All DietsWhat You Should Know
The official website for the Sensa system tells us that Sensa works by curbing your hunger without affecting the taste of your food. We are told that Sensa makes your brain think that you have eaten and in consequence it makes you eat less. The Sensa system was created by Dr. Alan Hirsh who is a board certified neurologist and has dedicated much of his life to researching the sensory system of the body. He is a leading authority on smell and taste. He has also written six books on the science of sensory response.
Ingredients
The ingredients in Sensa include Maltodrexin which is derived from corn, Tricalcium Phosphate, Carmine, Soy and Milk.
Product Features
Sensa is added to your food in a shaker in the same way as you may add salt or pepper. If you purchase the Sensa system you will be provide with a salt shaker and a sweet shaker. The salt shaker is designed to add Sensa to food which is salty and the sweet shaker to add to food which is sweet. The official website for Sensa includes contact details should you wish to contact a representative of the Sensa system. The official website for Sensa also includes contact telephone number should you wish to speak to someone in person regarding the Sensa system. There is a 30 day money back guarantee upon purchase of Sensa if you are not satisfied with it for any reason. A six month supply of Sensa can be ordered directly from the official website at a price of $235. If you order Sensa you will also receive a DVD and a How to Guide. There is no doubt that Dr. Hirsch is an expert in his field and this is certainly an innovative approach to weight loss.
Advantages
- Dr. Alan Hirsch who developed Sensa is a world authority on the sensory system.
- There is a full money back 30 day guarantee on the purchase of Sensa.
- There is a very detailed and comprehensive official website for the Sensa system.
Disadvantages
- This may not be a long term solution to weight loss.
- Sensa currently offers a 30-day product trial via their official website, but the full price if you choose to keep the product is not disclosed until you enter personal information.
- This weight loss system is not going to be suitable for everyone.
- There are no before and after photos displayed on the official website.
- This product may irritate your stomach. (See reader reviews.)
Conclusion
The Sensa system is certainly an innovative approach to weight loss, and there is no doubt that Dr. Alan Hirsch who created this weight loss system is an expert in his field. However we are presented with no evidence which persuades us that it achieves superior results to other weight loss systems and therefore we cannot recommend it over and above other weight loss solutions available.
I lost 7 pounds my first week! However, once I moved on to month 2, I found it hard to continue. I was getting stomach aches and having my IBS kick in big time. You cannot really taste the crystals, and I really think that Sensa would work for me, but it’s not worth being sick all the time.
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Your comment is most helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience
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I truely believe there is no “miracle” diet plan. Once we get to our goal, we gain it back because we haven’t learn the basics to maintain. I have recently started doing a more robust step class at the gym 3 days a week(not eating any different although I watched it somewhat). I lose 3lbs in 2 days. I’m hoping to have dropped another 5lbs by the end of the week. It’s exercise and sweating. Don’t have to do it everyday, but when you do, make sure you sweat. I wasn’t before even though I was burning my usual 300 calories a day. I found I could cut back exercising to just 3 days a week instead of 5 by just working harder during the hour I was there. Just remember, you get two benefits from exercising… losing the weight and stretching/toning your muscles… you’ll feel younger!
Good luck!
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I am midway through Month 2…and while I haven’t weighed myself (unable to face the number) I am able to wear ALL my pants now…not just the biggest pairs. I have been using it on a lot of Lean Cuisines and WW meals. If I use the Sensa the entrees are enough. If I don’t I am always looking for more food…so in that regard I find them to work. Recently I forgot my ‘tastants’ for a day and I found myself VERY hungry..so while I think they have an affect..once I don’t use them I am afraid I will be back to my old eating habits.
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I tried it and I must admit, I was hoping it would work as promised. Unfortunately, it didn’t. It did NOTHING! Well, it did eventually make my debit card loose some weight. About $98.72 to be exact. When they tried to reduce the weight of that debit card another $98.72, I took that card off the Sensa Diet!! Just another, “You knew the terms of the free trial” scam. How pathetic. What a business plan THAT is!
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No weight loss at all! By the time you realize it doesn’t work, you are past the “30 day trial period” and whammo your account has been billed an additional 89.95!!!
Unless you scrutinize every link on the webpage and carefully read every word of the packageing invoice (not the product info, the invoice!) then you pay almost $100 for something that, in my opinion, is nothing more than a scam.
