Interview With Becky

 

1. How did you get to be an expert in weight management and how long have you been coaching people?

It all started in my 20’s at my home in Virginia. One evening as I was crawling into bed, the most bizarre thought flew into my mind out of nowhere: I’m going to own my own business by the time I’m 35. I moved to New York in 1984 to assume the position of manager at the Westside Diet Center. I absolutely loved working with people and helping them feel better. Watching their transformation was and still is extremely gratifying. Fast forward to 1988, at the age of 34 I decided it was time to have my own franchise, so I bought the Diet Center on the Eastside.

 

2. Who are your clients?

      We work with individuals like yourself who want help losing weight. Maybe they need some accountability. Maybe they want someone to simplify what they’re “supposed” to eat amidst the sea of conflicting information. Maybe they have a health issue and their doctor has suggested getting nutritional guidance. Some clients come to us not because they want to lose weight, but rather because they want to learn how to eat healthy.

 

Do any of these sound like you?

• Feel out of control
• Haven’t been able to maintain my weight loss
• Pre / post-menopausal
• Hectic lifestyle
• Need structure
• Don’t like to cook
• Eat out a lot
• Very social lifestyle
• Travel a lot

           

      Our clients are individuals who are ready to make lifestyle changes so that they may shed the weight once and for all, feel better about themselves, and improve their overall energy and wellness.

 

3. What happens if you haven’t yet worked with people in my field?

I don’t see that as an issue at all. Many people coming in think their set of circumstances are different. What I’ve found is that there are so many similarities amongst our clients. In my experience of over 28 years of coaching individuals on weight loss, I seldom come across anyone’s circumstances that are different. Clients find comfort in that.

 

4. What makes you different from other weight loss programs?

For one thing (one great, big thing!), we truly care about our clients and form relationships with them. I personally have helped thousands of people lose the weight they wanted AND successfully taught them how to keep it off. My center has been described as an oasis in the middle of Manhattan where clients feel comfortable and safe to express themselves. We truly hear our clients and are thus better able to support and motivate them. You will never get lost in a crowd at Diet Center on E. 56^th St.

We provide:

• Non judgmental one-on-one support
• Unlimited coaching visits each week
• 4 different programs all designed to be easily followed
• Blood sugar stabilization so that clients are not hungry
• A place where clients feel emotionally safe and enjoy visiting

 

5. What different results do clients get from working with you?

Usually, the results are life changing. Here is a sample:

• Improved self esteem
• Improved energy
• Better sleep
• New relationship
• New job
• Improved social life
• Less sickness
• Renewed vitality
• Improved relationships
• Being more assertive
• New hobbies

 

6. What types of people do best on your program?

Our most successful clients are:

• People who are highly motivated to finally lose the weight.
• Individuals committed to taking care of their health and well-being
• Those wanting to finally stop complaining about their weight and do something about it

If you are serious about this, you are a perfect candidate because we are serious here. We will put everything we have into your success.

 

7. What types of individuals will not do well?

At this point in my career, I’m very selective about who we work with at my center. My staff and I cherry-pick our clients.

If you’re not willing to show up and do the work, it’s better for you to look elsewhere or call us when you are truly ready to begin. If you aren’t willing to make an investment in your health and wellness, please don’t waste your time or ours.

We chose not to work with chronic skeptics, whiners, or individuals who always have excuses as to why they can’t do something. Those folks that think they know it all and are not coachable, as well as those losing weight for someone other than themselves need not “apply”.

 

 

 

8. What exactly is the Diet Center program and what does it include?

Diet Center approaches weight loss as a lifestyle change for future health and well-being, not just another diet. We offer a very personalized solution for your weight loss issues. Since one program can’t possibly work for everyone, we have four different programs from which to choose. The following are included in all programs;

 

1)   Visits  Up to 4 times per week!   Opportunity to motivate, educate and encourage!

2)   Monitoring Systems:

• Weight                         

 Expectations; mini goals; overcoming obstacles; recognition; validates & verifies

• Measurements

Key area tells you and us how much fat and inches you’re losing!

• ELG/BCA

Lean to fat % - monitor to make sure you stay on track to lose fat, eat properly and exercise!

