10/12/09

Thieves

by naturegrl23

I signed up and later changed my mind without receiving any services. They still charged care credit and I'm expected to pay $1000 for services never rendered. It's now ruining my once perfect credit (after paying off school and car). Beware of these thieves!!!

• Cons: They steal your money!!!

10/09/09

Lose Your Money, Then Lose the Weight

by john8Houston

So Far, So Good. Lost 9 lbs. in 3 days, (but not at this location -there are about 12 to 15 all over Houston). Lost lots of cash at sign up and 2nd Day, when they want you to buy way too much non-refundable supplements, including vitamins, fish oil, special things that are not explained well, just need to have the faith and fork over cash. These are the Movers and Shakers in the weight loss business now. Snack Bars, Drinks, soup mix for thousands of dollars.

If you select to sign up, expect to be hounded to spend way too much money, way too fast. Then, be expected to spend a lot of time in food preparation, taking 15 pills a day and going in to get weighed every day. (just go with the flow to a better, slimmer you - of course you can weigh yourself at home for free - How's that working forya?)

$6 a week is deceptive, $6 a day is even low - Hope I can lose the weight I need to & get out of there before the lawsuits put them into bankruptcy. The counselors read what they are supposed to share with you, but are well trained into not giving out info before they are ready to close the deal with you. It's pretty much a sale all the time to everybody, including those that have paid big bucks, those that have dropped out. I wouldn't be surprised to see them making a pitch to the judge in court when they get sued - Gotta givem credit for putting on the BIG PUSH, all the time to everyone.

They will give you a full price up front, after their pitch if you press hard enough to get it and don't sign until you have the info you want - I found out on boards like this, BBB, internet searches, etc. what they were all about before I dropped in to visit. They want to get some of your money before they drop the other shoe & you find out it is very expensive. I'm big & don't push easy, they are mostly small & almost as tough as I am, but face it - They are not in this for their health & don't think people would spend $thousands to lose weight by knowing the truth up front - may be right for some. Don't expect any charity with these folks. Chum around with the fat folks at diet clubs if that's what you want, or pay for the services and hang in there to lose wgt, level off and maintain the loss, which overall should take at least a year to 2 years(I'm sure it depends on how much you want to lose and how much you can handle for the time & cost involved). These friends of mine at the center, I would want to work for me if I was selling something hard & fast! This is the Big Leagues of weight loss, so don't enter thinking you are there to try out for the minors. My people are tough, which they better be to get this big lug to lose over 100 lbs. and not put it back on. Expect all your worst nightmares, but also to reach your goal if you really want it bad enough. Ask yourself just one question before (I stress, BEFORE) going to visit & talk with your spouse about this before also - HOW MUCH IS IT WORTH TO YOU TO LOSE THE WEIGHT? It may cost more than that, but you could well make the amount back plus have a happier, healthier life. The positive may well outweigh the negative, but you decide.

• Pros: History for Helping People lose weight, fix own food
• Cons: Very Expensive, complicated for most, supplements

05/15/08

Be very careful before enrolling in this program

by JALarson

I am writing to communicate concerns regarding my experience as a client. I hope my post will help others before deciding to enroll in this program.

1. Center Hospitality:

Upon arriving to the location, no one was at the front desk. I waited several minutes before anyone came up front. No one ever welcomed me nor did anyone introduce themselves.

2. Sales Pressure:

I had questions regarding the vegetarian plan that the counselor did not know the answers to. When I asked if I could think it over I was told the quoted price was only valid immediately, even though I would not start the program until the following week. I went ahead and signed on feeling I really did not have any other options.

3. Counselors:

The counselors are not professionals. Every time I arrived a different person ?helped me.? They lost my file and were often confused about who I was and my vegetarian program. They spent a large amount of time trying to convince me to change to the non-vegetarian program. I spent more time educating them than vice versa. The overall impression of the counselors is generally distracted, inconvenienced, and unfriendly. They lectured and chastised instead of listening and offering suggestions.

4. Herbs

The herbs affected me drastically. The most overwhelming response was feeling jittery and strange -similar to ?medicine head.? I experienced insomnia, dizziness, restlessness, digestive tract problems, irritability and blurred vision. I did not feel safe driving or going out in public.

5. Client Confidentiality:

While at the front desk, two employees began talking about a client?s private information. Health information is protected by HIPPA guidelines. Clients should never be discussed openly.

I expressed my concerns in writing within the first week. I asked for at least a partial refund and have been given the run around since. I would not recommend this program to others.