Me and my husband, Boley finally made the decision that we needed to do something to improve our health. He weighed over 350 lbs., and was developing all sorts of health issues that couldn't be explained by stress tests, MRI or CAT Scans. He was about to go to a Neurologist and put out who knows how much money for those tests. I have been Diabetic for over 20 years. My doctor had prescribed an insulin pump that I had been on for over a year because I was maxed out on all my meds and my Blood Sugars were consistently upwards of 220. I had been on Ozempic for over a year, and actually lost about 12 lbs. Then because so many doctors began giving it to patients for weight loss, I couldn't get it from my pharmacy for about 6 weeks. I gained all the weight back, and when I finally got back on it, here's the dirty little secret - the weight stayed. I couldn't lose it and I needed to lose about 70 lbs. We both snored and had both been prescribed C-pap masks, ( we never went that route), working out in our garden was a chore and soon became impossible. It was becoming intolerable. We had tried losing weight on our own and it was slow and soon we just gave up. We had talked about finding a weight loss program. There are lots of them on TV, but both of us had taken note of co-workers eating that food and it really didn't smell all that great, and we couldn't tell that it was doing much good. We also didn't want to become dependent of any pills or injections that we would be dependent on for the rest of our lives. We had heard Mark Davis and Rhonda K. Morland talking about SOTA on the Radio. As we looked into it we knew that it wasn't going to be cheap, mainly because between the two of us we had over 200lbs to let go of. It may sound silly, but one of my major concerns were the weekly weigh-ins that we were going to need to commit to. But do you know what? They have become the high point of our week. We absolutely love the Ladies at the Garland SOTA center there at the Firewall Plaza. Every Saturday since January we have made the 45+ minute drive to the office. Victoria, Jennifer, Jerusalem, and Audrey have become so dear to us. They have literally saved our lives. Especially my husband. During the past the 7 1/2 Months, he has been melting away. He has lost over 110 lbs. and I've lost 54 lbs. He has about 30 or so to go and I have about 16. Because the ladies at the Fire Wheel center are so wonderful, I have to say, that when we are done, I am really going to miss our visits. However- I will still look forward to our monthly visits while we maintain our weight. We have learned so much about the food that caused us to gain so much weight. I am now a perfect Diabetic. I'm just about off all of my medication. I was able to get rid of the Insulin pump within the first 6 weeks, and I've been reducing my other medication to a bare minimum. I have a strong family history, so I don't know if I will ever be free of it, but I am doing so much better. My husband Boley, is in the best health since he got out of the Army 30 yrs ago. All of his medical issues are gone, to include for the most part the Arthritis that has plagued him for years. The "Neurological" problems that he was dealing with have also disappeared. He used to ask his doctor, "Don't you think that I should lose weight?" they all discounted it and said that he was pretty healthy. Which led him to wonder, " then why do I feel like Crap?" Do you know how nice it is to be able to bend over and pick up things that have fallen to the floor, or to be sitting and realize that you are actually crossing your legs? Wearing your skinny clothes that you had put in the back of the closet. Being able to wear button Jeans and not just "stretchy" pants. This year has been an incredible journey. We had friends who at first wondered how long this fad would last, now they are pulling us aside and asking us what it is that we are doing. We brag on SOTA- It is State of the Art! Thank you ladies at the Garland SOTA Center. You are Hero's to us. Louise Thomas 08/14/2024 read more

I'm so disappointed in this company and the staff person, Victoria that misled me in spending thousands of dollars for nothing to show but frustration and anger. This company takes advantage of people who are vulnerable, overweight and wanting to get healthy. Victoria told me that there were " doctors" on staff that could help clients if the weight loss was not working eating their foods. I tried eating their foods, following the schedule and for a month I lost 15lbs but the products and the "state of the art" weight loss strategies they promise with life time support is all a sham. They focus completely on what you weigh. They never took measurements. I never got to see a dr or get help when I plateaued. They're food did not help me stay in ketosis. Many of the foods would maje my sugar crash. They have nothing to offer you when you tell them this. They're standard response is asking you if you've logged on to their website to watch inspirational videos. The office has dwindled down to a skeleton crew and the vibration machines and tv screens that were installed in the back of the office are now gone. This has happened over the 18 months. I felt so duped that I have had to follow my own eating regiment without their products which is what they call the whole food approach. They hand you a schedule and write down to eat at 9, 12, 3 and 5 and that is what they consider "state of the art." My most recent visit, I felt obligated to go there to weigh in since I had given them so much of my money. I figured well I'm already screwed and gave them all my money but I'll just go in weekly for encouragement. In the last 3 weeks, I was starting to release weight I'd gained. Jerusalem shocked me in the session pulling out my initial contract. Please note: I had never been provided a copy of this contract either. She continued to point out that my 30 weeks were almost up. I looked at her bewildered and asked her," What are you talking about 30 weeks -this is a lifelong program and that's why I gave you guys thousands of dollars?" She responded saying, "Well, you signed this contract and I'm just doing my job." What????? She then passed me off to Victoria who had signed me up and I asked her what do you mean my 30 weeks are almost up? I'm not even eating your Sota food. I thought this sota program would be supporting me for my lifetime as she told me numerous times in the initial consultation. Supporting me by encouraging me and providing the weigh in appointment. Which takes about 5-10 min. Once a week. Victoria stated that she expected I'd lose weight within 30 weeks. And they provide lifetime weight maintenance. My response was well I didn't lose the weight in 30 weeks but I thought Sota would be with me and support me in my weight loss process for a lifetime not just 30 weeks. Her response was "Well, we won't kick you to the curb." I could not believe the response from her. So, I am disappointed in trusting this company. I have read other reviews about Sota in other towns with similar experiences. Also, I've noticed when Sota requests internal reviews and you don't give them are for five star review that review does not go through and you get an error. No one contacts you to find out what the complaint is about or show concern or try to help remedy the situation. This company in my experience has been dishonest and disingenuous. I learned no state of the art weight loss tactics that are not already free online using Hayley pomroy or just following a keto based diet. I met with no doctors to help me, yet I was told they had doctors on staff. I was promised a lifetime, weight loss, maintenance plan and they do not care about me nor my weight loss. They expected it to be gone in 30 weeks and since I did not meet that goal, they have no interest in helping me. Their products do not work long term and they do not have a state of the art weight loss program. I hope I help save people from throwing their money away. read more

Update: I started on the 4th of January. Sure I had my doubts but I was about to hit 300 pounds. I had so many heath issues from high blood pressure, sleep apnea, couldn't walk without running out of breath. I was almost at the point of having diabetes, and even may have experience a small heat stroke in 2017. My mind was finally made up to do something about it. The councilors were very friendly and encourage me to try it. They guaranteed I would lose the weight if stay with the program. The first week I lost 4 pounds. Week 2 was 7 pounds, and then I found that it began to be easy, not craving the foods that got me that way, not craving the 2 & 3 slices of cakes, candy, and soda pops. Each week I was losing, and losing, & losing pounds after pounds. 11 pills daily from my doctor. It's now been 8 months. I've lost just a little over 100 pounds. My doctor couldn't believe and wanted more information about Sota so he can suggest it to others. I've been taken off all my medications, I have more strength, the wife loves it/me. To anyone reading this and is wanting to lose weight - I'm a living commercial, Sota weight loss WORKS. read more