PHD Weight Loss
Information about PHD Weight Loss
A revolutionary method for effective weight loss without hunger, starvation, chronic exercise or medications.
The PHD Weight Loss Approach provides an integrative and intensive method to weight loss unique from other programs. Our protocol places focus not only on optimal nutrition for each individual, but also on the mind and body as a whole. We provide you with all the vital tools and support needed to put your specified plan into action while monitoring your progress along the way.
Our comment from Nutrifinder.net about PHD Weight Loss:
PHD Weight Loss is a transformative weight management program located in the United States, renowned for its exceptional support and personalized approach. Many users have praised the knowledgeable and friendly staff, highlighting their commitment to guiding clients through a journey of lasting lifestyle changes.
- Expert Coaching: Clients appreciate the dedication of the coaches, who are known for being supportive, informative, and understanding individual needs.
- Comprehensive Support: The program offers a solid foundation for long-term weight loss, combining nutritional guidance with ongoing accountability.
- Results-Driven: Numerous testimonials reveal significant weight loss achievements, with clients reporting improvements in their overall health and well-being.
Although PHD Weight Loss receives high marks for its effective programs, some users have expressed concerns regarding individualized support and specific dietary protocols. However, the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive, celebrating the life-changing impact of the PHD approach. Whether you’re seeking to drop a few pounds or undergo a complete lifestyle change, PHD Weight Loss provides the tools, knowledge, and community support necessary for lasting success.
PHD Weight Loss: Reviews
Fantastic experience: If you are serious about getting your health together, this is your place! I learned a whole new approach to weight management, self control and movement that I will use for the rest of my life. The coaches in Durango were supportive, knowledgeable and kind/strict, all of which I really needed. This is not a short term diet but really requires long term change for success... and that's just life
We love the team in our flagship clinic! Thanks so much, Faye. This is the best life change that you could make for yourself. Cheers to you!
Fantastic experience: I have had an outstanding experience at PhD. This has been the best time and money spent in my recent life. The office staff in Durango are awesome and encouraging. The program is easy and they provide the tools and support for you to make the change’s necessary to transform you body and life in a better way.
YAY, thank you for sharing the value of the investment you made. We're so fortunate to be able to do the work that we do with the clients who are ready to make a lifestyle change. Congrats to you, Bret!
Positive experience: There are some wonderful people who are very helpful and very encouraging to make sure I stay on the right track. Thank you PHD advisor do it all you do!!
Thank you for sharing, Lori! Cheers to you!
Fantastic experience: All these ladies at PHD weight loss have been so nice, helpful and very knowledgeable. They have a plan set out for each individual. That really helps me, because I have different issues than the next person. All kinds of food started bothering me and I had so much inflammation and even when I started eating better, it wasn’t enough. This is the only thing that has helped. My gut doesn’t hurt after every meal, my inflammation has gone away and I’ve lost 13 pounds in 6 wks. I do feel like this is something I can do for a lifestyle change as long as I continue to use their help.
This is what we strive for and what PHD is all about, Jill. Increased quality of life through decreased inflammation and increased energy. Thank you so much for sharing. We're excited to hear about all the exciting changes still to come with you and your journey to better health. Cheers!
Negative experience: The PHD Program did not work for me. Before stepping on the scale, I knew it was time for a change. Everything I read, watched and listened to about the PHD program was positive and affirmative. After a few weeks into the program, I learned that my experience did not align with those who came before me. My story wasn’t that unique, I was ~60 pounds overweight. And I had 8 months to lose it. My body went through a lot of changes. The fat melted off, but the program lacked the support for my organs, their functions, and the many side affects I was experiencing. I was under the impression that the program was sound and staff was there to help. Staff was cheery but coaches always came off too busy to dive deeper into concerns. From the beginning I asked questions about metabolism and hormones. I was told we would talk about it but we never did. I took in all of the information available to me. I met with Dr. Feinerman several times, stood on the plates, devoured the homework and emails, listened to guided meditations, and followed the diet exactly without cheating. I even had the support of my husband who was also going through the program. The PHD program lacks the protocols for pain, symptoms and vitamin/mineral deficiencies. My hope is that they resolve these issues so others don’t fall through the cracks like I did. There is no pain protocol in place. The notes I shared included weeks of debilitating legs cramps and inflammation. I communicated verbally my concerns as well. This is a very restrictive diet that was not customized to meet my needs. I have a supplement that I have been taking for years and was told twice I could not have it. However, I was never advised how I could replace the nutrients it previously provided me. It’s concerning that a dietician wouldn’t consider nutritional intake prior to the start of the program. I had many blood tests and found several deficiencies I didn’t have before starting the program. Once it was realized that I was not a good fit for the program (over 2 months into it) my coach took me off the program without my permission. She gave follow up recommendations that would have reversed my progress and made me gain weight. I was asked to contact Dr. Doug Lucas and he blew me off several times stating that he was working on a new program and was hoping to help me “next month.” Dr. Ashley Lucas asked me to call her and she offered to modify my diet but never followed through. Neither offered any followup support. If you are considering this program. I sincerely hope it works for you. It did not work for me. Since leaving the program, I have found the support I need, safely lost 55 pounds, and am still trying to recover from the damage the PHD program caused.
