How Much Does U Weight Loss and Herbal Magic Cost - Same Founder?

During teenage years I weight 169 pounds. Its hard for me to control food that I want to eat but I know its worth it when I get my weight goal. I've also read this site www.docsbay.com about <a href="http://www.docsbay.com/doc/extreme-fat-lose/">extreme fat lose diet</a> which helps me have a dedication to lose weight.

I too was once (2007) an Herbal Magic client - $3000+ to lose about 13 lbs of the 80 I wanted and needed to lose. I tried on more than one occasion to get the list of "ingredients" in the pills but could never get them and unlike some who felt better on them, I was irritable, had headaches. I calculated the calories and they didn't even come close to what a person should get on a healthy meal plan. I was constantly berrated for not losing the required amount per week that I was supposed to. I got the same lines, comments, pushy tactics that I've read here in the U Weight Loss commentaries. I truly believe that you have to be ready to lose the weight and it can be done on your own or with a friend or family member for moral support and of course exercise. My daughter has recently lost 60+ lbs and she and her husband both look and feel great. They've reached a plateau but have learned a whole new way of eating. The followed the WW plans and the Canada Food Guide and don't miss the junk food. They are continuing on their journey and happy with the choices they've made. I am still struggling with my weight but have hope that I can change my life around, especially after seeing what my daughter has achieved.

I have been a member of U weight loss for a year and bought everything thrown my way and it did not work for me at all.I could tell you this in short that going to U weight loss to loose weight is like going to a car salesman to loose weight. Most of you who went there would know what I'm talking about. 

Before I say anything negative i would First I like to say that Im in my late 20's looking to better my eating habits to benefit myself, my son and my husband. Yes, I joined U-Weight Loss and perhaps I have not been in the Program long enough ( a couple weeks), but I feel great.

It takes a lot for someone to come into a place like that and open up their insecurities about weight, poor nutrition etc. The people who work at these clinics (and all other customer service industries for that matter), have to be personable and bubbly. Can you imagine going in and receiving a mediocre greeting, or none at all? Are the people who work at gyms, retail, etc. not usually bubbly and friendly?

Secondly, yes the program is expensive. Just remember you are your own person. They don’t take your hand and force you to sign any paperwork. At the end of the day it is a business and they know that you came in their with a curiosity and hope for help. Personally, my 'coach' and location is great. She is genuine, treats me with respect, and is very bright. She is on the program herself which I appreciate.  When I went in there i said right up front, "I would like to join - but cost is an issue". They understood and worked out a great plan for me. Just ask! I have a few other friends who are also on the program and they all have been a success and speak in a positive tone.

Thirdly, like any weight loss program, the goal is to better yourself and your overall wellness. It is your choice what route you take. I truly believe that if you ask someone to help you, especially if you are paying them ;) , they will do everything they can, give you whatever resources and information they have to help you achieve your goal. They don’t want you to fail - its a bad reflection on their product and program. Yes, they can get carried away with the "preaching" aspect of it, but who cares! Just tune it out - life is too short to get annoyed over such small things. Try and look at it positively - they just want you to succeed, they are doing it for your own good. Doesn’t your trainer or nutritionist "preach" to you about your eating, not exercising enough, not following their regiment properly, not staying on track??? Its all relative. You asked THEM for help, of course there will be SOME preaching involved.

Lastly, im not saying that this is the best program out there – there is always a better, cheaper, faster, whatever solution out there. It is what works best for you and fits your lifestyle and personality. Personally, i wanted to improve my overall wellness and diet. I never took vitamins - this is forcing the habit, I never drank water - again, helping me implement this habit, and i want to loose 12 pounds. Heck, even if i dont loose the weight, I know that overall, my internal body will be better off than the way it is now. It forces you to implement good habits and become more aware of what you are eating. I really like what they teach about properly grouping foods together to keep the balance of your hormones, metabolism, sugar levels etc.

I could live without taking the pile of pills (vitamins) a day - im so not a pill person. I used to have trouble swallowing a birth control pill! Im taking, coughing, gagging, 10 minutes later it down, however, like anything else, do it often enough and you will get used to it, as i have. I just told myself do it for you and your family! That thought and some warm water helped!

I just wanted to bring a little light to this blog.  It is much easier to write about your negative experiences then it is to write about a positive one. I will check back in a couple weeks when I am into the program a bit more and see if my vision has changed ;) Remember - always do your research before giving your money to ANYONE, no matter what service or product your buying/investing in. Good Luck.

:)Mary

hello,

Being a holistic nutritionist, I can tell you that weight loss is anything but simple. It requires a lifestyle change, meaning not only do you need to change your diet, but also your activities throughout the day, your perspective of yourself and the world around you and your emotions.  It is not a one step process, and the majority of people looking to lose weight do not need a magic pill , they need the emotional and mental support. The majority of people who are overweight are not happy with themselves and feel inadequate, unloved, or that they do not belong in someway ... not necessarily because they are overweight.  By having a program where you go to pay money and have to weigh in or stand infront of another person ....creates motivation.  There are hundreds of thousands of people who are overweight and most of them know what they should be doing, but feel they don't have the will power or strenght to make the changes.  So by paying money and having to attend meetings or appoinments, helps them "get their money's worth" .... I understand that some people feel ripped off by this concept , but ask yourself if you are getting the results on your own?   you know what to do ....but still you are overweight.  I am not saying these companies are good or bad, I am just stating that you cannot condemn a company for fulfilling a need put out by our society, it is like any other company or business, they provide a service at a cost.  Now you must decide if that cost is worth it to you .... I do not believe they are preying on the desperate .... they are providing a type of solution ... it may or may not be for you ...  do your research and make up your own mind.  But I can tell you from personal experience .....as I said I am a holistic nutritionist and I know far more than the average population about the body, nutrients, health, diet, and lifestyle, yet I too struggle with weight issues because the motivation and determination are  much harder to come by than the knowledge.  

