PHD Weight Loss - Asheville

Negative experience: The plan works….but they’re just out to get as much money from you as possible and offer zero support once you get close to maintaince/aren’t paying any more. Some of the reps really know their stuff but many don’t and are condescending. No regard for how much money you’ve paid them or people being in vulnerable parts of their lives asking for help with something that is difficult in today’s society. If you want to pay to cry every week, but sure, lose some weight too - this is the place for you. Edited to add response- what is described below is inaccurate. I went in multiple times in the past six months asking for help, in tears, only to be brushed off that “I knew how to follow the plan” or to be asked to “restart” and spend additional money on top of the MANY THOUSANDS I’ve spent already (as has my mom after I referred her before I realized what was going on here). If following a diet plan was that easy I wouldn’t have needed this program to begin with. This is a business model built in greed, not on seeing people get healthy and stay healthy. It’s sad and unfortunate.

Fantastic experience: Love this program! Down 30 lbs in 18 weeks! Ebony is an amazing coach! The food, structure and coaching make the program very achievable and fun! I highly recommend for anyone serious about making health improvements.

Fantastic experience: This is my second review. I have achieved my weight goal, and I’m now in the Maintenance Phase of the program. Since I’ve been a “professional dieter” for most of my life, I feel qualified to say that I thought weight loss was no longer possible for this 66 year-old body. Remarkably it was possible as I followed each easy step of the program, and because I am absolutely thrilled of my success, I will continue to do so in the Maintenance Phase. PHD Weight Loss stays by your side and educates you along the way. It doesn’t throw too much at you all at once. The Program is so well thought-out and it guides you step-by-step on your journey as if they know exactly what you need to learn at the point you are in the Program. I also want to say that I had a fantastic coach, Ebony, who always gave me valuable information to add to my knowledge of losing weight. She was supportive, encouraging, funny, and even a bit “sassy” when I needed to hear it! I looked forward to our chats every week. I encourage you to join PHD. This is a trustworthy company, and the Program is the real deal. If you are ready to do the work to achieve weight loss, this Program will work, and you will get healthier.

Positive experience: Everyone was very nice and the place was clean and bright. However, they offer a lot of overly processed foods (but tell you that you don’t “have” to use them) and the price for 22 weeks was ONLY $6199. I have listened to the podcast and loved the message of clean eating and whole foods but I feel that the actual program is different. They also boast about how affordable the program is. I respectfully disagree. I nearly laughed out loud at the price. Then it was a struggle to keep a straight face as they offered a credit card application so I could pay it off over a year. With interest. Absolutely not. Their follow up emails and calls have all been blocked so I’m not sure how much they reached out again after the three attempts in one day. This may work for some people but it was not what I was looking for.

Fantastic experience: Seems to be working very well for my husband! He's following all the suggestions and guidance provided by PHD and he's losing weight already, after just 10 days on the program.

Fantastic experience: PHD has been a life changing experience for me. When I started the program over a year ago, I was struggling with chronic migraines that included blurred vision and other health issues. I decided it was time to take my health seriously. PHD helped me successfully change my lifestyle by first educating me on my nutrition, set new life goals and support me by weekly meetings over the phone for accountability and coaching. Their program has been priceless. I no longer have chronic migraine headaches after suffering for 20 years. My vision has improved and I have lost 30 lbs. The education with Dr. Ashley Lucas has been invaluable to me. I am in maintenance and feel so blessed to have PHD for life. If you are struggling as I was, please give them a call. What do you have to lose? or a better question to ask yourself is what do I have to gain? A better more healthier you! Sincerely, Tina Keller

Fantastic experience: I can’t say say enough about how wonderful this program has been for me. While expensive, it has been extremely effective and the program and coaches have completely changed my relationship with food. I am so thankful for PHD and the coaches that have helped me. Over the past 5 months I have been able to lose over 50 pounds. I’ve gained muscle and energy and learned how to incorporate a variety of different vegetables into my daily routine.

Fantastic experience: Coming up on 1 year with PHD Weightloss Program. I started out 60 pounds overweight, with diabetes and high blood pressure. My A1C was 9+ and I was loaded up on meds that weren’t doing anything to help me turn my disease around. It was time to change and I needed a proven plan and help from true experts. With PHD I found the support I needed, an individualized meal plan, resources such as guided meditation to help me make mind body connections and wonderful access to all the latest research on weightloss to help me become the healthier version of myself. I was equipped with the guidance and support I needed. I’m down now 45 pounds and the end goal is closer and within reach but I also know that I can sustain my weightloss with all that I have learned and how I am now feeding my body to become stronger, to be disease free, to feel great and live in this renewed self. I’m happy to say with my doctor’s monitoring My A1c is now 4 and I’m off all meds. I’m very grateful for PHD and the person who shared there story. I hope you can find the same success in your weightloss journey. Don’t put it off one second longer. Long lasting change is possible it’s not too late

Negative experience: What type of company would provide such low-level customer service to a potential customer. I called to set an appointment for a consultation and the day of my appointment, I waited almost an hour before calling them. I found out after I called that no more appointments were available that day. After filling out paperwork and providing my number, NO response from them. I was told that I would need to be rescheduled. My purpose of scheduling that day and time was because I was available on that day at that time. Ok so this is a follow up response. 5 hours has passed since my original appointment. As stated before, I call PHD after an hour of waiting. Their response to me was to call them again after making a telephone appointment in the first place, waiting an hour, and having to call this company to still get no further than to be told by the receptionist that may be the call did not go through or I will have a consultant reach out to you, or I will call you back. Now 5 hours after the original appointment, no response. Not sure why I should call back.

Fantastic experience: Over the years I have participated in several weight loss programs with success. However, with the previous programs I had small weight gains just as soon as I stopped the diet. On the PHD program I lost 18lbs in 8 weeks which was my goal. I have been in maintenance for almost 2 months and have actually lost a couple of pounds more. Of all the programs I tried, I have been happiest with PHD for several reasons: It did not restrict my activity while in the weight loss phase. Dr. Ashley's videos are informative, presenting each topic in a clear and understandable way. The coaches and all staff in the clinic are knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. They will work with you to come up with alternative meal plans if you dislike any of their food items. The website is full of useful information and recipes. Lastly, after changing my eating habits for the last 4 months, the inflammation and pain associated with my rheumatologic condition has plummeted (marked decrease after month 2). At age 55, I feel like I FINALLY know how to eat to sustain my desired weight but also know support is available if I stumble. Thank you PHD!

Fantastic experience: All the employees are so kind and welcoming and knowledgeable. They are very friendly and say ‘hello __my name’ when I walk in. Also, they genuinely care and guide me through each check-in. Plus the FOOD is really great!!

Fantastic experience: I have spent a little over a year with the PHD team in Asheville, NC and the level of support I have received and the professionalism of the team is unmatched. I have let go of 70 pounds and at almost 50 feel better in my body than I ever have in my adult life. The clarity, that I have around my health goals as I move into maintenance is for sure the product of the guidance I have received along the way. Thank you Asheville PHD team.