We are so sorry to hear that you had a negative experience during your program with us. Our dietary protocol supports autoimmune conditions, and most frequently helps our clients to either resolve or significantly diminish negative symptoms. Your situation was so unique in that you experienced uncommon symptoms during the first week of your program, and your lab results indicated conditions that are not associated with such dietary changes. Our dietary approach follows a modified Mediterranean diet and does not severely restrict calories; it supports the body and organs so that they can work as efficiently as possible. Mineral/vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, etc. would not be caused or triggered through just a few weeks of a healthy, nutrient dense, calorically generous, high vegetable, healthy fat, moderate protein diet such as the PHD approach. Thus, whenever a client might have an extensive health history, such as heavy metal toxicity and underlying conditions, and adverse symptoms present themselves during their program, as it did in your case, we will always refer to physicians and medical practitioners who specialize in these areas (i.e. pain management, heavy metal detox, other various symptoms that are medically concerning and uncommon, etc). We are not physicians, and never pretend to be, thus the results of your labs had us immediately direct you to the guidance of a physician/medical practitioner who specializes in severe mineral imbalances and autoimmune diseases. We always will pause a client's program if we feel it is not supportive of their overall well-being, and due to everything you were experiencing and working through, we needed to briefly pause and wait until your body was in a place where it could continue to safely drop weight. Our coaches genuinely care about you, and reached out to support you during this pause. We do realize that sometimes our PHD clients need medical support in some unique cases such as yours, and we want to provide you with a resource that we fully trust. Dr. Doug Lucas has changed his career path in order to accommodate cases like yours. When your labs were discussed with him originally his recommendation was to seek providers locally to add to your care team, which is the recommendation we made. Dr. Doug was unable to offer services to you at the time because his new practice was not yet onboarding patients. We are glad to report that his practice "Optimal Human Health" is now open and onboarding patients nationwide. If you have not yet found what you are looking for in your health care, you can view Dr. Doug's precision health practice at www.optimalhumanhealth.com.
In the end, we are happy to know you and to have been able to work with you. Our coaches were honored to have the opportunity to provide you with support and guidance within the scope of services that we offer, and that we were able to help you to let go of the majority of the excess fat-weight you mentioned with us, even though your needs ended up being more medical in nature. We are glad we were able to stand by your side as you navigated through your unique pathway towards a lifetime of wellness and optimal health. Wishing you the best in good health and we are proud of your commitment to making a positive change in your life.
Warm regards,
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: We are thankful for a great response!!
Thank you so much Jason, we really appreciate you!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended! The plan was clear and doable. The food was yummy. I never felt deprived as I lost the 20 pounds I wanted to lose. The lifetime support was a huge selling point for me too.
Congrats, Tina! You're an inspiration! Keep up the amazing work, we can't wait to support you through a lifetime of maintenance!
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: I've received so much support in every area where I've failed before. Its not just a one-size-fits-all approach either. They look at you, your history, your schedule and what you need to be successful. Most important though is the incredible support while holding you accountable. It really is a no nonsense program and with the support and tools provided, it really boils down to you utilizing what's available to be successful. Everything makes sense.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Rena. We are so glad to be a part of your amazing journey to better health! We appreciate you for sharing your experience.
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: Very personalized long after I began the program
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kim. We are so happy to have you apart of the PHD Team.
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: This program was exactly what I was looking for and needed at this time in my life. For years I’ve been working on healing myself through mindfulness/awareness practices in meditation, yoga, journaling, and therapy. I knew it was time to bring in and heal the body. This program offered exactly that. I feel as though I’ve healed more in 4 months of this program than I did in a year of therapy. Thank you! Thank you for offering a holistic approach to losing weight. I absolutely loved the information provided, the audios, and the personal coaching. This program completely changed my life.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Nanda. We are honored you chose us as your team and we love the motivation and enthusiasm you bring to your life and those around you. We look forward to continue working with you.
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: I have been very please with this way of losing weight. For many years I tried many ways to lose weight and never succeed. Only would lose some inches. Thank you so much for my results!
