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

I don't want to get into a big huge letter so all I will say is save your money,if you really cannot do it on your own try weight watchers.  This company is a scam.  Taking a minimum of 11 pills a day and 1100 calories is surely not safe nor good for your body.  We tried it as a couple with a coupon for a month thru Dealfind and although most of the girls were nice, they were not the brightest, ie: marking down the wrong weight, not giving you the materials you needed etc. They did however try and sell you more and more pills.  I have no idea how they stay in business.  This is a scam. Our coupon was for a month, I lasted a full week through the Detox phase, 11 pills and 1100 calories. I cut out coffee and followed it religiously.  I lost 7 pounds in the week.  I have lost 7 pounds on my own in a week just eating healthy with no pills.  My husband lost 3. I will not be going back. I'll take this as a live and learn experience and keep in my mind that when something is too good to be true, it really IS too good to be true.  Save your money !!!!!!!!!

I started with a voucher that I got for 2 weeks program at u weigh and when I went there they started taking all my information and gave me reciepies then we talked about prices. She wanted me to sign a 9 months contract saying that this is their way and there is no other way to do it.. I didn't have a void check then so she said pay a deposite (300$) and I email her the check when home. I didn't like it at all but all what I thought of is I will lose the voucher besides I will Benifit from the diet. Especially that she calculated a monthly fee of around 200$ so anyway.. She then was doing the calculation for me, each time mixing up numbers and very complicated to understand , then when it came to the starter kit she said don't worry u will pay only for the u lose pills others are free and she kept adding 100% discount on each item (other stuff are rubbish) so she gave me the kit and I left. When I returned home my husband said that this is a rip off don't sign a contract and do it monthly . At the end I only wanted to lose 15 pounds so why keep on a diet for 9 months. And at the end that's way too off our budget. So I came the other day, told her so, they didn't have any issue to do it monthly !!!!!! BUT I have to pay for the kit that I took which costs 350$ and the u weigh which is additional 60$ !!!!!! Whatttttttt and I never used them yet because they are of course no 1 do not worth a 5 dollars and they are non sense. And she said by law I can't return them back. So at the end I had 2 choices either to consider the 400$ I already paid for the kit and go home and that's it or to pay additional 260$ and have a one month consultancy but I still have to pay 60$ weekly for the pills... I hate my self and hate them of course and I will never recommend them to anyone!!! Ever.. I have been to dr Bernstein and they r way nicer and better.. 

I had a very good experience with U loss. I lost 20lbs, I felt good and will go back when I can afford it. Yes, U loss is exspensive (I paid about $600.00+$65.00 a week for the supplements)and it would be nice if ya didn't have to pay that much. The consultants where nice and very professional. I like the fact that I was able to pick and choose what I wanted to eat. It was very healthy and a good choices of food. I was only able to do the program for only 3 months, but it was enough to get me started on lossing more weight. I have about another 100lbs to go. After the 3 months I was on my own which was ok and I have maintained my 20lb loss.

U loss called me about a month ago to ask how I was doing. I told them I was  doing well and maintaining the 20lbs I lost. Alex was very please with that, but of course she asked if I would like to come back to the program. I said I would love to, but as for now I can not afford it. She was very understanding and hoped maybe later it would be more feasible for me to come back. Maybe next spring I saidand she said that would be great and she hope to hear from me then.

I would say from the comments I've read to may sure you know what you are getting into. Don't get me wrong I've been scramed by weight loss programs (I've been on a lot of them) but U loss worked for me and when I can afford it I will go back.

I've started the U program three weeks ago and recently found out I'm pregnant.  Since you cannot take the supplements while pregnant, the program has put my program on hold until I'm ready to come back in a year or so.  May seem like a nice gesture until they told me I still have to pay for the stupid program and 20 weeks worth of supplements that they happily tagged onto my bill at the consultation.  And it's not a consultation when you go in there to inquire and they start drawing up the contract before asking you if you want to join. 

So three weeks, lost only 2.9 frickin' pounds but gained alot of slack and blame for not losing weight AND an unethical bill of $2600 for a program I can't even use.  U weight losses answer: It's not our fault you got pregnant!!

I don't recommend this program.  All you're paying for is a detox (go to GNC and buy Wholly Tea), and supplements that proved nothing to me.  And the $30 a week "coaching" fee is really only getting meal plans, taking your weight and inches and ask "how's it going".  You can do that all yourself without paying the ridiculous fee. 

TWO THUMBS DOWN!   

