LA Weight Loss Centers

LA Weight Loss are a franchised "bricks and mortar" weight loss center. LA Weight Loss differ to Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig in the fact that they don't appear to have a completely on-line based program. Their weight loss program is completely center-based.

LA Weight Loss have over 650 centers, including some in the UK and Canada - but they are predominantly US-based.

Their weight loss program is based around a low calorie diet plan, and personalized one-on-one counseling. They don't have group meetings (as in Weight Watchers).

Is L.A. Weight Loss a good way to lose weight?

LA Weight Loss is another well-advertised, big-branded weight loss program. But this does not necessarily correlate to a good weight loss program. LA Weight Loss is EXPENSIVE - and it is difficult to determine the exact price of the program. The TV commercials claim $7 per week, but the total cost will add up to more than this. (Anywhere from $300-$500 total).

It's hard not to feel cynical when finding yet another weight loss program with its own line of diet supplements (LA Lites or Nu Lites - bars), and "weight loss enhancers" (whatever they are).

Getting the LA Weight Loss Bars

LA Weight Loss have an aggressive growth strategy, aiming to franchise and open as many centers as possible. This makes one question the quality and value of the one-on-one counselors - many of which appear to be former customers.

Controversy

In 2002 Consumer's Reseach magazine reported that LA Weight Loss Centers ran afoul of the National Association of Attorney Generals - resulting in a $275,000 settlement.

LA Weight Loss advertised that their weight loss program was $7 per month, when the reality was - a $376 annual fee was required up front (no installments allowed). The adverts also failed to disclose that purchase of food supplements were required.

It also appears that each LA Weight Loss Center operates differently. There are a large number of complaints out there regarding LA Weight Loss. You have been warned!!

Recommendation - Buyer Beware...

From many of the emails we have received, it seems that LA Weight Loss should be avoided. They have very aggressive sales techniques, pressuring customers into spending far too much (or else using their in-house credit at exhorbitant interest rates).

We recommend avoiding LA Weight Loss.

We honestly think there are far better weight loss programs out there - where you can get more value for money, and without feeling that you are another recruit in a fast-growing corporate enterprise. An interesting discussion about this can be found on the Diet Blog.