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- Founded: 1989
- Founder: Vahan Karian
- Most counselors are former clients
- Counselors paid commissions on product sales
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The LA Weight Loss Diet is a center-based weight loss program, consisting of a diet plan accompanied by counseling. The diet is considered to be nutritionally well balanced, but the company has been criticized for its sales practices.WebMD: LA Weight Loss Diet Centers Washington State Attorney General: Attorney General McKenna Announces New Settlements with LA Weight Loss Following Ongoing Complaints(November 27, 2006)
Company Background
LA Weight Loss was founded 1989, and began franchising in 1997. Due to financial difficulties, 400 of the company owned centers (which operated under the name Pure Weight Loss), closed on January 4, 2008.Business Week: Pure Weight Loss, Inc.Diet Plan
A customized meal plan is developed for clients based on a detailed questionnaire completed as part of the enrollment process. The plan relies on portions, not points or calories. Dieters weigh in at their center weekly.-
LA Weight Loss Questions
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Is there a protein shake to aid in a 20 lb/month weight loss? 1 AnswerAlthough I could link you to shakes that claim they will help you lose 20 pounds a month, but...According to the Mayo Clinic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayo_... read more -
What is the best kind of weight loss surgery? 2 AnswersIt really depends on your body mass and your goals in life. If you are morbidly obese and your doctor gives you a very short amount of time to live, then its m... read more -
Negative Calorie Diet for Weight Loss? 1 AnswerAs what I had learned to some all natural weight loss programs negative calorie diet is pretty effective all you have to do is to discipline yourself from eatin... read more -
Does Sherri Shepherd's weight loss story inspire you? 3 AnswersI think it's awesome that Sherri chose to lose weight the old-fashioned way and share it with the audience instead of having secret surgery like other TV person... read more
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