Thank you for the great feedback, Cecelia! You're an inspiration to us all!
Cheers,
Team PHD
Negative experience: I completed the PHD program in 2018 and reached my goal weight, however, I have only recently come to terms with how damaging the experience was for me. Towards the end of my program, I stopped getting my period. I missed my period for the three months and I only got my period again after I started regaining weight after finishing the program. I brought this up to my nutrition coach the first month I lost my period and she made some suggestions. When I missed my period a second month, she basically told me she didn't know how else to help me. Additionally, I specifically remember raising a concern about falling into a pattern of binging and restricting, which I thought would raise concerns about an eating disorder, but for whatever reason, that did not raise alarm bells with the nutrition coach I contacted. I raised other concerns with my program towards the end and I was made to feel like I was the problem for raising these concerns. I had some one-on-one conversations with Dr. Lucas after I raised my concerns. Those conversations were helpful and Dr. Lucas was very professional. However, after years of reflection, I feel that the only reason I completed the program and accepted the inadequate responses to most of my concerns was the fact that I paid so much money for the program. At the time, PHD required clients to pay for the program 3 weeks in advance and, if you quit the program, you would not get that money back. I felt trapped in the program because they had so much of money. Now, I realize that I should have quit the program as soon as I started feeling deprived, which was about half way through. I started regaining weight as soon as I completed the program because I was extremely hungry from being in such a large calorie deficit for so long. Nearly three years after completing the program, I am still in the process of repairing my relationship with food. EDIT: I think the response below from PHD highlights just how out of touch they were with my needs as a client. I was a long distance runner and highly active before I started the PHD program. I had a routine of exercising at least 5 times a week and sometimes I would exercise twice a day. This was my routine well before I started the PHD program and, since the program is advertised as an individualized program, I thought the program would conform to my individual needs, rather than me having to change my routines for a formulaic program. I reported my level of exercise in my weekly food journals from the very beginning of the program and not once was I advised to decrease my exercise. Lastly, I stopped going to maintenance weigh-ins because I felt judged for gaining 5 pounds. My food consumption was extremely erratic, i.e. bingeing and restricting, after I completed the program because I was extremely hungry. I had a previous experience where the nutrition coach implied that I was eating off of the plan when my weight plateaued for several weeks. This was after I had a number of weeks where I lost at least 4 lbs in one week, which I now know is extremely unhealthy. I knew that I would continue to feel shamed and judged if I could not keep my weight down and, knowing how hungry and deprived I felt at the time, that simply wasn't possible. Once again, I've been made to feel like my dissatisfaction with the PHD program is my own fault. My only fault was sticking with the program despite all of the red flags.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very sorry you feel you had a poor outcome. While we can't discuss personal case details in review responses, we have protocols in place to ensure our weight loss approach is safe, effective and sustainable.
1: We are not a calorie restrictive program. While every program is unique we find the calorie count of a PHD meal plan is much higher than you would find on a typical "eat less" or medical weight loss plan. This is by design and helps our clients maintain weight loss in maintenance. To help maintain muscle mass we also advise a minimum of 30 minutes per day of activity such as a brisk walk. While our society has been conditioned to believe that more exercise is better for weight loss, the evidence does not support this idea and we discourage it with our clients.
When a new high level activity such as running long distances is introduced at the same time as the initiation of a weight loss program, the body may respond by showing that it is under stress. Menstrual abnormalities and other signs can occur no matter how well the nutrition plan is designed. This is common in runners who are eating to maintain or even increase their weight while training. The PHD program can support unique activity goals but even when we follow our protocol of adding more calories, more snacks, lots of healthy fats and focusing on sleep, the stress load on the body is high and thus the body responds in various, sometimes unfavorable ways (more hunger, menstrual irregularities, bone density issues, etc). This is why we don’t advise high exercise volume during the weight loss phase. Our goal is to slowly engage in a more active lifestyle, drop the weight, reduce inflammation and then slowly increase activity once optimal weight is achieved to avoid such stress. While we commonly work with elite athletes, this metabolic scenario is different as their bodies are used to the activity load and the amount of fat loss desired is less significant.
2: Additional Behavioral and Mental Health support: We do advise our clients to seek additional support in the way of therapy to help them heal and overcome areas that we do not have expertise in. While we are confident in our ability to help our clients drop weight, it is beyond our scope of practice to help them with aspects of the mental and emotional states that require expert support from highly trained professionals in the field of psychology. We provide resources for local referrals and have Dr. Feinerman, PhD in Psychology, on our advisory board to support our coaches and clients. She is available for elevated coaching as well.