As much as we all would like an easier way to lose the weight, there really are no easy ways ;-(
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I agree with you after one month I had actually gained 2 pounds. And I noticed NO decrease in appetite.
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Thanks. EXTREMELY helpful! It helped me avoid making a huge mistake
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Thank you so much Linda. I am really lol because that what you said, I was thinking.
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I TAKE LEXAPRO MDECATION FOR MY
STRESSFUL LIFE
DO YOU THINK SENSA AND THE ABOVE MEDICATION WILL CREATE PROBLEM FOR MY HEALTH?
IS IT OK TO TAKE SENSA?
PLEASE ADVISE AS SOON AS YOU CAN THANK YOU PALMA
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I have taken Lexapro for almost a year now and am almost done with my first 30 days of the Sensa free trial. I had the same reservations you do but after reading that all of the ingredients in Sensa are natural I figured it would be okay. As far as I can tell the Sensa has had no affect on my medication. That being said, don’t take my advise, ASK your doctor.
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Do not assume that if something is “natural” it will not affect your medication. There are more natural chemicals than synthetic ones, and they can be just as potent and potentially dangerous. You need to call your doctor. Almost all illegal drugs come from natural sources, and they’re certainly not harmless!
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Good point, Julie. I was just thinking that arsenic and cyanide are natural, but that doesnt make them safe!
My husband and I both gain weight on Lexapro. I gained 35lbs and my husband gained 50lbs. Chamge if you can
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I was on Lexapro and other antidepressants… ALL antidepressant are known to make you gain weight. With the exception of Welbutrin. When I got off of lexapro and onto welbutrin I lost 20 pounds in two months (I gained 30 in a yr on lexapro). My dr told me just to MAINTAIN your weight on lexapro and other antidepressants you have to exercise a minimum of an hour a day 7 days a week. I know every person is different but I did find many similar stories when researching…
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Thanks for your comment. I have been strugling with my weight since I started on Lexapro. Did you feel the same sense of wellbeing on Wellbutrin as you did on Lexapro? If the effects are the same I woudl consider switching.
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can yo sprinlke on your food when you pack for lunch instead of when you are ready to eat?
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You should sprinkle it right before you are actually going to eat it….
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Your comments are very useful. I almost tried the product, but I think I’d benefit more sticking with exercising and eating healthier foods.
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I have tried sensa. It does work. But you still have to be motivated to lose weight. Remembering to sprinkle it on everything is a challenge. But Just like when I crave french fries, the first ones taste so good, but by the time I am half way thru, they just don’t give that same ahh.,..taste, This is what sensa feels like. So paying attention to that feeling is key.
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I agree with everything that Kathy had to say about sensa,It work just like she said it did,I had stop using it,because I couldn’t remerber to sprinkle it on everything, and when it was time for the next month I still had almost a half box left, but reading your comment motivated me to try it again.
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I just started on Sensa with a free two month supply from an online offer. You do have to be careful when ordering. I have a virtual credit card so it cannot be billed further. My first dose resulted in a very unusual sensation in my sinuses and inside my head. I take Cymbalta and it has the affect of taking away my sensation of fullness. The Sensa seems to have somehow restored that sensation. I was as doubtful as anyone about this product, especially reading the ingredients, but it does have an effect on me. After taking Cymbalta for many years, I am 100 lb overweight. I started it for depression and then found that I needed it for severe back pain. The weight gain has been horrible with Cymbalta, but now adding Sensa, I may be able to control the over-eating. Two months should give me enough time to evaluate whether Sensa really helps me to eat less and lose weight. So far, so good.
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Good luck to April!
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You state that “There is no offer of a free trial period of Sensa”; this comment is false. Sensa has a 30 – day money back guarantee.
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Hi Shawn, we have updated our review. Thanks for the tip! However, we could not discover how much customers are charged if they keep their 30-day trial. It just says “a discounted rate” in the terms & conditions.
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I was snared into a similar scam…an offer of “free” teeth whitening stuff. it used the exact same scheme and I was foolish enough not to read the terms carefully. I called and complained and they agreed to refund half of the $89 they had charged to my credit cared. I do not think a reputable business with an effective product would use this method, so I believe Sensa is the same kind of scam and will not try it.
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Thank you for all the comments. I will be less hasty to order Sensa and see other comments before doing anything.
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I, too, tried Sensa…with no results. And they keep sending the stuff every 3 months. Does anyone know how to return this and get a refund???