3)    Food List

• Nutrition Control

Variety, recommendations, better nutrition = GREATER WEIGHT LOSS

• Portion Control

Continual education; process that creates good eating habits; establish quantities for weight loss & maintenance

• Calorie Control

Look at carbs, protein and fats (lipids). Examine types of fat in order to maximize weight loss

4)   Nutrition Education

Determine individual nutritional needs and learn to eat accordingly…you’ll lose weight, feel great & have more energy!

5)   Support, Encouragement & Motivation

We create a positive, nonjudgmental environment geared to help you get your weight off in a healthy way

6)   Counseling

• 1.   Address problems/questions on diet – overcoming obstacles
• 2.   Change unhealthy habits and create new and healthierones to lose weight
• 3.   Personal evaluation to pinpoint problem areas and find permanent solutions to help keep weight off!

7)   Chewable Food Supplements

•  A non-drug formulated to stabilize blood sugar, keep hunger at bay and control appetite effectively! They help to metabolize proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and provide needed energy during your diet, naturally!

 

9) Does is really work?

Absolutely! As I said, it’s not rocket science! If you can follow the guidelines we provide, you will be thrilled with your results. Please check out our testimonials on the website as well as on yelp, citisearch, google places, and insiderpages.

 

10) What results can I expect?

Depending on the program you choose, you can expect to lose between 8 and 18 pounds per month and 8 to 27 inches.

 

11) How quickly can I expect results?

Most of our clients have a weight loss after 1 to 2 days of following their plan.

 

12) May I contact some of your clients to see what it’s like to work with you?

Absolutely! Please go to the Testimonials page and read all of them. See which ones resonate with you. Then, feel free to email or call us so that we may give you their contact number.

 

13) How can I guarantee that I will lose the weight?

That’s easy…by simply following the plan we work out together and by coming in for regular individual visits with a counselor you will reach your goal weight, unless there’s a medical issue we don’t know about.

 

 13) Which program is best for me?

Exclusively You is a program designed for someone who enjoys cooking, and has the time to cook, weigh, measure, and prepare his or her food choices. On this program you will lose up to two pounds per week.

Instant Shape Up is a meal replacement program. You will choose a shake or a bar as a meal replacement for breakfast, lunch, and mid-day meal. Enjoy a low-calorie dinner from your choice of wholesome foods.

The 21-Day Thermogenic Diet includes a carefully selected low-carb/high-protein menu of special fat burning and appetite-suppressing foods right from your local grocery store. These foods help increase your metabolism so you can burn more fat efficiently. This diet was designed for maximum weight loss results; you can lose up to 3-5 pounds per week.

Diet Fast is another meal replacement program, which offers meal plans at various caloric intake levels. It incorporates the best of all the Diet Center programs.

To maximize your weight loss, jump-start with a meal replacement program to condition your body in preparation for weight reduction. This will allow you to put an immediate end to unhealthy eating patterns. All of these programs are flexible and can be designed to fit your lifestyle. If you are someone on the go during the week and often skip meals, a meal replacement program might be best for you. If you have more time and the desire to eat your own meals on the weekends, we can integrate Exclusively You.

 

15) Becky, based on everything I’ve read and heard about your center, I know it’s the one I want to learn from. What are my options for getting started with you?

Congratulations on making a decision to take care of yourself! Did you know that one of the main characteristics of successful people is that they take action? They stop talking about it and start doing something about it before they put on another 10 pounds waiting for the perfect time to start. There is no perfect time. There will always be something coming up. It’s called LIFE. So having said that, here’s what you can do: Call us at 212-759-8118 and speak with one of us to set up a time for your “Get Acquainted Chat”. The sooner you call, the quicker we can get started with your weight loss and helping you to feel better about yourself. We are happy to work with you to achieve your wellness goals. You have two options:

• A la Carte: You pay for your Reducing Program up front. Maintenance is paid when you have reached your goal.

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• Complete Program: You pay for your Reducing and Maintenance Programs up front. Doing this provides you with a steep discount.

 

If you’re interested in learning how to maintain your weight and protect your investment in your weight loss, maintenance is a must! Look at it as an insurance policy on your weight loss. Otherwise, you are likely to be one of those that put the weight back on. Let’s face it, how horribly defeating would that be? Wouldn’t do much for the self-esteem, would it?

 

16)What type of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. We do not accept insurance.

 

17) I’m ready to do this for myself, but I have several additional questions. Can I call you?

Absolutely! Sounds like you’re ready to start taking care of yourself. We are honored to be the ones you've chosen to help you with your wellness goals and are excited to see you succeed.