This review is not about the weight loss program itself, as I have not purchased it, but about the employees and the business itself. I received a phone call one day asking if anyone within my household wanted to lose weight. I was told about a seminar they were having, but I was not given ANY information about type of weight loss program they were offering. I asked many questions but was constantly told that if I came to the seminar, all of my questions would be answered.
I eventually went to the seminar and learned all about the toxins contained within food and drinks and how these toxins are not only what cause people to gain weight, but are also the reason for pretty much very illness (cancer, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, etc. - even allergies). Now I can see how these toxins can affect one's health, but I highly doubt that toxins are the only reason people are dying from cancer. During the seminar we learn that their 'product' is a detoxification, however you have to pay $25 to find out exactly what type of detoxification they are offering. I personally had attempted a detoxification before (not through them) and became violently ill. To 'detoxify' oneself, you essentially have to eat nothing but fresh food (not exactly a brain teaser) but you also have to take a lot of supplements and drink only a liquid concoction (that you have to buy through them) for 2 days. It is a cycle of eating certain foods for 7 days and then only drinking this detoxifier for 2 days. This liquid is what made me violently ill. I could not stop vomiting for 3 days and this is just after a couple of sips of this liquid. Therefore I informed the people at SJ Health & Body of my past experience and asked if their program required something similar (having to drink the liquid for 2 days without any other form of nourishment). They still would not give me a straight answer and said that I would learn everything I needed to know during my consultation. I stressed to them, that if I have to drink something for 2 days straight, then I would not be interested in their program, due to my previous experience. They however informed me that they can alter the program to the individual's specifications. After they told me this, I paid my $25 and made an appointment for my consultation.
At my consultation I was informed that I have a high amount of Candida (yeast) in my system and they explained how their program could help me rid this from my system, etc. I was there for over 2 hours and was only informed about the harm toxins can do to one's body (essentially a longer version of the seminar). I was never given information that was specific to me, with the exception of that they recommended the Candida plan for me. I was then informed that the program cost $3680!!!! Yes, 3 THOUSAND, 6 HUNDRED dollars. The guy I met with had a program book in front of him and explained that I would fill out the forms within the book and come into the office once a week for a regimen of treatment that would last 2 hours (yes, 2 hours every week. Seriously? Because I have so much extra time on hand). I was told that the program lasts a total of 12 weeks and that is pretty much all I was told. I was then asked how I wanted to pay for it.
Essentially he preached to me the entire time and then tried to take $3,680 from me without answering a single question. When I informed him that I had questions, he seemed annoyed but said he would answer them. I asked him what the program was, said that he still has not given me any information on the actual program, just the results that might be possible. He said that you eat lean meats and vegetables and that the program would explain everything. I asked if I could look through the program book and was told that I wasn't allowed until I purchased the program. I asked him if the book provided, or if he could provide, sample shopping lists and example recipes. He said that he didn't cook so he couldn't tell me anything. Seriously? You are selling a product but you can't answer any questions. Maybe you should have someone else meeting with your potential customers.
Now that I have rambled on, here is the short version:
Received a telephone call informing of a weight loss seminar. Asked what type of program they are promoting; told to come to the seminar to find out.
Go to the seminar, informed about toxins and how their program will help detoxify your body and help you loose weight. Asked what the program entailed, was told that I have to pay $25 to find that out.
Paid $25 to learn more about the program, was told that I would have to pay $3,680 to learn the complete details and ins and outs of the program and how it exactly worked.
Not eating anything for 2 days is not healthy. Save your money and go to your doctor, he will be able to set you up with a diet and exercise plan that will help you more than this program ever could. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!! read more
