More LA Weight Loss Centers Closing in Texas

An individual employed at a Texas LA Weight Loss Center has informed me the offices in Austin, Corpus Christi, and the Victoria LA Weightloss Centers are closing. The employees have been instructed not to tell customers the offices are closing but to tell them they are shortenig their times of being open.

This employee along with a few of her coworkers, are saddened by these tactics. She emphazised how much these employees really care about their clients. She wants the readers to know, there really are lots of good, caring counselors.

She wants people to know the truth about these LA Weight Loss Centers.

Thank you for sharing this information. I know it will help many people.

To the clients: Although your weight loss facility maybe closing, stay focused and continue on your weight loss journey. Take what you have learned and stay on track. YOU WILL SUCCEED!!!!!!!.......one pound at a time.

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More LA Weight Loss Centers Closing in Tennessee

I have received an email from an employee at a Tennessee LA Weight Loss Center in regards to centers closing in her area shortly. If you are a member of one of the centers in Memphis, Germantown or Bartlett TN, you need to get a refund. At least attempt to get your money back. They are closing in a matter of weeks.

She states Germantown and Memphis LA Weightloss Centers are still running commercials to sign people up, knowing they are closing in a few weeks. She states that if you are presently a member, you should already notice that all the counselors are gone. They got rid of everyone of them because they didn't want them to tell any of the clients the Centers were closing.

They are still continuing to enroll people for their year long program.

I want to thank the person for sending this information. I'm know this information will be helpful to many readers. It will keep unsuspecting people from signing up and perhaps help others attempt to get a refund from these LA Weight Loss Centers.

I'd like to suggest people check with their local hospital and see if or when they will be running a weight loss program. My hospital in Selmer, TN started a weight loss program three weeks ago. It's a GREAT program and only cost $10 for 8 weeks. It includes the use of 3 different gyms (you pick one), nutrition classes every week and the chance to win cash at the end of the program. The day of the nutrition class, you can also purchase a healthy meal in the cafeteria for $3.

The gym I chose for my 8 week program (McNairy County Athletic Club) is open 24 hours and has a separate men and women's side. It also includes a tanning bed. They are very helpful at the club and will set up an exercise program that fits your level of fitness.

I'm losing weight and having fun doing it on this program. I've also met so many nice people. What more could a person as for.....weight loss.....fun.....new friends. Wow.....what a win-win situation.

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LA Weight Loss Center in McAllen Tx

One of my readers is a member of the LA Weight Loss Center in McAllen Texas. She feels the place has gone down hill. She says she is having to pay for products when they come back although she had paid for them previously.

She was wondering if there was anyone else in the Rio Grande Valley having problems with this Center. She'd like to hear from you.

It's great when we make a commitment to lose weight. When we shell out money to join a program to accomplish our weight loss goal, and we receive shoddy service, it is disheartening. Because we are overweight doesn't mean we aren't smart. We can tell when we are dealing with a trained professional or a wanna-be professional flying by the seat of their pants.

There is a list of various jobs, such as sales managers, and counselors available with the LA Weight Loss Franchise all over the country. I wonder what the qualifications are for these positions. You can check them out here.

Anyone from the Rio Grande Valley?....Anyone else having a recent problem with their weight loss center?....I'd love to hear from you.

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Nutrition Class for Weight Loss

This eight week weight loss program offers free nutrition classes. I attended my first class this past Tuesday. The room was packed. The program is called Lifesteps.

The first class was basicly an overview of what we will be covering for the next 8 weeks presented by a registered dietian. Our final weigh-in will be April 10th. We will be learning how to read food labels properly, portion control, and proper food choices. She also stressed the importance of exercise whether one is just starting to workout or an avid runner/walker.

We went over The Big Picture of Lifesteps Weight Management. She presented a balanced scale.

CALORIES IN..........................CALORIES OUT
1. What you eat............................1. Metabolism
2. How much you eat...................2. Physical Activity
3. How often you eat
4. How you eat
5. Why you eat

She explained all the elements of the Big Picture affect our weight. Lifesteps will help us identify areas of the Big Picture which most affect our weight. Lifesteps will also help us develop a plan to bring our own weight equation into balance.