I joined Herbal Magic in Feb 2011, at an advertised discounted cost, however, after going to my lst meeting, a lot of pressure was put on me, to sign up for a year.  The more questions I asked, the more vague the answers were.  Neverthesless I was sucked in and paid.  The next meeting I am told what I paid (over $1,000.00) did not include the weekly costs of pills which were approximately $80.00 per week.  I started adding it all up and decided to hell with it.  They also required I show up several times per week and at the time I was working about 5 blocks away and had to use a cane to walk.  I had 30 minutes for lunch, so had to get there, get weighed in, have them do the "talk" and get to work late.  Within a few days I DEMANDED a refund as each new visit brought new cost information, which I considered wholly inappropriate given most of my questions had been related to total costs and many were hidden.  Each employee blamed the other for not telling me (within 3 days I had 3 different "sales" aka "counsellors" have a go at me, which I figured was to confuse me on costs and program.  I not only got a full refund, I also was told to keep the started kit at no charge.  They did not make a cent out of me, they lost money by screwing with me.  Boo hoo.

I just enquired about U Weight Loss, as their program (not much information listed) resembles Herbal Magic.  Thanks to this site, my enquiry about that program ends here.  Thanks for the great website!

Louise

here's the official email from Herbal Magic, to me:

earlier emails to and from Krista, the Manager of the Queen Street, Ottawa, ON location where I joined include the following:

----- Original Message -----

From: Herbal Magic - Ottawa 5

To: Louise 

Cc: 'Eric Rochefort' ; 'Ramona Grimard'

Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 12:41 PM

Subject: RE: Please issue me an immediate refund

Good Morning Louise,

 

I would like to apologies for the miscommunication amongst us all. It was never our intention in any way to have you feel this way or be confused about our program. I do realize we cannot go back and change the situation but I do think it is important for us to apologize and move forward from here to make things better.

 

Herbal magic will refund you the FULL AMOUNT OF 1059.26$. I have asked to waive the starter kit of 199.00$ and free supplements that were not refundable.  You can keep it all and there is no need to return it or for me to pick up the kit. It was a  misunderstanding and you will receive all your money back. Since, you did not pay visa or mc we are unfortunately not able to process the refund immediately back onto your card. However, they have sent out your full credit check by express mail and informed me you should receive it within 2 weeks. Please do not hesitate to let us know when you receive the refund so we are aware it is all taken care of. Have a great day!!

 

Thanking you kindly in advance,

 

Krista

 

From: Louise
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:25 PM
To: Herbal Magic - Ottawa 5
Cc: interested@herbalmagic.ca
Subject: Please issue me an immediate refund
Importance: High

 

Krista

 

As I indicated during my meeting at your franchine today, where it was revealed to me for the first time that I am expected to purchase $80.00 (ish) of weekly supplements on top of the $1K+ that I already paid this week which I was told repeatedly by both you and Rob was the ENTIRE COST of the entire program for 2 years,  I want an immediate and full refund.  You guaranteed I would get it upon request, if I asked for one, for any reason. You did not tell me I would have to wait for weeks, for a paper cheque, and since I paid through debit, I am willing to make one last trip to your office, so you can credit my debit card - something all ethical and honest organizations do, upon request from customers.

 

 I had specifically told Rob, on my first consultation, that  I did not want to be on a weight loss system where I have to weigh, measure, calculate my food intake and this is why I had quit going to Weight Watchers.   He assured me I would not have to do that.   My next consultation was with you, and you assured me that I had to do all of the things Rob told me I would not have to do, and that I had told him, I was not interested in doing and was the reason I left Weight Watchers.

 

How can 2 people who work at Herbal Magic at the same location, neglect to also mention that I am expected to spend another $80.00+ per week, for months to come, when I had already had a few consultations and we exchanged many emails?

 

You explained to me, when I did not want to pay $1K+ on the spot, that I could pay just $200.00 upfront and the rest we would come to some agreement about me paying later.  You asked Rob why he did not mention it to me, and he said he knew nothing about this issue, so you explained to me that it was simply an installation arrangement that required a year commitment, but I pay only $200.00 upfront.  It was passed under something else - and included me having to sign a document that said NO REFUNDS, right after you told me there would be a full refund, if I requested one.  I believed it was just an accounting ruse, to have me sign this paper, so I went along, not really knowing how it might actually be used since I have nothing you told me, in writing. Though I signed that  paper I did not end up wanting the $200.00+ installment plan and paid the next day, $500.00 via debit and the following day, just over $559.00.  You told me you would figure out the paperwork, given I had signed that document regarding an amount of $200.00 and you assured me that it was now void and that you would figure out how to make things add up so that I am not charged more than what Rob quoted me, a little over $1,000.00 for 2 years, all included. 

