LA Weight Loss Center Reviews

I found out on Friday, Sept. 21st that the Bend Center was closing from a friend. I went to Bend & talked with them about a refund, transferring to another center, getting the LA Lites I was still owed. They gave me the information that I could transfer my 57 weeks ($564.30) to another center or take it in products and they would order the 22 boxes of LA Lites that I still had coming. They told me I had until next week to decide. They would not refund in money only products.

I signed up for the program and was also told that I had to purchase all the lites or I would not be eligible for my rebates. I bought the lites as I went thru the program because it was the only way I could afford it. And paid over $600.00 for the program. I stayed with the program faithfully for about 2 years. I rec. my first rebate of $143.00 and then I had another 26 weeks to go for my final rebate check.

I went in last week to sign up for the weight loss program with LA Weight loss centers. I paid $252.00 for the plan then I was told the diet supplements were an additional $67.00! They then brought me the contract that talked about the LA Lites. The contract stated that the LA Lites needed to be purchased to successfully complete the plan. The contract states the rate of $29.00 but suggest that the best way to purchase is to do it by bulk. I signed the contract figuring that I could purchase a box and if I liked them then purchase another, never once being told that they must be purchased by bulk.

I joined on Jan. 18 2007 and signed a contract. When I got home, I realized that I had agreed to buy the supplement bars for the length of the program (53 weeks). I called back that day and told them I will not be buying the bars at $29.00 a box. Julia told me no problem they just made the bars mandatory last week so I would not be required to purchase them if I did not want them. Today I went in and was told that if I did not purchase more I could not continue the program.

I began the program with the belief that L A Weight Loss would follow up as promised with my progress. After I paid to enroll and the LA Lites, I did have any more contact from the office. I have tried to cancel the membership, and I get the runaround and I've been told that I cannot cancel or get my refund.

I joined LA Weight Loss in the winter of 2005. I faithfully went to the meetings with my counselor. I never saw the same person on a consistent basis. It was tedious and frustrating because they never stuck to what they said they were going to do when I joined. The cost was almost $1,000.00. I had a family emergency occur and had to leave and go to another state. They told me that I could not go to another LA Weight Loss Center. Therefore, I arranged with them to continue when I returned. I went back in 2006 late in the year. I found that it was less dependable than when I joined.

I entered the center for the advertisement of an 8-week program. I sat with a representative we spoke about menu and fast forward drinks. I distinctly mentioned that I could not have any type of stimulants. In fact, I also mentioned about the use of any soy products. I was told they do not use any of those products but for a fee of $531.00 dollars and 22 weeks, I can loose 45 pounds.

Started with LA weight loss. Spent about $2000 and now they closed. I want my money back. I am out that money and I have two small children. I cannot afford to give away my money.

I went in on the 8 Week Special and was told about the cost being $7 a week, then a $149 joiners fee, but they would take $98 off that price as part of the special deal. I signed a contract, after reading more carefully; I realized I was in for over $800. Then I returned to cancel within the 3-day grace period and was given a signed rebate for 50% off ($400) once I reached my goal of 30 pounds in 17 weeks and 6 weeks maintenance, which seemed okay.

I went in to the center and I was helped right away, they were very friendly. I got the scoop on the program minus the fact that I would have to purchase the LA lite bars even after I lost the weight. I only needed to lose 20 lbs so I would only be on the diet for 10 weeks plus 6 stabilization wks and 52 maintenance wks. but in order to receive the rebate of 1/2 cost of the program I would have to be on the LA lite bars which came out to be about $28/wk X 68 weeks = $1904 plus $640. which was the cost of the program for a grand total of $2544.00 just to lose 20 lbs!

I started my program January 17,2006. When i enrolled i was not told that in order to follow my diet plan that i would need to purchase the protein bars to keep losing weight. Because it was myself and my daughter enrolled this became very costly. therefore forcing me to stop purchasing the bars. this became a back and fourth weight loss. To date i have loss no more weight. I would liked to know that in order to reach my goal they would have informed me that i needed to buy there products only. I am very dissatisfied with this program.

I paid $800 upfront for services advertised on a TV program I saw. After 3 months I was treated like a 2nd class citizen and was so uncomfortable I couldnt go back into the establishment. They made me cry, treated me like I was always cheating on the plan, telling me I needed to buy fat blockers, buy there Lite bars. I wrote a letter to the corp office explaining my situation and they invited me back saying maybe they could change my plan and let me see another dietician in the office. That wouldn't work for me, the office was so small and sometimes there was only one person there to help you and it was always the individual that always made me feel uncomfortable. I feel they took my money and didnt provide the professional service they sold. It wasnt until I saw the show on 20-20 where I knew I wasnt the only one they treated like this.

I too went into LA Weight Loss when my hopes were at their lowest. It sounded perfect. The price didn't seem so bad until I got in there. The advertised specials were no longer in existence...the day I was there. I was to pay over $800 immediately but was assured that I would get half of that back after I met my goal. Ok, so if this really works and I will get at least $400 back, then it might be ok.

My wife and I signed up for the program like many others and got suckered into going over $4,000 in debt with program cost and pills, ect. The program did not work much at all.

I too was manipulated using extreme sales pressure along with emotional pressure to spend way too much money on a program that does not offer anything of value. I spend almost $500 on a year membership, not to mention what I spend on supplements and vitamins.

I just saw the 20/20 story on LA Weight Loss and the same thing happened to me here in San Diego California. They got me by playing on "dating again as a single woman in her 40's and if you want to even THINK about internet dating, you better be able to take a picture". There have been no follow-up from counselors, no "counseling" - just buy, buy, and buy. They refused any refunds.