Fantastic experience: Can't say enough about PHD - the program and the people are phenomenal. I never really had issues losing weight or being overly overweight but after making a conscience effort to be healthier where I "thought" I was eating well, working out and quit drinking alcohol (mostly craft beer - think thousands of extra empty calories per week!) - I couldn't drop a pound. Plateauing in the 230s (at 6'1), not happy with my weight and not getting any younger - I was persuaded by the ear-worm ads playing over and over on the radio (thanks Jordan - 98.1 - The River!) - to swing by the Asheville location. I was pleasantly greeted, triaged and welcomed into a free consultation. They took my metrics (weight, height, body fat, visceral fat) and provided a pretty thorough overview of what they do and what they could do for me - in little over 30 minutes. Bottom line - based on my numbers - I was told I could drop 40 lbs in 14 weeks - if I followed their plan. I was not pressured to commit although being given that kind of hope was persuasive enough for me. I have to admit I was certainly skeptical at that moment but sold! They literally told me exactly what I needed to do, how to do it and come in weekly to evaluate my progress with their team of coaches. Fast forward 14 weeks and here I am down 48 lbs!!!! Feel amazing and I really couldn't be more excited. Best part of it is I can go there for as long as I live to maintain what I have achieved. Literally - free maintenance with them - for life! PHD is the real deal. The team in Asheville are top notch - I don't even want to highlight any one person since they are all 5 star in my book. Every single person there from the front desk to the personal coaches - and I am pretty sure I worked with each and every individual over the course of my 14 week transformation - fantastic!!! Always with a smile, always holding me accountable and explaining what I could do better (constructively) or how to mix up my diet to hit my goals. Not to mention an education on nutrition. It really could not have been easier and I would not have wanted to work with any other group of folks than the AVL team at PHD. I always look forward to stopping by for my weekly assessments. The only complaint I have is that I wish I found them sooner!! If you want to lose weight - PHD should be a no-brainer.

Fantastic experience: I came to PHD in late July desperate to lose the 30+ pounds I gained from, what I thought, was menopause. I've tried Noom, Atkins, Virgin Diet, Fast Metabolism Diet, Golo, fasting - you name it, I went for it. My first meeting was so low pressure and so supportive I agreed to start the program immediately because the approach made sense. 17 weeks later, I've let go of 37 pounds with 4 more to go to meet my goal weight and go into maintenance. The education I've received about what to eat and when and how much has been invaluable to me. I've NEVER felt hungry, I've NEVER felt deprived and I've NEVER felt healthier and more proud of myself. This program has changed my entire approach to food and I feel like I now have the tools to empower me to keep the weight off for good. Thank you, Dr. Lucas and the entire Asheville coaching team, for helping me achieve something I thought was impossible. If you're reading this review wondering if you should give this program a try. Don't hesitate, just do it. It's life changing.

Fantastic experience: PHD has transformed my life.

Fantastic experience: In one sentence the PHD program works! Providing you are focused and have a reason why, the desired results are attainable. In hindsight, I only wish I had invested the time and effort sooner. After months of hesitation, I decided to move forward with this next chapter of my life and do something not only for myself but for my spouse and family and I'm so glad I did. The results speak for themselves as not only have I reached the goal I set, I surpassed that goal by 10lbs and lost over 50lbs in my 17 week program and I am now feeling better than I have in years. I have more energy and no longer experience so many of the underlying health issues related to poor eating habits. The team, and especially my nutrition coach Lori, have been there every step of the way making sure I stayed focused and ultimately reached my desired weight. The program is so much more than just weight loss as its an entirely new way to look at how important of a role our behaviors and food choices play in how we look and feel. The food choices provided are great and the information on the website including webinars are extremely helpful educational tools. My primary physician is very pleased with not only my weight loss but the positive affect it has on my overall health. The program doesn't stop after the weight loss portion ends as you progress into the maintenance phase. I am now beginning to adjust my diet that will continue to maintain the healthy lifestyle that I have embraced and keep that weight off and I have my coach and entire team continuing with me on this journey. I am excited that both my spouse and daughter have now become part of the PHD family. Thank you Team PHD for all you do!

Fantastic experience: Very pleased with results of this program. I have met my goal weight with the teaching for healthy eating and the support of coach calls.

Fantastic experience: PHD Weightloss changed my life. I am down 75lbs and have maintained for 11 months and feeling great! Yes, it is expensive however I have reclaimed my life and health and that is worth it!

Fantastic experience: I recently passed week 8 on plan and I could not be happier with my progress. I’m committed to a lifestyle change and PHD Weight Loss educates, supports, coaches along the way. I am not hungry and have zero cravings. I have added energy, my GI (gut) issues are healing ❤️‍. I have been averaging 1.8+ lbs wt loss per week, but remember that’s just me… typically if you have more to lose you give up more.

Fantastic experience: I lost all my weight in a shorter length of time they projected. PHD was positive and encouraging. I wasn’t sure if I could lose the weight but they assured me I would. Now I’m in maintenance and absolutely love the program! I have been able to maintain my weight. They taught me all I needed to know in order to lose weight and keep it off. It is amazing!!! I can not praise them enough. If you are tired of having the extra weight on you and can not lose or keep it off the PHD Weight Loss program is for you! I am so excited I lost my weight and inches!! Call and go for a consultation it is worth it! It changes your life. Make the choice to be healthy!!!

Fantastic experience: The diet is so easy and my coach is amazing. She is incredibly knowledgeable and I have learned a tremendous amount about the reason for my body’s resistance to weight loss and how to find solutions. I am finally starting to lose weight when nothing else would work. Best of all, I’m getting healthier and fitting into clothes again.

Fantastic experience: What I have discovered in the short time I have been in the program with PHD is their I overall approach isn’t all about weight loss… They deal in so much more about your overall health. Of course you want to lose weight but they have opened my eyes to so much more….the biggest thing that has helped me is the “why” I have eaten the way I have for so many years…they have given me ways to over come my way of thinking… The question they asked me was “are you truly hungry or is it just a habit?” Anyway I am really excited about the program and hopefully we reach our goal that was set !!

Fantastic experience: For the past 30 years, there've been 3 sizes in my closet…a yo-yo wardrobe and a yo-yo relationship to sugar in ALL ITS FORMS. Since my PHD start 6 months ago, I've learned how to STOP the glucose spikes ⬆️ and compensatory lows ⬇️ of my 'sugar addiction' and how to re-wire my thought patterns (throw out mindsets that never worked for me) and embrace mindsets that are results-driven & outcome-focused. Countless diet plans tried and money spent gave me accountability but never a mind (emotional) to body (physiological) connection with food. PHD has supplied me with ALL the missing puzzle pieces! Cognitive behavioral audio tools, recipes, webinars, journaling, one-on-one personal coaching, etc…invaluable resources and for the rest of my life! I'm a PHD Nationwide Client & 70 yrs old. In 6 months….28 pounds FOREVER gone & 6 pounds to my goal. I'm healthy and happy. I GOT THIS..YES! Grazie Mille to Dr. Ashley & the Entire PHD team

Fantastic experience: Excited that I have lost 21 lbs!! I stick to my daily plan of PHD foods, fresh vegetables and proteins and I lose weight. Stephanie, my coach, is very encouraging and offers helpful tools to help me stay focused. You can do it too!