3: We provide free maintenance support and will never leave your side. To maintain successful weight loss, clients must participate in monthly accountability weigh-ins. When a client fails to participate in these free accountability weigh-ins and coaching sessions, maintenance success is rare. In any type of change, constant and never-ending support and awareness is key. For our clients who do participate in maintenance, 85% maintain within 3 lbs.
Julianne, as with all our clients, we only want the best for you- in mind, body and spirit. We are here for you. If you choose to return for your maintenance support, we will guide you in every way we can to create sustainable and healthy change. We are all on the same team here - You, Us and the PHD Team are all working to become stronger and reach peak health.
Fantastic experience: The key word to describe PHD is TEAM. They fully embody the word team in the individual expertise that is implored as a collective to support you as client. Everyone has a passion in what they do via support and guidance and they fully enable your success! I would give them six stars if I could! Highly recommended! These folks will yield you the results you are looking for!
Thank you Chuck! We really appreciate you and your 6 star rating. You are making amazing changes weekly and we are thrilled to be your team!
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: I am so thankful for the PHD staff and science based model on my journey of losing the excess weight I had been carrying around for too many years. I believed that I was stuck with this weight after going through menopause and being almost 60 years old, that this is just the way it was going to be! I couldn't have been more WRONG in my thinking! The PHD Team showed me that I could take control of my body, my mind, and choose to lose ALL my excess weight using their scientifically and client proven process. When I struggled they were there for me, when I had successes they cheered me on! Through the entire process PHD was there to support me in reaching my goals; helping me tweak things as I went through my weight loss journey. Now that I am in 'maintenance' anytime I need a little extra push of encouragement or tweak of my eating plan, I can visit them with and get a quick refresher, and best of all their sincere and authentic support, and positive encouragement! During the first wave of Covid I gained some weight back, stress eating, bored eating you name it....I am now pushing through and getting back to my maintenance weight with the PHD Team's support. I think the thing I value the most is knowing I can come in to PHD a month or years later and they are there to help me get back on track at no additional cost. Their client support is truly UNPRECEDENTED! I tell people when they ask about the cost, “Whatever the price point is for you to reach your goal weight with PHD, I can almost absolutely guarantee it will be less than the cost of your future medical bills and loss of quality of life as your body begins to fail from unhealthy eating habits. If you follow the program you will lose the weight, stop avalanche decline on your health, gain energy, stamina, and freedom to live life more fully now!” You really can’t put a price on how great I feel going into my 60’s knowing that I have control over my weight, greater health, wellbeing, and longevity! I would have paid triple+ to be where I am today! I won't say it was easy, change seldom is, but it was so worth it! Truth is, if I could have lost all this weight on my own, I would have, but here I was still obese. At some point I just had to decide enough is enough and PHD was the support I needed to get me from enough is enough to total success! I now weigh what I weighed before I had my children. I can hike, bike, backpack, and play sports again....all things I falsely believed I wouldn't be able to do, and I plan to continue doing these things well into my 80s! Thank you everyone at PHD for all that you do! You are changing lives one person at at time and you changed mine!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are honored you chose us as your team, it's been great watching you go through these amazing changes. Keep up the great work and passion you have for life!
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: I personally Love working with the Staff in Durango! Each one of them are personable, encouraging, fun, knowledgeable, and professional! I have lost 47 lbs and feel better than I have in years! I have done every diet from Herbalife to Jenny Craig (and lots in between) this Life style change with PHD works! And now the journey of keeping it off! With the support system in place at PHD, I know it won’t be a problem!! Jana Wright
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jana. You're a rockstar! Keep up your positive energy you bring to life. We look forward to continuing working with you. : )
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: I've been a part of PHD for over a month now (still on my journey), and I have only good thing to say about them. The women that work there are not only professional and knowledgeable, but are just genuinely good people who care about every aspect of every person who walks in and wants to change their life. And knowing that, each week, I'm going to be held accountable for what I did wrong or right keeps me on the right path. Ice never had accountability like this before. The actual program is very sustainable and I hope to implement it into my life forever
Thank you for your kind words, Emily. We are thrilled to have you part of our PHD team and to stand beside you on this journey. You light up our day every time you walk through the door in Peak State. We look forward to continuing working with you!
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: The coaches are very knowledgeable, and motivated to help you obtain your goal. They give you the information you need to prepare you to continue living a healthy lifestyle and maintain your goal weight.
Thank you so much for your kind words, April. We will always be your team to support you in maintaining a healthy, peak state lifestyle. Cheers to the PEAK health!
