Valens Wellness Institute

[lochness]

Has anyone heard of this program??

If so, how does it compare to something like LA weight loss.
thx

 

[maleficent]

just checking their website's

: What makes your program so effective?
: What makes your program so effective?
A: This is a program led by a group of physicians with special training in the field of nutrition and metabolism. They have designed a customized plan based on your risk factors, body composition and laboratory analysis. The plan consists of meal replacements containing optimal amounts of high-quality protein to keep you full and optimize fat loss. You will be followed on a weekly basis to ensure proper weight loss and to maxmize compliance. Weekly visits also allow our physician consultants to make necessary medication changes based on your progress. Through our classes, you will be armed with new knowledge on how to battle cravings and how to initiate lifestyle modications to ensure long-term success.

Sounds more like it's Optifast or that other hospital based plan -medifast i think... meal replacements and pills... doesn't sound like it's a formula for long term success - but that could just be me..

 

[lochness]

Took one for the team

Since I am located in the OC area, decided to give this program a try. Like many other programs, their first consultation is free and I have to say I came away impressed, for several reasons.

1. Extremely nice facility, like a spa atmosphere with runnning water, plsuh sofas.
2. Knowledgeable physicians who told me right off the bat that they don't push medications or supplements. they do use meal replacements but I am not pressured to buy a certain amount. In fact they wont sell me more than a weeks worth because they dont want people to abuse them.
3. Great educational experience as every week the docs give lectures or they have support groups headed by a psychologist.

Anyways, for the meat of things... started in feb. Since then I am on a mix of meal replacmeents and regular foods and have lost 26lb since!

Can't wait to see what the next 2 months hold.