Amber

Reading parts of the above post brought back my experience with one of the girls at U weight loss.  I mentioned it in another post earlier.  Actually, I didn't go back for 3 weeks after the encounter with her.  When I returned, I had achieved my goal and the girl I was talking to explained that the other girl was no longer there.  Apparently, she was having a bad day the day I went.  She apologized for this girl as well.  However, if you are in retail (and let's face it, U Weight Loss is a retail company), then leave your bad day at home.  Anyway, I have been away for 3 weeks camping and I haven't exactly followed their plan but I haven't gained my weight back!  I have been trying to eat healthier even though it gets difficult when you are away from home and on vacation. 

I know when I was away, they called twice (I had checked my messages).  I am not really in a mood to go back there as I have been able so far to maintain the weight without their supplements (which reminds me I have to take them when I am finished posting here!) 

Boy am I very glad I read theses posts. I was thinking of joining but forget it now. Sorry to all the people who have joined and are regretting it. 

I can share a little insight from an insiders point of view. Wish I could expand on that here but it would potentially expose innocent people. Suffice to say if you contact me I can expand in regard.

What I can tell you is that there is nothing wrong or bad in general with U weightloss supplements but there is nothing special about them either, certain nothing that you can't get from your average healthfood store. The comments by some in regard to exercise being your most important component of weight management is absolutely true. Get off your lazy, flabby butt and get out there on a bike, treadmill or just plain and simple walk!!  Exercise and movement stimulates all kinds of metabolic functions that plain and simple burn fat. By the way, a Slow Poke Rodriguez climb from the coach to the fridge for a beer or twinky doesn't quite cut it as exercise. Even around the block at the pace of the average is not exercise. It doesn't count!  If you aren't sweating, you aren't exercising!

I work with many professional, amateur and even Olympic athletes in the area of specialized sport nutrition and weight management. Let me tell you this, there are supplements out there that are decades ahead of what you can get at any healthfood store or "specialized" weight loss chain and for a lot less money and with much more dramatic and sustainable results than what you'll get from said stores and especially  U Weightloss.  Those U Weightloss in the wallet programs charge you $59 a week for basic supplements, and at least 60% of which wind up in the toilet because your body cannot assimilate fully.

There is a medically documented but still highly unknown "secret" for lack of better word, to increasing oxygen assimilation, protein synthesis and the bio-availability of just about any nutrition you ingest. It also is the only thing that can literally "detox" your body from within the cellular level, not just a kidney flush or liver cleanse. The end result is, healthy cells translating to health organs, increased energy to exercise and function throughout your day and an easier ability to maintain healthy weight.

In regard to weight loss / management specifically. Balancing your master hormone, Leptin, in tandem with regular exercise is the only way to over the long term, safely and effectively succeed in this game. It by the way also controls insulin balance, cholesterol balance and regulates every other hormone in your body. 

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Wow  I am disgusted with the remarks that you people have put up on here slandering the U Weight loss name. I have lost 70lbs on this program changed my life and enjoyed much success in other areas of my life due to my new found confidence. To the person who thinks you should just see a dietician, psycologist,personal trainer etc.....I hope you have that kind of money cause it will far out weigh the cost of this program. My girls at the East clinic in Mb have been nothing but encouraging and supportive. There have been times that I wanted to quit but they cared enough to call me everyday ......I avoided the scale for 3 months.When I finally made the decision to come back they welcomed me with open arms just like I never left. The manager in that clinic and the staff are amazing. I just wanted to also say that I can understand why there is more pressure to sign on that day....hello if your over weight you are a procrastonator get off your butt and do it. I do not feel pressured to buy but educated in what is availible to me. The decision to buy is then left up to me. If you are in a different financial position then someone else big deal if you cant afford it ......Do you want to be treated like you cant so no one tells you whats availible...prob not. I understand that everyone is entilted to their personal opnion and mine is IT WORKS and these girls get a who lot of emotional crap laid on them daily (I cant tell you how many times Ive cried) BOTTOM LINE.......They are educated on the program and expected to be. and yes it is a sales environment .....IT's a business why is everyone so sensitive when you are dishing out cash you only get one body. How much is yours worth?  I hope this helps anyone thinking of joining if you are in Winnipeg the EK clinic rocks ....I love my girls

Ok - so how do I get my money back? I just put my initial payment down today, and I know all about the 10 day consumers act, so they better give it back to me. My concern is over the woman who worked with me for two hours and who was amazingly sweet - I got good vibes off her, but now after reading all this - I realize she was saying the same lines as everyone else who got sold on this. So really - I don't know who she really is at all. Kind of creepy. I was only quoted $1200 over 12 months - so $100/month doesn't sound so bad, and I signed up. Now I'm home reading all these reviews, and I realized I'm not even over weight. I weigh 140 pounds and I'm 5'8. I only went in because I won the free consultation and I hate that my stomach is fat from having a baby years ago, but I'm not over weight, in fact I'm very thin. I feel a little taken advantage of because I'm not really a good candidate for htis, but they took my money anyways.