These are the questions she had us all answer privately:
1. Are you here because you want to lose weight?
2. Are you ready to make a life-long commitment to healthy, moderate eating
habits and regular physical activity?
3. Are you willing to take the weight off slowly?
4. Are you trying to become a slimmer version of yourself?
5. Are you willing to evaluate your attitudes about food, exercise, and weight?
6. Do you have a network of family and friends who will support your efforts to
make lifestyle changes?
7. Will your current circumstances allow you to make behavior change a high
priority in your life?
8. Are you willing to keep a record of your food intake and physical activity?
9. Are you eady to target a goal weight that is realistic and healthy for you?

If you answered YES to all the questions, you are ready to make a commitment to losing weight. And the Lifesteps program may be just what you are looking for to succeed.

The official scale weight scale is in the room this class was given. I decided to way myself after class. I was down 3 pounds from my official starting weight. I left the room feeling pretty pumped up.

This time I'm going to KEEP the weight off once I get down to my ideal weight.

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Volunteer Work = Great Exercise

Thursday my husband and I volunteered to help pass out food for a county organization. We both grabbed a bottle of water and headed for the armory at 7:45 am. We weren't sure what to expect but were looking forward to helping in some way.

Wow...talk about a great workout. We spent almost 4 hours loading 30 pounds sacks of food off the floor into a grocery cart and then taking the cart to a client's car and unloading it. Depending on the family size, they got either two or four bags. Up and down....back and forth...wow...I could really feel it in my legs and my shoulders after a couple of hours.

I forgot to bring my pedometer so I'm not sure how far I walked. I wore a pair of cheap tennis shoes with no support. My feet started hurting after a couple of hours. The hard concrete really takes a toll on my feet. Next month I'm wearing a good pair of shoes. I usually wear cobbie cobblers...they are great.

I really enjoyed helping this organization. This was the best workout I've had in a long time. I woke up Friday morning with sore arms, sore shoulders, and sore legs. I wonder how many calories I burned. I've never been sore after working out at the gym. I guess it goes to show I don't push myself hard enough on the machines.

I met some nice workers as well as nice participants. People were so genuine. I heard some heart-wrenching life stories from a few of the clients. I sympathized with them and put them in my prayers.

This day was not only a great workout on my weight loss journey but an eye-opener to the despair felt my so many in this community. I hope my words of encouragement and prayers help.

(I retired from the post office. This postage stamp says it all.)

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I've Lost 4 Pounds in 10 Days

I was so happy to see I've lost 4 pounds in 10 days. I've shown myself that when I make a commitment to myself, I can accomplish it. My husband and mom don't realize I'm trying to lose weight. I've decided not to tell them. I think it's kind of funny they haven't noticed any changes in my eating.

These are the changes I've made in the past ten days to lose 4 pounds.

1. I've quit eating nutty buddy ice cream cones (270 calories each)
I had been eating two of them a day. I now eat grapes when I want a
a snack.

2. I've quit eating white bread. I'm now eating whole wheat bread. I'm
eating less bread because started eating more oatmeal. Sometimes
I'll fix a bowl of oatmeal for a snack.

3. I've increased my exercise. Five out of the ten days, I worked outside
more than two hours each day. I spent time hoeing in what I hope will
be flower beds this year around the house and garage. I spent hours
spreading wood chips and last year's grass clippings in our huge garden.
I spent many hours raking and cleaning up brush in the back part of our
property. I also fired up my treadmill. (when I saw one of my dogs
using it as a place to sleep, I knew it was time to put it back into
service.

4. I have also increased my water intake dramatically. I'm drinking 8-10
glasses per day.

5. I am faithfully documenting everything I eat and drink. I also write
the time and why I was eating. (ex: hungry, bored, special tv show, or
happy) Doing this makes me more accountable.

All of these factors has had a positive impact on my weight loss journey the past 10 days. I plan to continue working outside....just not when my husband is burning brush and leaves. (Finally learned by lesson about poison ivy)

I haven't been able to blog because there was one pitfall to all this outside work. I have gotten the worst case of poison ivy I've ever had. My face and eyes are so red and swollen. My lips are numb and so is part of my tongue. My eyes are almost shut and have been watering so bad the past few days it's hard for me to see. I've also got it real bad on my hands and arms. It's hard for me to type without stopping to scratch.

I'm off to soak my hands. I try and tell myself my home remedies are doing some good. (sighs)

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I've Lost 4 Pounds in 10 Days

I was so happy to see I've lost 4 pounds in 10 days. I've shown myself that when I make a commitment to myself, I can accomplish it. My husband and mom don't realize I'm trying to lose weight. I've decided not to tell them. I think it's kind of funny they haven't noticed any changes in my eating.