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all you have to do is call them and let them know that you want to return the stuff and then they should give you a number to put on the box that you plan on returning it to them.
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I work for the postal service, if a company keeps sending pkgs., (through the mail) do not open them or the invoice envelope attached, write REFUSED on the pkg. and drop it in a mail box. These companies will be charged the return postage and will soon stop sending stuff. If it has a “delivery confirmation” # on it, write it down and you can confirm they received the “refused” pkg. at http://www.usps.com.
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Stef, I did this once with a trial deal (wrote REFUSED on the pkg. & didn’t open it). They continued to leave the charge on my acct. until they received the package back. They said that could take weeks or months and if it gets lost I would be held accountable. Is that true?
I received my Sensa,couldn’t use immediately,told them, paid $89.95 and refused anymore. They removed second charge and I have yet to try product. Call866-514-2554.Good Luck!
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Moderator: You are charged $89 if you decide to stop the trial after the first month — i.e., after the 30-day period.
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I just ordered Sensa online on the 7th. They offered a 2 month starter kit and SENSA Weight-loss Program (Soft Cover Book) and all I had to pay was $8.90 shipping and handling. I JUST realized it says on my order “If for any reason during the 30-day trial period you are dissatisfied with your Sensa 2-Month Starter Kit, simply log into your account at trysensa.com to cancel. You will need to generate a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and return your products.” So…they give you a 2 month starter kit for free but only a month to try it? Weird.
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I tried to cancel my “free “two month offer, but the service dept. told me the product was shipped anyway. The following morning, I received a call from Sensa, trying to sell me a restaurant card (which would also be billed monthly to my credit card. I smell scam all over the place.
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I had a funny feeling about this product so I emailed them and said that I did not have a credit card but I would like to try there free trial and if they could send me something so I could pay by check. Thank you for contacting Sensa.
At this time, our products are only available online using a Debit or Credit Card as payment. We do plan to accept eChecks in the near future. Please feel free to check back for any updates.
All they want is your credit card number once you give them that your done!!!!!
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I set up multiple debit card accounts for such occasions
just like this, I think Wal-Mart has it cheapest, only put exactly,the amount of money
and maybe a couple bucks more.
use that court specifically
for these kinds of transactions.
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I was about to place the order, but decided to check online reviews first, as I didn’t like that their order form didn’t say anything about being able to stop the automatic shipments when you had met your goal weight. I mean, I don’t mind paying around $50 per month for something that would work (heck, I was paying almost $300 mo. for NutriSystem and it worked for awhile until I just couldn’t lose the last 10 pounds and got frustrated). Went off and gained almost all back in 4-5 months.
I just wanted something that would work and didn’t have harmful caffeine or other stimulants. I appreciate the review, because it helped me decide not to purchase it. I too plan to exercise, but I just don’t seem to have the heart to “diet” anymore. I’ve been doing it since my teen years and I’ve lost the drive to even try.
I wish I knew about one that really worked, was easy to follow, didn’t have bad side effects. I only have a total of 40 pounds to lose off of my 5′ frame. I’d even be happy with 30… anyone with personal successes, please respond.
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I’ve found that yoga and/or pilates work best for me, I believe because it focuses on the mind as well as body. Exercises that just focus on the body don’t have any effects on me.
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Don’t give up on the eating habits. The reason why diets don’t work is because you are normaly completly depriving yourself of something and also they come to an end. you have to commit to having a healthier lifestyle altogether and making healthier choices. I use dietfacts.com before going out to eat anywhere to pre-determine the calories and fat in any resteraunts menue (youd be surprised how unhealthy most places salad dishes are!). I also agree with the previous post about yoga – i prefer Bikrams yoga which is an intense yoga done in a hot room…. burns up to 1000+ calories a class!
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Hi — I too have been dieting for years. I recently started the Medi Weight Loss program. I really like it! It is real food! I also tried Nutri-system a while back. It worked, but I got so sick of the fake food — and the heartburn that came with it. Anyway, I have been on this diet for about 4 weeks and have lost 15 pounds. I really feel satisfied and I don’t have to avoid restaurants.
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Solo Slim works!
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I have been using Sensa for 8 days. I am 47 and at least 50 pounds over weight When I first started my appetite was reduced tremendously. Eating a whole bagel was a challenge. I found myself skipping the sensa becuase I was wasting so much food. I skipped 2 days and now it seems that I do not snack between meals but I am able to eat a regular size portion of food with no stomach ache. By the way, the stomach ache was not severe– it felt like I drank too much water and was uncomfortable, but with no “real” pain- just discomfort.
