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Danette Holland

I'm a type 1 diabetic. Have acute kidney deasese
Siogrens.asthma.

posted Apr 25th, 2017 12:34 pm

Patrick Herniak

Ok, so I did the research and if they are charging $248 /month and if a person even manages to lose 1 lbs per week - and most programs require at least 3 months to see improvement - it is costing $62 per 1 pound of weight loss! That seems SUPER excessive to me. There are so many online weight loss coaches or Diamond Body Image that offers the same program for less. I prefer to use a free app that is recommended by a coach and pay a one time $300 that offers the exact same thing such as a personal weight loss coach who motivates you and provides you personal motivation.

posted Jan 18th, 2017 1:59 am

Joy

I had a very negative experience with Retrofitme with the Expert program:
- I received a FitBit, lost it, got the replacement through Retrofitme and was charged
- The next time I lost the FitBit, I was told to go through FitBit for a replacement. It was replaced for free. When asked why I was charged through Retrofitme but not FitBit, I was told I could call them, but they never answered through email.
- When I asked if I needed to notify them 30 days before the end of my year long plan, I was told that they would cancel my membership immediately. I was under the impression that there was no option to cancel early. If there was, I would have canceled much, much sooner. No explanation was given, so my membership was cancelled after 11 months rather than 12 months.
- When I did cancel, I was asked to return the Withings scale and the FitBit. When I asked why in the world I would return a used scale and a used FitBit, and if the scale I had received and the FitBit I had received was used, they replied that my units were new, and I didn't have to return the scale and the FitBit.
- At the end of my plan I asked why I had never met with the exercise specialist. My expert team of three had only ever consisted of two. No explanation was ever given.
- Initially I was told that I didn't have to count calories, just make better choices and discuss the choices I made. But after I didn't lose any weight, they asked me to start counting calories.
- I didn't lose any weight and I'm out $2,000.

I would not recommend Retrofitme.

posted Nov 25th, 2014 5:32 pm

Brian

Retrofit has been a fantastic journey. I was initially drawn to the program by the technology aspect. I thought I would enjoy using the fitbit, skype sessions with Retrofit staff and the internet connected scale. I also thought the support of a behavioral coach, nutritionist and exercise physiologist was important and would help with my motivation and accountability. All of this has been true. The program has worked well for me, although the weight loss has not been a straight downward journey. That said, my team worked hard to identify how to improve and did whatever it took to get things back on track. I highly recommend Retrofit.

posted Feb 11th, 2014 6:40 pm

Debbie

I went to the doctor and was told I was obese, pre-diabetic, and on the verge of high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It was a wakeup call that I needed to do something. About a month later I found Retrofitme. I was skeptical at first that it would work, but I was amazed when I started losing weight. I consistently lost 1 to 2 pounds a week for almost my entire first year on the program. I blew by 10% goal out of the water. It was so easy, I was shocked. My coworkers called me the amazing shrinking woman. The first year I lost 60 pounds. That’s almost a 30% weight loss! I am no longer obese, my blood pressure is awesome, my BMI is in the normal range, and my cholesterol is normal too.
The thing I liked best about the program is the accountability. The wireless scale and fitbit report in to my dashboard. My program advisors can look and see how I am doing all the time. They gave me advice and kept me going. It was like having cheerleaders online.
Now I find that keeping the weight off has been fairly easy since I have learned to change my eating and exercising pattern. I pay attention to the portion size of my food, try to eat only healthy foods and I exercise daily. This combination has really helped me.

posted Feb 10th, 2014 4:45 pm

Donna Brown

Retrofit is the plan for me...Loving the time spent cooking good healthy meals and setting small goals in my weight loss journey....and the coaches are all GREAT!

posted Feb 5th, 2014 9:00 pm

lynda

sounds interesting.

posted Jan 6th, 2014 1:08 am

ANDREW

Very useful method. I tried this water fast weight loss method and it

really helped me to lose weight. We should have a little patience to get

results.Thanks

posted Nov 17th, 2013 4:53 pm

Michele

As a weary and pretty beat-up veteran of the Dieting Wars, I took a chance on RetroFit because the company where I work was promoting and discounting it. I was intrigued with the tech toys: the WIFI scale and fit bit tracker. And I was at a point in my life where even though my time at work was increasing, my responsibilities at home were decreasing – my daughter was off at college. I wanted something different for myself and for the second half of my life. I was tired of dragging around excess weight, I was tired of my doctor prescribing a new drug every time I went in for a check-up, I was tired of my formless, dark-colored clothes. Of course, I had been on Weight Watchers (too many times), Atkins (the worst), South Beach (only liked the name) and lost weight and regained it. I wasn’t interested in losing weight just to regain it so I was encouraged by the long-term goals Retrofit sets up and by the fact that my contract with them was for a year. I was immediately impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the Retrofit staff who worked with me, but I was increasingly moved by their compassion and care. I have never felt that I was doing this alone. In 16 weeks I have lost 17 lbs and my BMI is very near normal. But what is more incredible is that during this time of discovery – and it has been a discovery for me – I have run a mile for the first time in my life, I have signed up for a swimming class, and I have taken responsibility for my health and well-being in a way that I never did before on any of the myriad diet plans I have been on. I journal every day; it takes almost no time – and with the help of the dedicated staff that surrounds me each day and comments on my every bite and motion, I have changed. Actually changed. And I have not excluded any foods, nor calculated points, nor added up calories – though I am aware of them I would recommend this program to anyone. It's a transformational program.

