[Mama Nicole]

Hello everyone,
I just joined LA weightloss yesterday. I was feeling very good about the whole program, until they did my health history. I have no health risks, so they wanted me to purchase supplements. I had no idea they would tell me that my success would be less unless I took supplements. I have tried other supplements in the past, and all they do is give me headaches. I am very senstive to medications. Do most of you take the supplements? I felt very mislead. After reading a lot of your posts, I do feel a bit better. I am just concerned, as I signed away $500 last night, truly believing that I would not have to invest a lot more cash, and that I would beable to get to my goal weight.

[buffystar]

I understand what you mean. The thing with LAWL is you have to learn to separate the crap from the reality. To put it bluntly For me, the bars have helped, but then again I had a major event (wedding) to plan my goal around and if I had been smarter I would have given myself more time. But these ladies on the board are awesome and can help if you decide you need alternatives to LAWL products. I've since learned that LUna bars are a good sub- me personally, I like the bars- I need something sweet everyday or I would go over hte edge. As for the supplements- a good rule of thumb (or at least I think so)- don't buy anything at LAWL that you can't get somewhere else. As far as the supplements, if you have a history then you probably don't want to risk it. But the vitamins, carb blockers, and calcium- you can get somewhere else for cheaper. I just recently started the supplements ("block and burn"- Trimax and FB 500-and have lost 3 pounds in the past three days). Just thought I would give you a heads up-and maybe provide you with some perspective

[MTdebster921]

Nicole- Welcome!!
Unfortunately, that is the bad thing about LAWL. They are sales people, and they lead you on for a few days to get you to spend more money with them. Have they tried to sell you the lites yet? If not, that is going to be another big $$$ shocker. You do NOT have to do any of the extras that LAWL offers over the basic eating program. I do the lites because I like them and they help my sugar fix. You don't need to do them to succeed as well as the supplements. You can purchase similar products elsewhere for less. Not all centers are pushy and the ones that are give LAWL the bad rep they seem to have.

I do not take the LA supplements and am super bad about taking any vitamins and I think you can see by looking at my ticker, that I am succeeding fairly well.

Don't let this sour your outlook on LAWL, just let it be a learning lesson. Come here often and join us chickies for support and motivation.

[Mama Nicole]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have reassured my instincts And about the bars........they are very good. I go back tomorrow for the bars sales pitch. I am pretty sure that I am not going to buy a whole bunch of them. I am very very very excited about the program otherwise though. I am sure I will be checking in with you ladies quite often. Thanks again!

[buffystar]

I can see that you've also lost 3 pounds so far! Awesome for you! Another alternative: I heard some lady on this board buys so many bars at a time, then waits for sales and buys more as she needs them.