Good questions to ask a LL counsellor before you start? - MiniMins.com

laststraw · 27th October, 2008

Thought it would be useful to have this as a guide for new people.

What else would you have liked to ask in hindsight?

1. How long have they been a LLC?
2. Will they be using a substitue, and if so how often? How much experience does this person have?
3. What date will the 14 weeks finish?
4. What contact methods do they have and times of availability?

Mini_Me · 27th October, 2008

Hi,

Good subject! maybe should be a sticky if enough useful questions get raised!
In addition to the above:

I would definately ask if they did the LL programme themselves, and how long ago.

I would ask what the process is if some flavour food packs are out of stock (will they deliver or allow you to come back to pick them up?)

How many people does s/he have lined up for the next group? (i.e. how big will your group be?)

How long do their counselling sessions actually last (they are supposed to last 2 hours - less if there are fewer members in a group, but it should not be a short session - unless its LL for Men, in which case sessions are usually shorter - but, as a bloke doing LL myself, I reckon that's OK :-)

rgds

Mini_Me

laststraw · 27th October, 2008

1. How long have they been a LLC?

2. Will they be using a substitute, and if so how often? How much experience does this person have?

3. What date will the 14 weeks finish?

4. What contact methods do they have and times of availability?

5. Did they do the LL programme themselves, and how long ago?

6 What is the process if some flavour food packs are out of stock (will they deliver or allow you to come back to pick them up?)

7. How many people does s/he have lined up for the next group? (i.e. how big will your group be?)

8. How long do their counselling sessions actually last (they are supposed to last 1.5 hours - less if there are fewer members in a group, but it should not be a short session - unless its LL for Men, in which case sessions are usually shorter)

9. When will the next group be starting?

10. What kind of format is there to the classes? How is the time structured?

11. When do they take orders for the packs - do they prefer them by a certain time before the meeting?

12. Assuming no medical conditions/tablets, is there a local pharmacy that takes blood pressure for free?

13. Is there a private GP who can perform the check-up and sign the form, in case the regular GP declines?

14. What do they recommend for constipation and diarrohea?

15. Is there a local pharmacy that can do the monthly check assuming no underlying medical conditions?

16. How much/ what kind of exercise do you recommend?

17. Do you give out recipes?

18. How many packs a day can be cooked?

laststraw · 27th October, 2008

OCD - me - not at all

Monica from Friends is my favourite sitcom star though

laststraw · 28th October, 2008

Even if I do say so myself, I think this is a good thread. Any more good questions people?

Mini_Me · 29th October, 2008

Is there a private GP - who is familiar with the LL program - they know who can perform the check-up and sign the form, in case your regular GP declines!

(I went private straight away - didn't even bother with my regular GP, cos he is crap! He had a 2 week waiting list, and would have charged me more than the private one anyway! BTW, I paid £40 for the full check-up, and he wished me luck :-))

slendablenda · 29th October, 2008

Her background is in couselling. She teaches counsellors as well as doing it privately herself alongside LL.
She told me that a high proportion of LLC
who have lost weight eventually put it back on.She's been a LLC for 10 years.
We've been very lucky to have her. I wouldn't have been so successful without her I'm sure.

DQ · 1st November, 2008

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MandyLupton · 2nd November, 2008

LS some really good advice for newbies like me. Never thought of the packs being out of stock

.
Will ask LLC when I next speak to her shea on her hols at the moment, I live 15 miles from the LL centre so it would be quite a hike to go and get them if she was unwilling to deliver.

laststraw · 2nd November, 2008

Glad to be of assistance Mandy

Rach6901 · 3rd November, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandyLupton

LS some really good advice for newbies like me. Never thought of the packs being out of stock

.
Will ask LLC when I next speak to her shea on her hols at the moment, I live 15 miles from the LL centre so it would be quite a hike to go and get them if she was unwilling to deliver.

Most weeks our LLC has ran out of something mainly bars which is really annoying as I drive 20 miles each way and pay for something that isn't in stock!

MandyLupton · 3rd November, 2008

Hi Rach,

I bet its dissappointing not being able to get the flavours you want and you live further away than me.
I'm going to have a word with my LLC as I haven't started yet. She seems really nice and all the boxes of packs seemed full as they are on display.
Has your LLC offered to post them to you?

laststraw · 3rd November, 2008

My LLC has never run out of anything that I'm aware of. Make sure you put the feedback on the form at the end of Foundation and send it to LL. I don't think LLCs should get away with something like that on a regular basis. Of course if there is a national shortage or a once off thing, that's different but...

Rach6901 · 7th November, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandyLupton

Hi Rach,

I bet its dissappointing not being able to get the flavours you want and you live further away than me.
I'm going to have a word with my LLC as I haven't started yet. She seems really nice and all the boxes of packs seemed full as they are on display.
Has your LLC offered to post them to you?

No only collection.

mikey · 14th November, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mini_Me

Hi,

Good subject! maybe should be a sticky if enough useful questions get raised!
In addition to the above:

I would definately ask if they did the LL programme themselves, and how long ago.

I would ask what the process is if some flavour food packs are out of stock (will they deliver or allow you to come back to pick them up?)

How many people does s/he have lined up for the next group? (i.e. how big will your group be?)

How long do their counselling sessions actually last (they are supposed to last 2 hours - less if there are fewer members in a group, but it should not be a short session - unless its LL for Men, in which case sessions are usually shorter - but, as a bloke doing LL myself, I reckon that's OK :-)

rgds

Mini_Me

Hee hee - in the blokes group I used to intend, we had such a laugh that we were often there for hours!

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laststraw Short Arse Brigade Member laststraw's Profile Albums laststraw's Photo Gallery Join Date: 3rd September, 2008 Posts: 2,683 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 165 Diet: Healthy living (calorie counting and exercise)	1. How long have they been a LLC? 2. Will they be using a substitute, and if so how often? How much experience does this person have? 3. What date will the 14 weeks finish? 4. What contact methods do they have and times of availability? 5. Did they do the LL programme themselves, and how long ago? 6 What is the process if some flavour food packs are out of stock (will they deliver or allow you to come back to pick them up?) 7. How many people does s/he have lined up for the next group? (i.e. how big will your group be?) 8. How long do their counselling sessions actually last (they are supposed to last 1.5 hours - less if there are fewer members in a group, but it should not be a short session - unless its LL for Men, in which case sessions are usually shorter) 9. When will the next group be starting? 10. What kind of format is there to the classes? How is the time structured? 11. When do they take orders for the packs - do they prefer them by a certain time before the meeting? 12. Assuming no medical conditions/tablets, is there a local pharmacy that takes blood pressure for free? 13. Is there a private GP who can perform the check-up and sign the form, in case the regular GP declines? 14. What do they recommend for constipation and diarrohea? 15. Is there a local pharmacy that can do the monthly check assuming no underlying medical conditions? 16. How much/ what kind of exercise do you recommend? 17. Do you give out recipes? 18. How many packs a day can be cooked? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Last edited by laststraw : 3rd April, 2009 at 03:51 PM

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laststraw Short Arse Brigade Member laststraw's Profile Albums laststraw's Photo Gallery Join Date: 3rd September, 2008 Posts: 2,683 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Rep Power: 165 Diet: Healthy living (calorie counting and exercise)	My LLC has never run out of anything that I'm aware of. Make sure you put the feedback on the form at the end of Foundation and send it to LL. I don't think LLCs should get away with something like that on a regular basis. Of course if there is a national shortage or a once off thing, that's different but... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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