Itrim

I love Itrim. Specially the Lafayette centre. Nancy is a wonderful manager. The staff is very friendly. Itrim program is a very simple to follow. I am able to maintain my weight with my hectic schedule. I feel full of energy despite eating 600 – 800 calories. Love them.

I wanted to write an updated review after I read the 1 star review from Nicole. This review surprised me greatly as my experience, and the experience from all the other reviewers was so very different. In addition, Nicole posts inaccurate information about the calorie count which is not 600 but 800. This seems like a small difference but it is not. Yes, people think that 800 calories is still low but I checked in with my Kaiser doctor prior to starting this program and she was fine with it. Kaiser has a weightloss program with shakes that is based on 1000 calories so my doctor felt that 200 calories less was not dangerous. I have to say that in the 12 weeks that I was on the «rapid weight loss» portion of the Itrim program I was never hungry and had more energy than I ever had on Jenny Craig or Weightwatchers. I lost 36 pounds in 12 weeks which was a great motivator. I lost another 6 pounds in the 3 weeks thereafter for a total loss of 42 pounds and just celebrated my 1 year anniversary. I have never felt better and contribute this success to the entire Itrim team, especially my coach Sherri. For those people who are truly ready to not only loose weight but want to get healthy, Itrim is a fabulous program. As with everything in life, you have to be willing to make the commitment, but I have to say that this was the easiest commitment ever. I know I can keep off the weight because the support system at Itrim will make sure of that.

I decided to check out Itrim because they offered a donation to my school district and I like to support businesses that do that sort of thing. I was feeling desperate to lose some extra weight that had been creeping on so I decided to check them out. They seemed friendly and the sales person at the time convinced me that the Gold membership was the best way for me to go based upon my goals. I explained that I had a very busy schedule and he assured me that was not problem, it only takes 30 min — 1 hour 2 – 3 days/​week. That I could do! I signed on the dotted line.
I did my assessment and the trainers were great. I kept asking detailed questions and never really got clear answers. I even remember asking, why don’t you tell me what will happen next? I figured maybe they just wanted me to stick with their program and were trained not to answer my questions. I started receiving phone calls and emails weekly reminding me of group meetings I was supposed to attend. I reminded them several times that I was on a tight schedule and I could not make group meetings at any of the times they needed me to. I kept getting the reminders so I finally got tired of explaining myself and my time restrictions (work/​kids/​etc). The trainer seemed irritated and said she would have to get manager approval for me to opt out of group sessions. Really?
The manager «approved» me not going to group sessions. I was told that since I had a dramatic amount of weight to lose that I should go on their diet plan (20 lbs). I was sold a bunch of boxed and powder food that was very expensive. I expressed my concern with not wanting to eat only 600 calories a day and not eat any fresh fruit/​veggies. I was told that I was very unhealthy the way I was living and I decided I would try and stick with the program. I ate only the packaged food (just add water type of stuff) for 2+ months and dropped 20 pounds. I don’t really credit them with the weight loss because I think anyone who only ate 600 calories per day for months would lose a lot of weight. This was a very difficult diet to stick to and I had constant stomach pain/​trouble which they ignored every time I brought that up. I was embarrassed because every time I told anyone how few calories I was eating they would lecture me on how unhealthy that was. When I expressed this concern to my trainer she would tell me not to tell people what I was doing. I honestly can’t believe they can encourage people to be on this type of a diet and continue to work out. Every meeting I had with my trainer left me feeling like a failure and discouraging me, like I was somehow crazy for thinking this diet was not totally reasonable. They continued to not work with my schedule and push their diet on me. I asked if I could please be allowed to quit the program. Since I signed a one year contract at $ 189/​month and I was only about 4 months into the program they would not allow me to quit. The program just really was not for me from day one.
There was someone in the office that was from the Itrim in Sweden who apologized and admitted that they were not doing a good job explaining the membership when I started and she seemed to have compassion for my situation but did not do anything to help me.
I made quite a fuss and they lowered me to the lowest form of membership so I am not «only» paying $ 80/​month for 12 more months. I was not happy but I am not sure there is anything I could do since I signed that contract. It was a very expensive lesson for me to learn so I suggest you see if you can get them to outline the entire program for you including all costs and food costs/​requirements before you get stuck in this program like I did. You would think after all the money they made off of me purchasing food and the program they would be satisfied. One good thing is their facility and workouts are fun. I would recommend joining on a workout basis only if at all.

Buyer beware! I have been a member of iTrim for 11 months. The program has not worked for me, although I have seen it work for other people. I am not being allowed to terminate my contract without paying full monthly rates for the next 5 months, then half rate for the next 8 months. In talking with the manager I feel that I am being coerced into completing the program, or taking a significant penalty. Think twice before signing their two year contract!

Seriously, Itrim is fantastic! If you had told me in January that I would lose a good amount of weight and enjoy working out, I would never have believed you. The personalized attention, support, and encouragement I receive each time I go to workout, plus the continuing weight loss has me motivated to achieve my goals for personal health.
The exercise portion of the program is awesome. The staff offer continuous encouragement and spur you on when you are sluggish! I had not exercised in over 10 years (besides walking), and the trainers worked with me to increase balance, work core muscles, and improve cardiac health. The variety of the workouts keep my interest high. As for the diet portion of the program, the accountability plus education about eating healthy foods and correct portions help me lose weight quickly and change bad habits.
If you dream of a healthier, slimmer you, and think that wish is impossible, try Itrim. You will be amazed at how quickly the Itrim program and wonderful staff can help you achieve your goals!

