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