One Life

I am 47 years old and have always struggled with my weight. I lead an extremely busy lifestyle, where my job takes me out of town often, and I often work late and so my eating schedule is never regular, rarely do I have consistent access to a refrigerator, microwave, etc. I tend to have to eat out often. This is the first way of eating (I don’t think of it as a diet) that has ever worked for me! It’s thrilling! It’s so easy and I have dropped nearly 20 lbs already in only 2 months. I have another 60 – 65 lbs to go, and I have no doubt it will come off as easily as the first 20 have come off, without any feeling of sacrifice. I highly recommend One Life. It has changed my entire outlook on life, and instead of being controlled by food, I am finally in control. It feels great!!!

Many of the previous posts talk about life change, and I would say this is the best way to describe it. The program makes you look at what and how much you eat in a completely different way.
The app needs a little work, but it gets the job done.
If you want to loose weight in a way that will motivate you, and help you feel great this is the place.

ThIs is not a diet. It is a new way of life for me to live free of the control that food ‘had’ over me. I only have One Life. Now I’m living it!

A 5 star review for a great place, and #400 in a series of reviews!
Clearly, I love food and dining and after so many reviews my personal expansion project had reached the maximum of my gluteus maximus.
I could write how going to see the lovely and always supportive people at One life changed my life (and they did) or how they helped me reach my goals (yep, that too).
But instead I am going to talk about the sneaky method they used to help me lose my goal weight of almost 70 lbs and keep it off.
Here it is: You can eat anything you want. Really you can and that makes the transition from expansion to reduction pretty easy. Over time I realized I could eat more if I focused on eating healthy food and found myself changing the way I eat. They provided very helpful guidelines in how much you can eat of each food group and make it so easy to succeed!
They continue the support after your weight loss and teach you how to track and manage your weight, which is much easier when you are eating better and can exercise because you feel better.
Here were the great side effects:
Normal Blood pressure with no medications
*Great Cholesterol!
*improved agility and balance
*New wardrobe
I feel so much better and am looking forward to 2015 with new energy and great adventures ahead thanks to Dr. Haynes and his fabulous team.

I’ve been going to One Life for about 10 weeks now. I love the program and actually look forward to weighing in every week. The diet makes so much sense and is easy to follow because I choose the foods I like and am able to stick to it. Dr Haynes is so nice but so is every single person working there. I’m so proud I’ve lost over 20 lbs. I could have procrastinated in dieting like I always do but instead I’m empowered and confident about my weight loss journey! I can’t wait to reach my goal!

If you notice, I have lots of Unilocal reviews for restaurants, so it’s not terribly surprising that along with all of the good food that I eat, I also was carrying around some extra weight that I did not want anymore.
When a friend recommended One Life, I was resistant, because I’m not a fan of diets. I work out a lot already, and thought I knew how to eat. But when I hit a number on the scale that freaked me out, I decided to act.
Can’t tell you how happy I am that I did. Dr. Haynes and his team are as supportive as you can be, and the program is really an anti-​diet. It makes total sense to me, I never felt deprived, and I lost the weight safely over several months. Trisha has been my counselor for most of this time, and she was so encouraging, even on my «off» weeks. I actually looked forward to my weekly check-​ins and B-​12 shots. Everyone in the office is warm, supportive, and quite lovely (shout out to Cheyenne!)
Can’t recommend this place enough. This is the way to lose weight safely, and keep it off easily.

Here’s the proof:
12 months, 20lbs, changed my life. I work full time, have 3 kids and never thought I’d really see the other side of the scale again.

I can’t even begin to express how much this program has changed my life. I came in August wanting to loose an extra 10 pounds I had been carrying around for a few years. I honestly did not expect the environment to be so welcoming and honest. I met with Dr. Haynes on my first appointment as a «consult» type of session and he explained to me the ins & outs of the program. Not once did he ever mention the word «diet» and that surprised me because that’s all I expected to hear.
I ended up loosing the 10 pounds within the first 2 months while working full-​time and all the other responsibilities I have. What I mean is that it works for every day and every meal. It doesn’t restrict you to anything really. On days I know I’ll be going out to dinner with friends, I’ll eat zero block meals and then «splurge» at dinner.
Dr. Haynes is an amazing human being who really does care about ALL of his patients and their well being. His attitude is carried out with the rest of the women that work there as well and have been nothing but welcoming and caring. I usually meet with Michelle every week and adore her. She always has something positive to say about whatever I am going through and doesn’t ever let me reflect on the negative. I’m a sucker for the handouts they give to you every week that specifically deal with issues you’ve had each week either with the diet or just personal issues. During the holidays (Halloween/​Thanksgiving/​Christmas/​Easter) they give you handouts with tips and meal substitutes.
All in all, One Life has become more than just a weight loss/​management program. It’s become part of my life and as long as I live in San Diego, I will be a life long client week after week. I am forever grateful for the attention, advice, and care that I have been given and saying thank you isn’t enough.