 

Now the young lady I saw today, told me you actually gave me a $300.00 discount, and said the program was $300.00 more than what I paid.  At no time did Rob even suggest that I was getting some discount.  He simply told me the fee was the entire cost of the program, for 2 years. Confusion seems to reign in your office, about what the costs are, or what to tell clients, and how to keep the stories straight between the three of you on Queen Street.  Nobody ever tells me the same thing twice! Though the young lady I saw today said I had to talk to you about a refund, even though I had written on the contract I wanted one, dated it, signed it and kept a copy and in additional had verbally told her I wanted a full refund, and though you were there and my appointment was with you today I was told you were unavailable.  I said I could wait, and the young lady said that was fine.  Minutes later she asked me to come back tomorrow, and since I was prepared to wait, I said I would not inconvenience myself by coming back, since I was already on location.  Given she kept asking me to come back, I decided I had enough of the contradictions (stay, leave, come back), I told her I was very upset, did not want to come back so that you would have an opportunity to give me some other story and try to talk me out of a refund, so I just told her to tell you about my displeasure, my wish for a refund, and left empty handed. What a way to run a business!  I'll be sure to tell all those who ask me what I think of Herbal Magic.  In fact I am so angry at your organization, I have friends in the media I might just contact.

 

The young lady I saw today also had the nerve to tell me that the little document you made me sign, to benefit from the so called payment arrangement of $200.00 upfront, will be deducted from my refund, as they were my cost to purchase items I did not about, i.e., the supplements, the food plan, the weekly diary, and probably some or all of the items in my welcome bag.  She could not explain why all costs had not been discussed with me, and neither did she offer to discuss them, until I saw what was in the contract - then, she told me that of course, the supplements at an estimated cost of $80.00 per week (and some weeks more), were not included.

 

So now you know why I want a refund.  I also request it be given to me in the way I paid -  via a credit to my bank account  Please contact me only for that purpose - to set up a time I can come back in and you can process the credit on my bank card. I don't want to hear from you for any other reason.  If you want the items back that I never agreed to purchase, , please inform me via email of the day you can come pick them up at my home, where I am available between 6-8 pm only.

 

I am sending a copy of this, for starters, to the above email address which I am hoping reaches your legal counsel, at Head Office.

U weight loss worked for me. I have to say I never had a problem with the coaches there, they were all very friendly and very helpful.  First of all let me tell you I didn't have to pay for this program for the most part, I won a chance for 10 weeks last year to be in a contest.  I took advantage of that.  I went the first day and received all the information.  I got measured and weighed and my menus.  I asked several questions and took down some notes as to what they told me so I wouldn't forget.  The detox week was so great.  I lost 14 pounds following exactly what they told me to do.  Anything that was on my menus that I didn't care for they found me a substitute for it.  They did tell me the first week I may end up with headaches but that didn't happen.  The reason for this is because of the lack of caffine from maybe coffee or soda but I didn't normally drink either so it was easier for me.  Every time I went they asked me if I wanted more receipes and I usually asked for more just so I could have a nice variety.  I felt like I was eating way more than I normally did but it was because of the foods I was eating.  For the 10 weeks I was on this program I wasn't hassled at all, in fact I kept asking to try the suppliments and they told me I really didn't need them, I was doing great without them.  I did purchase some on my own and found they helped to boost my energy and weight loss.  In the 10 weeks I was on this I lost 39 pounds and 46 inches.  I didn't end up signing up for the program after the contest was over becasue I live in the US and I couldn't sign a contract in Canada for a program that they could take the money out of my account by law.  I continued to use the recipes for about 8 weeks longer and lost a total of 68 pounds.  I have kept most of it off and credit it to U weightloss because of the coaches that taught me the difference in how to eat the correct foods for me.

I read through some of these posts and I have to agree with both some positive and some negative things about U weight loss.  I joined last year in September, at 280lbs, so I had a lot to lose.  With a 1 year program it was a lot of money, but as someone else said, knowing how much money I paid for this really motivated me to stay on track and follow the program.  I'll give you the two best and the two worst things about the program for me, my opinion only:

Good thing #1:  It works.  I have lost 60 lbs (and I definitely haven't been on-track 100% of the time, more like 75-80% of the time) and I now understand what works for me and what I have to do in order to lose weight.  When you follow the program, it does work. 

Good thing #2:  Going in 3x/week can sometimes feel like going to confession, but it keeps you on track, it keeps you motivated, and when you are having a problem, or have questions about nutrition, etc., the coaches, generally, can help you and explain things to you. 

Bad thing #1:  It is expensive... but so is personal training or seeing a nutritionist on a regular basis (I know you can see one for free at a doctor's office, but definitely not 3x/week, and not in after-work hours!) 

Bad thing #2:  The exercise program is kind of a joke.  The yoga video is fairly good to get started with, but then you really need to amp it up.  Their solution for me was to go walking, or they gave me a 20 min "exercise program" that consisted of doing some squats, lunges, and some upper body stuff... really not enough exercise at all.  I decided to ignore the "exercise" portion of this program and I joined Goodlife.  I am not one to push myself, especially in cardio, so I do the classes and I love them because you're sort of forced to keep up.  So, yeah exercise part of U Weight loss sucks.

Bad thing #3: (I had one more...) Some of the coaches are so unknowledgable... There was one specifically at the clinic I go to who I just hated being coached by, it felt like more like being interogated than coached.  I remember I told her that I was having a lot of cravings (becasue of that time of the month) and I wanted some advice on what I could do.  She told me I should eat a salad cause the crunch of the lettuce would make me feel full... I pretty much laughed and said I'll ask a different coach for some advice next time.  I haven't seen her in a few weeks, hopefully she quit or was fired.... :)   But there are 3 EXCELLENT coaches at my clinic and they're very knowledgable and helpful. 

