Frequently Asked Questions

  What can I expect from the Beverly Hills Weight Loss & Wellness® program?

A:  This program is not a diet. It is a healthy lifestyle change. The program is broken down into a three-phase process created by weight loss and nutrition experts that emphasizes safe weight loss coupled with life-long weight maintenance. It is based on your lifestyle, personal schedule, and eating habits. You will eat real foods and even fast foods while losing weight. You can eat in restaurants or at home with your family, enjoying all the aspects of a fun-filled social lifestyle. Then you will move into the second phase called stabilization. Working one-on-one with a counselor through the entire process, you will learn to stabilize at the proper weight without a strict diet. Finally, you will begin to live what you learned about maintaining your ideal weight for a lifetime in our third phase, maintenance.

Q:  How do I qualify for the Beverly Hills Weight Loss & Wellness® program?

A:  You must be at least 10 pounds above the minimum weight for your height and age according to our standardized height and weight charts. If you are under 18 years of age, please be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Q:  How long will it take me to lose weight?

A:  As people vary, so does their weight loss. It is hard to predict how long it will take you to lose your weight, but we can give you some idea. The program is designed to promote weight loss in a healthy and consistent manner. With our program, you will see weight loss your very first week! You certainly will determine your own rate of weight loss by how carefully you follow our program and guidelines.

Q:  Do I have to exercise in order to lose weight on the program?

A:  No. But, we do recommend it for best results.

Q:  Do you have group meetings I must attend?

A:  No. You will meet one-on-one with a counselor who will be able to offer solutions to your weight loss issues, food plans and more. We respect your privacy at all times. One-on-one counseling is what differentiates us from other weight loss programs and it is essential to your success on this program.

Q:  What can I expect rom the staff?

A:  All of our counselors have learned how to lose weight and maintain their goal weight on our program. Before becoming counselors, they must complete a training program to ensure their understanding of the Beverly Hills Weight Loss & Wellness® program and to learn their responsibilities to you, the client. They are required to attend on-going training programs throughout their career.

Q:  Is there a limit as to how many times I can meet with a counselor?

A:  Not at all. Generally, our clients meet with a counselor two or three times a week. Because the centers have extensive hours, you may drop in at any time with no appointment.

Q:  How can I find a Beverly Hills Weight Loss & Wellness® location near me?

A:  It’s simple, Just click here or on “Locations” on the menu above to find the closest location available to you. Once you find your destination, call the phone number listed to schedule a consultation. Your initial consultation lasts approximately 45 minutes and is FREE of charge.

Q:  Is this program for adult women only?

A:  No, Beverly Hills Weight Loss & Wellness® is a concept oriented to provide real solutions to the entire family. We are tailored to children, teenagers, adult men and women. We are genuinely committed to good health. Hence, we encourage the visits of children and teenagers of both genders so that our future society may enjoy the gift of good health and a happy life.

Q:  Do I have to buy prepackaged foods?

A:  No. One of our goals while you are participating in our weight loss program is to allow you to enjoy a “normal” life. You will not need to buy prepackaged foods, but instead can eat grocery store foods, dine in popular restaurants, and enjoy almost any food you wish.

Q:  Can I lose 5-10 pounds a week on the BHWL&W program?

A:  This goal is unrealistic and unhealthy. If you set a goal like this, you will set yourself up for failure. A far more realistic goal is losing 1 to 2 lbs per week. At this rate, body fat is being lost, while muscle is spared. Losing more than 2 pounds per week signals the loss of more than body fat, and points to the loss of both muscle and water weight.

Q:  Can I have caffeinated beverages on the BHWL&W program?

A:  Yes. If you are a heavy coffee, soda or tea drinker, you may want to consider cutting back – especially if it interferes with your water intake. If you choose to decrease your caffeine intake, do so gradually – cutting your intake in half each week, to avoid caffeine-withdrawal related symptoms.

Q:  What kind of carbohydrates does the BHWL&W Program include?

A:  The BH program includes all foods in moderation. Nothing is entirely eliminated. Our meal plans emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, low-fat dairy and lean protein choices – all of which can be eaten daily on your BH weight loss plan.

Q:  Can I eat pasta on the BHWL&W diet?

A:  Yes. The BH Program teaches you to balance your food choices and use moderation. You can customize your menus to include pasta, potato and other carbs, In other words, you can continue to enjoy your own personal eating style while staying within our guidelines for weight loss.

Q:  Can I use the BHWL&W program if I recently had surgery, or have high blood pressure or any other medical condition?

A:  We help many people with many different diagnoses lose weight. Some of the more common medical histories we encounter are heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and hypothyroidism. You should consult your Doctor before using our program (or any other!) or trying to do any adjustments to your diet or exercise. In fact, if you have any medical questions, you should direct them to your Doctor. We encourage you to show them our web site at http://www.beverlyhillsweightloss.com/.

Q:  Q: I have been overweight all of my life. Do I have to stay this way?

A:  Of course not. Weight gain or loss is simply a matter of calories “in” equally calories “out”. If you eat at 500 fewer calories than you burn every day, you will lose a pound a week. In a year that will add up to 52 pounds! BHWL&W can guide you through your weight loss journey. We give you all the tools to make all the right decisions so you can take control of your life and lose weight your own way.