I have been on the LA Weight Loss Program for 31 Weeks. I have never cheated on this program and I have lost 85.2 pounds thus far. (UPDATE: I officially lost 100 pounds in exactly 9 months!!!! (10/12/2006-7/12/2007) )

When I walked into my LA Weight Loss Center (which is a corporate office) on October 12, 2006, I was 335 pounds. I could barely walk without sitting for a breather. My feet and legs were swollen. I was sleeping day in and day out because my depression was at an all time low. I was wearing a size 32 and they were getting tight. I couldn't look at myself and I was just disgusted with life in general mainly due to my weight.

I called one morning after teetering back and forth about going in there. I worried about the money part of it mostly. I worried if I was ready yet to change my whole life around. I knew that I was making a life commitment by signing onto this program. I filled out their questionnaire upon arriving and then spoke with a manager. She asked me repeatedly if I was ready to take this step. I then signed onto a program to lose 165 pounds in just 83 weeks. The initial sign up with cost of Lites and LA @ Home was $1,229.16.

*I signed a guarantee saying I would visit the center at least one time per week. Well I have been there 31 weeks now and have gone in without falter 3 times per week every week for 31 weeks!
*I promised to only consume the foods consistent with their plan. That is what I have done.
*I was asked to follow the personalized counseling which I receive with each and every weigh-in. I was asked to take my service weeks consecutively and to consume the LA Lite Bars as directed which is two times per day.

I LOVE most of the LA Lite Bars. There are probably only two flavors so far that I absolutely can not stand.

One thing that bothers me is that as soon as I get used to a counselor they then get transferred out of the office. That upsets me. It takes me a while to warm up to new faces but eventually I do.

I also joined their LA @ Home, which is an online website. There I found support from all around the world from people who are going through the exact same things that I am and that understand that everyday is a battle just the same as with alcoholism. They understand that this is a lifetime commitment and would rather the program not be referred to as a "diet". I find this far from being "Just a Diet". This takes complete lifestyle change.

In the 31 weeks on this program I have gone from a size 32 to a size 18/20. I am continuing to lose. This past week alone I lost 4.6 pounds! I average 2.75 pounds per week, which is higher than they expect. They guarantee 2 pounds lost per week, of course barring that you do not have any major medical problems and such.

I have hypothyroid so my weight loss should technically be slower than the average two pounds per week. I am very lucky to have found this plan. I am very very lucky that today I sit here with a smile on my face thanking God that I am where I am right now.

This program absolutely works if you are honest with yourself and have the drive to succeed! No, I do not work for LAWL so I have no reason to tell you anything but the absolute truth about my experience.

Yes, they have products that they do sell there at the centers but you do not have to purchase them. They are all optional with the exception of the LA Lite Bars.

The counselors have never pushed products on me. They ask me politely if I would be interested in products. I politely say no and that is the end of it.

I keep a daily food journal of what I eat and when. They review it briefly after every weigh-in. They give me great advice and I move on.

I do not like exercise. I do not exercise on a regular basis. I do plan to get into exercise to tighten and tone but not just yet. At my size it is very hard to fit onto most exercise machines at the gym's. I take walks a few times per week.

Walking is so much better at this weight. I no longer have to take a break when I walk. I actually feel like running most days. I am loaded with energy, which is a complete turn around from 31 weeks ago.

PURE WEIGHT LOSS CLOSED THEIR CENTERS JAN 4 2008 after I lost 129 pounds! Boooooooo Hoooooooo

Recommended: Yes

Approximate Monthly Cost (US$) varies
Food Variety Restrictions A wide variety of allowed foods
Restrictiveness of Portions Several hearty portions