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: I hit a personal goal... I’ve been on a journey to live a healthier life and make better choices when it comes to my health. It’s never been a priority because, I wasn’t a priority to myself. I have succeeded in eliminating every medication I was taking (7 total, with 4 insulin injections a day)... my kidney function dropped to 30% and I was told I was going to start dialysis the following day. Of course I left crying... mad, feeling defeated and embarrassed because I had insistently denied my diabetes for many years. Now reality set in that if I didn’t make a drastic change immediately, my life would not be the same. I told the doctor... give me 1 week. The following day changed my life... and it was one of the biggest risks and leap of faith I could have taken. PHD Weightloss is my saving grace. They teach me daily to value my health, change my habits and make choices that only lead to positive health changes. In 45 years I had yet to even know where to start, even though I knew everything about losing weight - NOT! Hitting this goal was two fold- 1. A scale victory 2. I am about to throw away my medications, every last one!!! (I will dispose of at the drug store disposal, not down the toilet). I can’t say enough about this group of nutrition experts at PHD. Never have I taken a pill, had to buy shakes, no drops or shots.... I cook my own meals and eat my own clean food. Life is short... I wish I had found this sooner... but I wasn’t ready. Thank you to PhD for supporting my journey and making this process of health my life saving tool!
Thank you for your kind review. We are so grateful to be your team that helped you on your life changing journey. You are an inspiration to us all!
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: Great staff. Very caring and personable. Well trained so it’s always a pleasant experience.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Pam. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We look forward to continuing working with you.
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: Weight loss without hunger and watch your blood test results improve!
Thank you Ken! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Keep up your great progress and we love hearing your blood tests are improving!
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: Shout out to the staff at PHD especially Angelica for helping me on this Weightloss journey I’m down 20. This program works. And the staff are like family!
Thank you Leona! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Keep it up and we are so happy to have you apart of our PHD family!
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Positive experience: They are very kind, but too expensive for me.
Thank you for the feedback, Sandy! We have done extensive cost analyses of the other non-invasive national programs (e.g., Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers, etc) and our program, which is superior to these in SO many aspects, is actually less expensive. If you dive deeply into the statistics of what they offer, speed of weight loss, services provided, prevalence of weight regain, our standards, expectations and results are on a totally different level than these programs all while requiring a lower total investment. We work to create plans for each individual to enable the program to be possible for any person who is committed and ready to make a life change. Please let me know if there is any additional information I can provide you or if you have any questions. We would love to work with you if given the opportunity.
Fantastic experience: Excellent program, with wonderful caring staff. I am very excited about my weight loss, and the support I am receiving in maintenance. Five stars!!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Gayle! We are so excited for your maintenance journey. You're amazing!
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: It was a very positive place. I really like that they not only weigh you but have all the additional information for you. They keep tract and the after maintenance program is amazing.
Thank you for the feedback, Dianne! We hope you're having a wonderful New Year!
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: I spent longer than I should have getting to my goal weight which of course was my issue, but the folks at PHD Weightloss were very patient with me and I finally got to goal! Now, I am struggling to maintain and they are there again with patience, knowledge, information, skill and experience. Letting the weight creep up is all me and they should not bale me out of my issue yet there they are helping me again! I cannot thank them enough! Now to get to the bottom of why I won’t let myself maintain..... ahhh my brain... Thank you PHD for helping me achieve this incredible gift of being lighter! I LOVE IT!!
Thank you for the feedback, Tracy! Maintenance is such an importance phase; it truly is where you practice and apply everything you have learned in the weigh loss phase. We are here for you 100% of the time and as you continue to participate your in the monthly recovery weigh ins, we have no doubt that you will maintain your success. Congrats on your life change and we look forward to supporting you through all that comes your way!
Sincerely,
Your dedicated PHD Team
Fantastic experience: From beginning to end this has been an amazing experience. I felt very accepted and welcomed along with encouraged from the very beginning. Every question I had received an answer whether on the spot or after the Durango team did research. My personal goal was met and not disregarded and altered to meet a more “standard” goal. I loved that they recognized my individual needs and unlike any other weightloss program out there encouraged me to go for the goal that I needed and not what the norm needed me to be. I am always encouraging others to seek the PHD Weightloss team when they too want to make the life changes I have made. I know it’s an expensive program but everyone deserves the dedication and commitment the Durango team and PHD Weightloss program provides and offers each new “family” member. So if you’re on the fence take the plunge. You won’t regret it and best of luck.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Ericka. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We love working with you and can't wait to continue through maintenance!
Cheers,
PHD Family
Fantastic experience: Always so very helpful.
Thanks Becki, we love you!