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They are full of it it’s a scam
RUN!!!!!! I have been dealing with them for 2 months helping my sister get her refund I on the other hand was lucky I have a a Visa they can’t touch so I got what I signed up for FREE!!!!!
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Did the product work for you? What kind of Visa did you use? How does your Visa stop them from charging you again?
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i want to return the product i just think sensa is not for me can you please tell me where to return the product
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I would recommend that anyone that has trouble losing weight go on a 1200 calorie daily diet with activity not necessarily exercise. If you go to calorie counter .com you can put everything you eat in and they will tell you how many calories it is. It is amazing how quickly 1200 calories adds up. You feel like you haven’t eaten anything and little do you know that your already at 1800 calories by evening and you still want a snack! I know how you all feel but this is the only way to loose. Vegetables are very low in caloies but will fill you up! Good luck.
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I salute HSN for not carrying the SENSA weight loss products anymore. Something is very wrong with that stuff. I ordered it from another shopping channel and at first it was GREAT! My appetite and cravings were gone; however, the cons outweigh the pros… I got so sick and had to go the emergency room. I experience a burning sensation in my chest, then indigestion, then chest pains, then dizziness and nausea, my head was spinning. I thought I was having a heart attack. I am not that overweight and I work out all the time. I could not taste the flavor of anything. I am not allergic to milk or soy. It does take your appetite but I think in the long run it might take your life. BEWARE of sensa
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Tried Sensa for a week…began getting horrible stomache pain, nausea, diarrea… I was looking to see if anyone else head similar side effects.
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Beware when using your credit card with these co. if you are dissatisfied your are screwed,,,
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ABSOLUTELY..TRUST ME.. ANOTHER FLY BY NIGHT I THINK
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One way to try Sensa without risking your credit card is to buy it from Ebay. I looked and there are lots of auctions running about $30-$60 for the starter kit. Its not a free trial but at least you don’t risk being charged over and over.
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Use the Full Bar instead. Give you the same full feeling, so you don’t overeat, no IBS problems,no interactions with them medications you are one, and you can find them in the grocery stores for an average of 3 for $5
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Even better…drink a glass of water and eat an apple before each meal!! You’ll be surprised how much less you’ll eat and full you’ll feel.
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the facts, most people will not change their diet, the company . for this product is only talking about weight loss let’s not get that confused, with proper nutrition
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Mema,
Thank you for the awesome idea. lol.
Additionally, you add lots of low calorie fiber to your diet by doing this.
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I seem to have had a toxic reaction and developed a rash that has lated over 2+ weeks. I have stayed off sensa sence then to see if may be that or something else I may have been exposed to or eaten. So far the only conclusion it that it may be sensa. Are there any reports of allergic reactions. Is it beacuse there is milk in your product. I am Lactose intollerant and may even be allergic to dairy. I do not eat dairy I use soy or rice instead. Have there been any other reports of senativity from other users? Dose this make your body more acidic? Im also allergic to citric foods (oranges, lemons, tomatoes, eggplant, etc)?
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tried to submit a question? Are there any reporst of sensativity to the sensa product? Any allergic react-tiions?
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Thakns for the info. I’ll stay away of this product!
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I have been using Sensa for 5 months now and I have lost some weight, but I don’t attribute it to the Sensa, but to the fact that I have been going to the gym 5 days a week. Sensa does not reduce my appetite while I’m eating, but what it does for me is gives me a feeling of fullness AFTER eating, so I’m not so hungry between meals. The sweet tastants definitely have a sweet scent and a flavor, but I’m not so sure it’s worth the price. I have been monitoring what I eat, avoiding processed foods and filling up on fiber rich whole grains, fruits and veggies. Since I do that anyway and have now that I’ve changed my diet, I’m not so sure the product is doing anything at all. I’m probably feeling full on the fiber rich foods I’m eating. This can be done without wasting money on Sensa, but buying quality foods and avoiding what’s bad for us….we all know the drill.
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thats really smart have you tried getting food from wild tree they are all natural and very yummy.