Fantastic experience: I have really enjoyed PHD Weight loss! I’m down 50 lbs and plan on taking another 18 off in the remaining 6 to 8 weeks ! It works it really works; I am looking forward to getting into maintenance and holding my weight loss off forever,,

Fantastic experience: PHD Weight loss has changed my life. I have struggled with weight since I was a teen ager. I remember in High school looking at the BMI chart in health class and thinking how I was 80 LBS over weight. I starred hiding my body behind bulky clothes and saying that I didn't care about being over weight. The truth is that I didn't know how to change the facts that were being presented to me. When we are children we learn from our parents how to use food. We gather in the kitchen to socialize while we eat. We learn that eating is part of being accepted. Eating some foods are rewards while other foods are what you get when you have to cut back on spending. We learn that being healthy is something to do when you focus on it for a short time and that it's so hard and expensive that it can never be a lifestyle. As a result we put into our bodies foods the support the midst and our bodies just respond to the physiology. One thing that Dr Lucus said that really helped me to change was that being overweight is not my fault. He book talks about the way to reset the scale and your mind. A few years ago in a Dr visit with my internal physician, he said if I didn't loose weight I could expect rapid decline in my health and not to expect to see my grandkids get married. I was 320 LBS. I am a professional over the road truck driver. I never exercise, and I eat and smoke constantly while I drive. My Dr said that in order to loose weight I just have to focus on calories in......calories out. He sent me to another specialist who told me that in order to loose the weight I needed to have a gastric bypass. Otherwise I would never be able to loose enough weight to solve my problems. I didn't want the surgery..... I started trying diets. I tried medications. I was successful in loosing weight at first by cutting my calories down to 900 calories a day. I dropped to 290. That diet was so hard. I was hungry all the time. I had no energy. After a few months I had to quit. I immediately gained all the weight back and the scale punished me by reading 350. I stared doing more research. I tried all kinds of supplements. I started making lifestyle changes I thought were healthier. I was kinda successful. I dropped 60 lbs. I did this at a great cost. Also it took years. I was about to have the surgery when I heard Dr. Lucas speak about weight loss and resetting the scale. I started the PHD lifestyle. I remember my first call from them. The lady said "I promise, You will not be hungry." after our conversation I cried, because of the hope and relief I felt. I knew what she had said was 100% correct. I was assigned a coach who has called me every week for months now. She knows about weight loss. She knows about the physical reaction your body has in response to food, stress, medication, exercise, supplements. She is so supportive. The fist week I was on this program I lost 9 Lbs. I was not hungry. I couldn't believe how I could eat so much. Fill satisfied with yummy foods, have no cravings and still loose weight. I started calling it my candy bar and kool-aid diet. Because I felt like that's what I was eating. I have learned how fat is made and why. I've also learned how to burn what has been stored. I've been on the program for 5 months and lost 70 LBS, I've gotten off of 9 medications. My doctor took me off. One medication I don't take any more is omperazole. It's for heart burn. That was the first thing that went away. I'm never hungry. I'm still a trucker. I still don't exercise. I still eat my food while I drive, but I don't eat constantly. The only thing I've really changed is my diet. As a normal part of life I burn 2 or 3 LBS a week. Sometimes more. I adopted a dog who takes me for walks now and we play with the grandkids when I'm home. I'm healthier and I can do all the things I want to do. My body moves like it should. I feel so amazing. I have 40 to 60 LBS left to release. But it's just a matter of time before it's all gone. My doctor is amazed at how my body has gone into remission of many health problems

Fantastic experience: PHD was my ticket to finally tackle my ongoing weight problems!! Prior to PHD I tried every weight loss diet solution out there; paleo, Atkins, fasting, Mediterranean,…my inbox was just full of “solutions” which I could never stick with on my own. The coaching, the food, the track to run on,…Dr. Ashley Lucas developed a “formula’” to help people with food as an addictive substance in spite of the “food culture” we navigate on a daily basis. The staff of coaches at the Charlotte office are/were the kindest people and their big picture knowledge of nutrition, behaviors, challenges and solutions were nothing short of amazing! Bless you ALL! I would recommend PHD to anyone who is serious about shedding weight, especially that dangerous visceral fat, and getting HEALTHY again! The significant reduction in overall inflammation was amazing,…I’d experienced things which I had no idea were directly related to fat induced inflammation. So, that 55 pounds I was lugging around is now a memory, and because of all I have learned, I’m more than confident I will NEVER regain that weight again. Lean and fit feels fantastic!!

Fantastic experience: Finally, a nutrition-based way to get healthy and drop the pounds that have been holding me back. This just makes sense. Dr. Ashley Lucas has applied science to properly fueling the body and it works! The PHD Weight Loss team is positive and supportive - can't believe I actually look forward to weekly weigh-ins with them. They equip and teach you about what to eat and when. The system is easy. Absolutely no guesswork. Follow it and the pounds melt. Just one month and I'm close to 10 pounds off. And, they stick with me for life, so no bouncing back to the old me. Best of all, I am not hungry, but I am ecstatic. I actually have a waist!

Fantastic experience: So far the best Weight Loss Program EVER!

Fantastic experience: PHD weight loss is the ultimate weight loss program, I thank God every day that I invested in myself. They restored my health and made me feel like a whole person again. I lost 50 plus lbs in 4 months flawlessly, and feel confident that I can maintain the my stable weight and have a great life. I am off all my blood pressure medicines and my doctors have commented, you have found the answer. Thank you PHD for all your guidance!

Negative experience: Changing my review to 1-star due to their inaccurate reply: They contacted me and I told them I was no longer interested. They continued to call until I eventually had to block their number (then they had corporate call me). Also, they want to dispute that their program is keto, likely because they want to get your down payment before they tell you much of anything about the guts of the program, but don't be fooled by their claims of individualism, its keto. They quoted me $6500, but I found an actual physician who provided prescriptions, lifestyle changes and food swaps, and more for $125 a visit. I have also seen other poor reviews where people describe exactly what they did to me here, gaslighting me into thinking I didn't stick around long enough to *really* understand the program or questioning my motives. In my opinion, they use bullying tactics to trap you in their scam of a program when you could achieve the exact same results for much cheaper elsewhere. Additionally, I implore everyone to do their research on this company and its owners. There is absolutely zero true medical component to this program and you will primarily see "health coaches" who do not have medical training. The "medical director", they claim, has training in "functional and anti-aging medicine" although the organization he got that training through is not universally recognized by the wider medical community and the practices of "anti-aging medicine" lack scientific evidence. The other medical group he owns is similar to PhD in that it is membership only and makes claims about their effectiveness that they can't possibly live up to and when they don't, they will likely blame you for "not being committed enough". Be wary. This review is solely my opinion on things and I do not claim anything herein as fact. I went in for a “consultation” which ended with the “health coach” (read: salesperson) telling me the minimum down payment was $1100 and when I said I needed to think on it three different times, she just stared at me and eventually said “you can do it” even though she knew nothing about my finances. I figured why not because I had some savings and FSA funds. The nutritionist I spoke with, Lisa, was great. Fun and personable and made everything relatable to me. Unfortunately, I quickly realized this is a glorified keto diet which has been proven over and over to be unsustainable - you will lose weight, but once you exit the fat loss stage, the diet they have you on is not one that can realistically be continued forever. Their philosophy preaches “precision and commitment” which essentially tells you to follow directions without really teaching you how to maintain weight loss and make good decisions when you aren’t on their program. Anyone should be wary when they give you a list of prohibited foods. The food they provide is extremely hit and miss, the bars are like cardboard, the drinks aren’t horrible, the soup is…interesting. On an unrelated note, their “Chief Medical Officer” is a foot and ankle surgeon, which is a specialty that knows little to nothing about nutrition and weight loss, he only has that position because he is the founder’s husband. That doesn’t give me much confidence in the “medical direction” of the company. I gave it a try but don’t think Ill be continuing. I wish I could get my 1100 back, but I imagine they won’t do that.