Oh One Life… you’ve completely changed my life. Thank you so very much for all your support and encouragement during my weight loss journey. You’ve given me confidence, a new body and most importantly … The strength and belief in myself that I can accomplish goals I never dreamed I’d attain.
I remember my first meeting with Dr. Haynes… he was so sweet, encouraging and you could feel and see that he believed in me from the start… a complete stranger believed I could do more than I believed I could do. Wow. Such a blessing. I remember saying, «yeah, every place says it’ll work but it never has… so this probably won’t either». What a negative nancy I was. He looked at me with complete conviction and said, «Oh, this will work». I think I laughed.
I was dead wrong. Not only does his program work, hands DOWN, but it helped me reach a weight I haven’t seen in over 10 years. I’m a believer. His staff is so kind and encouraging that it’s actually a joy to walk in each week and weigh in. I’ve had ups and downs, weight wise, mainly when I fall off the wagon. But the journaling shows me clearly why I had a great week or a not so great week.
No matter what. everyone on staff… encourages you, gives you invaluable tips and sets you right back on track. And they do it with love and without judgement.
One Life has changed my outlook on food and for the first time allowed me to see how much control I have over attaining the body I want. What confidence this journey has given me.
Thank you everyone at One Life. Words cannot describe how utterly grateful I am to you all.
Erin M W

One life has been a fantastic find! After seeing it reviewed in the 2011 Best of San Diego Magazine, we decided to try it out. Dr. Haynes has made the process very easy to follow and most importantly– easy to stick with! The excellent staff and support professionals are always helpful and friendly. Combined my wife and I have lost over 90 pounds! If you’ve been wanting to loose weight (and who hasn’t?) we highly recommend One Life!

Amazing. I would recommend One Life to anyone who is struggling with stubborn weight gain and getting frustrated with not seeing results. I am over joyed by my success on Dr. Haynes’ program and amazed at just how easy it was. Most importantly, he taught me how to eat well, really eat well so I can maintain a healthy weight for life.
As a working mother of 2 young children I was in a rut and 20 – 30 pounds over my pre baby weight. I successfully lost 5 – 10 pounds here and there but I was not happy with my appearance and I always gained the weight back. Dr. Haynes was recommended to me by a friend and I am so happy that I took her advice.
My journey with Dr. Haynes began in July 2011 and I now at my perfect weight, healthy, energetic and loving life. The support that Jonathan, Ashlee and his team showed me was what helped me get to my goal so quickly.
My only regret is that I did not find One Life sooner. You will not regret your decision to try One Life. It has truly changed my life. I cant wait for bikini season now!

Dr. Haynes and his wife run a very classy and welcoming practice. They spend time with you helping you really understand how to reach your goals and then maintain them. I believe that they really care about my success. I have serveral friends who have also been successful following One Life’s program and the encouragement of the staff.

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING ONE LIFE… DO IT. Best thing I’ve ever done.
I was one of the biggest skeptics out there about One Life when I first heard about it. The idea of it made me nervous, and I thought I would never do anything like this weight loss program. I had tried most of the «common» weight loss solutions, but was slowly (but consistently) gaining weight. I was super frustrated, and my husband and I both needed to make a change and lose quite a bit of weight between both of us.
A few friends of ours heard about One Life from a co-​worker, and convinced us to go in and try out the program with them. We met with Dr. Haynes, and he really impressed us from the beginning. Honestly, I was prepared to meet with a strange, sketchy doctor (based on the idea I had in my head about this place). He’s a NORMAL, REAL, extremely friendly and knowledgable M.D., and I can’t say enough nice things about him. He makes you feel so comfortable, and explains the program to you like you’ve known him for years.
We started the program, and it basically changed our entire lifestyle. We prepare all our own food, eat extremely healthy, and pack our lunches everyday. My appetite is controlled throughout the day, and I finally was able to stop obsessing about food (I was either craving it or hating it).
I want to make it clear that the program is not cheap. by any means. You’re going to realistically spend about $ 300/​month. IT IS 100% WORTH THE MONEY. We’ve saved over $ 1,500.00 in 7 weeks from changing our lifestyle and our dining out habits. It’s basically paid for itself. I am getting the B12 shots and taking vitamins, and I don’t remember the last time I felt this good.
In 7 weeks, my husband has lost over 25 pounds, and I am down 22 pounds. I continue to lose weight every week, and One Life has absolutely changed our lives. I can’t thank Dr. Haynes, Ashley, and the rest of the staff enough. You all are amazing, and have changed our lives for the better. THANK YOU, ONE LIFE! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! :)