Fantastic experience: Dennis and I had a consult with Sam. She is a life saver. We are so happy to have someone who is knowledgeable about the FODMAP diet. It can be quite daunting to do it on your own. Her guidance is so helpful. Thank you PHD for providing this service and thank you Sam for your professional and personal experience and advice.
We're so happy to hear this, thank you for the kid feedback! Samantha is truly one of a kind, we hope you guys are having a wonderful summer!
Talia & the PHD Team
Fantastic experience: I have tried many other programs in the past and was not successful, at least not like i wanted to be. All the people i have worked with at PHD have been more than helpful and knowledgeable. I like the accountability factor they bring with their weekly check ins and the information they provide each time. I am very excited to be able to continue moving forward with them as they are in this for life, the maintenance is ongoing and they are right there with you every step of the way.
Thanks so much for your awesome feedback, TJ. We are so excited for you and we can't wait to support you in a lifetime of maintenance! Have a great summer!
Your PHD Team
Fantastic experience: PHD's weight loss plan was great for me. I was able to lose almost 40 pounds. It has been the maintenance support that has been really important for me. Being an emotional eater, life causes eating temptations and the support from my coach has helped get me back on track and keeps me accountable.
Clarice,
Thank you so much for this feedback, we really appreciate it! We are so happy for you and all of your success, we look forward to supporting you through a lifetime of maintenance! Have a wonderful summer!
Your PHD Team
Fantastic experience: PHD Weight loos is an incredible place! The staff is very friendly and personable. Their program is great! I have been with them 6 weeks now and have dropped 30 pounds!!! I have never been hungry and they work with you on how to get rid of the cravings that make you think you are hungry. My hats off to them and the astonishing way they have come up with to melt the fat away! Can't wait to see myself with the next 20 pounds shed off myself! Now 16 weeks in and doing great!!!! Down to 188lbs and feeling incredible!!!
Thank you so much for your great feedback, David. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We are excited to have you as part of the PHD Family!
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: I am so impressed with this program. My family and I (husband, mother in law and father in law) are all doing PHD together because we want to live long, healthy and productive lives! We knew that our diet and weight was impacting our health but we couldn’t seem to fix it on our own! We have been doing the program for six weeks. My husband is down 25 pounds and stopped his blood pressure medicine within two weeks of starting the program. My mother in law is down 16 pounds and has cut her insulin dose in half. My father in law is down 20 pounds and is off insulin completely (after being on insulin for over 15 years). I am down 23 pounds and stopped taking omeperozole after the first week. We ALL feel so much better. We sleep better and we have so much more energy. We are less stressed and happier. And, we are convinced - we can sustain this new way of life long after we meet our goals. I highly recommend PHD. And, don’t let the price tag scare you off...you will reduce your food related expenses by 50% or more not to mention all of the other ways you will save through decreasing health related expenses, improving your health and reducing your health risks. The support, coaching and results are worth every penny. Do it! It will change your life!!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Barbara. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We are so excited for you and your whole family!!
Cheers,
Your PHD Team
Fantastic experience: Everything about this business is top tier! I have been in maintenance for over a year and they continue to help me stay on track. I recently changed my diet to vegan and they have helped me maintain my weight while navigating the new territory. So happy!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Abigail. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We absolutely love working with you!
Cheers,
Your PHD Team
Fantastic experience: This program is the most comprehensive program for permanent weight loss I have ever experienced. It addresses mind, body, nutrition, and a lifelong healthy lifestyle. The staff is excellent, nurturing, and skilled at adapting the program to individual needs and daily stresses.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Paulette. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
Cheers,
Your PHD Team
Fantastic experience: This has been a great journey. The first week and half I felt sick (fat burning) and wasn't sure that I would stick with it, but I kept calling the PHD team and they would tweak my meals to help me get through this rough patch. They were so nice and helpful and I am glad I continued. I feel great. My energy level is up, I'm not tired and my outlook on everything is so positive. I highly recommend PHD.
Thank you so much for the feedback, Judy! We are so happy for you and we look forward to supporting you through maintenance. We are always here to help, have a wonderful weekend and congrats on the amazing success!
Talia and the PHD Team
Fantastic experience: This program is awesome! I'm a T1 diabetic and this program has helped me stabilize my sugars in a way I didn't think possible. Thank you PHD!
Thank you for the awesome feedback, Chip! We are so happy for you and we are excited to support you through maintenance! Congrats on your amazing life change!
The PHD Family
Fantastic experience: I am loving my experience at PHD! The only regret I have is not starting sooner!. My results are awesome. I feel better physically and emotionally. Thanks to the ladies at PHD for changing my life!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Michelle. We appreciate your feedback and we are so excited for you!
