Unfortunately not all weight loss clinics are reputable and we want you to be aware of how important it is to be careful when choosing a facility for your weight loss program.

Since you’re from Reading, you may never have heard of Weight Loss Forever, a weight loss center from Virginia Beach.  In their heyday they had 8 locations across the city.  I know this story didn’t happen in our city but it sure could happen at any time.

At the same time, I’d like to make it clear right from the beginning that this particular weight loss establishment was not necessarily a waste of money.  Many people had success stories to tell about the great results that they saw.  However, the catch to fitness centers like this one is that oftentimes they require you to put lots of money upfront.  This money would cover your counseling program, your meal plans, and other promoted products.

So what happened was that hundreds of people trusted this program and gave up their hard earned money for the Weight Loss Forever services that they wanted…and then they lost thousands!  This outfit just up and decided to close shop one day.  Nothing was announced and the worst part was that they keep everyone’s money.  Talk about a consumer rip off!

If you’d like to read about the entire situation,  their local news station did a story about the place:  Weight Loss Forever Story.  Now, you may be thinking that this is an isolated incident, and perhaps this doesn’t happen all that frequently, but the point is that people are willing to spend lots and lots of money to try and lose that awful weight.  This can put you at risk to be scammed if you’re not made aware.

Always keep in mind that a business takes money to run and that money comes from you the consumer.  If you’re serious about your weight loss program and are spending hundreds of dollars then just be careful!

On the upside, going to a weight loss center can be incredibly stimulating.  It’s a great place to develop a support system, a way to stay motivated, and will help you keep up the willpower that is necessary to be successful.

This is the very reason that we created Weight Loss Reading.  We want to try and give you the support you need without spending a fortune and without being taken advantage of.

In my experience if you intend to choose a weight loss center, it is best you stick with national brands like Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers. These are solid companies with centers all across the country so you should be safe when it comes to your investment.

To help you get a little more information here are the addresses of these Reading centers:

Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centres – (610)-376-6442

1139 Berkshire Boulevard, Reading, PA 19610

Weight Watchers Reading Area Center – (610)-376-9053

840 North Park Road, Reading, PA 19610