JumpstartMD

I started with JumpStart in Sept. 2015 and have nothing but a positive experience! I’m down 33 pounds and feel the best I have ever felt. They are not just helping me, but they are teaching me a lot!!! I highly recommend them!!!

I have only been on the jumpstart program for eight days but have achieved results that on my own I was not able to. The staff is very friendly and thorough and provides me with ideas and the information that you’re given in print form is very useful!

I just sent an email terminating my JS services. As many of the people have said the staff are very nice in Los Gatos however I think it is overpriced for the service that is provided. It’s called jumpstart MD however I have no evidence that an M.D. was involved in any of my services. The first day I brought in my own blood panel and EKG results from a current medical exam I had received from my primary care physician. I don’t believe jumpstart reviewed those results because my MD had concerns about the irregular EKG but JS didn’t seem to notice. I didn’t get much out of the «counselling» other then having someone to be accountable to for my weigh in. Definitely not worth the cost. In addition my interpretation of the marketing information was that I would have assistance with the development of an exercise plan, however, exercise was never mentioned until I brought it up. When I asked whether they would help me develop an exercise plan I was told we don’t do that but I could give you some tips. So once again I don’t understand what I’m paying all of that money for –certainly no M.D., didn’t appear that any of the staff were licensed, & I question how healthy the food plan is. Staying within the plan requires that vegetables and fruit must be maintained to such a minimum. I found myself eating meat and eggs primarily. I wouldn’t recommend this program to anyone. Great marketing though, folks

I did jumpstartmd for a year. I have been on my own for 6 months and I am in complete control and have continued to lose weight. I have lost over 80 pounds and weigh less than I did in high school!
I feel great, look great, and I am much healthier. If you are committed and ready to partner with experts to transform yourself… go to jumpstartmd.

I have been going to JumpStart MD since April 2014 and have lost a little over 40 pounds. I have found the program to be very useful in my weight lose journey. Every week you go into the clinic and meet with either a nutritionist or nurse practioner. They weigh you and take your blood pressure. They also ask about your week, what worked and what did not. Also, what do you have this upcoming week that may be a struggle. They offer lots of suggestions and are really helpful.
I was having a lot of digestive issues back in December due to a medical condition and the nurse practioner gave me some helpful tips in changing my diet. They worked great and I am still following them with great success.
The program is basically no carbs (other than veggies) and no sugar (other than fresh fruit). Sort of like Weight Watchers where you have points, here you have boxes to check for your protein and carbs. Also, boxes for fluid intake and exercise.
They also offer appetite suppressant medicine and vitamin shots. I don’t get either and have been successful in my weight loss journey without them. One nice thing is that some insurance plans do cover Jumpstart. I pay $ 388/​month and my previous insurance reimbursed me for about half of it each month. My current insurance considers it out of network so I have to meet my deductible before they will reimburse me. Its worth checking with your insurance company though to see what is covered.
Even though I basically know what to do, the weigh in each week, along with the check in with the staff, is a good way to keep me on track. I find the program and staff to be very helpful and supportive.

Walking was difficult because my knee hurts. I wanted to lose weight to take the pressure off my knee. My doctor recommended JumpstartMD. I lost seven pounds the first ten days on this low carb program. I feel full all the time because I eat three small meals and two snacks each day. This program is a new approach for me and is working well.

Almost $ 400/​mo for one weekly 15 min appt. They weigh you, ask how you’re doing, ask if you’ve learned anything, and send you on your way. Very low carb, portion control. No help, just monitoring. really? No thanks

I have been a Jumpstart client since late March, and to date, have lost 89.5 lbs. It is expensive — way more than I can afford, but at the same time, I can’t afford not to get healthy.
I have been heavy since birth, and know how to lose weight. I am an intelligent, well-​educated woman with an active curiosity, and have read and tried many books and diets. None of them worked, and doing it on my own or in groups didn’t work. The one to one help from the friendly and encouraging staff has made the difference for me. Along with, I suspect, the fact that I am paying close to $ 400 a month and I’ll be $#$@ if I am going to waste that and keep eating garbage.
Thanks to the support and the plan, I am able to walk past the potatoes and breads that called me in. I eat a bite now and then, but with 89 off and another 75 or so to go, I don’t feel a need for junk. My cravings now center around brussels sprouts…

I started June 24^th and have lost a healthy 12 lbs, 5 lbs which were of fat. It’s not a diet or fad, and I never understood this fully until I was ready to decide I needed to change my lifestyle. It’s the choices you make for how you fuel your body and it’s so easy now that I know how to do it. I’ve allowed myself a cheat food here and there but nothing crazy. The staff is welcoming, friendly during my weekly meetings. I love asking anything I want and they are really supportive. Thanks to Ray, Jillian, Sandra, Nita and Annie… your dedication, knowledge, genuine guidance and encouragement are so appreciated. The EKG, body composition scan, supplements and vitamin shots are great tools to help me on my journey. I now know what my weight consists of down to water weight, fat, muscle, bone and strength. That’s my fave part! My fiancée is so supportive and it feels good that he sees this as positive for me as I do. We workout and take walks together. I go for walks around our park where we live. Movement is important to help me stay focused and get all the water I’m drinking to clear out toxins. I can’t wait to see my lab tests in a few months to know how I’ve changed my cholesterol, etc for the better. Even though it’s up there in price, I rather decide and commit to do it for my health than pay doctor/​medical bills down the road. By the way, if you have an insurance healthcare plan you can have up to 50% paid by them. I read some of the below reviews… everyone is entitled to their opinion but not everyone is the same and some folks need something more than a book and free meetings… so decide and commit for what works for you. It took me to finally hang up my retail high heels after 14 years and put myself on my list of things to do. Regardless, this isn’t for everyone but Im thankful I made the choice because this motivates me to succeed!