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thank you for that, Rich! I did the same thing, I REALLY wanted to try this product!! But, because they will accept no other payment than a credit card, then it is NOT for me!! (don’t have one) Reading what some other folks have written here have made me realize that the only way you are truly going to get healthy and lose weight is by your OWN efforts of cutting back, eating healthier and exercising! Nothing is a miracle and you have to want it to achieve it! ho-hum, back to the drawing board.
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how many people posting on this comment fourm are still using
SenSa, today
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today is my 1st day trying it.. cant tell you much.. but i hope to get results!!
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Let me know how it goes. I just ordered it online and already I am second guessing it.
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What effect does sensa have on the Thyroid Gland??
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talk to your doctor before trying anything. My doctor thought it was a good idea and have been floored with how much Ive succeed with Sensa. I was already loosing but Id gain so much. Sensa helps me not eat outside of normal times. Its just simply a simple aide. Just remember to sprinkle it before eatting. lol
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is it save to take sensa with type2 diabetes?
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I like to take sensa but I’m taken lyrica 300mg and I take
sertraline 100mg I like to know if sensa is safe to take when I’m taken this medication?
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Their free kit cost 9 bucks to ship. Then after 30 days they charge 98.00 because you used it and there was nothing to return except empty packages. The product did not work for me.
Scam all the way.
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I’ve been on Sensa for 3mos and it has help’d me with my weight loss. It’s not a weightloss “miracle” its simply a weightloss “aide”. You must get up and exercise, be mindful of what you’re eatting and be determined to “live” healthy by actually living.
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I haven’t tried sensa, but I am on weightwatchers online for men. I have lost 45 pds that way, like the recipes, online diary, journal of foods eaten, weight loss chart, that seems like a more logical way to lose weight for me.
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I have been on a diet my whole adult life! No really, my whole life! I’m probably feeling just as desperate as any of you.
It seems to me that if any company actually developed a weight loss product that was at any level effective, they would hardly be able to process all the orders from people that really wanted their product. The fact that Sensa needs to employ a marketing scheme to sell their product speaks volumes about their own knowledge of what it takes to sell their product.
Let’s be honest, if any of us found something that really worked, “the magic pill,” there would be no returns, not requests for refunds, nothing but millions of dollars of orders and reorders.
So, as much as I love the idea of this product, (it does approach the issue of over eating from a very different angle,) and am desperate to find a solution, this feels way to “salesish” to be a real solution!
Once again, disappointment!
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I have had a rash on my abdomen since starting Sensa 2 weeks ago. This is how I react to penicillens. It seems to be effective for weight loss, so I’ll probably try to live with the rash for a while.
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I bought sensa 2 weeks ago and lost 3 lbs in the first 4 days, now im not losing, starting to get headaches.
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Reading through all your comments, I’m still undecided. I have tried different pills & supplements: Xenical, Apidexin, Garcinia, Ally to see what really works. None of these really helped me… just wasting my money.
I started 155 lbs on June 2009 – I went on a healthy approach. I lessen sugar intake (just once a week), I lessen caloric intake to 1300 per day, drink lotsa water (no more soda!) and do some exercise at least 3x a week, first I bought CRUNCH workout dvds and do all the routines which are very good esp pilates. If you are familiar with Crunch, these are not heavy lifting, just light workout but it gives you a good feeling in the end because you know you have done it and every little bit helps. By August, I was down to 130 lbs. I change my workout to much challenging dvds like Jari Love Get ripped. This month, I weighed myself and I’m at 125 lbs. I still want to lose 10 more pounds… I’m intrigued with this one because it’s approach is kind of different in a way. Hmmm….
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I just started Sensa this week. It does give me a feeling of fullness pretty quickly. I’ve been eating half the portions I’m used to. Like other users I have experienced a slight headache on occasion as well as some stomach upset – not cramps or pain…just that uncomfortable feeling you get when you eat too much. I like it so far. I eat pretty well and exercise on a regular basis so I just wanted a little boost which Sensa is doing. I’m 125lbs on a 5′3″ frame and my goal is 110lbs. Never been on a diet program. I’ve gained some weight in the last couple of years from age I guess. We’ll see how it goes.
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Can it be used w/high blood pressure medicines?
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you are gonna ask a question like that on here? anyone can say anything. Go ask your doctor. Use your head!
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I had a brain tumor many years ago and it left me with seizures. I only have them once or twice a week and they are the most petite mall seizures one can get. Can you send me the info or what’s in it so I can take it to my doctor and find out if I’m okay to use it. Thank you, Mark Haley
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