Plans without the lties

Razmataz--
You are like a dream to me right now =)
I was on the gold plan before I got pregnant and stopped. I have since had the baby (she is almost 5 months now) and found out that The PURE Weightloss Center (originally LA Weightloss when I left) in my area closed. When I started the program they put me on purple and then I went to gold. I lost around 33-35 lbs. but since my goal was 50 lbs. I never got to stabalize.
I'd like to restart without bars but need some direction:
--Do I do the Fast Forward first?
--What plan (Ht 5'2", 178 lbs--put on 10 lbs just returning to work!)Purple, Red or Gold?

I only have the gold book--from reading the boards I see that the only difference between gold and purple is in the protein portion. Is this correct?

Lsette,

You're right that the protein is the only size that changes purple to gold. Are you breastfeeding? (by the way congrats on becoming a mom and happy belated mother's day) If not purple will work. If you are breastfeeding you need to be on red until no longer breastfeeding...there just isn't enough calories to support mom and baby otherwise.

Thank you! I was breastfeeding but not anymore. Since I am still getting up in the middle of the night with her, would Red be a good start since it is like someone who works alot of hours?
I will start the Purple otherwise. Now, since there is no drop from Purple with no bars, how often should I do the Take Off? And should I start with the Fast Forward for 2 days?

Lsette74,

Stasrt with purple but if finding yourself hungry add an extra 1/2 a protein (this would have been the blue plan)

TakeOff requires that you use bars. You can use it and only do the bars those 2 days and do it up to every other week. Without bars TakeOff doesn't have enough protein to support you.

If you decide not to do the TakeOff you can still do the Fast Forward but only once a month. You're body needs time to adjust between Fast Forwards.

Any other questions, let me know!

what about being 158 and 5'2 what plan would be good to go on to get to 140

what about being 158 and 5'2 what plan should i use to get to 140 and what about doing the 4 oranges and unlimited protein and greens for 2 days because i don't have bars or fast forward
what do you suggest

pk,

Welcome! You can do the 4 oranges with unlimited protein and unlimited green vegetables for 2 days...for short you can call it Fast Forward if you want...it's the program without the juice. After going onto the plan you can do it once a month if you want.

As for your program do purple:
2 protein
4 vegetable
3 fruit
2 starch
1 dairy
1 fat

You'll remain on purple to your goal. If you have any problems please don't hesitate to ask!

thank you for your email but i just wanted to make sure that you knew i don't have any lites.

will doing the purple without the lites get me to 140? I'm 5'2 and 158 pounds

I was also wondering I never got to the maintenance and stabilization part of the diet because I got pregnant during the process so i had to stop the diet and then when I came back they were gone but luckily because of what they taught me I've already lost 68 pounds

so how does one maintain and stabilize?

sincerely concerned
PK

thank you for your email but i just wanted to make sure that you knew i don't have any lites.

will doing the purple without the lites get me to 140? I'm 5'2 and 158 pounds

I was also wondering I never got to the maintenance and stabilization part of the diet because I got pregnant during the process so i had to stop the diet and then when I came back they were gone but luckily because of what they taught me I've already lost 68 pounds

so how does one maintain and stabilize?

sincerely concerned
PK

This is good! I was under the impression you will have to eat 1 canalope with unlimited veggies & protien for the fast foward.... is this incorrect... If so I need to do a slim down quick :)

Thank you so much and I look forward to sharing my progress with you. You will be my new Valentina (LAWL counselor)! Hope you don't mind =)

I second the NOTION!!!!!

Lus_ci_ouss,

The Fast Forward can be done with either the oranges or the canteloupe if the citrus of the orange is too much for your stomach.

Maria,

Ok, are you using bars or a replacement for them? If you are I want you to try the red plan. If not, red plus. I'm putting you on a higher plan because of your hours with the kids and whatnot...if you find any difficulty with your amount you're losing let me know...also let me know if you're feeling at all hungry.

PK,

Yes, the purple without the lites down to the goal of 140...

About stabilization and maintenence, if you look through earlier posts there is a listing of what to do each week through stabilization. When you get there I will repost it.