One piece of advice I have is to not give in and buy the extras the minute they try to sell them to you.  start with the basic U Loss and omega 3.  That's all you really need.  I'm just starting out my career, so I let them know that I couldn't afford anything extra than what I already had paid for, and of course they still tried to sell it to me.  Once certain coaches understood, they stopped trying to sell to me, but the owner of the branch was very persistant. But because I had said I coudln't afford it so many times the discounts that I got when I finally decided to upgrade to use some of the other products was great.  I think almost 50% off of what I would have paid if I had said yes to it the first time they tried to sell them to me. So, even if you can afford it, don't buy it for full price.  They can offer you crazy discounts if you refuse enough.

If you just want to follow the recipes, but not pay for the vitamins (I gave my sister the recipes, and she lost 30lbs just by following them)  it's a very simple breakdown of nutrients... 40% Carbs, 30% Protein and 30% fats.  Breakfast is generally 300 cal, Lunch and dinner are 400 calories, and you would have 1 or 2 snacks at 200 calories each (total of 1300-1500 calories/day)  You can find programs online that if you put in the grams of carbs, proteins and fats it will give you the percentage of each.  A lot of people who go on diets avoid fat like the plague, but this program taught me that your body needs the good fats, and it's okay to eat good fats in the proper amounts.  I also found that just following this balanced approach to meals that I didn't have any cravings after the first few weeks (and those weeks were super hard to get through!) 

So, overall I'd say I'm a somewhat satisfied customer.  Some things could definitely be better (price, exercice, some coaches), but I can't ignore the success I've had.  It's easy to start a diet and stick with it for a while, but on this program when you start to fall off, you still have to go 3 times a week and face them and the scale, when you're on your own, you can pretend you don't have a scale lol, and there's nobody to be accountable to.  I would reccommend the program to friends and family, but with some warnings. 

This seems just like the Direct Buy club in that they will not tell you a thing about cost or anything until you have been subjected to the full sales pitch. If they had told me at the beginning that the mandatory supplements alone would cost $60+tax PER WEEK!, I would have walk away right then and there! MAybe it works, but I suspect a lot of the weight loss stems from the lightening of your wallet. No thank you.

`I just read most of the reviews and it is pretty silly. So many negative reviews. I really think some of the negative reviews are made up. People spending 2700 and 1500 dollars on pills and supplements? Why would you be so stupid to pay that much? Why not start off at the least expensive level and see how it goes? If it is working for you then you can increase if you think it is worth it. This is the problem with society and that is no one will take responsibility. Also how much money do most of the overweight people spend a year on junk food? Probably over $1000. Do you people cry and blame Mcdonald's? Grow up and take responsibility.

They are a rip off. Pay attention to this page. They will take your money and run.

I did not like the fact that the Uweightloss counsellors were only helpful when they could sell me yet another supplement.  I signed up on the understanding that it was $3 a day, but that didn't include the $300+ in supplements they wanted to sell me each month.  

Additionally DO NOT use their zero interest finance.  I lost my job during my contact and called to see if I could renegotiate terms.  They were so rude, unwilling to help (or even listen), and eventually hung up on me when I said this was unreal.

It's a con and a big one.

I read this blog for hours when deciding if i should join or not. Even if their were many bad comments I still felt willing to try. I figure it was worth a try for six months. I signed in a program of 1200 for  months with 9 weeks of vitamines provided. I was a hard bargain and even got them to give me 2 free quick start instead of one. Barganning is importent since they do have deals they can give you. This is my third week. I started at 253 ( I am 5feet 11). I am down 10 lbs. I did have one slip up but came back as soon as I gained a lbs. Yes it is hard. But it is getting easier. Most of the staff is night. They weigh me and give me new recipes. That's all I want. I find going every day for the first week and 3 times a week after is a big help. Seing the weight drop little by little is a big motivater. Plus my fiance is motivating me too. I know it is silly but the amount of money I am spending is pushing to keep going. Also, I am feeling so much better. I think it's because I am eating so much better. No dorritos, no chocolate, no loads of bread. I feel realy good. And the recipes are healthy I find. Yes it takes more time to prepare lunches and meals but after six months I am certain I will make better choices on my own. Yes i am a real person ;) Denise, mother of a 10 year old, work at the hospital, from the east coast, francophone. Oh and I did check to see if I could see a nutrionist cheaper as many had suggested and the one who works with the naturalpath I follow was charging about as much and I was only getting every other week visits. I realy need the kick in the butt more often than that. BUT please don't get broke on this program. Only do it if you can afford it. You must be motivated. Tips: bring your grocery list when at the store, prepare you lunch the night before so you don't get tempted to cheat.