Fantastic experience: PHD Weight Loss is MAGIC!!! Long story short . . . . I began to gain weight after going into menopause at 48. I kept it to a five-pound weight gain for five years but still sought medical advice. My then doctor had no ideas except for "eat less/exercise more" (and I was already doing massive cardio workouts 5 times per week and eating low fat - wrong!), so I began my own research. Then 5 years in, I began to gain girth very quickly around the middle. 2 MDs and 5 NMDs later, no one could tell me why I was gaining weight and SO HUNGRY all the time - like when I was pregnant. I kept researching and changed my diet and exercise routine many times over 15 years, but I kept gaining weight. I tried low-glycemic, Paleo, extreme fasting, cleanses, Metabolic Reset, Keto, Vegetarian and many more. I tried walking, HIT, weight lifting, cycling, hiking, etc., and NOTHING worked. I thought I was destined to be fat forever. All the while, though, I kept setting my intentions and prayers to find the answer. This year, I was Divinely guided to your program, and I cannot adequately express my gratitude. Just over two months in, and I am down 23 pounds - almost halfway to my goal!! I lost nothing over the 15 years of research and making changes on my own. My body LOVES PHD! Before PHD, I knew WHAT to do, but I did not know HOW to do it; that has made all the difference. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, Dr. Ashley, and everyone at PHD. My coach, Lori, is AMAZING: wise, knowledgeable, experienced, and extremely positive and supportive. At 68, I am going to have a figure and be able to wear fashionable clothes again. My body is giving me feedback that it is healing and happy! Most importantly, I will have the health and stamina to be of service at this most pivotal time in human history. Reader, if you are on the fence about this program, do it! It will change your life for the good!

Fantastic experience: I have been overweight most of my life and tried all kinds of weight loss programs. The coaches played a big role in my success. They cheered me on weekly. A huge thank you to them. I think the weekly accountability and the encouragement from everyone really helped. Now on to a lifetime maintenance program. Thank you so much.

Fantastic experience: I completely recommend this program for anyone wanting to lose weight or improve their overall health, or like me.. reduce medications. I learned of this program recently, and while I did not need to lose a lot of weight (10 pounds or so), I did want to see if I could come off my blood pressure and cholesterol medications. After the first week, I have lost 6 pounds, I am eating healthier than I did before, and thanks to their abundant support and education, I understand why I am eating healthier. My Blood pressure has improved, and I have decreased one of my medications already. I am impressed with their whole team. I continue to learn more, and I look forward to what comes next. The team is very supportive, and they make me feel like they want me to succeed. So thank you PHD Weight Loss.

Fantastic experience: It works. Do what they tell you to do and you will be successful.

Fantastic experience: My wife and I have just completed our 6th week on the PHD program, and it has been a great experience. We are experiencing consistent weight loss each week. We were somewhat skeptical at first particularly regarding eating PHD supplied food for breakfast and lunch. Surprisingly we have found that we love the supplied food. We also love our weekly visits to the Charlotte PHD location. We have met with 5 different consultants and each one of them has been incredibly knowledgable about the program and the science of nutrition. They are professional and personable and demonstrate a genuine interest in improving the lives of their clients.The front desk staff are great also, always friendly and cheerful. We drive almost 90 minutes to our weekly meeting. Initially we thought we would limit face-to-face meetings to every other week, but we have so enjoyed the visits and the staff that we have continued to drive each week. We have tried many weight loss programs in the past with limited and short-lived results. Our experience with PHD has been so different and positive that we are confident that we are well on the way to permanent and positive lifestyle changes. We highly recommend the PHD program and particularly the Charlotte office!

Fantastic experience: PHD has changed my life for the better!

Fantastic experience: PhD has done more for me than just help me get to my healthy goal weight. The Asheville team taught me all about the food I should and shouldn't eat, WHY I should or shouldn't eat it and WHEN I should or shouldn't eat. I have tried many plans before but nothing like this. I always thought I was eating healthy but there is so much miscommunication and false advertising about what is healthy. PdD gets down to the science of it all and matches you to your own plan. It works and now I am a lifetime member after losing 70 lbs. They will motivate and cheer you on every step of the way!

Fantastic experience: I am in my 3rd week of my weight loss journey. I have found all staff to be extremely supportive and knowledgeable. I have not been hungry and find the plan easy to follow.

Fantastic experience: I lost 50 pounds…and am in month 7 of maintenance. Me!!! I’ve been trying to wrap my head around why/how this program has worked so well for me, here is what I have come up with: 1. My life is very social-lots of eating out with friends and entertaining. This program is easy to live life with, mentally and physically; 2. My coach, Remi, is a wonderful mentor with great advice and recipe ideas; and 3. The touch-points, via email, social media and seminars, are like having somebody “with you” on a nearly daily basis. Even the cost added a proper seriousness-level to starting this program. Would I forego a vacation again to be in this position one year later? Every year of my life! stats: no heartburn/indigestion since week 1; cholesterol 205 to 170; blood pressure 129ish/80ish to 117ish/70ish; headaches frequently to rarely; and even allergies, which were quite severe, are basically nonexistent (presuming lack of inflammation?) PhD at Home Program

Fantastic experience: “You only have one chance to make a good first impression.” pHd made a great one for me! I’ve been in the program about a month I have lost an acceptable amount of weight, never been hungry, …the snacks are well timed and keep me on track. I live near Asheville, my trainer, Lisa is terrific, and my wife who had heard about pHd , attends my weekly sessions periodically, which has been very encouraging. Daniel

Fantastic experience: After years of struggling to control our weight or lose a few pounds, we tried the typical approaches like increasing exercise and starving ourselves. We chanced the PhD approach because it presented a new alternative that didn’t involve surgery, medicines or extreme eating which we are wary about because of their temporary and debilitating potentials. Dr Ashley Lucas’s explanation of our body chemistry was the most comprehensive and specific and sensible approach we had ever encountered. 1. Comprehensive approach - new science research, succinctly presented in a way clients can easily incorporate into their lives with a new personally crafted nutritional plan. 2. Completely nutritionally balanced so that we feel full/complete all day long and our bad habit desires are in remission. 3. We felt healthy and energized during our weight loss phase while watching our weight steadily decrease each week. 4. Unlimited and expert emotional and cognitive support to both get to our weight goal and visceral fat goals. 5. Unlimited support for leveling out from weight loss to maintenance phase with lifetime support to continue our new lifestyle and healthy habits to stay in our healthy weight zones. 6. We are even more impressed by this program. Initially it seemed expensive, but we felt the upfront commitment helped keep us on track and today, as we enter our maintenance phase, wish we had known of this program years ago. It is excellent value and a life changing experience we have been recommending to our friends.