Maintenence is all about learning to think about food differently. I post it along with the stabilization guide. During stabilization and maintenence you will see your weight fluctuate up to 5 pounds in either direction and this is normal...if you're staying within that window consider it success.

thank you so much for your help this is really going to save my life (our lives) and I speak for all of us I know we will lead healthier happier lives feeling good about our selves.

Hi Everyone

I have been following the plan since the closing and have almost reached 50 lbs. I find that I have a hard time not being able to have the bars. Is there something that is being used as a replacement? I heard the luna bars, but I don't want to chance if I am wrong. Thank you in advance for you help.

Mari,

It's also known as Red 1 and is as follows:

Protein 2 1/2 (lean choices like chicken 8 ounces, less lean choices 6 ounces)
Vegetables 4
Fruit 4
Starch 3
Dairy 2
Fat 1

Whether or not you use bars is a personal choice...you really can lose without them. If you want to use a replacement bar the Luna bars are good...generally make sure there is 9-12 grams of protein.

Skittles08,

Yes you can use the Luna bars...in general you want at least 9 grams of protein in the replacement bar.

razmataz in West Chester, Pennsylvania said: Skittles08,

Yes you can use the Luna bars...in general you want at least 9 grams of protein in the replacement bar.

Thank you so much.

airlineprincess in Cincinnati, Ohio said: do you know if this all Big Lots???

I think so, you should go take a look. Thomas in Austin found it.

Good look

Thomas in Austin in Austin, Texas said: Hi Maggy!

Thanks for the news! I just ran to my Big Lots in Austin, TX and they had plenty of them! I grabbed 6 boxes of the chocolate meal replacements. Can't beat $3 for a 4-pack!

Thanks again!
Thomas

Glad to help.

What is the orange plan? I'm not familiar with that one.

Pecan,

The orange plan is a plan only for teens. It has more servings in the areas of fat and dairy because the growing bodies of teens need extra of those things.

Thanks Raz..

I'm 42 years old 5'5" 133 lbs what do you think would be the lowest safest weight to drop to.I would like to get down to about 120. I started fast forward again yesterday I have bars for about 2 weeks but will probably more. Should I start on gold.

At 5'5" the height/weight chart we used when I was at LA Weightloss puts your minimum weight at 129. If you're not in the size you want toning exercises might be more the ticket.

Thanks again...I will try some excersize along being more focused on cutting out some snacks.I realy have not gained that much back since my original loss several years ago.

I call a LA weightloss center today (over 800 miles from my home) and they are up and running
they explained to me that the franchises closed but corp is still there and that all of the products and plans changed... She offered me the chance to join and do the program over the phone... do you think this is a ripoff?

Months ago I was told it was the franchises (individually owned)that are still open I get emailed coupons & specials from a center in the Carolinas and I believe some of the Puerto Rico centers are still open.

Lus_ci_ouss,

I worked for corporate LA and they closed as of January 4th. I would be suspicious of anyone asking you to do this over the phone. When I worked there it was policy not to do that. I have also heard rumor that the franchises will also be going out of business. The owner of the corporate centers has not only filed bankruptcy but has also been sued for civil damages by the PA attorney general and there is a possibility there will also be criminal charges. My best advice is to stay away. They've taken the money and run once already. The choice of course is yours.

hi raz this is anointedone,
how are you listen i just ordered some bars off of ebay i was wondering was that a good thing to do it is a 168 bars for a 103 dollars i need some chocolate and to do what is right for my diet

god bless
aniontedone

aniontedone,

If you want to use the bars that's not a problem. Just remember we need to have you on the right plan for having the bars. Also bear in mind that it's not good for your body (and ultimately will slow the weight loss) if you keep switching back and forth. So just decide which you want to do. If you need me to change your plan I need a height/weight reminder. Thanks!

