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my father tried it

Posted By: he didn't like it..sm on 2006-02-08
In Reply to: Has anyone used LA Weight Loss? - SM

My father signed up there but they wanted him to pay $2000 for food. I think it was for some kind of power bar or granola bar and they wanted him to buy $2000 worth. He said he did not want to buy them but they charged his card the $2000 anyway. Needless to say, he immediately withdrew his membership.


He went to Weight Watchers and so far, so good.




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what are you going to do


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The sheriff was even emotional and crying after it happened. It's really sad. I don't know if I could deal with that.

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What about mudder and fodder for mother and father?
UGH!
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