Nutritional bars, shakes and meal replacements are a good way to supplement a healthy weight loss plan. They are quick and easy, provide instant portion control, and many contain important vitamins and nutrients. L.A. Weight Loss Centers is a diet and weight loss program based on reduced caloric intake along with nutrition bars and supplements, behavior modification, and personal counseling. Just remember that most personal counselors are not independently trained social workers, but former clients of LA and are paid commissions on the LA Weight Loss products they sell, so you might as well consider other options than getting your bar supplies from a councelor, given the rather expensive entry fee!