HI RAZ THIS IS ANIONTEDONE,
I ALWAYS WAS ON THE BARS I JUST DID'T KNOW WHERE TO GET ANY BARS FROM SINCE THEY CLOSED UP PURE WEIGHT SO I AM NOT GOING BACK AND FORTH I JUST DON'T WANT TO MESS UP THAT IS WHY I WANT TO GET THE BARS BACK SO I WON'T CRAVE FOR SWEETS WITH THE BARS I WILL KEEP ON TRACK THAT'S ALL I WEIGHT 258 AND I AM 5'3 I TRULEY THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DONOT HAVE TO DO THIS BUT I AM GREATFUL THANKS
GOD BLESS
ANOINTEDONE

Hi Raz, I need help getting back on the plan, I have gained back 6
pounds and having a hard time getting started. Gained a lot of inches back. So I am 5'5" amd weigh 187 should I start back on the purple? I do have a lot of bars left so I would like to use
them. I want to get down to 150 lbs eventually...I can not do any
exercises right now as I have to go in for back surgery again,
so please let me know if purple with lites is the way to go for me. Thanks so much for all your help. Trisha

The following is the most recent email I received today from a center down in the Carolina's.Not sure if anyone would take the chance if they got burned but I figured I share it. Personally I say stick with Raz and your own willpower.

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Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:12:55 -0400
From: "LAWL Billings" <LAWL-billings@la-weightloss.com>
Subject: GREAT NEWS FROM LA WEIGHT LOSS
ATTENTION!!!! ATTENTION!!!!

I HAVE GREAT NEWS!! WE HAVE DEVELOPED AN EXCLUSIVE ON LINE PROGRAM FOR YOU PURE CLIENTS WHO LOST YOUR CENTERS AND YOUR ONE ON ONE COUNSELING. WE ARE OFFERING YOU THE ABILITY TO VISIT WITH ME VIA INTERNET ONCE A WEEK FOR AS LONG AS YOU WOULD LIKE THE COUNSELING AND/OR REACH YOUR GOAL!!

FOR ONLY $149, the online program will provide you with weekly one on one counseling through the internet or telephone, a menu plan kit, variety box of the la lites, portion plate, and an online diary.

It is simple to get signed up. Email me with your contact information and the best time and day to get a hold of you. We will call you and do a quick health history and get your personalized plan set up and mailed to you. Then, you just start losing weight.

Don't wait to take advantage of this exclusive offer. A great way to get back to your weight loss dreams and have that one on one support you loved.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!!

Jennie Hansen
406-656-8446
lawl-billings@la-weightloss.com

I thought the company that was making the LA bars was going to stop productions on the Bars?? So how can this person, Jennie
Hansen even get you the LA bars?? I say to
to stick with Raz and your will power...
Trisha

As I stated I was just sharing the information I received.Not sure about the bars being discontinued but it makes sense unless they will be made under a new name or something

I don't know about this program but it looks like the old internet program they had and I just want to mention that the old internet program they had was $149 up front followed by a monthly charge to your credit card. If you want to do this that's ok...I'm making nothing from this. But, please go into it with both eyes open. I'm sorry but I watched the owner cheat many clients and stick the employees with the task of telling about the closing and no jobs right before Christmas...I just don't trust anymore.

trisha,

Go back onto purple until you reach 180. If you want you can do a FastForward then go onto the purple plan. At 180, switch to gold. The protein size on gold is 2 ounces less and gold has one less vegetable. Let me know if you need any help.

hi raz this is anointedone,
you told me to tell you my height and weight cause i just ordered some lites on ebay and they won't be here until next week so i just need to know what to do utill they come do i stick to the diet utill they come and wait for an answer from you on what plan should go on well anyway i weight 254 and i am 5'3 in height i have always used the lites but since the center closed i did'nt know where to get them so now i am getting the lites so i won't crave sweets so much i thank you for being there for me it is working no need to change you are the best
thank you and god bless

anointedone

Okay thanks Raz, I will stay in touch.
Trisha

Hi Pecan, I went ahead and emailed Jennie
Hansen, and here is her email back to me
She claims that the LA Weight Loss Centers
are still open, and that she is authorized by LAWL to offer us the online version
of the program, and that we can also just
buy the products, such as the bars if we
choose to do so, which is nice, I myself
would love to stay on the bars because they are so good. The 149.00 includes one bottle of Take Off Juice, unlimited amounts of weeks, and once a week check in. I asked
her to send me a copy of the products and
prices. because I would rather use the LA
Bars instead of the ones in the stores because they don't taste as good as the
LA bars...it is still an option for us and
to stay with Raz for our support and help
with the diet...And thank you for the
information. I know that for myself I need
to have someone to answer to to stay
faithful to this way of eating..I like to
diet plan...I see you live in Toms River
New Jersey, someone close to there just
bought a shih tzu puppy from me 1 1/2
years ago, very nice couple...Okay take
care. Trisha