I am dismayed about the services that were not provided from the LA Weight Loss Center and the unprofessional manner in which my case has been handled. I am choosing to communicate only in writing since I have been questioned about actions, dates and information I have provided. The letter will also ensure that there are no miscommunication, misunderstanding and misinterpretation. I am appalled at the way the LA Weight Loss Company is not handling my complaint which leads me to believe that customer service is not important to the LA Weight Loss Franchise Company.

I enrolled in the program and the contract even states that you do not have to purchase the lite bars, but they push them anyway. They will not give you any cost up front on purchasing any of the bars or anything else. They tell you that on your next visit they will explain. When I went to my 3rd visit that was when they tell you that you can buy them in bulk. Instead of paying $29.95 for them.

After spending 45 minutes with a very energetic young lady touting the benefits of the LA Weight Loss program I signed up and walked out $551 poorer. I had a second appointment 2 days later with a different person who did kind of an in-take evaluation on me. The third appointment, after I had consumed the juice for the weekend, I was presented with my plan for losing the 30 pounds.

When I went to request a refund, I was told I couldn't get a refund for the supplements I purchased, even though I had not taken the supplements out of the building. I was then given the remaining bottles I had purchased in bulk at the discounted price, & that was the reason I was told I couldn't get my money back...they were purchased on sale. I had never opened the bottles I had been given, but I was told that they left the premises, and they are considered drugs, so I couldn't bring them back. I was given the remaining bottles I was supposedly owed since I couldn't be refunded the costs. These are bottles of vitamins, minerals, herbs. Unopened bottles of supplements...not drugs, & if they were drugs why are non medical personnel selling them?

I am a counselor for LA weight loss centers and am sorry that many have had such bad experiences.

Went in to discuss their weight loss program after seeing an on-line advertisement that said pay $5 per week. At time of appointment, I chose to enroll although was told I would have to pay my 2 year program costs all up front. I didn't understand why they said 5 per month but was desperate at this point so I signed up. Was told that the there was a non-refundable enrollment fee of 149.00 that I would not be able to recover; however, the remaining program costs would be recoverable if the program was not working for me. Total program cost was $480.60.
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I joined the Lawton office a few weeks ago. I was told the my purchases had to be put on a creit card that they would get and it would be interest free for as long as I was on the program. That my monthly payment would not be more than $49.00 per mo. and that I could leave the program at anytime I wanted to. That I would only have to pay $149.00 plus the supplements I had used. When I got my first statment, my monthly payment was $100.00 and my account was over $3000.00 and now they are not letting me pay the amount of $149.00 plus supplements. I was told that they didn't give refunds.

Well, I didn't try to get a refund, as they have signs posted everywhere about no refunds. I went in last year for a consultation and Stacy told me how much it would cost and I said I want to think about it. I made the mistake of bringing my kids who were acting up. Anyway, she said to me it will cost me at least $100 either way. Well, I was speechless, as I thought the consultation was free. My plan of grabbing the kids and making a break for it went out the window at that and I ended up with a new Care Credit card with $1,000 plus dollars on it.

When I signed up for the program, I was told that if I kept my weight within 5 lbs. of my goal weight, I would be given a refund of $144 at six months and then again at the end of my program. I achieved both goals. I finished the program in Nov.2005 and have yet to receive my refund of the second $144, despite several phone calls and a letter.

Back in November, just before Thanksgiving, I went in to an LA Weight Loss Center to see about joining since in their TV ad they make it a point to say "No food to buy", etc. I liked the idea I could use my own food. When I went there, however, they bombarded me with all these supplements, some of which I would be unable to take because they contained iodine and I'm allergic to that. They also said I would have to use their nutrition bars in order for the system to work and to qualify "to get half my money back" at the end. Also to qualify, I HAD to go in three times per week for weighing and a consultation.

I went to LA Weight Loss for a free consultant. They said that I had to pay the enrollment fee of $149 before they could explain the program to me, but it was fully refundable if I chose not to go with them. I paid the fee and an extra $150 for the program.

I joined LA Weight Loss in January of 2005 after having a baby in November. I paid for 19 weeks of weight loss, 6 weeks of stabilization, and 52 weeks of maintenance. I was high pressured in to purchasing LA weight loss products as well stating that if I did not buy them now, the costs would significantly go up. I asked what I was paying $8.00 per week for (i.e. what services I would be getting for the money). I was told that I would get counseling, a weekly blood pressure check, and a monthly measurement check. The counselor (Julie) showed me what questions the counselors would be asking me and told me I must come in at least three times per week.

On Nov 30, 2005 I went in for my free evaulation. I decided to give the plan a try and was convinced to sign up for a plan that consisted of 84 weeks. At the time of signing the contract, I was not told that there is a three day grace period. As a matter of fact the counselor wrote on the contract that the program fee and program were both non-refundable. I was not shown the "particular" diet that I would be on but was told, "you'll never know you are on a diet".

I called LA Weight Loss on Beltline Rd. in Irving, Texas on Friday, November 25, 2005. I informed them that I could not have nuts, fish or shellfish in my diet, due to diverticulitius, and would not be interested in buying any products ro foods from them. I was informed that would not be a problem, as they planned the foods/diet around each individual and the menus would be foods that I could purchase at any grocery. I set up an appointment for Monday evening at 6:30. Upon my arrival, I was informed that I was early (it was 6:15).

When I joined LA Weightloss they do not explain everything up front with you and once you have paid in full then the next visit they start to throw all of these products at you what they say you need to buy for the guarantee to be effective. They did not explain to me everything on the paper that I signed, my husband came in every consultation visit with me and not once did they say that you had to buy their LA Lites to get half of your money back once you hit your maintenance. I found an article on the website saying about their LA Lites and that you need to purchase them so I brought it in yesterday and asked about it and the girl said yes hon you do need to buy them and come in three times a week in order for the guarantee to be validated.