Negative experience: My mom has worked on her weight loss journey for multiple months following a strict diet. She wanted to try something new so she reached out to learn more about the program! After being quoted $7,000 which is a ridiculous amount of money for what is being provided (practically spending $19 per meal for breakfast). She decided to not go with the program. Instead of a simple best wishes they sent her an email saying multiple disparaging comments including she was unmotivated and not in the right place in her life. The email header even said “this might offend you”…. Well it did as a daughter who cares about my mother. Personally I don’t think ANYONE should work with the company because clearly they lack customer service, customer care, and common courtesy. Not only was this rude but dangerous to people who are not in a stable place of mind. Staff members are nice over the phone but will hide behind an email sending hurtful and disturbing emails. GOOD LUCK if you decide to work with this company …

Fantastic experience: I am worthy! For the first time in my life (53+ years), I realized that I was feeding my emotions with food. This realization is a powerful gift! I have put together an "emergency kit" to help me next time I want to "feed the beast." The kit is a list of things that I enjoy. I choose something or things to avoid giving into an old, destructive behavior in a difficult moment. I can listen to my favorite playlist, write a silly story, phone a friend, utilize the tools on PHD's client portal, and several other things. But first, I take three deep cleansing breaths. As I exhale, I whisper to myself, "I am worthy." YOU ARE WORTHY!

Fantastic experience: Amazed how the PHD plan worked so well, so fast-- 50 lbs lost forever in just 3 months. I was never hungry, enjoyed great food and saw results, because I was determined, and, because I followed the plan. For me, preparation was key: planning what I would have available to eat when I needed it ahead of time by grocery shopping for the many, many approved fats, proteins, veggies and snacks listed on the pages and pages of choices I had to choose from. This actually made the program a fun process in itself. The accountability, support, encouragement and answered questions from staff sets PHD apart. Maintaining a daily, healthy lifestyle for the rest of my life has become very exciting. There are many positive outcomes as a result of PHD, some of them include sleeping well throughout the night without snoring, waking up refreshed, having the ability to jump out of bed without my joints aching, being able to breathe fully and comfortably, being able to eat without stomach pain, no headaches, no back aches, increased flexibility and increased strength. This has been a wonderful experience and wholeheartedly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I have been overweight the last 25 plus years of my life. I’ve tried all the conventional and even unconventional ways to lose weight. I’d have moderate success only to gain it back. I had heard about PHD Weight loss on some internet adds and it caught my interest. It was offering some unique ideas about weight loss I hadn’t heard before. Then I let good old doubt and fear kick in and convince me this must be too good to be true, just another weight loss scheme to make some company lots of money and I brushed it aside. Then one day I was listening to one of my favorite radio programs, The Mike Gallagher show , and he started talking about this new weight loss program he started and how great it was , how he was never hungry, he even called the founder Dr. Ashley Lucas a genius. He shared his journey every week and I listened as his weight came off quickly. I then started following Dr. Ashley Lucas on social media. The advice and insights she gave into weight loss and the misconceptions we had were amazing. I bought a copy of her book and was sold. I set up a consultation, they explained the program to me set ups plan designed for me and a goal weight of 170 lbs. the results were phenomenal. The first week I list 8 lbs, every week after that I lost a consistent 3-5 lbs. but the truly phenomenal thing was I was not hungry. I was eating foods my body needed and they were foods I already liked I was just learning or should I say being taught how and when to eat these foods. Im happy to say I reached my goal weight and have been in maintenance for a few months now and staying in the parameters we set. I’d just like to say this plan is like no other and the main difference for me were the people. You can tell they truly care about you and your journey. They are there to counsel you, cheer you on , cry with you, and discuss other aspects of life as well, and you can feel the sincerity. I have had personal interactions with the founder Dr. Ashley Lucas herself, and that amazes me that a person that busy will take the time out to share , answer a question or even just laugh at some corny joke I may make. She honestly cares about the individuals trying to better their lives. And the same can be said of the whole staff. You bond and form relationships with these people and you can tell that they care about you. This is one of the top choices I’ve made in my life. More importantly than what I lost on PHD is what I have gained in the process. I’ve been able to come off of some meds I was on, I’ve become physically active with my grandchildren, no more watching from the sidelines, I’m playing kickball, basketball, baseball etc, my wife and I have more energy and get out more , my friends and family are amazed at the changes. I recently sent a before and after pic to Mike Gallagher thanking him for pointing me in the right direction and his show actually reached out to me asking if they could share my testimony on his show and podcasts and I of course said yes. I want the world to know it’s possible, I did it and so can you. . I am posting 2 sets of before and after pics the first set is me 2 years ago and me present day. The second set is me at the hospital when my grandson Mason was born and me with him at his 4th birthday last month. Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings and if anyone is considering PHD I hope it encourages you to jump in!!

Positive experience: Working with PHD to develop healthier behaviors to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Positive experience: Just wanted to give a shout out to Grace, a coach I met for the first time today. I’ve always been active. She’s the first coach to explain the connection between being active, eating food and losing weight. Her strength is not behavior modification but a medical/scientific understanding of diet and exercise. She saw I was cutting out snacks and not eating enough to burn fat. So my loss stalled. I didn’t need behavioral therapy I needed Grace. I glad PhD has coaches with different expertises and strengths. Each of us has our own journey. I am glad I met Grace today.

Negative experience: Way too expensive! The quote was so high, my wife couldn’t believe it. Asking people to pay almost $6,000 to merely receive highly processed foods (you can use your own products but the price would still be the same, according to them) and a 20 minute coaching session from someone who isn’t even a nutritionist or qualified professional is absurd and highway robbery.

Fantastic experience: Can't say enough about this lifestyle change. It's not a diet and you are never hungry. You don't eat things that don't taste good or are boring. I did this a long time ago in Durango but now I'm working with the Nationwide group and doing this from afar is just as good as local. I have been super impressed with my counselors - they are very prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. I am in my third week and have lost over 8 lbs. and already feeling better. I'm looking forward to the maintenance stage which isn't that far off. The cravings are like clouds passing by and I am fired up. Thanks PHD - all of you.

Negative experience: This company left an unpleasant taste in my mouth from their blatant dishonesty to the outrageous quote they gave me. To address their dishonest business model: I called for the price as I kept hearing advertisements and they REFUSED to give even a rough estimate and just talk in circles about how it’s “customized” to the individual. After my consultation (it has been a while since my visit) I spoke with a couple who used to be on their program and their programs were very much identical, the only difference being the amounts of food allotted since males and females differ. It’s hardly customized - more so a copy and paste program with variations in how many ounces of something they want you to eat. They also expect you to eat their highly processed foods that they provide which is a bit ironic. The woman I spoke with on the phone said the diet was “Mediterranean”. Do you even know what a Mediterranean diet entails? It is ketogenic and NOT Mediterranean in the slightest considering grains and fruit are big components of the Med diet but those foods (and then some) are forbidden on the PHD plan. They also talk about “being in fat burn” which IS keto! What a sham. I’m thankful I met with people who fell for this disingenuous company as it saved me THOUSANDS of dollars. They quoted me a price in the THOUSANDS for a Keto diet that they try to disguise as “Mediterranean”. I am on a fixed income and could never afford that price. They offered a financing option as if I’m going to go into debt for this. I also find it interesting that they claim to be the weight loss program of the Clemson tigers but when I research PHD’s affiliation with them, nothing comes up. I’ve also noticed a trend where the owner (or whomever is responsible) responds to negative reviews by placing blame on the patron. Read all the reviews, folks.

