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What You Should Know
Lindora is addressed on the official website as “comprehensive weight control.” This weight loss program began back in 1971 and was started by one Marshall Stamper, M.D. After losing his mother to obesity complications, he decided to start the first Lindora weight loss clinic. This weight reduction program is suitable for women, men and children alike. Currently there are Lindora clinics in California and an interactive program online. Unlike some other weight loss systems, programs and supplements, Lindora aims to offer support and advice to clients trying to lose weight. There are some success stories posted on the official website.
With Lindora, you have the options of clinics, online assistance, a weight loss starter kit and/or weight loss products. It appears that the clinics are located in California, while the online system is available to all. The Lindora “Weight Loss Starter Kit” sells online for $39.99 and offers a “Lean for Life Phase One: Weight Loss” book, a tape measure, a bottle of fat burning supplements, a “Six Essentials for Lifetime Weight Control” CD and a “Cooking Lean for Life” DVD. This is advertised as a “do it yourself” kit. As for the weight loss products, these consist of puddings, protein bars, shakes, soups, drinks, crunchy snacks and more. These products are available online and are stated to be rich in protein and nutrients, but with just the right amount of carbohydrates. The Lindora online assistant helps dieters with “personalized support options” and medical guidance. Lindora doesn’t appear to be offered with a 100% money-back guarantee.
Product Features
Lindora is essentially a weight loss program that’s marketed toward anyone who is struggling with weight issues. This system incorporates actual clinics, online assistance, weight loss products and a weight loss starter kit for those that prefer a less structured program. All of the Lindora weight loss products can be purchased through the website. The online assistance is available to anyone and costs $99 for 10 weeks, and the weight loss starter kit sells for $39.99 via the official website. There are no free trial samples of Lindora products offered at this time. There doesn’t appear to be any real clinical evidence offered on the Lindora website.
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Advantages
- All Lindora products can be acquired easily and conveniently through the official website.
- There are success stories and before/after photos posted on the website.
- Lindora is a weight loss program that’s suited for anyone trying to lose weight.
Disadvantages
- There doesn’t appear to be any real clinical data provided on the official website to support the overall effectiveness of the Lindora program.
- There are no free trial samples of Lindora food/diet supplements offered via the website.
- The Lindora weight loss program doesn’t appear to come with a money-back guarantee.
- There doesn’t appear to be full product ingredient lists for all Lindora supplements offered on the official website.
- All of the different options found on the Lindora website may confuse some dieters who are looking for either a more simple solution or a more structured program.
Conclusion
Lindora certainly comes across in a unique manner. While many weight loss programs are merely supplements, Lindora is actually a collection of clinics, oral supplements, online support, food products, CDs, DVDs and books. Unfortunately all of these things may simply confuse some dieters who are seeking a convenient supplement that’s taken with water. In general, we were confused about how all of the different pieces offered by Lindora were intended to fit together. In the end, it would be nice to see some real clinical research posted on the official website, along with some free trial samples of their supplements and a 100% money-back guarantee.
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how much is the program?
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I started my program almost 2 weeks ago. My daughter and sister do not live near a Lindora location. If you do the program online, how do you get the B12 and boosters? Thank you
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Is this program covered by insurance?
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I don’t know if it is completely covered by insurance, but there is a discount on the program and products if you have certain kinds of insurance.
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I went through the program about 10 years ago. I lost 65 lbs in 3 months. I kept it off for a few years. Then I remarried, had a baby, and am now going through a divorce, so the last few years I gained it back… long story short… this program was successful for me, so I am going back on it again.
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I tried Lindora two several years ago and lost 35 pounds. I was pleased. Now I am more serious about my health and getting rid of the weight I gained back. I too am going back to Lindora.
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Many people seem to gain the weight back, I am on day 20 of the program and have lost almost 9 pounds. I keep listening to the CD about being able to eat normal when you get to your setpoint? Does this ever happen or do you always have to eat from the menu provided?
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Hi Christy –
I’ve lost 50 pounds already on Lindora, and I’m only at the end of week 13. For me – it’s phenomenal. People who have finished the program and who are at their lean weight will need to reset their body’s setpoint so that the mind says that they are at their happy, healthy, safe weight. This takes 3 months to a year (but on average about 3 months). After that – people who are VERY wise will add in foods one at a time for about 7 days to see if they are “sensitive” to it. It’s just like when we feed a baby! We start with one food and add in another after we’re sure that one works. But “normal” does not mean “eat HUGE amounts of carbs, fat, and sugar” – for that will lead to weight gain. But can we eat some complex whole grains? Yep. And can we go out to dinner once every few weeks and have a big meal? Yep. But generally, we’ll want to average 100 – 200 max carbs a day so that we do not go into weight-gain mode. Still – that’s a lot of carbs after eating 50-80 a day, right?
I too have had great success with this program. I lost 22 pounds in my first weight loss phase. I kept it off even through stress and holidays. Now, after 8 months of procrastination I’m in my second week and have already lost 12 pounds. It teaches you to eat sensibly and you still feel full! Thank you Lindora!!
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I started the program in October 2007 along with exercise at least 3-4 times a week. By January 2009, I had lost 88 pounds and felt great. I got married in July 2009, and have gained some of it back, my fault. I intend on starting the program again. It truly is about self discipline and learning to eat properly at any cost.
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oh yeah, and there is a discount if you have blue cross medical insurance, roughly 10-20%, but they have great payment plans to help with the finances.
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i will be signing up 4 only one month due to finances, will i lose some weight and gain knowledge to do the rest myself?
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I believe their programs are only on a 8 or 10 week package. You will definitely lose weight in one month if you are serious about the program and stay on top of it. As other ppl mentioned they do have reasonable payment plans and you get a discount if you have Blue Shield and Blue Cross…It’s really worth it!
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I am in week 5 of my program. Walking 10,00 to 15,00 steps a day and working hard to keep to everything on the program. Lost 11 pounds so far. Actually this is my 6th time on this program since 1993. I gain and lose. May this is the time I keep it off forever. I am in a different place in life now and more time to work on it now and for forever. I am very up on this program and can be very successful doing it. I usually go from a size 12 to 4 or 6. It is good for me.
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I am at a size 15 and i really would like to be back to a size 7 do u think that is possible. I would really like someone to talk to in regards to this. you can email me at crystal.morrow@elocallisting.com
Could u give me a run down on this program. Thanks soo much. and anyone can email me for feedback. I just want to learn more.
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I was able to get a list of ingredients by clicking on an “Indgredients” button, at least for the foods and supplements I looked at. I am trying this program free through Rite Aid. $99/10 weeks is cheaper than going to Weight Watchers meetings, and Lindora is more in line with what my doc wants me to eat to control my diabetes.
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I lost 40 pounds on this diet. I must admit it was a very slow process, but it worked. The success to keeping the weight off is NEVER allow yourself to gain more than 3-4 pounds. If I do, I do a protein day or two, and take the weight off.
You need to find replacements for bread, potatoes, & rice. I have been on ALL the diets and so far this is the best one for me.
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