I have been a member of the Lafayette Itrim for 3 – 4 weeks and have really enjoyed it. I appreciate the fact that everyone on staff knows my name and goes out of their way to greet me and support me.
Itrim offers a comprehensive weight loss program that includes diet, exercise, group support and education and maintenance after the weight loss. Or you can join just for the exercise portion of the program. I joined the weight loss program. The diet part of the program offers the option of eating their packaged food for rapid weight loss, a varied plan which is two meals of fresh food and 2 packaged meals, or the «palm portion plan» which is 4 meals of fresh food. You decide which meal plan you should be/​want to be on with your coach. We decided the varied plan was best for me.
The gym floor is set up for a circuit workout with about 10 machines. You work out on each machine for 30 seconds and in between machines you do cardio exercises (this is where it’s helpful to have the trainers on the floor to always provide different exercises to keep it interesting and the body challenged). However, this is a very personalized program and if they see you’re struggling or not working hard enough they give you other exercises to do. They have a huge variety of gym toys to play/​exercise with. The exercises they have you do are endless — not just cardio, but toning, strength training, balance, etc. Each trainer has his/​her favorites so there is A LOT of variety which is great to keep me motivated and my body challenged, yet still make it fun. While I’ve never liked exercising, I’m there 5 days a week, sometimes more, if I can make it. By the way, they also offer various classes. They keep introducing new classes to see what members like best.
I really value the fact that every time I work out it’s as if I’m working out with a personal trainer because there is usually a trainer/​coach on the gym floor encouraging us and giving us suggestions.
The group support/​education class meets every two weeks and we meet with our coach individually monthly. We get weighed in before each class and at the monthly meeting with our coach. They use a «smart scale». At every weigh in, they enter individual metrics about us (height, age, gender, etc.) onto the scale. The scale not only measures weight, but also body fat mass and percentage, muscle mass and percentage; calculates BMI and targets where we should be in terms of BMI, target weight, fat mass and percentage. So you can see whether you’ve lost fat or muscle, or if you gained a pound, whether it was a pound of fat or muscle. It is pretty helpful.
The staff and management of Itrim are well aware that their success as a business is predicated on the success of their members so they really support you. They really try to differentiate themselves with all the personal attention.
I have participated in many other weight loss programs and none incorporates all the aspects of weight loss. While all the weight loss programs encourage you to exercise, it’s not integrated into their program or monitored as it is at Itrim. Seeing the coaches each time I work out is extremely motivating because they are always available to answer questions, help me, guide me, and encourage me. The more I show up at the center to work out, the more encouragement I get because it’s more interaction with the program leaders. This is very different than other weight loss centers where you meet weekly for an hour to get weighed and for class/​support group.
I sometimes work in San Ramon and will exercise at the San Ramon Itrim after work. I get the same personal attention there as at my «home» gym which is Lafayette. They are just as friendly and supportive. They make me feel very welcome and also give me the same personalized attention on the gym floor.
Both the Lafayette and San Ramon facilities are brand new, very clean and very tastefully furnished and decorated. The locker rooms and showers are small, but very tastefully decorated. The showers are beautiful.
Lastly, the other feature that differentiates them from other weight loss programs is that they place a lot of focus on what happens AFTER you lose the weight. They want to be known as the program that not only helped you lose the weight, but helped you keep it off. This is key for me because I’ve lost the same 30 pounds many times, but they keep coming back. Itrim looks at their program as a 2 year program in which you lose most of the weight in the first 3 – 6 months, and then they focus on techniques to keep it off. In my opinion, this is where the smart money is. Maintaining the weight loss is the next frontier of weight loss programs.
The only negative is that it’s a little on the pricey side. But you get what you pay for.

So, I am not a gym kinda girl, but I really LOVE this place. I have already lost about 20 plus pounds and feeling great. It is a total community, but if you feel like being on your own you can do that too.
The program — simple, easy with so much support from everyone. I love that all the employees know my name (then again, I am voted favorite member) and my goals to push me. I like that there is group so I can get to know members that are going through the same things I am. The food is good, priced well and they are always have sales on the food.
The people — LOVE THEM! All the members are real and down to earth. The Staff is amazing and a huge part of why I come work out 5 – 6 days a week. I really could not do it with out them… Dianna, Brittany, Nadra, Luke and Justin — incredible!
Thank you Itrim for pushing me to join and be successful! Oh and spoiling me!
WOO HOO!

iTrim is awesome! The encouragement and enthusiasm of the itrim trainers is unlike anywhere else. They are always so positive, so supportive, so knowledgeable, and they push me on the circuit when I need to be pushed. I joined iTrim in Lafayette in summer 2012 when it first opened. Doing the rapid weight loss plan I lost over 50 pounds. The combination of group sessions, individual sessions, and working out has enabled me to keep the weight off and get in shape, which is exactly what I needed. I love the 30-​minute workout sessions — they’re a combination of machines plus cardio/​strength exercises, and are the perfect mix of routine and variety — you can always make the workout different and interesting, but at the same time there’s a structure to it so you don’t flounder. They also fit into a busy schedule — I couldn’t manage scheduled workout classes, but Itrim is open so many hours that I can (almost) always fit it in.

My wife and I have been exercising at itrim for almost 6 weeks. Even though we’re not doing the weight-​loss portion of their program, it appears to us that they know their stuff. The trainers are, to a person, wonderful, and ready and willing to offer suggestions and encouragement. The alternation of weight machines and aerobic stations is great – lots of variety. Not only is the staff nice, but everyone working out is supportive and friendly. I haven’t worked out for years, so this has been a great way to get back into it. We got started here because it was convenient, close to home and work. Having experienced itrim, I’d go even if it weren’t so convenient. I can’t wait for my next workout!