Fantastic experience: I love the positivity of everyone I have met at PHD so far. I love the quick response time when I have questions. I truly feel like everyone at PHD wants to be there and help all of us! I appreciate all of the communication and availability of resources as well.

Positive experience: I am still new to PHD but the atmosphere and customized and changeable diet plan really is awesome. It is less restrictive than some plans I know. Would recommend to anyone who has tried other programs and saw no results. PHD is welcoming, accommodating, and focuses on many parts of the human being.

Fantastic experience: I am loving my experience with PHD Weightloss! The program has been so easy to follow and I am seeing great results. Looking forward to this life long healthier lifestyle. I am already sleeping better than I have in years and I have so much energy! This is an amazing investment I made in myself and I'm not turning back. The easy to follow plan and delicious food makes it so easy to stay on track. There are even guides for eating out so I don't feel like my choice to get healthier affect my social life at all. Good luck in your journey!

Negative experience: I decided to try this weight loss program after hearing numerous ads for it from Mike Gallaghar and Sebastian Gorka, both from Salem Radio. Unfortunately, it did not help me at all and after paying out $2550.00 for 10 weeks which included counselling will be sure to not get once a week and prepackaged food which was “specifically chosen for me” I found myself losing very little weight but feeling extremely bloated and in fact sick! The counselor told me I needed to eat more vegetables and make sure I was drinking enough water. This may be an ok program if you want a cookie cutter approach but they do not individualize it at all for body type, blood type and composition. It was expensive and very discouraging to use this program I quit after 7 weeks after trying to let them know several times that I was pretty miserable and wanted to know if they ever issued partial refunds. Their answer was NO so I am out a lot of money with none of the advertised results. This program is not worth the investment!!

Negative experience: We visited your facility today. We felt rushed during our consultation. We were asked for questions and dismissed quickly after one question. The weight loss we discussed with you was minimal in the world today and the cost astronomical. I am sure this post will get dismissed.

Fantastic experience: I sm not ashamed to say that my physical health has been a struggle. I didn't care enough about myself to take care of my body. One day, I just had enough. I made an appointment and never looked back. I struggle with focus and follow through so dieting has never been successful for me. This approach just made sense and having a plan laid out that I couldn't deviate from made all the difference. I lost 75 pounds and feel amazing!! When I tell people that chocolate cake is no longer appealing they look at me crazy ( I would have too before). If you don't think the investment is worth it, just remember that the program cost is less that a heart attack! Love you, learn the ways! Healthier is happier.

Negative experience: If you can't afford to spend $8,500 don't waste your time calling. When you call all they want to do is set you up with an appointment and they won't tell you how much it is. If it's such a great program how come they don't take my health insurance. No wonder they have to spend it so much advertising on the radio.

Fantastic experience: I was on another weight loss program for over 30 years; but, I reached stage in life where my weight kept creeping up, my belly expanded, etc. I needed to change What and How I eat, obviously, since following the prior plan and eating the same types of foods was not working anymore. So, I joined PhD Weight Loss. In 4 weeks I have dropped 10 lbs., and that's without exercising (though I need to get in some walking!). I chose to use their foods for the convenience and was pleasantly surprised at how good they are. I have more energy, my sleep is more sound/restful, and I do not have cravings for sugar or carbs (and I've always considered myself a "carb queen"). Eating out has been easier than I though, too. The staff at PhD Asheville has been Wonderful! I email them questions about foods I am unsure of and have a response the same day or next morning. The weekly meetings are very helpful, too. The Coaches help you sort out challenges and offer suggestions and they listen to you. Everyone is very upbeat and supportive. You have to be in the "this is it" mindset...it's not cheap. You are investing in your Permanent Health/Condition, but be set to Change your habits to Change your situation. I highly recommend the program.

Fantastic experience: I joined pHd wt loss mainly for the purpose of reversing my diabetes. I am not insulin dependent but was on metformin and glipizide, and ozempic when I could afford it, ($800 for a 3 month supply with medicare suppliment insurance assisting to pay for the medication which was over $1500+). On the day I enrolled into the program, my fasting blood sugar was 337, after 5 days on the program, my blood sugars (checked 2 x /day) was between 70-74, and has stayed below 100. It has been 4 weeks now, and I have been able to discontinue my medications for at least 75% of the time. I learned the hard way, taking my meds when I my blood sugar was 108, and bottomed out to 56, so had to eat peanut butter to bring my sugar back up. I can't wait to see what my A1C will be in November, when I go back for a check-up. I'm sure my MD will be WELL pleased. I was at 8.5 on my last visit. I have lost 9 lbs in 4 weeks, I no longer have blurred vision, no tingling in my feet, I have more energy and am walking 3 miles a day! The cost for the program is TRULY an investment in my health, the cost of the Ozempic alone paid for the cost of the program, also, I am "saving" my kidneys, brain, eyesight, and legs by controlling my diabetes. What more could you ask for? So GET started!!

Fantastic experience: Without Phd Weight Loss I would not have lost 58 pounds! I am 31 years old and I was on the wrong track. I gained weight so quickly, and was constantly tired. I was put on medication due to the my weight, and I knew I had to get my life together. I needed some serious help, because everything I tried didn't work. It wasn't until I went to Phd that I finally saw results. The weight came off QUICK and it has STAYED off! I've been so thankful to them, the coaches, and the program. My advice to anyone who is struggling with weight loss is, don't wait anymore. Stop making excuses, and invest in yourself. You deserve to live a happy, and healthy life.

Positive experience: This program has worked and I have lost weight. I am not convinced that the program merits the cost. Time will tell.

Fantastic experience: I’m halfway to my goal and their encouragement has been incredible! I’m so grateful for their belief and help in this journey. I’m not down yet! And I love to get my wiggle on!!!

Fantastic experience: I am a 54 year old female, hardly considered obese, but definitely have some pounds to shed! I have had my fair share of dieting (yo yo dieting to be precise) issues, to which I consider are related to my low metabolism and hormonal changes within. And then, there is the visceral fat - (the living organic alien that is the visceral fat - my personal assessment) - that belly fat that is hiding from you!! That was an eye opener! What I didn't realize, until my healthy journey started with PHD, was that some of the foods that I considered and are labelled healthy, are loaded with stuff that are even worse for your body. I have been on the PHD Weight loss program for a little over a month now and have let go of 12 pounds so far. What I have discovered is that weight loss is the journal, knowing what foods are going to keep me healthy is the goal. The weekly check ins and conversation with my coaches are always an educational moment. In just five weeks, I have learned so much about healthy habits and my body relationship with food. I am living the PHD lifestyle and loving it. Thank you to all the ladies at the Asheville PHD facilities for always being so gracious and encouraging every step of the way.

