My Yelp reviews are usually short and to the point listing some Pro's and Con's. I'll do that in this review later but first a journey. I've struggled with with weight all my life from a kid, teenager, young adult, through the 30s and knew it was time for a change as I hit my 40s. From being the biggest kid in school to the biggest guy at work a life style change was in need. I found PHD Advanced Nutrition and Dr. Ashley Lucas from a friend/neighbor who struggled with weight and say him drop 50lbs in 5 months (or so). I started to drop some weight on my own but (as normal) after 34lbs I hit a snag and slowly fall back to the old ways. Dr. Lucas knew I'd be calling and that I needed help which wasn't easy to to admit to. We spoke on the phone for almost an hour and setup a follow up in-person a few days later. In that time I had some homework to do as well as start tracking my foods via an app. We meet up in late July 2015 in which I weighted in at 336 (which is was my scale at home, as her scale didn't go higher then 330lbs at that time). I was schooled in how to read a food label, exchange list, type of eating I'd be doing/meal plan and our weekly meetings. This is where it got tricky as I was her last appointment in that office (Redwood City, CA) since she was moving a few days later to Durango CO. Yup, thats right meet up once and Skype calls for now on till I came up this summer marking a1 year anniversary in meeting up for a in-person session (also rafting, train ride, site seeing, etc. Durango is awesome!). It's been 18months and 107lbs with Dr. Lucas directly and 141lbs total (influenced from her work with my friend which inspired me to loose weight on own). I am now 14lbs from goal of 215lbs (we've moved it 2x), look 15 years younger, more energetic then ever and have a new life ahead of me. This is legit, not some TV ad, book or something you're reading in national inquire. Dr. Lucas has a proven system of not only food, inspiration, knowledge and teachings for you to be a better and healthier person. Pro's * Dr Lucas is caring and here to help to see you through the goals. She's a Teacher to ensure you know what to do, how do it and help along the way * Knowledgable across all aspects of nutrition, body, macro's and more. * Staff is super friendly and helpful on anything you need * Flexible on schedule if/when needed in most cases * Remote options for those out of the city or can't make it in every week (skype, etc). * Meal plan options with provided snacks and other meals can be optioned. Con's (very minor) * Can be busy and may run a few mins late at times to meet-ups. * She'll work with any insurance but not all cover a nutritionist or weight lost assistance so check in advance. There is NO DOUBT in mind I couldn't do this on my own or even live past 45 years old without a major hospitalization (heart attach, stroke, etc). I had figured I'd spend $10k in medical bill co-ops at some point at the rate I was going. I knew it was easier to spend that on a safe, healthier and responsible way. If you struggle with 20lbs; 50lbs or even 100lbs+ and not sure what to do next give PHD Advanced Nutrition a call and be ready for the journey ahead (its not easy). read more

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I went to PHD nutrition with the intention of getting out of pain after a car accident. I wasn't as concerned about my weight, as I was my pain level. Now 74lbs later... (WAHOO!) My pain level has reduced about 40%, which for me is huge. Ashley and her staff are amazing. They are kind, sensitive, caring and will work with you, whatever it takes, to help you to achieve your goals. I loved that Ashley never asked me about my weight loss, but always about how my pain level was. That told me, she *listened*. I went from a size 16-18-2x to a 6-8-medium, releasing 74lbs. I am thrilled. And as my daughter quips, "I am never going back to double digits!" (size 10 or above) I highly recommend PHD Nutrition for anyone seeking weight loss. Thank you Ashley! xoxo Carol Cardwell read more

Dr. Ashley Lucas and her amazing staff at PhD Advanced Nutrition helped me loose 32 pounds! I had fantastic support and was able to change my life in 13 short weeks! Thank you Dr. Lucas and everyone at PhD Advanced Nutrition! You guys ROCK!!!! read more

There are not enough great things to say about Dr. Ashely Lucas' program, and her nutrition consultants at PHD Advanced Nutrition. PHD helped me lose over 40 lbs. on a 14-week program. I was able to break the chains of my unhealthy habits and diet. On the program, I did weekly check-ins where I learned new healthy habits, and how to eat a clean whole-foods diet. I have never felt better! If you are considering a positive lifestyle change, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lucas. Her program will help you achieve your health and wellness goals in a timeline that caters to your specific needs. The knowledgeable nutrition consultants provide fantastic support throughout the program and into maintenance. Thank you, Dr. Lucas and all the ladies that helped me take control of my health! read more

Shed 74lbs in less than 7 months! Let me say from the outset that you may not be able to get any funding for this weight loss program from you health insurance! But, if you can find the money, then it is probably the best health and fitness investment you can possibly make. It was liver issues due to fatty liver from chronic obesity that lead my family practice Doctor to "strongly" recommend that I lose weight; I am 5.7 and weighed 247 at the time of my 2016 physical. I started the program at 243.8 and ended at 170. I lost 74 lbs and my metabolic age went from 82 to 52 (I was 67 during the time I was in the program). My blood panels at my most recent physical were all comfortably in the "normal" range. My exercise regimen went from 30 min to 75 min and I am doing 3.5 miles of interval on my elliptical (it does help to be retired). Why PHD? It was recommended by two of my physicians. Additionally, I looked at several nationally advertised weight loss programs and decided that 1) they would take far longer and the total cost of the longer programs would not be significantly less than PHD; and 2) PHD is not just about eating different foods (ATKINS on steroids), it is about changing your life style, so that you not only lose the weight, but keep it off. Besides being about what you eat, the program is also about when you eat it; this Time Restricted Feeding (TRF) is becoming internationally recognized as a new healthy lifestyle. The food provided was quite tasty overall; I tried different cereals, shakes, bars and sauces until a found some that I really liked and stayed with those (if it ain't broke, don't fix it). The additional menus for preparing your own food provided some of the absolutely best meals my wife and I have ever had; that is doubly important, when you consider that you must continue the new eating life style. Oh yes, my wife was so supportive that she lost 20 lbs just eating the prepared food with me. The staff of ladies are friendly, helpful and professional and always willing to explain why certain rules were in place. The program includes instructional audios to help explain, motivate, and encourage the new dietary lifestyle that will be required to keep you at your new lower weight, and provides free monitoring and consultation to help keep you on the path to healthier living. PS: I intend to lose an additional 5-10 lbs; as I have gotten closer to my target weight, the rate of loss has decreased to a modest 2lbs weekly, but I am still losing. Ashley Lucas and her staff are wonder workers. On a scale of 1-10, I'll give PHDadancednutrition an 11. read more

Dr. Lucas and her staff have helped me reach my weight loss and fitness goals and maintain them for years. I am blown away by her expertise and knowledge. Her staff is friendly and helpful. Overall a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone who wants to lose a few pounds or needs to lose a lot of weight!! I thought I knew how to lose the weight but didn't think I had the will power. Dr. Lucas showed me why I was failing and turned my frustration into unbelievable success! So glad I found this business. read more