Dr.Bernstein injections side effects have been very minimal for me personally, but I will discuss any possible side effects and the benefits of their B12 & 6 injection. B12 shots can provide the body with immediate positive benefits, such as stress reduction, healthy skin, weight loss, energy boost, and enhanced memory.

The great thing about Dr Bernstein B12 injections is that it helps you feel energized unlike other low calorie diets, where you feel lethargic, tired and hungry. The shots are also helpful in increasing fat burn, which I’m sure everyone would love!

Dr Bernstein Injections Side Effects

I personally have had no negative side effects to Dr.Bernstein’s B-12 injections. The only downside is a little but of mild bruising due to my pale skin. Other than that, the vitamin B12/6 injections really help with my energy levels. From the research I’ve done, the Dr.Bernstein injections side effects aren’t very common or serious.

In general, B12 shot side effects all depend on the potency of the injection. Some mild side effects may include soreness at the injection site, itching, diarrhea, and swelling. Serious side effects include muscle cramping, weakness, or an irregular heartbeat. I haven’t heard of any of these side effects happening for Dr.Bernstein patients. I also find it comforting that there are doctors and nurses at the clinic.

Although Dr.Bernstein B12 injections are my least favourite part of my visits to the clinic, I personally find that they help a ton. I’ve tried a lot of diets and felt pretty tired and crappy on them. My first few days on Dr.Bernstein’s was challenging, but I felt amazing after that. (Unless I had a cheat day, then it was like starting all over again).

So, if you have any concerns, I suggest you talk to someone at the clinic. You don’t have to sign up to get information on the diet. I had a list of questions that I called and asked before booking my initial consultation.

When I initially researched Dr.Bernstein weight loss cost, I was scared and turned off by how expensive it is. I discuss the pricing breakdown below, but I would like to first discuss why I chose to join, even through the Dr.Bernstein weight loss cost was high.

Dr.Bernstein Diet vs Other Options

After my BED recovery and the decision to live a healthier lifestyle, I wanted a meal plan that had a few factors in it and a few factors not in it. I wanted to be able to eat foods I enjoyed, but have some more structure. I also wanted to lose enough weight regularly to stay motivated. I definitely didn’t want to count calories or points. I also didn’t want to cut out any food groups (like carbs). And most importantly I wanted to work with a company that focused on maintenance.

Dr.Bernstein weight loss clinic reviews were either love or hate, so it was hard to use that as a factor in my decision. The Dr Bernstein weight loss cost was what was holding me back, but after I looked into the price of other companies over time, it wasn’t much more than a lot of other popular weight loss programs.

The reason for this is that you lose weight much faster on the Bernstein diet. So, the Dr Bernstein weight loss cost didn’t seem so bad when I would be spending 2-3 months at another company to lose the amount of weight I could lose in a month at Dr.Bernsteins.

Dr Bernstein Weight Loss Cost

Now that you know all my reasoning, I’ll finally tell you the actual break down for the Dr.Bernstein weight loss cost. Keep in mind that they do have sales fairly often that can save you around $100-200. Also, these prices are for Ontario, Canada and include taxes.

Initial orientation and medical examination: $279
(This price includes your first week of the diet (and vitamin B shots), a diet manual and recipe book)

Ongoing Program Fees
One Week: $169
Two Weeks: $329 (Save $9)
Four Weeks: $629 (Save $47)
Eight Weeks: $1189 (Save $163)

Maintenance Program Fees
Two Months: $170
Six Months: $375 (Save $135)

Starting my healthy low carb lifestyle off with Dr.Bernstein clinic support and structure helped boost my success. It was worth the investment for myself, but I understand most people can’t afford the cost of Dr.Bernstein diet. Although I don’t advise doing the Dr.Bernstein diet at home on your own for health reasons, there are other low carb options with similar results.

Where can I buy low carb bread was the first question I had as I started my low carb journey. I can live without pasta, cookies, crackers and baked goods, but you can’t take away my bread!