Cheers,
PHD Team
Fantastic experience: Where do it begin. After a lifetime of conquering addictions my last and final addiction is food. I’ve been struggling since I was 8 years old with a binge eating addiction. I have begged for answers on how do I conqueror this? Food is not something you can walk away from and never touch again. There has never been a time in my life when I have been at peace with food. I’m either binging, gorging and gaining weight or I’m restricting and using negative compensation behaviors and I’m loosing weight. From sun up to sun down for 37 years I have had anxiety over food....... So 2 weeks ago at my wits end I called PHD Advanced Nutrition in what seemed to be a last ditch effort to have some peace. I am so excited to say in only my second week of the program I have peace with food for the first time in my life!!!! This program is phenomenal!! The cognitive behavioral therapy and the incredible approach to fueling your body that they have is giving me tools that are priceless!!! I am so excited for what each week with the team will bring!! Thank you Dr. Lucas and your team for your support and knowledge that I will finally give me peace in addition to a healthy relationship with food for the rest of my life!!!
Fantastic experience: Always pleasant and helpful. The staff is so knowledgeable. So happy I found them!!!!!
Thank you for your kind words, Robert! We are always here to support you and we are so happy you came to us to make such an important life change!
Sincerely,
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: I signed up with PHD in mid December 2017 for a ten week plan with the objective of losing 20 pounds -- from 185 to 165 pounds. My left knee has lost most of its cartilage; I had a quadruple heart bypass operation in 2008 and was fighting to get my cholesterol below 70; I was taking blood pressure medication. At the end of the ten weeks, I was down to 160. I only remember being hungry once during the ten weeks. On the maintenance diet I have stabilized my weight between 150 and 155. That's a loss of 30-35 pounds. My health is great. My knee doesn't hurt. My cholesterol is below 70. My blood pressure is generally around 105-110 over 75. I am wearing clothes that I have not worn for 20 years. I am deeply indebted to PHD for changing my life.
Thank you so much for your kind words, John. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. This is so powerful, I am hopeful that your journey will continue to inspire others!! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Talia and the PHD Team
Cheers,
PHD Weight Loss
Fantastic experience: Very friendly atmosphere and helpful staff. I can't wait to go back!
Fantastic experience: If you are like me, you need someone besides yourself encouraging you to the end. Where the final destination is a renewed focus on life. Each week I feel more comfortable in making good food discussions. I look forward to the new challenges each week brings. Being a "stress eater" has brought me some great techniques to overcome the temptations of shoveling food into my mouth without thinking. Anytime I have a question I am never treated like I'm stupid and should know the answer. It has been amazing to see the difference in myself. Thanks for all of the helpful advice.
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback, Sheri. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Happy New Year!
Love,
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: PHD has provided complete and unrelenting support throughout our work together. They begin the work with an unwavering commitment to your success in meeting established goals based on the solid commitment by both PHD and their clients. They provide many other resources to support you during your journey with them and even beyond - which is priceless.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Nancy. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. Have a wonderful New Year!!
Cheers,
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: Now on maintenance. There wee some trying moments, but staff is excellent and very knowledgeable and helpful.
Karl,
Thank you for your feedback! We are always here for you, Happy New Year!
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: I started this program Nov. 17, 2018 ... after day three I had to remove my rings as they no longer fit....by day four the pain in my back, neck and legs were gone .... I am thrilled with the food and the fact I no longer crave sugar ... DON'T W8 ....TOO L8 ....LOSE W8!
We are SO happy and excited for you, Cheryl! We can't wait to see what the future holds for you! Congrats to an amazing start!! Keep it up!
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: I am loving this program. I feel so good. The staff is amazing and extremely helpful. Thank you so much for everything!
Thank you for the great feedback and congrats on an amazing life change! We can't wait to continue to support you through maintenance!
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: Was very helpful and I thank you very much.
You're so welcome, Brenda! We are always here for you. :)
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: After twenty years of struggling with my weight during middle age and following smoking cessation (that did a number on my thyroid function), I finally found a method that works. I’ve lost 15% of my body weight and am half-way there. I’m confident that with PHD and the invaluable support of Jackie, the BEST advisor who knows EVERYTHING about how to work this program, I’ll reach my goal weight. I feel so much more alive it’s like I’m decades younger. I’m not losing as quickly as some, but am able to incorporate the PHD method into my lifestyle to make continuous progress. At last, I’m in control!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we are so excited for you! Congrats on your success!