First of all, I must admit that the staff is very friendly, but other than that, this place is such a scam and totally UN-​credible in my opinion! I had high hopes for my spouse considering it is «ran and founded by Stanford graduate MD’s» but upon arrival, there was a NP and a Sports Psychology major who you deal with. Again, nice people but if someone is going to be paying hundreds to thousands of dollars for a weight loss program I expect highly credentialed people! The first guy we talked with went over nutrition with us (again, admitting to us he didn’t have a lot of knowledge about it) (Red Flag #1) and couldn’t even answer my questions. Also, upon reading the «nutrition plan» you can eat hot dogs, turkey bacon, sugar free Cool Whip, Sugar Free Kool Aid, etc… WTF? Are you joking??? Even In & Out burger w/​out a bun is approved??? Red flag #2! I can’t have sweet potatoes, quinoa, fruit, or pretty much ANY carbohydrates but hot dogs and SF Kool Aid are ok? Yeah, that makes sense! No fresh fruit but processed chemical items are good to go?!? No honey as a sweetener but Sweet & Low & Equal is ok? That’s great nutrition! Not! The guy who did the EKG test I don’t believe is even a trained EKG tech! Red Flag #3! Then you go meet with the clinician (nurse practitioner) who RIGHT OFF THE BAT starts talking about the FDA approved appetite suppressants they recommend and the injectables they recommend (Red Flag #4)!! They largely limit your food intake, plus almost zero carbs, and put you on appetite suppressants… of course you’ll lose weight! Also, the NP said that not doing too much exercise for the first couple weeks is ok. Hmmm, no exercise is ok in the beginning? Most reviews I’ve read claim rapid results early on but after they stop it all comes back. You shouldn’t need a «special program» or «special diet» to lose weight and be healthy. Just good old portion control, eating fresh veggies, fruit & lean proteins and exercise should do the trick! There is NO WAY that after our visit today I would ever let my spouse do this unhealthy, unsafe program! I’d stay away from this place unless you want to lose a ton of money and get bad nutritional information!

This review is not specifically for the Los Gatos center; it is related to the concept of JumpstartMD in general.
My criteria is effectiveness of the method, how easy it is to follow, the price.
The easiest criteria is the price — if you have $ 400/​mo, you can do it. At the same time, you can go to a public library or Amazon and get all possible books you want to read about the way you should eat. It will be cheaper and you’ll learn much more.
Is it easy to follow? Not difficult, but checking «protein boxes» in a little book… Common! Do you really have that much time to spend? Weekly visits — maybe they’ll be helpful to you. They do take time to find out how you’re doing, measure your weight and blood pressure. I have nothing against the people who worked in the center I visited. The people were nice.
The most important — the method and its effectiveness.
If you’re the kind of person who eats 4 hamburgers for lunch and wonders about the correct diet, I can recommend a list of books to read. It is much cheaper and you’ll learn a lot more.
If you’re the kind of person, like me, who wants to loose the last stubborn 15 lbs and already read all books out there, this establishment won’t help you.
The theory — high protein, low carb diet. Where is the news? Why would I be paying anything at all for this knowledge? Portion control. I’m sorry if you didn’t know that eating the entire portion, even if salad, in Cheesecake Factory is wrong for a single human.
To summarize — NOT effective, time consuming and expensive.

I started JumpstartMD in May 2013. I really enjoyed the program. It was easy to follow and everyone at the Los Gatos office was supportive. I had weekly meetings with staff where we discussed my progress and any challenges I was having. This program changes the way you think about eating, weight loss and maintaining a healthy life style.
I lost over 40 lbs and am now on the maintenance program for a few more months. It was expensive but really no more expensive then other weight loss programs when you factor in the short amount of time it took to see results. I saw quick results in a short amount of time and have been able to keep the weight off so far.

Jumpstart MD changed my relationship with food, which is just what I was looking for. I also lost 20 pounds along the way and haven’t gained it back for several months now. I’ve revamped how, when and what I eat and I don’t imagine I’ll change those habits plus I’m exercising a lot more consistently — all good things!
Yes, it is expensive (~$ 350/​month) but you’re learning a healthy sustainable way to live with food and also you get weekly, individual support sessions to reach your goal. My first 12 pounds came off quickly, the next 8 pounds were more challenging and I have a final 7 pounds that I will slowly chip away at. As you get smaller it’s harder to lose the weight, so it goes in ounces and not pounds — bummer!
It also takes some serious habit shifts and willpower. At first I missed bread, pasta, rice, bagels etc and had serious cravings. Now I don’t miss them at all. However I do still have a sweet tooth (and like the occasional drink) and have been creative on how to deal with that challenge. But I’ve never really felt like I was on a «diet» i.e. that I had to really restrict myself and feel deprived.
I’m starting maintenance next month (~$ 350 for 6 monthly visits) and will go in just once a month so I can ensure that I’ll keep off the extra weight. Check to see if your insurance will cover the costs or if you can use your HSA (which is what I did, so at least the payments were pre-​tax dollars).
I went to the Los Gatos office and really liked all of the folks there. My favorites are Lauren and Amy — they’re great! But everyone there is friendly, supportive, knowledgeable and helpful.
I look at this weight loss, and the lasting change of habits, as an investment in myself and my health, so the cost was totally worth it! I recommend this organization and its program. It’s challenging at times but worth the effort.