I totally feel for everyone of you as I was screwed out of a ton of money when I signed up, but soon realized that this was a totally impossible program and as stated over and over... only interest is that they are trying to get as much money out of you as they can before you finally clue in.

I have stated to them that I will spread the word far and wide and share my wisdom before anyone else gets bilked for thier hard earned money.  Definetly a SCAM!

BTW... can anyone tell me the exact price for U LOSS and Maintain?  I want to sell it on Kijiji.

Thanks and good luck everyone!

Bullshit, u weight loss came after they bankrupted Truestar for women...same product package differently, minus the gym part.  Same owern, tim mulcahy james hyssen (not a dr)like he claimed in the past.  This is all about the sell, buy in bulk, then every mth get them on different product......most employees come with no health back ground, trained in head off to sell then sent off

WANNA LOSE WEIGHT.....EXERCISE MIM 1HR A DAY/5 TIMES WK....WATCH YOUR CALORIE INTAKE AND DRINK LOTS OF WATER  PERIOD

I thought long and hard about responding.I'm going to address multiple posts in this response .

Shame on you. I am on the program and doing wonderfully , my goal was not to lose weight , but to in fact become healthier. Not only could I afford it but I haven't felt better . Ever.

You make the comment about buying a 6 dollar coffee , that costs about 8 cents to make. Well welcome to inflation. The same monster that attacks gas prices and any other necessity. I bet you filled up at the pump today just before you came home and jumped on your computer to dispense your negativity.  Maybe you should try the program , You may just come out a happier person .

I didn't join the program because I had debts , just like you didn't go to work for gm because you owe $28000 on your gas guzzling S.U.V

You don't boycott pharmacies for charging 80 % more than what it costs to fill your prescription. You don't stop drinking coffee at local coffee shops for the same reason . Targeting one form of inflation as a reason why our company is not a good one is absolutely ridiculous.

I also work for the company and let me tell you. We are all trained,  and most of us come to the company with a previous health background of some sort.

IF you've had a negative experience with a U clinic , check out our website. There is  a ton  of contact information. I speak for the company when I tell you , we are here for U . To help you. We cannot fix what we do not know.

Although , to anyone who works for the company this line should make you laugh

"U Weight Loss just talks the talk about an integrated program but does not walk the walk"

 I take pride KNOWING I WALK the WALK and I TALK the talk . I am on the program , I love the program , I yell from the roof tops about the program .I can not WAIT to get to work in the morning. I can not WAIT for my first client to show up . I am making a difference in others lives. I am helping there life overhaul. I am helping them become happier on the whole. That ? That to me is like reliving Christmas everyday . I get to give , I get to help . That's what my life is about.

It is not a weight loss program , losing weight is a BENEFIT to the program . It is a total life OVERHAUL .  I will repeat that for you . LIFE OVERHAUL. You are looking at every aspect of your life and have the ability to change what is no longer working for you. Be it physically , emotionally or mentally. However the emphasis is on U . WE are there for support . We're in your corner 24/7 with help ONLINE in case you cannot reach your coach . Our job is to Help you . That is what I do all day at work . I love what I do . I love my life . I love U .. U is the best thing that has happened to me , and my family bar none. It has brought us closer , we cook meals together , spend time walking together and enjoy our time together.I am teaching my children to make healthier choices . In EVERY aspect of their lives.

To the lady who is selling our information without our permission? look into copyright law . It is not smart to attempt to sell copyrighted information from a CORPORATION.

Our legal department will be notified.

I wonder how they come up with the price for everyone. Seems like everyone pays a different amount.  I got 15 weeks of supplements - then another 15 weeks for the maintenance part. They gave them all to me the first night - I pay $2760.00 in total - this will take me one year to pay.  I don't go anymore - I don't like how they treat me. I was very stressed each time I had to go.  I don't think I need this added stress to my life.  They want you to go 3 times per week!!!!! Does everyone pay this much for 30 weeks of these stupid vitamines?  Does everyone get treated like the BIGGEST LOSER? I don't need it.  I'd like to cancel the payments through my bank account but I'm afraid they'll take me to collections and screw up my rating. I wish I never got caught up in this.  Also, when you don't want to buy their additional products, they'll GANG up on you on your next visit. I was told that I need to buy their stuff because it is better and they compared it to LOU LOU Jeans vs. Walmart Jeans. I told the girl I'd buy the Walmart Jeans becuase either way they'll cover my ass - doesn't matter if I pay $30 or $300 for jeans - they'll do the same thing at the end of the day.  It was a terrible experience - I wouldn't recommend this program to anyone. Oh, and yes I got itchy skin on my shoulder blade - for about two weeks - there wasn't anything there - I had everyone check for bumps/scratches/etc. I then started taking the supplements only once per day - this week I've not experienced this itchy thing.  I don't know if they are related or not.