Low carb bread brands in grocery stores don’t really exist here in Canada (that I know of). You can still eat a few grocery store brands of bread and tortillas on a low carb diet, but the amount you can eat is quite limited. They aren’t really ‘low carb bread’. But, just because you can’t buy low carb bread in grocery stores, doesn’t mean they aren’t easy to get! Lastly, something to note is that gluten free does not mean low carb. I prefer little amounts of good bread over most low carb breads I’ve tried.

Where Can I Buy Low Carb Bread

People often ask me, where can I buy low carb bagels? When I first started on my low carb adventures, I never would have thought I could eat bread!!! But it is possible! Thin Slim Foods have a variety of breads, low carb bagels, pastas and treats. Keep in mind, they aren’t exactly like your average bread, that’s why I prefer smaller amounts of good bread over things like Thin Slim, but some people love them. For those in the US, you can buy these products in grocery stores and online directly from the Thin Slim website. For us Canadians, the only place I’ve been able to find Thin Slim breads is online at Low Carb Canada.

Another popular brand that the Dr.Bernstein low carb diet approves are Josephs Bakery.  I tried their pitas and they were pretty good — soft and flavourful. Other brands allowed on the Dr.Bernstein diet are: Carbwise breads, GG Bran Crispbread and Baker’s Deluxe. These can be found on The Low Carb Grocery.

Low Carb Bread Brands in Grocery Stores

Although in Canada there aren’t a lot of actual low carb bread brands in grocery stores, there are better choice breads. Betty Light 100% Whole Wheat bread is a Bernstein favourite, FlatOut and Dempsters Small Whole Wheat Tortillas are all  lower-carb (thin) bread based foods you can find in most common grocery stores.

If you have any goodies to add to this list, please let me know! 🙂

 

For me, what not to eat on a low carb diet, doesn’t mean no carbs at all… I still eat carbs everyday. I usually save my carb intake for some bread, tortilla wrap or a delicious low carb bagel. You can still have grains, you just have to find the right brands. Click here to read more about where to buy low carb breads.

Generally those living a low carb lifestyle ingest between 20-100 grams of carbs per day. To have your body in a state of ketosis, it’s usually more around 20-50 grams. So it’s up to you to choose where you get those carbs from. I choose to save my carbs for a small amount of grains rather than wasting a ton of my daily carbs on a banana or carrots.

That being said, there are some foods you should definitely stay away from on a regular basis. (I believe everything can be enjoyed in moderation and we should never tell ourselves we can’t ever eat a certain food again).

What Not to Eat on a Low Carb Diet

SUGAR/ Processed Foods

For me, the whole point of living a lower carb lifestyle is to balance my insulin levels so that I have steady energy and minimal food cravings throughout my day. You’re probably aware that most junk food contains sugar, but so does a lot of other boxed and canned foods. Just be sure to check food labels, especially when buying things like salad dressings.

Not eating cookies and ice cream may be pretty straight forward for staying away from sugar, but many natural forms of sugar are high in carbs too.

• 1 TBSP White sugar: 12.6 grams of carbs
• 1 TBSP Maple syrup: 13 grams of carbs
• 1 TBSP Agave nectar: 16 grams of carbs
• 1 TBSP Honey: 17 grams of carbs

I use Stevia in my coffee or over strawberries when I need a bit of a sugar fix.

Certain Fruits and Starchy Vegetables 

Again, it’s up to you where you spend your carb allowance, but I prefer not to spend mine on certain fruits and starchy veggies. I eat a variety of fruits and veggies everyday, but some are really high in carbohydrates. Most fruits are okay, but one extra-small banana, less than 6 inches long, has 18 grams of carbs, whoa! For vegetables, carrots, potatoes, peas, corn and winter squash such as pumpkin, acorn and butternut are high in carbs.

Pasta, Cereals and Crackers

Even healthy cereals with no sugar tend to have a high carb count. Crackers are similar and I tend to stay away from filling up my carb allowance on things like crackers which provide very little satiety.