posted Jun 29th, 2013 3:19 am

Lisa

I've been working with Retrofit for about 4 months and have lost nearly 25 pounds. Results? Retrofit delivers. I was a skeptic. I've lost weight numerous times before and always gained it back. I thought I knew all there was to know about weight loss and frankly wondered if I was meant to struggle indefinitely with weight and body issues because I didn't see how the programs out there could yield a different outcome. But Retrofit is unique and there are several aspects of the program that make it vastly more effective than anything else I've tried. First, I have a team of experts who are as committed as I am to my success and work with me on a regular basis to address questions, provide me with relevant info, monitor my data and offer insights. I thought I knew it all having consumed vast amounts of information about weight loss over the years, but what I've learned is that my piecemeal (mis)understanding of the physiology and psychology of weight loss was lacking and out of whack. The second aspect of Retrofit is the holistic and 360 degree approach. This program is not just about losing weight, although that's where it starts. Instead it's about creating a healthy lifestyle through mastering proper nutrition and understanding the mind-body connection through exercise and behavioral modification. I've been amazed at what I'm able to eat and ENJOY, as well as how much I look forward to daily walking and exploring other exercise options and how my stress level has moderated as I've learned to prioritize my wellbeing. It's like Retrofit offers the keys to making the critical pieces - nutrition, exercise and mindset - lock together in a coherent, reinforcing and powerful foundation. I'm a busy professional and it has felt completely manageable to be on the program including through really stressful times and frequent travel. I'm not eating processed, pre-packaged foods or counting calories or points; I'm learning how to build exercise and stress-reducers into my day without upending my schedule or disrupting my life in a way that's unsustainable. It's absolutely do-able even for those who are short of time and stretched to the max. For me, the dashboard is such a positive reinforcer that I look forward to daily check-ins to monitor my progress. With the Fitbit and the wireless scale I have an instant snapshot of how I'm doing at all times and where I exchange messages with my team which I find motivating and insightful. As corny as it sounds, my life has improved with Retrofit, beyond the number on the scale, and I anticipate the habits and skills I've learned will pay dividends into the future. It's worth the investment.

posted Jun 13th, 2013 12:09 am

Judy

If you on the west coast, don't bother unless you are available for calls during the day. They appear to have a relatively small staff and almost all are in the eastern and central time zones.

posted May 26th, 2013 3:11 am

Steve R

I have been on the Retrofit program for 12 weeks and it has changed my way of thinking regarding eating and excercise. To date I have lost 9 pounds.

posted Mar 26th, 2013 3:47 pm

Rick F

When I received a pre-diabetic diagnosis from my doctor, I was depressed. If I didn't lose weight, I was very likely to become fully diabetic with all the heath challenges that would bring. I was determined to make a change.

But I didn't want a crash diet, and I didn't want a "group activity" based program. I didn't want to eat "special" meals and I needed this to fit into my busy schedule.

Retrofit was and is the perfect program for a person like me. It uses technology to keep you informed and accountable. It's a long-term commitment, not a quick-fix. The experts they provide are super experienced and super supportive. We meet via Skype when it's convenient for me.

But ultimately, the responsibility is mine. They give me the tools and knowledge, but I need to make it happen. They set a realistic pace and I feel like I could live this way forever.

I've now lost over 30 lbs and am totally confident I can lose even more and keep it off. They have really changed the way I think about eating and exercise. Slow and steady wins the race.

I'd recommend this approach to any busy professional who wants a realistic approach to losing weight and getting healthy.

posted Mar 25th, 2013 11:19 pm

Kara M

It is not like any other program I have tried. It focuses on small goals and changes.You have a team to talk about struggles that work with you to offer other ways of thinking about the problems you face . The technology helps you really see the little things can add up with graphs and weekly progress information . This program is not a diet its lifestyle. Thanks Retrofit !

posted Mar 21st, 2013 10:54 pm

Sherri

Retrofit is hands down the best program out there. I have been on every "diet" there is over the years with quick losses only to gain the weight back. With the accountability, the tools provided and my team support I have managed to lose in a healthy sustainable way. I feel great and have changed my relationship with food and exercise. Retrofit has changed my life and I will be forever grateful.

posted Mar 21st, 2013 2:28 pm

Bradley Breuer

I have lost about 22 pounds and this is the first time the weight loss feels sustainable. The diet really gets you to think differently about eating and lifestyle, so I am certain this will be a long term solve, not just another crash diet. Thank you retrofit, it has been wonderful!!!

posted Mar 21st, 2013 2:21 pm

Joe

Well, I have tried a few diet programs, WW, watching what I eat and have only lost a few pounds here and there.

With Retrofit and the support I recieved, I was able to lose 10% of my body weight in 8 weeks. Almost 20 lbs! I feel great and like the use of Skype and the flexibility of Retrofit. The coaches are awesome and are very supportive of how to make it work and lose weight.

It is what I have been looking for and would highly recommend it to anyone!

posted Mar 20th, 2013 6:47 pm

Jeffrey Yordon

I am a member of Retrofit and the program has all of the key elements to enable very busy people to lose weight in a very healthy manner

posted Mar 16th, 2013 3:34 pm

Linda Segervall-Baldini

Retrofit has been nothing short of life changing. I’m 30 pounds lighter and have kept it off for a year. Their knowledgeable, supportive team helped me crack the code on what I needed to change in my routine to finally achieve the results I wanted. Their use of technology is smart and motivational – it was great setting daily goals of how many steps I would take with a pedometer and really fun to watch the scale steadily show progress. I now feel totally in control, like it is second nature to eat well and exercise as part of my daily activities. And, I don’t feel like I’m on a diet. I know I can have cake or pizza or whatever, but then have a plan to ensure that I don’t go off track. I feel 10 years younger and feel great! Thank you Retrofit!

posted Mar 15th, 2013 4:33 pm

John Tavern

No different than JC or WW. They are all out there to get rich at our expense...

posted Feb 2nd, 2013 8:52 pm

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