Received a piece of marketing material in the mail from U Weight Loss advertising a free cleanse

as part of the consulatation back in 2006. This was a brand new office that just opened in my area in 

Winnipeg, I called made an appointment, went to the appointment

and as soon as walked in and meet the consultant, I knew right away she was not trained in

nutrition or weight loss conselling. That's all I needed and told her  that I decided that this was not for me.

These crazy people called me once a week for months, I told them everytime that what they were offering was not for me and I was in another program. I told them this during many phone conversations.

Finally I was feed up with the constant phone calls, I asked the girl on the other end to remove my name from whatever list she had me on. Still the phone calls continued,Once and for all I had to be

nasty with them, cause they were getting my message, and tell them that I have now requested many times to be removed from your calling list and not to ever call me again. This company and its employees are not interested in who you are, or what your true issues are with weight loss, they are only interested in your money and could careless if you ever lose any weight, You all should be ashamed of yourself, nothing but another weight loss scam company. And I didn't lose any of my hard earn money, like many have. Stay away, ask your family doctor for advise, not some stranger who knows nothing about health and nutrition, they only interested in selling products and scamming you out of your money.

It's non-refundable!!!! You can't get your money back. I agree it is a money grab.

I joined U Weight Loss the last week of November. I have lost exactly 5 lbs. Since joining, it has been recommended that I purchase $ 988 more of their product, three weeks ago and just yesterday another $290  of product. The counsellors alsways say "it is up to you" but... if you read the fine print, that doesn't comply with the agreement.  

I've tried to different weightloss programs. The first one didn't give me the proper nutritional infomation until I had gain weight. They were all about promoting the healthy lifestyle, but they were only willing to help if you subscribed to the full program. The second program I tried was actually working and I lost thirty pounds by the end of summer vacation. However, three months before my program was over, I was told that the company was going out of business in about 6 to 8 weeks. Two weeks later, they were shut down and I hadn't even been set up for their online program. It was discouraging, but after that I wasn't going to spend anymore money weight loss programs. I joined the gym, created a fitness program for myself and changed my eating habits. I even found friends who were encouraging me. If you really want to lose the weight, you don't have to stick to some hardcore diet or pay hundreds (or thousands) of dollars. There is plenty of useful information on the internet, just use common sense about it.

Love U

I started the program a year ago May and lost 40 lbs by July 20th. I continued to lose but much slower after that. I lost in total 66lbs by my wedding, and was thrilled.  The franchise in Halifax is fabulous and really did seem to care. I never had any problems with the suppliment (besides the price). Yes it's expensive but I think it was worth it. I do have to work extremely hard to keep it off, but that's life!

I would recommend this program. Sorry your experiences weren't as stellar as mine...you should try Halifax I guess :0)

As a Natural Nutritionist, it saddens and frustrates me to read about so many bad experiences with weight loss companies. It frightens me to think that there are untrained people out there dispensing nutrition and supplement advice to a wide range of clients with various medical conditions and personal situations.

My main motivation to study nutrition stems from my own personal struggles growing up as a chubby girl, an overweight teen and an obese adult who was finally successfully at losing the weight. It was not easy, and I had many, MANY false starts, relapses, backslides and frustrations with programs that promised but did not deliver. I could either not afford to maintain (or get, in some cases) any real results, or the draconian eating plan had me scampering to the nearest convenience store.

One poster commented that weight loss is a very personal thing. I totally agree with this. We all have different reasons for wanting/needing to lose weight. We all have varying levels of support, ranging from a literal cheer squad to people who have family members actually sabotaging their efforts to get healthy. Our bodies do not all process foods the same way, or supplements the same way. Cookie cutter diets will only work for a small percentage of clients.

Weight loss should be approached from nutritional, physical (activity) and emotional angles first of all. You need to have your nutrition bang on, be engaging in some sort of consistent physical activity and not be eating for emotional reasons. Once you have these 3 elements in place (or at least, pretty darn close to being in place), only then should additional supplements be added. Even then, those supplements should promote health and assist in nutrient absorption. You can never make up for poor nutritional choices with a vitamin, mineral or enzyme tablet. You can never make up for physical inactivity with a so called "fat burner" or by taking inhuman dosages of fish oil or other supplements. You should never HAVE to take a supplement to lose weight. Of course, this statement applies to those who do not suffer from any ailments or conditions. Even then, supplementation should still take a back seat to nutrition, exercise and emotional health/stress control.

Of course, I do agree with some of the posters who have recommended seeking the services of a qualified Nutritionist. After having read the costs that some people have paid, I think a Nutritionist would be far cheaper!

I joined U-Weightloss almost a year ago. I had approximately 20 pounds to lose- the program guaranteed the weightloss if I followed their program 100% (which I did and the clinic agreed I had been compliant). By the end of my contract-I had lost about half the weight- at a cost of $3000. The only guarantee I received after this was the response from the clinic manager "that they will guarantee the remaining weight loss only if I bought more supplements from them and come in for more clinic visits" (at an additional cost of $1000). I lost the remaining weight on my own. This program does not guarantee a thing-it is a rip off. 