Pasta is another one that has a ton of carbs (and is also hard to only eat a tiny bit of). Thankfully, I found a life saver on my low carb adventures, Miracle Noodle ORGANIC Spaghetti. The texture is slightly different, but I add Miracle Noodles to everything! I make spaghetti with it and asian stir fry. It has no carbs and no calories, which has made it a lifesaver when I need something a bit more filling.

Beer

Although this article is about what not to EAT on a low carb diet, what you drink effects your efforts too. Unfortunately, I LOVE a cold beer on a hot summer day. This doesn’t mean that I don’t have the odd beer, but I try to steer away from it on the regular. On the Bernstein diet there is no alcohol allowed, so during my weight loss I’ve had minimal alcoholic beverages. But if you’re just looking to sustain your insulin levels and have more energy, drinks like spirits and wines are a better choice than beer.

Milk

Another liquid that contains quite a bit of carbs and sugar. There is about 12 to 15 grams of carbs in every 1 cup of cow’s milk or 2/3 cup of plain yogurt. Having a tbsp of milk in your coffee each day shouldn’t harm your low carb efforts too much, but it’s worth considering alternatives like sugar-free almond milk.

Baked Goods

Baked goods not only contain a lot of grains, they also contain a lot of sugar which doubles your carb intake. Although you can eat some whole wheat, low carb grains like certain breads and tortillas, most grocery store baked goods are on the what not to eat on a low carb diet food list! (Again, it’s important to have the odd treat in moderation, just not on a daily basis!). You can also check out The Low Carb Grocery for low carb/low sugar treats. I’m not a big sweets person, so I can’t recommend any brands.

There are a lot of mixed Dr Bernstein weight loss clinic reviews online. There are firstly tons of great weight loss success stories, but most of the reviews found online are complaints. (Keep in mind, that most people who take the time to write reviews online are pissed off. The complaints that Dr. Bernstein weight loss clinic gets are about either the staff or gaining weight back after the diet.

As per the complaints about the staff being rude, I have yet to experience this. The staff at my Dr Bernstein clinic in Whitby, Ontario have all been lovely to me. I haven’t been scolded for not losing enough weight or slipping up ever. I like some better than others, but they have all been super motivating, helpful and friendly. Being held accountable is what helps me on the days that I’m stressed and just want to eat junk food.

Dr Bernstein Weight Loss Clinic reviews tend to talk about friends of friends who did the diet once and gained all the weight and more back. Unfortunately, most people gain weight back after a diet because they don’t think long term. I also found some success stories of people who maintained their weight loss online after the Dr Bernstein diet. I think there is more of an emphasis on gaining weight back on this diet specifically because the weight loss itself is so rapid. So I guess if you’re looking for a quick fix, it’s probably not the right one for you, as you’ll gain the weight back pretty quickly. But if you’re determined to make some big life changes, I wouldn’t worry about these complaints.

Lastly, there is a lot of controversy over how low calorie the Bernstein diet is. I’m not a doctor or nutritionist, so I can’t comment on the calorie intake, but I feel good on it. I’m not dizzy or starving. I have moments where I wish I could drink wine or beer and eat nachos, but those are mostly cravings based and not actual hunger cues. The only thing I’m worried about with how fast you lose weight on Dr. Bernstein’s diet is lose skin, so I’ve been making sure to drink tons of water.

In conclusion, my review so far is that I’ve had a very positive experience, I feel great physically and the staff have been lovely to me. The fact that the calorie count is pretty low did worry me, but so does me being overweight. If I was starving all the time and felt weak, I would not have continued with the diet program.

I hope this helps you in your search for Dr Bernstein Weight Loss Clinic reviews. I guess mine is more a review of the reviews. I wanted to share honestly because I was very skeptical of going to a Dr B clinic at first due to so much controversy in the comments and reviews of the diet. But, I’m really glad I did, I feel healthier and I’m dropping weight steadily and continuing too after my 8 weeks there!