LOL............an LWL counselor actually said that to me a few weeks after I joined...........so it wasn't a sales pitch........but I think she did use to for one to other clients. It really is true though, when you think of it :)

You know, I compared LAWL to WW for the same time and here is what I learned:

When I joined, I paid about $725 ($4 a week and 81 weeks, which included the starter pack, etc.).

Now I used to be a WW monthly pass member at $39.95 a month. Take that times the months I paid for with LAWL and most people wouldn't guess WW is actually higher: $799.00 without any free product.

I realize I am obligated to purchase the bars, but I was buying WW product too plus eating out way too much.

My health concerns are such that I had to look at the value for my health over the cost of a LA Lite bar.

My advice, no matter what program you choose, do it now before you let yourself get as heavy as I have and have all the health issues I do. If you can afford it, your health is definately worth it.

Diane

You are all great, really!

Diane - Thanks for mentioning health, not that nobody else brought it up, but it’s really on my mind this morning. My paternal grandfather died of a heart attack at 52 and my maternal grandmother died of one at 62. That doesn’t bode well for a woman who is overweight at all, does it? My coworker’s husband died a few weeks ago at the age of 58, the same age as my mom right now. That was a real eye opener.

I keep thinking that I should just go it alone and get it done. I’m smart. I KNOW what to do. Why is it that ds is 13 months old and I haven’t lost the “baby weight”? I want ds to have a healthy, fit mom and dh to have a healthy, fit (ok, let’s admit it, HOT) wife.

Logically, I know it’s worth it. I guess I’m afraid that I will try and it won’t work. Then I don’t have hope, only failure. If I don’t try and fail, I can still hope. Silly, I know.


Cassi - Thank you for putting the calorie counts up for me. I am very comfortable with that calorie range.

~Holly

Holly - A lot of girls here do go it alone, and this board is a tremendous help in staying OP. But, for me at least, I know that going to WI "officially" and having to answer to someone else really keeps me honest.

I think the face to face will help me too. I go at 4 pm today to see what we can work out on a deal. I am excited and nervous. Monday I will be on my way to a healthier new me!