Interesting, I was talking with a lady at the gym today who is trying to get her weight back down.  She regained her weight after 3-4 years of keeping it down.  She also spent a lot of money at Herbal Magic -- one thing she noted was that a lot of the people who work there are not nutritionists and basically have a script to follow with their clients.  I was talking about my experience with U-Weight Loss and it wasn't the greatest.  I lost my weight but a lot of it was on my own.  Like her, I found that the girls are not nutritionists and simply have a script to follow.  There might be some who are studying to be nutritionists but to lose weight properly and keep it off, you do need to have a good understanding of how nutrition works.  If you can afford a nutritionist, then try to get one.  Or do the research so that you can understand weight gain and loss.

When I joined the program I was 223 lbs.  I'm 140 lbs now.  I've kept the weight off for 1 1/2 years, so I didn't gain it back x2 as someone mentioned above.  The people that work at my clinic have had training.  As a matter of fact some of them are training to be nurses and some are certified nutritionalists.  Yup,  I'm not going to lie it cost me a FORTUNE!  But, nothing else worked for me.  Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, Atkins, South Beach, and on and on and on.  I was a size 18 at the start of the program and a size 6 at the end.  I did receive a copy of my contract when I signed up and there was no cancellation clause in my contract.  Also, when I was a little tight on funds they didn't force me to buy any product that I wasn't comfortable with.  What they did provide me was one and one coaching and now and again a good swift kick in the behind when it was needed.  As far as U Weight Loss being a business and not just people who want to help....they never tried to pretend they were a "not for profit" organization.  Any business out there needs to make a profit or they won't be in business for long will they.  Anyone who is thinking of making this sort of investment needs to research it thoroughly, but I don't recommend these types of websites for the information you're looking for.

honetly i dont know what every one is ranting about iv been off of the program for 2 years and i have managed to keep the weight off even with out the pills. so if u dont like it and cant afford it why would u join it anyways ? obviousley do your homework before u deicde to dish out this kind of money and why go and buy something u cant afford....... uh duh ! and for those of you who went on it and it didnt work im sorry i dont know why maybe u didnt follow the program ???? i have no idea so my review is i give it 2 thumbs up and DEFINATLY ENGOURAGE IT  TO ANYONE WHO CAN AFFORD IT.

Hi I joined 5 weeks ago and still feel ripped off! However it does seem to be working ever so slightly just wish they would have told me the price upfrontand not been so vague and hard assed when selling. Every time i would go in for a consult someone new would sit with me and alwaysbring me a new package of supplements i should be on.They told me i was worth the money and my husband would understand well he just about choked to death at the final outcome of 2400.00.this was to lose 25 lbs total.i have always taken good vitamins and they even trashed them insisting i needed theirs to make the program work.I now have very healthy cupboards till i am finished my program.I have been checking out where to get the same vitamins at a lower price however douglas laboritories which is where they get their proprietry blends doesn't list ingreidents u protein powder or  other vitamins anyone else found anything please let me know.I will stick with program till the end but will NOT refer anyone to this unless money is not object.I may sell recipes if anyone is interested later.a

Honestly not trying to offend anyone but there is not much to say, thats their biz and either we get their services or we don't but yes many of us might not be able to afford it, i know i can't. All i was saying is, if it works for some then great if not then great just invest in a trainer and a better grocery list. There are alot of companies who sell thinkg, pre-packaged food etc. so just depends what you're looking for in a program.

this company is scum, DO NOT JOIN ,ive never wanted to punch anyone as much as the manager of my local branch when after 10 weeks had 2500 dollars from me , scam. eat less train more and spend your 1000,s on a treadmill, hatefull company that dosnt care about you.

Just wanted to say Thanks to Posting on Sat 09/18/2010 With what the supplements were and the advice to save the money. Cause I dont even have the money to be saving. And for everyone else Yes U is a buisness like everything else they need to make money just like you. So stop the complaining . Yes 59$ is ALOT to be spending on pills a WEEK . But Lets Face it If I had 4000$ right now I would be paying for Lipo sucktion and Highering a personal trainer at a Gym. Anyways Appreciate the good advice from the very informent guy they had the money to join U and told us how to do it cheeper.

In all honesty every sales job is a job and the purpose is to market your product as best as you can in a Professional manner. There is too much negative talk about UWeightloss and the product industry. NO one is forcing anyone to buy into anything. It is your choice alone and they are just doing there job, after all you are the one who contacted them. So I do not have respect for the people who seem to keep bashing a company as it is their job and sales is sales. If you don't have anything nice to say refrain from the cady comments and go join a gym and do it yourself if it is that easy. The program does work as I know a few people who have done it. It is a lifestyle change, you learn a new way of cooking, maintaining and resetting your health all while losing weight. And the people who complain about not losing the weight maybe you should stop stuffing your face with fried chicken and get some discipline! don't blame others! then YES of course you have wasted your hard earned money, but take accountability.