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: When I started the program, I was a neigh sayer. But after losing over 30 pounds in just 10 weeks, my position has changed! PHD Weight Loss are amazing and very VERY good at what they do. They changed my relationship with food and changed my life. I can not recommend these guys enough. Do whatever makes you happy. But when you're ready for a change check these guys out! I promise it will change you life, for the better
Fantastic experience: I always receive personal attention and helpful advice. Very professional.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Tonia! We appreciate you!
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: I had my initial consultation on Friday. The staff is amazing. So friendly and helpful (and beautiful I might add). Today (Monday) is my first day and so far it has been great. Cannot wait to lose weight, feel better, and stay on this journey to a healthier me! Thanks so much!
Congrats on making a life change, we are here for you every step of the way! You're going to do amazing. Thank YOU for allowing us to be on this journey with you!
The PHD Team
Fantastic experience: Great support from the staff at PHD Weight Loss to keep me on track. Getting to my target weight faster than I thought would be possible and feeling great.
Congrats! We are so excited for you!
Fantastic experience: This spring I went into my closet to pull out my white skinny jeans, and I immediately thought "Oh NO! I bet I have gained weight over the winter (because I always used to gain weight over the winter when I ate the Standard American Diet). But it was a pleasant surprise that the jeans fit perfectly and even were a little lose, (well, I could breathe!) I have been on maintenance with Dr. Lucas' program for over a year after losing those last 15 pounds. The program is sustainable and manageable with my busy life. Thank you Dr. Lucas.
Fantastic experience: Great experience with the friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you're looking for a fad diet or results without putting in work, then this is NOT for you! At PHD you will learn the importance of nutrition, the reason and why seemingly good food isn't always what it seems, and how to make it all work for you and your body. This is invaluable and will be with you for a lifetime. I have a long way to go but in the 10 or so weeks that I have been going to PHD, I have never felt better! Trust me, take the time to invest in yourself and you won't regret it at all.
Positive experience: I lost weight. BUT, I would caution anyone considering this diet to monitor your blood pressure carefully. I’ve never been particularly salt sensitive, (high fat, protein and salt diet) but I ended up seeing a cardiologist and am now on BP medication and the only thing that changed in my life was this diet. I felt horrible. I did not complete the 10 week program, but have changed my eating habits and continue to lose weight. Be careful if you choose to go this direction. Update 04.06.18 - since the original 2-star-post Dr. Lucas contacted me directly. She designed a custom program which used all my own food vs. the special diet foods that they usually supply. The packaged foods may have contributed to my unique experience. I appreciate that she reached out personally and encouraged me to continue with the program. To date my body composition continues to improve and I continue to lose weight. While I still monitor my BP and take medication, my goal is to go off of the meds completely under my Doctor's supervision. In the end, even though it was somewhat of a rocky road, I am satisfied and I feel the outcome has been really good...
Fantastic experience: I love that I feel like I'm at a spa when I go for my weekly weigh-ins. So pampering!
Fantastic experience: 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.
Fantastic experience: I lost 32 pounds with PhD Advanced Nutrition in 13 short weeks! Dr. Lucas and her staff were amazing! They were kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. My experience was life changing and I would do it all again in a heartbeat! Thanks Dr. Lucas and PhD Advanced Nutrition!!
Fantastic experience: Five Stars for PHD Advanced! Lost 51 pounds and 90 points on my cholesterol in 13 weeks. Can't say enough good things about the friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive staff. Good food, never hungry and totally changed the way I approach food and eating. Thanks!
Fantastic experience: 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
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff, great location and a program that really works. I could not speak more highly of Dr. Lucas and her staff. Highly recommend to anyone struggling with weight issues.
Fantastic experience: I visited PHD Advanced Nutrition back in October 2016 due to a few reasons. I was always tired and seemed like I always needed a nap even on days where I didn't do much. I was also trying to loose weight for awhile and everything I tried (diet, exercise, etc.) didn't work! After seeing Ashley she provided me with a meal program of what I should be eating for my body type and age. After 2 months I lost 12 pounds and managed to keep the weight off even today! I can say I haven't taken a single nap since this change and my energy levels have boosted during the day! I highly recommend PHD Advance Nutrition for any needs. Ashley is great with working with what your body actually needs.
Fantastic experience: Very professional. Reached my goals so smoothly. Wouldn't recommend anyone else!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Ashley is the best, not only is she good with helping create a personalized diet program but she even accommodates for athletes that may need the extra time!
Fantastic experience: BEst results ever for me with weight loss. She is the real meal deal I don't mind saying. I will keep it off this time thanks to the program and how it is structured and their free maintenance system she has created. Great and so 5 stars for phd.
Fantastic experience: Great Company! Incredible with customer service too.
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