This placed changed my life forever. Here is a copy of the «Thank You» letter I recently wrote to them:
January 31, 2011
Dear Dr. Haynes and All of the Wonderful Staff at One Life Diet,
It is so hard to put into words all that you have given me in just four short months. I have struggled with my weight for over 10 years, often moving up and down the scale, while trying every diet that was ever concocted. They were either too complicated or my cravings were just too strong to bear.
I still remember starting the program last October, 2010. It was right after we had finished the 2^nd Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser at my house. We are always so pleased to have you as one of our major sponsors. I was finally motivated enough to lose weight. My aunt was pretty sick with Stage IV cancer and my son was starting to grow up. I knew I had very little time to make some major changes before Ace would really start to understand what kind of person I am. Although I was nervous this was going to be «just another diet» and that I would most likely fail, you continued to support me. You answered all of my questions (sometimes several of them on the same day) and encouraged me, reminding me that I was going to «make it.»
It seems like I have blinked and gone from the «overweight and out of shape» person I used to be, to someone who is in shape and at a more normal weight. I have lost 55lbs in 4 months! I feel like I have become the person that I always felt I was on the inside. I used to get out of breath after walking from my car to my front door. Now, I can run for miles (including hills), do several sets of push ups (yes, real ones!) and I do over 550 crunches on most days! I chose to eat healthy because over the last few months this program has allowed me to change my eating habits. I find myself educating other friends to help them eat healthier, too! I can play with my son, throw him up in the air and carry him in one arm while having several bags in the other. I can’t imagine how things would be for me if I were still the «old Stella.»
Besides having a new freedom in life to be able to be so physically active, I have made some tremendous strides in the downsizing of my clothes. I went from an extra large to a «slim small». I have gone down EIGHT pant sizes! And yes, I have had to go down several sizes in undergarments as well! I can feel all the differences in my body and I don’t take it for granted. I don’t ever want to go back to my old ways. Although if I do, I feel confident knowing that I have a place to go if I need some support.
Lastly, I wanted to share with you about my professional success while on this diet. During the last quarter of 2010 (which coincided with this diet) my income doubled! Yes, that means that in the last 3 months of the year, I matched what I made in the prior 9 months! My company grossed more last year than it has in any other year. I always thought I didn’t have time to live a healthy lifestyle. Now I say, I could not AFFORD to live any other way.
Thank you, again, for giving me the life I have always wanted. I now feel like I am the kind of parent my son can be proud of.

Dr. Haynes is such a genuine, sincere person and doctor. I am confortable asking him anything whether it be about weight loss or medical questions. He is always more than willing to help in any way he can and is very patient. He makes you feel comfortable with any situation you present to him. I’ve seen results from his weight loss program and currently see results from receiving B-​12 shots from him which give me energy and help with my metabolism. I recommended Dr. Haynes to some friends and they want to continue to go back to see him because he made them feel so comfortable and relaxed. He and the staff are very helpful and flexible with anything you need. I would recommend Dr. Hanyes and his One Life program to anyone. The results are fabulous and so is he.

I have been a patient of Dr. Haynes for about 7 months now and it has been the most rewarding experience. I have never been severely overweight or obese, but I have always been a person whose weight fluctuated and I gained about 25 pounds after getting my first job out of college. I’ve never really felt comfortable in my own skin, and I’ve always had the tendency to overeat and then feel that yucky bloated feeling. I heard about One Life from a friend and literally went the next day to the office to see what it was all about, Dr. Haynes was super nice and immediately I trusted him. I am a strong woman and I knew in my heart that day that I could do it, and if there was any time to start it was right then and there. With 4 weddings to be in, a reunion and my own wedding all before the start of 2011 that was the time to get my life back in order and do something for myself. Looking back 7 months ago at the person I was, what I was really needed most importantly was the unconditional support and guidance to help me get through this stressful time so that I would not just end up attempting to lose weight and failing again like I have done so many times. I was so lucky to find the support of One Life when I did.
Fast forward to now, 2 days before from my wedding… I could not be happier with what I have achieved (have lost 30 pounds and feel better than ever) with the help of Dr. Haynes and Ashlee (love her, she is the best and always makes me laugh). It really hit me the other day while I was in the dressing room trying on rehearsal dinner dresses with my fiancé; I started crying (that is not something I typically do… like ever). I felt so proud not only that I look really good for my future hubby and I am comfortable now in my own skin, but that I was able to actually accomplish one of the hardest goals I have ever set for myself. I could never do this without the accountability that comes along with the weekly scheduled weight –ins and being able to talk with Dr. Haynes and Ashlee about anything that comes up during my journey of finding my «in shape self» again… they are so helpful and honest.
I am on maintenance now and know that it will be a challenge moving forward, but I have full faith that if I am ever at that place I was before (or even close) that I have two people that will support me 100% and do what they can to keep me on track. I recommend making One life a part of your life!

The Best Diet ever! I have tried many diets after the birth of my two children and nothing has worked, until now. The One Life diet, designed by Dr. Haynes, is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I have lost 22 pounds in a just a few months. I have not yet reached my goal, but expect to in another few weeks.
The Office is so comfortable and Ashlee greets me with a smile every week.
Not only is Dr. Haynes committed to helping his patients achieve their weight loss goals, he also features Wellness and Beauty products that can be purchased right in the office.
I am so grateful to have finally found a great diet that I can actually stick to and an awesome doctor to go through this journey with.