These are the changes I've made in the past ten days to lose 4 pounds.

1. I've quit eating nutty buddy ice cream cones (270 calories each)
I had been eating two of them a day. I now eat grapes when I want a
a snack.

2. I've quit eating white bread. I'm now eating whole wheat bread. I'm
eating less bread because started eating more oatmeal. Sometimes
I'll fix a bowl of oatmeal for a snack.

3. I've increased my exercise. Five out of the ten days, I worked outside
more than two hours each day. I spent time hoeing in what I hope will
be flower beds this year around the house and garage. I spent hours
spreading wood chips and last year's grass clippings in our huge garden.
I spent many hours raking and cleaning up brush in the back part of our
property. I also fired up my treadmill. (when I saw one of my dogs
using it as a place to sleep, I knew it was time to put it back into
service.

4. I have also increased my water intake dramatically. I'm drinking 8-10
glasses per day.

5. I am faithfully documenting everything I eat and drink. I also write
the time and why I was eating. (ex: hungry, bored, special tv show, or
happy) Doing this makes me more accountable.

All of these factors has had a positive impact on my weight loss journey the past 10 days. I plan to continue working outside....just not when my husband is burning brush and leaves. (Finally learned by lesson about poison ivy)

I haven't been able to blog because there was one pitfall to all this outside work. I have gotten the worst case of poison ivy I've ever had. My face and eyes are so red and swollen. My lips are numb and so is part of my tongue. My eyes are almost shut and have been watering so bad the past few days it's hard for me to see. I've also got it real bad on my hands and arms. It's hard for me to type without stopping to scratch.

I'm off to soak my hands. I try and tell myself my home remedies are doing some good. (sighs)

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Weight Loss Weight Gain I Was Feeling Bummed Out

This last case of poison ivy sure threw me for a loop. I know I should have went to the doctor's but I'm stubborn as a mule and wouldn't listen to my husband or mom. Needless to say, it was a bad experience. In fact, my hands still aren't back to normal. I still have sores and the dried skin is itching like crazy.

During this last bout, my face was so swollen and red I couldn't go anywhere. My hands were swollen real bad and itched to the point I felt like I wanted to cut them off at the wrist. All this lead to little sleep for about 2 weeks.

The bad part of not sleeping is eating. I got on the scale and saw I had gained back those 4 pounds I had lost. I was totally bummed out. I decided that was it. I had to make some changes.

I decided to start my new life changes with a hair cut. I drove into town Thursday and made a hair appointment for later that day. I also decided to do volunteer work at our local hospital.

There were two lady volunteers working the front desk at the hospital when I asked for an application to volunteer. They were so friendly and told me how bad they needed help in the gift shop. Since I don't know anyone down here, they had me write them down as references. I kind of laughed to myself...thinking...wow..they'd never do that back home. They always ran serious background checks on people. They also had my sign up for Senior Circle ($27 per year for a couple $15 for a single) and Healthy Women Program(free).

While I was filling out my applications, I noticed a group of people lined up signing up for something at a table set up in the lobby. Low and behold...it was sign-up day for an 8 week weight loss program sponsored by the hospital.

I knew then and there, God must have sent me to the hospital to get involved in that program as well. That sign up experience will be my next post.

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Eight Week Weight Loss Hospital Sponsored Program

I couldn't wait to sign up for this weight loss program sponsored by the hospital. It only cost $10.00. Being on a team will give me some incentive to lose weight. I drove home and brought my husband back to sign up too. We're on the same team. We are called Mismatch Team 1. After completing our paperwork, we had our official weigh in. (have to remember what I was wearing so I can wear it for the final weigh-in) Ugh....their scales weigh me heavier than mine.

With is weight loss program, they are offering nutrition classes every Tuesday morning at the hospital. We also had the choice of attending 3 different weight loss facilities during this 8-week period. The choices available were Curves, Senior Center, or McNairy Athlectic Club. I signed my husband and me up for MAC. They have a men and women's side and are open 24 hours a day.

I went by MAC and got the needed information from the owner and purchased our key cards to get in the building. He is going to offer a special rate for seniors when this 8-week period is over. He told me when I come in, he will show me the various machines and set up a program for me. (People down here are so so friendly)

Time for me to head off to the gym.

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