safely monitor your diet and recommend accordingly Good luck!!

[genie]

I have been on Slim Fast for a week and a half and I have gained 2 pounds... . I don't understand. I have not drank a coke (which is my biggest down fall) in over 2 weeks. I have not had fast food in 2 weeks. I do not understand.

[Jenn218]

I was always told that you have to "eat" to lose weight....meaning, that you need to eat healthy foods that nourish your body. I was told that if you don't eat or just eat certain things, your body holds on to all the "bad" stuff that it has.

I don't know....I read that you should do the shakes because you are not getting the nutrients/vitamins/etc that you need. I think it was on Racheal Rays show where she had a doctor come in and was talking about diets that are out there......they were talking about the shakes and the strict no carbs and some diet pills. Saying that the strict no carbs can actually cause other problems, like clogged arteries, heart attacks, strokes, etc. and that some diet pills on the market have so many chemicals (even some from doctors) that will actually eat away your tissue and insides...causing bleeding, etc. YIKES!

So, what is one to do??? I guess just eat healthy and exercise, but that seems to hard to do these days.

I know a friend that lost weight just eating wheat crackers and water, after she lost weight, she maintained it by excercising and eating healthy...course, I know that can't be good for you....and everyone is different....but it almost makes me want to try it!

I guess....I am always looking for that quick fix.....my thinking is that if I can lose some weight first, to get me motivated and get more energy....that would be better! HA!

[genie]

Jenn you are right about eating to loose weight. I think that is why weight watchers works so good. If you are not getting enough calories your body will think you are starving and try to hold on to the fat to survive. I have tried EVERYTHING. The only thing that really worked was doing weight watchers and working out. I joined a health club last year and I lost some weight but I lost ALOT of inches. Since then I have put back most of the weight because I stopped doing the right stuff. I re-newed my contract to the gym yesterday and at 0600 this morning I was back in the gym. Here are some before and after pics, can you believe the difference 2 months made-I did work my butt off.

[genie]

I hope I can post these pics here....

[ssj4.0]

Hi, I have not tried any wait loss programs, but I asked my Doc. for help. She helped me figure how many calories I needed and gave me a walking plan. It start with walking 10 or 15 mins. a day. Now I'm up to an hour and run about 15 mins. or so. she also has me on phentermine. It really really really helps, but you still need to walk or something. I have to go in every 30 days for a check-up. It's about $40, my ins. doesn't cover it. Hope this might help you. Good luck!!!!! It's hard work, but you can do it!!!!!!! ( Also I really didn't like walking that much to start, but I enjoy now, I not only look better but feel so much better!)

[ssj4.0]

What all do you do at the gym, I mean what kind of stuff. It look like it is really working for you!!!!! I'm walking about an hour and 15 a day,it helping but not has much as what your doing.

[xtine]

i was thinking about doing lindora, but it is just way to expensive for me..

but what i do at the gym, my routine is split into 4 days.. i also do high intensity interval training.

i lift heavy weights and i have gotten great results when i first started working out (had lost 7 pounds in two weeks).. then i went back to work, had post partum depression, gained it all back +10..

so here i am at square one, lacking motivation..

i'm hoping i can find it here.

I tried weight watchers, but i cannot keep up with my points, i was doing well for the first month, losing 3 lbs, but now.. i just have no time to jot down what i eat.. or the points..

i don't know if i should do la weight loss or nutrisystems.. i've GOT to get rid of this baby fat before the summer!

[ssj4.0]

Keep working out, it will come off. Is this your first child?

[xtine]

Originally Posted by ssj4.0

Keep working out, it will come off. Is this your first child?

right now i have no time! its that time where she has separation anxiety, she screams and cries if im not in sight..

this is my first child, it was a difficult pregnancy during and afterwards, well for my daughter, but everything is okay now, but i'm still hurting ( i had a c-section).. so im sometimes limited with what i can do when working out.

i feel like i'll never lose this weight... i'm desperate lol.. i bought the richard thurmonds 6 week body makeover.. it's a great program, i just don't cook lol.. so yea it's just sitting in my closet collecting dust.. anyone wanna buy it? lol

[irishawk]

My college roommate lost a good deal of weight through LA Weight Loss and moderate exercise. I always remember her weighing her food and when we would drink on the weekends she would always have tonic water and vodka. LOL. But she had a positive experience with it. Good luck with your weight loss and keep up the positive attitude. People tend to underestimate the power of positive thought sometimes!!

[~Yorkie~Mommy~]

Thank you so much for all the comments you guys KEEP THEM COMING! So far I have lost 5 lbs I really want to do some exercise with it at least walking or maybe even Curves but don't have money growing on trees for the Curves (LOL) and no time for the walking.....maybe someday

Basically the diet program so far (this is my 5th day) is teaching me how to eat, what to buy when I'm going to the grocery stores, water intake ect. The only thing that I will ask NOT to take is the LA Bars with my busy schedule now I really don't have time to fit them in nonetheless fit in all my foods & snacks so the Bars are worthless to me right now and I can't find myself spending $32 a week on bars that I am not going to use so hopefully they don't make you buy the bars I guess I will see when I go in tomorrow....but so far so good.

WILL KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED ON MY PROGRESS!

THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE MODIVATION!

[genie]

Originally Posted by ~Yorkie~Mommy~

Thank you so much for all the comments you guys KEEP THEM COMING! So far I have lost 5 lbs I really want to do some exercise with it at least walking or maybe even Curves but don't have money growing on trees for the Curves (LOL) and no time for the walking.....maybe someday

Basically the diet program so far (this is my 5th day) is teaching me how to eat, what to buy when I'm going to the grocery stores, water intake ect. The only thing that I will ask NOT to take is the LA Bars with my busy schedule now I really don't have time to fit them in nonetheless fit in all my foods & snacks so the Bars are worthless to me right now and I can't find myself spending $32 a week on bars that I am not going to use so hopefully they don't make you buy the bars I guess I will see when I go in tomorrow....but so far so good.

WILL KEEP EVERYONE UPDATED ON MY PROGRESS!

THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE MODIVATION!

GOOD LUCK!!!!! And remember that if you fall off the wagon one day, don't worry about it, start fresh the next day. Keep it up, even if you don't think you are seeing results, it is still working, even if the weight loss slows down, don't give up. Just think how much better you will feel and look in the end.

[~Yorkie~Mommy~]

Originally Posted by genie

GOOD LUCK!!!!! And remember that if you fall off the wagon one day, don't worry about it, start fresh the next day. Keep it up, even if you don't think you are seeing results, it is still working, even if the weight loss slows down, don't give up. Just think how much better you will feel and look in the end.

Aww thanks!! Can you believe I had dreamed last night that I had ate a choc. almond bar that had 2,000 sugar grams (crazy huh?) and I was so sad thinking WHY DID I EAT THAT!! Glad it was alllllll a dream!! LOL

[genie]

Originally Posted by ssj4.0

What all do you do at the gym, I mean what kind of stuff. It look like it is really working for you!!!!! I'm walking about an hour and 15 a day,it helping but not has much as what your doing.

I got to a point where the walking alone wasn't working anymore, so I step it up. The eliptical (sp) worked great for me. I also started alternating running and walking. If I was walking on the track at school I would walk the straights and run the curves. If I was walking at the cemetery I would walk the straights and run the hills. That worked so good for me.

At the gym I would start out on the treadmill.. or the eliptical for 20-45 min, then I would do the circuit (sp). The weights on the circuit made all the difference. Good luck to you.