Positive experience: I am a 67 yo female retired firefighter w/bilateral osteoarthritis in my knees. I signed up for a 6 wk PHD program which kick started my ability to reduce visceral fat, eliminate bloat, and I lost app. 14 lbs. At the time of enrollment I told the person that my goal wt was 145lbs however I learned 2 wks later that she had decided that my wt goal was 125 lbs--undermining my right to self-determination as a client and setting an unrealistic expectation. The food 'menu' shows more options than were ever available so after 6 wks I was burned out. Eatting packaged food isn't successful as a long term strategy but it was OK to achieve the initial results. At WK 3 I hit a plateau and the counselor had no explanations or advice other than to just keep doing the same thing. I learned later that one of my 'counselors' had no degree in nutrition, RDA, etc. Some counselors are more supportive & helpful than others-I would recommend pairing w/1 person who you connect w/instead of rotating. I was repeatedly asked to extend my contract ($1457.00 for 6 wks) even though I had told them I was a senior on a limited budget and had used stimulus money to afford the initial period. When my 6 weeks was up the counselor presented me w/a 'termination' document that basically said I was leaving the program but could continue to do a monthly weigh in assessment which I appreciated. However I noticed that she had filled in my monthly wt loss goal at 8 lbs(men) instead of 6 lbs(women)which was clearly stated earlier in the document. She did change it at my insistence but I felt that again an unrealistic expectation was being set. Is this a pattern & practice at PHD? Finally, I do give credit where credit is due in that I am on the path to being healthier and removing stress on my knees. I went to the local library, discovered several excellent resources on Keto dieting and have continued to work my program.

Positive experience: I recently had 2 babies and got to a weight at which I was very uncomfortable and getting depressed about. My husband and I had heard several things about phd and decided to give it a try. I was very excited to get started on weight loss and was very hopeful about this program. The staff members were very friendly and encouraging and really wanted to get on this journey with you, but when she explained the price to me, I about cried because I thought it was going to be something I could financially do. I wish I had know prior to going in for a consult that I would need $1,000 down to just begin the program not including a weekly cost, bare minimum of $160, possibly more depending on how many weeks I wanted to do it. . That completely shocked me and threw me for a loop. I went home and discussed it with my husband, because I'm a stay at home mom and he is the bread winner and one to decide what we can handle financially. We calculated it up, and realized there was no way we could afford such a thing. To do the complete program would cost more than our mortgage every month. We started weight watchers together and have done pretty well so far. I hope to one day be able to get on board with the group. The program seems awesome and the staff are incredibly nice. Good luck to anyone who can financially do this, the results look amazing!

Positive experience: Great staff very nice. Unfortunately there are not enough food options with food provided.

Fantastic experience: The team at PHD Weight Loss were consistently encouraging, knowledgeable, engaging with my personal needs, positive and goal-minded! My wife and I lost 30 and 40 lbs respectively, just as our coach said we would. The joys of the PHD program are many, but the main one for me is to be free of the concerns of being heavier and unhealthier than what I knew was good for me. Now my “physical future” is bright and, of course, that happy mindset helps everything.

Fantastic experience: The PHD Team has provided guidance and support through one of the greatest experiences of my life. PHD added so much ease to the process by removing all of the guess work of how to get my metabolism on track and the support to keep it there. Tremendous all around. I highly recommend the program. I let go of 104 lbs and so much more I was carrying.. –Celeste Gray

Fantastic experience: FINALLY ! A weight loss program that makes sense. The people are all courteous and professional and truly have your best interests and goals in mind. Losing unhealthy weight and keeping it off is a commitment for life, not months. Anyone willing to make that commitment should see what Phd Weight loss is all about. You won’t regret it.

Fantastic experience: I am so thrilled with the help and advice I have been given at PHD Weight Loss. They are helping me put my health as a top priority and making sure I am supported and have the tools to br successful! I am glad they are on this journey with me!

Fantastic experience: I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, high blood pressure (taking 6 BP medications daily), high cholesterol, and a weight of 240 pounds. At an annual physical exam with my doctor, in 2017, he recommended that I try to lose weight or my health was going to continue to decline. After that doctor's visit, I contacted a family friend that we met when she was working at the Y and had taken a position with PHD when the Y closed due the Covid Pandemic. My wife had heard about PHD on the radio and told me I should contact her. I contacted her and asked if she would be my health coach at PHD, and she said yes. On 03/17/2021, I started my PHD nutrition and exercise program that was designed for me. About a year later, I had lost almost 100 pounds. Not long after I started losing weight, due to my PHD program, my doctor started eliminating BP medications as my BP was getting low. Eventually, he took me off all BP medications. I recently had my annual physical exam for 2023, with my doctor, and all my lab results were excellent. My A1C is right in the middle range, Type Ii Diabetes reversed, beneficial and bad cholesterol very good, blood pressure very good, and Sleep Apnea eliminated. Before PHD, my doctor checkups were every three months, after starting PHD weight loss, every six months, and after my latest visit, once a year. I feel the best that I have felt since I was in High School on the swimming team. I owe all of this to my excellent PHD health coach, staff, and the PHD program. The PHD program works and I am proof of it and my doctor told me that too. He said Kudos to PHD and the staff for what it has done for me.

Fantastic experience: All of the above are so true of PHD. The coaches and staff are friendly, courteous, and always greet me with a smile. It is very comfortable and feels very relaxed.

Fantastic experience: I've only just started (finishing my first 6 weeks) but I am already making more progress than I ever dreamed was possible. My lifestyle and dietary needs are particularly difficult to manage and the folks at PHD have never even blinked at making the program work for me. The counselors are fabulous and I love that it is more than changing what you eat but how you think about food. I find that dealing with some of my issues surrounding food has been invaluable.

Fantastic experience: I have been overweight since childhood I finnally found a program that works for me.I lost 23 Lbs the first month. I would like to give a special Thank You!!!!!!!!! to the Phd Team

Fantastic experience: I am having the best experience at PHD Weight Loss of Asheville, NC! Everyone is so positive and helpful, and I'm amazed at my results so far! I know they are here for me and want me to succeed! I highly recommend this place!

Fantastic experience: PHD Weight Loss is so much more than losing weight. It's about total life transformation. It's about finding your authentic self underneath the weighted cloak. It's about stepping out and living the life you have always dreamt of. It's about looking at yourself in the mirror and loving that person. It's total life transformation and your worth it!

Fantastic experience: I started w PHD 4 weeks ago and have seen immediate results by following the plan. The facility in AVL is energetic and this helps encourage weekly progress. They are attentive, responsive and understanding to all of my questions and concerns. I couldn’t ask for better weight loss partners! Thank you PHD!

Fantastic experience: I have enjoyed success on the PHD Weight Loss plan. The foods provided are tasty and convenient; some of them I will miss when I transition back into eating traditional foods of my choosing.

Fantastic experience: Team is great. Everyone is very supportive and makes this whole process a lot easier than I though it would be. The support online in the client area is a great resource and I have learned so many new recipes that I plan on using long past the weight loss phase. I have tried everything and nothing has worked until now. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I lost weight, and learned how to take control of my eating and take back my life. The staff is so helpful and genuinely care about helping you reach your goal. I have reached my goal, and I’m currently on Maintenance. They helped me reach my goal by completely changing my diet, no pills, no fads, no gimmicks. My only regret is that I didn’t find them sooner. They have truly changed my life.

