******UPDATE...I have been doing the program with substantial success. I have, however, found that the support and guidance I get at weigh ins is very hit or miss. Some of the nurses have said that they don't know a lot about the program and are more interested in being RNs. That's great...but, I need recommendations on menu, shots, etc. on a day to day basis. The advice I get from one person to the next is very inconsistent. Often times I walk in to find that the front desk and the nurses are so wrapped up in their own conversations that I have to wait to be helped. It is unprofessional and a little disappointing. I do not feel any sort of personalized support. The girls are nice, but I don't get that anybody really cares whether I am losing weight, at a plateau, or have gained a pound. It is as if they are on auto pilot and I am just a number. The diet works, but I definitely feel that I am completely on my own.
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Lindora is great. I do not recommend starting, however, unless your head is in the game and you are 100% motivated. The diet is a no-brainer and you are guaranteed to lose weight--IF you follow it exactly. I have not only lost weight, but my blood pressure has dropped significantly after being somewhat elevated prior to starting the diet. I feel great, have more energy, and am very satisfied with the program. The women at the Glendale location are amazing and extremely supportive. They are my cheerleaders when I need them and offer lots of helpful tips and tricks for success. Like any diet--this only works if you follow it completely. If you have serious medical issues, like another reviewer, you would be negligent not to also consult your own personal physician before starting this program. If you are healthy--the nurses at the clinic are knowledgable and competent. I have never had a parking issue. I have always found a spot somewhere out front---sometimes it's a ways down, but walking 1/2 a block will only help you with the program. I think I have had to circle the block to find a space one time. But, really---if you have an issue walking a VERY SHORT distance, maybe you are not ready for the program. read more