trisha1960 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania said: Hi Pecan, I went ahead and emailed Jennie
Hansen, and here is her email back to me
She claims that the LA Weight Loss Centers
are still open, and that she is authorized by LAWL to offer us the online version
of the program, and that we can also just
buy the products, such as the bars if we
choose to do so, which is nice, I myself
would love to stay on the bars because they are so good. The 149.00 includes one bottle of Take Off Juice, unlimited amounts of weeks, and once a week check in. I asked
her to send me a copy of the products and
prices. because I would rather use the LA
Bars instead of the ones in the stores because they don't taste as good as the
LA bars...it is still an option for us and
to stay with Raz for our support and help
with the diet...And thank you for the
information. I know that for myself I need
to have someone to answer to to stay
faithful to this way of eating..I like to
diet plan...I see you live in Toms River
New Jersey, someone close to there just
bought a shih tzu puppy from me 1 1/2
years ago, very nice couple...Okay take
care. Trisha

Trisha,

I emailed Jennie too (LOL)about products not being manufactured ,below is her reply. Good luck with your weightloss. We are all fortunate to have found each other here,everyone needs support and a special THANK YOU to Raz for all her knowledge,guidance,support and patience.

No production has stopped other than the operation of Corporate owned LA Weight loss centers. We are a franchise owned LA Weight Loss. There are still 450 centers open and operating, predominately west of the Mississippi, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico. But we have all the products you knew and loved and some that you were not aware of because they are exclusive to LA Weight Loss franchise.
Let me know what you are looking for particularly and I will see if I can help.

Jennie

I say do it on your own...

hi raz this is anointedone, raz i feel negelted i have'nt heard anything from you did i do something i have'nt heard an answer about my what diet am i going to be on with the lites bars i weight 255 and my height is 5'3 i need your help thank you

god bless

anointedone

anointedone123,

I apologize. I've had a really hectic week at work and am just tired. I truly did not mean to miss you.

Since you're completly out of bars you can do 1 of 2 things. Either go to the red plus for a week (until your bars arrive). Or stay on red and buy Luna bars to get you through.

I know I've said that you can't flip back and forth but if it's a 1 time thing you should be ok. You just can't keep changing.

Again, sorry I didn't reach you sooner. I honestly thought I had already replied. That just shows that I really do need to get some sleep.

thank you raz for getting back to me let me apolijize for not considering you i should know better i must have forgot you have a life besides this i sorry i must consider your feelings i am good at that anyway go to red plus until bars arrive ok that is good and when bars arrive i will let you know if that is alright now get some sleep and i will talk to you soon
god bless

anointedone

Hi- I joined LA weighloss two years ago and was on the a gold plan with lites last I remember and also a purple. I had to stop because I got pregnant and then we moved to Japan (military) therefore, i don't have any lites anymore and I have lost my meal plan journals. I'm 5'6 and 200 lbs.. and goal weight is 142. I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions in what i should start? I would like to jump start it, but I don't have the juice- or lites or anything anymore. Thanks!

sunrisebreezer,

Do the FastForward. Unlimited protein, unlimited green vegetables. Instead of drinking the juice eat 4 oranges each day. Do this for 2 days.

Then you have a decision to make. You can either use a replacement for the bars such as the Luna bars (make sure your replacement has at least 9 grams of protein). If you're going to do this go on the Purple plan. This plan has protein sizes 2 ounces bigger than gold and has 1 more vegetable serving than gold.

If you want to do it without the lites, go on the red plan.

2 1/2 protein (same size as purple)
4 vegetable
3 fruit
3 starch
1 dairy
1 fat

Let me know if you need any other help.

anointedone,

Don't worry about it. I'm glad you said something because I thought I had responded to you and I wouldn't want to ignore you.