Hi, I'm glad that the program works for some and I guess it really is up to the individual if they want to spend that much money on a program.  I just went to a consultation yesterday and was given the price for the program.  For 6 months the total fee for the services provided was just over $1700.00 , that was with a discount,  the pills were 59.95 plus tax weekly.  I need to lose about 100 lbs so I would be on the program for almost a year.  I worked out the cost on a loss per pound basis.  It would cost me $67.00 dollars per pound.  And of course I would still have to purchase food and all the other essentials.  I have tried Herbal Magic and lost 50 lbs, maintained it for over a year but most of it has been gained back.  U Weight Loss offers a monthly payment plan, it would be about 140.00 a month for almost two years and again that was only for the 6 months, I would need to reasess to continue to lose what I'm committed to losing.  So four yrs of $140.00 a month, again this does not include the "Vitamins".  I have decided even though I can afford the program, $7000.00 dollars is a bit pricey to lose 100 lbs.  I could hire an excellant personal trainer, have surgery and join a gym for less than that.  So my choice is to be smart about it, get support from a support group, exercise, watch what I eat, and enjoy the money I saved.  Mmmm, maybe a trip somewhere. 

Good luck everyone.

ANY COMMETS  HOW TO GET THE HELL OUT OF THIS MESS   WAS JUST GOING TO START THE MAINTENCES PART THEN GOT TOLD I HAD TO PURCHASE ALL THESE PILLS AGAIN FOR THREE MONTHS.......HELP HAVE NOT BOUGHT THEM YET JUST LEFT PISSED OOF FOR THE LIES........

So, I've been reading all these comments about U weight loss and I'm still confused.

Has anybody out there been to the place in Maple Ridge?  Any advice out there from people who have actually done this?  I don't have alot of money to spend but the girl who I sat with brought my monthly plan down as much as she could with $200 off plus 20 pounds free.

Please help!

I am currently on week 12 of the UWL program, and I'm really loving it.  It is pricey, yes - the services are offered by a company who is trying to make money, not a charity.   I'm getting exactly what I'm paying for:  Constant supervision and encouragement in a non-judgemental environment, a trained employee who helps to look over what I've eaten and help me make positive changes, someone to encourage me to go to the gym (and they do!), someone I can count on to help me with difficult situations (I've been invited to call them at any time, when I'm feeling huge cravings or even just to vent if I am distraught about something entirely unrelated), recipes and meal/food ideas to help me learn what healthy calories are and in what combinations they should be eaten, and vitamins to supplement my diet.   That is what they told me I would be paying for - and that is exactly what I've received for my money.  It has resulted in 25 lbs of weight loss so far.

My plan for 25 weeks cost about $2300 (with 6 months of maintenance included, but not the vitamins).   Since I am losing weight consistently and at a healthy pace of about 1-3 lbs per week, I feel that the price is worth it for me.  It may not be for some other people who are better at managing themselves - but I need the constant supervision (the weigh ins and food journal), encouragement, and the plan to stay on track. 

I find that most people I know who have gotten themselves into a situation where they are overweight or obese aren't typically the type who do well managing their own weight loss, because that requires a lot of planning and restraint, and obviously they haven't been able to manage that in the past (like me!).  So hiring a few people to tell you what to do, such as a dietician and a personal trainer, and then managing that yourself from just the information, isn't always the best option for everyone. 

The information about the vitamins you are purchasing is available completely and in full on the package they come in, and also in the handbook they give you which details everything about the program, so nothing is a kept a secret from you.

The best things for me so far is how friendly and helpful the staff are, how easy and delicious the recipes I pick are (it takes a little while to get into the routine of preparing everything for yourself, but it's not hard once you do!), how great I feel and how consistently the weight is coming off.  I feel healthier and happier than I have in years. 

I would recommend this program to someone looking to lose a significant amount of weight who needs constant encouragement, praise and supervision on their weight loss plan.  This is for someone who needs all the extra support systems they can't manage while trying to lose weight on their own.  

Is it expensive?  Yes.  Is it working?  Yes.  Is it worth it? For me, completely. 

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I have to say I am in shock of all the negative comments about U Weight Loss.  I have just joined, (10th day today) and am so far very satisfied.  The women that work there are encouraging, friendly and seem to be honest.  It is defiantly an expensive program, but for me, I think about the money I am saving on eating out (and bottles of wine of course).  The program seems to focus more on the healthy eating aspect, rather then "forcing" you to take these large "horse" pills, which in fact are no larger than any multivitamin.  I am feeling very positive about my U Weight Loss experience, but will keep you updated on my weight loss journey...good luck to all of you, and I think it would be worth it to stop by and just chat with the girls that work there, nobody is forcing you to sign up and they will give you as much information as you need, remember, the more questions you ask, the more knowledge you will have.