Fantastic experience: Phd weight loss has been my biggest saving grace for getting my health and weight back on track. All of the ladies I’ve had the pleasure of working with the the Asheville location have been very knowledgeable and have been wonderful about getting me on the best routine for me and my health. I am now excited to make this a new lifestyle vs looking at this program as a diet. I’ve felt so good and so satisfied eating the foods they have provided me with during the weight loss phase. I have been on the regimen for 4 weeks now and am down 25 lbs sticking strictly to my plan. I can’t say enough good things about my team at Phd weight loss.

Fantastic experience: Everyone is helpful and willing to help you.

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing program with amazing people. The coaches are so knowledgeable and supportive. I know they are on my side through this journey. The program itself, I’ll just say that I have never been able to lose weight and here I am now 30 pounds down! I’ve never ate healthier in my life! I’m so very thankful for PHD Weight Loss!

Fantastic experience: I came to PhD as my blood pressure was averaging 170/90. The pills weren't getting me any relief. They tested me and found I needed to lose 20-30 pounds of regular and visceral fat. Almost immediately on this diet I began to lose weight and the numbers began to drop. I went from 192 to 179 in 5 weeks and my wife says I need new clothes. Thanks PhD!! At present I am holding steady at 170-175 and have my blood pressure and A1C under control. Weight loss IS the answer and PHD has been the answer for me.

Fantastic experience: I am five weeks into the program. Everything is a positive about PHD, the staff and even the food but I do miss certain things I used to eat. I do understand the concept of the program, so am willing to stick 100 percent to it. Am a little disappointed the weight is not coming off faster, considering how controlled the diet is. But with help and suggestions from all the great coaches, I made an informed decision to stick to the program knowing I am not alone on this journey. I do see results and certainly feel better and my digestive system greatly improved. Cutting way back on the tums!! Looking forward to listening to more audios and being better informed Am already recommending PHD to others who have difficulty losing weight without the benefit of this program

Fantastic experience: I have been doing the at-home program and am very pleased with program and the results. I lost ten pounds the first month and have not experienced any hunger. The staff is very professional and always available to answer any questions and give support. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I joined PHd Weight loss 8 months ago and the staff had been very supportive and positive with our journey. My wife and I are healthier than we have ever been. my wife Andrea Woodard has lost 100.6 pounds and I Gilbert Woodard has lost 85 pounds. We have tried so many different weight loss programs and none of them worked, until now. Thanks so much!

Fantastic experience: I'm into my fifth week of PHD Weight Loss. I have nothing but admiration for their staff. They are considerate, very encouraging and seem to genuinely caring about my journey to lose weight.

Fantastic experience: The tipping point for me was that clothes just weren't fitting. I am 4'11", so going up a size can only work for a few sizes, and then they are just too long and fall in the wrong places. That was my tipping point; however, the main motivation to make this health investment was to avoid my family's propensity of developing diabetes. My secondary motivation was to get a discount on my health insurance by dropping my body fat percentages. The ease of the provided food, the counsel in the weekly appointments, and the new mindset from the audio sessions all worked hand-in-hand to start a transition in me. My progress was slow, but it was steady. In 14 weeks I lost 18.5 pounds. With the continued support from PHD Weight Loss, I am excited to maintain my weight loss and thrive in a healthier lifestyle.

Negative experience: I walked 30 minutes to listen to a sales pitch on protein bars. This places does not give shots or prescribe medication.

Fantastic experience: My name is Cyndee and I reached my goal last week! 55 pounds in 7 months! My experience with PHD Weightloss & Nutrition has been wonderful. This has been the easiest and most effective program I have ever been on, and trust me, at 70 years I've tried them all. I think the biggest difference has been the emphasis on education, helping me realize it's a food addiction and the wonderful one on one coaching I receive every week. Over the past 7 months I have had the opportunity to interact with all the coaches at the Asheville office and they have all been very knowledgeable, encouraging and a very key factor in my success. One of the important changes for me aside from the weight loss has been my total change in attitude and perspective about food. I feel that I have "tamed the beast" and have confidence in my success as I head into the maintenance phase. PHD Weightloss & Nutrition has been the best investment of my money, time and effort. Thank you to everyone at the Asheville office!

Fantastic experience: Great staff...very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you PhD Weight Loss for your guidance and helping me live a better life!

Fantastic experience: This program is amazing!! The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. They truly address your overall health and not only helped me with weight loss but worked with me through my struggles with eating disorders. While this program is fairly expensive, it is the epitome of you get what you pay for as its truly changing my life.

Fantastic experience: Supportive & knowledgeable team.

Fantastic experience: PHD, slowly takes you to your goal while teaching & communicating with you Every step of the way. I would highly recommend this lifestyle weight loss program!

Fantastic experience: PHD Weight Loss is an amazing program that lays out an easy to follow process that will help you meet your weight loss goals. Dr. Lucas and her staff are not sales people, but educators that will help you understand the process of weight loss and long term weight management. I worked with the ladies in the Asheville NC location and they were always so uplifting and happy to answer questions. I could not have imagined a better experience. I lost 57 pounds in 15 weeks. I weigh less than I have in over 30 years. They are just the best.

Fantastic experience: This team of professionals provide the tools to successfully lose weight and make healthy eating a lifestyle. For an example, I enjoyed dinner tonight with the family at Stoney Knob Cafe in Weaverville. It was the first meal outside of a home-prepared meal since beginning the journey with PHD Weight Loss six weeks ago. Anna did a great job today during my coaching session to help me determine how to order and stay on the plan. Thanks, Anna, for your help today. This just proved that my lifestyle has changed and it is not as hard as once seemed. Update: Today is my transition into the maintenance program. All the education materials are exceptional to help the transition from the weight loss program to the maintenance program. Every lady at the Asheville office has been incredibly supportive throughout the whole process. The transition also involves a personalization of my new diet. This program works and I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to be healthier and have more energy. Update #2: Now I am in my sixth month of maintenance and my weight has been very consistent. Since I have added more strength training, my muscle mass is increasing as my fat mass decreases--also dropped in physiological age. It is helpful to continue to log all my food and activities. All the ladies continue to celebrate my ongoing success with maintenance. This is a great program to make life changes.

Fantastic experience: I haven’t wanted to share until it felt right! I wanted to put my own personal intuitive thoughts about the whole experience. This is what has happened for me. I thought at first the time to change and be eating different we’re going to be terrible, it was not! Before I knew it I reached my goal. It definitely is not a go it alone type journey! I learned to listen to my body in all different ways and yes I still crave goodies but I now know what to have compared to what I used to grab and eat. I look at labels now and tell myself yes I can eat that or no that is not good for me. I still don’t care to cook although Jim does I prepare foods we share and I enjoy doing so; our refrigerator used to have so much stuff I never even knew how or what to use it for. I do now, not complicated and simple! I Use a lot of my own spiritual chooses to help me through if I am having a hard time and find that a lot of times when I want to eat is Boredom. I become more positive thinking and physically active I’ve read a lot of your articles. The girls have been positive influences there. Can’t wait for the place to open in Greenville! Thank you all!

Fantastic experience: PHD’s program and team enabled me to reach a goal weight I had long thought impossible. Their approach and support taught me what and when to eat, and more importantly why. I have no doubt I will keep the weight off. The program’s benefits go beyond weight loss and have impacted literally all aspects of my life. If considering the program, do it. Even after menopause, that stubborn belly is gone! If I can do it, you can too! Thank you Dr Lucas and the entire Asheville Team!