Reviews, 1-A
What 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. 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.
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Advantages
- Dr. Alan Hirsch who developed Sensa is a world authority on the sensory system.
- 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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VERY TRUE!!! There is no miracle diet plan.
Exercising makes a lot of sense and everything you mentioned is very logical.
I will start my exercise plan tomorrow, one hour a day, three time a week.
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Thank you for posting this. I am at the end of my pregnancy and cant wait to start losing weight. Sensa seemed alright but reading your post just jolted my brain into remembering there is no cure, besides having enough motivation and dedication to yourself to put your body through a little discomfort to FEEL and LOOK the way you want. And that is FREE!!
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Nurse your baby soley for 6 months..no supplemental formula..just breast milk. It is great for the baby and the pounds will melt off!
I gained 50 lbs with both of my babies/pregnancies – the weight will come off – and the BEST way to get it off is to breastfeed that baby! And get moderate exercise – taking walks with the baby is great. I lost 65 lbs in 6 months after 1st baby – just from nursing and walking (remember I gained 50). Good luck – health first!
Laurie,
Sounds like the majority of what you’re losing is “Water Weight”. Most overweight people, especially Women, are filled with excess water which is easy to
Sweat Off”, but unfortunately isn’t REAL Weight loss!
Exercise is great, but to REALLY lose Body Fat (Not water), it requires cutting about 120 or more calories per day to lose ONE pound in a month, or 500 per day to lose a POUND A WEEK.
Losing 1 1/2 Pounds per day isn’t really sustainable, or healthy!
Steve
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You are so right… You really made me think. That is the right way to lose weight and we all know that deep down we all just get to rapped up in looking for a quick fix. We have only one body and we might not like the way it looks but we should take the time and do it the healthy way.. I know I’ve been so bad about that and I thank you for helping me remember we all need to just MOVE get are body going in a health way. We’ll be glad we took the time for US…
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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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Thanks for your input on this product. I was ready to order this but if I have to be on it the rest of my life it’s not worth it.
I just really need to get up and walk it off.
Thanks
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How much does it cost per month for the plan?
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sounds like me but keep working on it and you will get to your goal just remember that it took a while to get the eating habits will take awhile to break
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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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i would not trust this “diet” plan that sounds like its from the twightlight zone. it obvously has ingredients that mess with your brain and probly most of your digestive areas. watch in a few months it will turn out that it gives you some weird medical problems or something, and if you lose the weight its almost garenteed to come back, so i would rather just stick to the old fashioned exersize and healthy foods. and the media say americans are lazy and fat well this is why!!
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Sorry it is not really a question of being lazy but simply over nutrified ,by super raffined food which are more fatening than traditionnal food , so refering them as Lazy is asad way out.
Good for you I am 2 weeks in and nothing. I will try to stick it out. I saw a guy in Vegas with Sensa and he was on his second month no results.
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diana-what does IBS mean? tomorrow will make my 1st wk so i’ll see if i lost or gained. it does make me full faster i must say.
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IBS = Irritable Bowel Syndrome. You do NOT want it!
IBS= irritable bowel syndrome
Silica in the powder is a material in powder form that absorbs water well. Maybe you feel full because when you eat foods with that powder on it, it absorbs more liquid when in your stomach from the foods you eat, causing you to feel more full.
I am glab I read these stories BEFORE I ordered this product..I also have IBS, and I sure do not need anything else to upset my stomach…I guess the only thing I would have lost would be $100.00!!!
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I agree, I was wanting to try this so bad, but everything I eat makes me sick. Nothing is worth making it worse!
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I HAVE READ ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS AND REALLY BEING OVER WEIGHT MYSELF i CAN TELL YOU THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS IS WHEN YOU MAKE UP YOUR MIND TO CHANGE SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT YOU DO NOT LIKE..YOU GET AFTER IT..YOU WATCH WHAT YOU EAT AND YOU EXERCISE WHAT YOU CAN…I ALSO WANT TO STRESS THAT I WAS AND STILL AM AN STRESS EATER!! BUT I HAVE TO REACH FOR HEALTHLY FOODS WHEN I GET UPSET..NOT THE JUNK I WAS, AND ALSO I STOP SMOKING FOR MY HEALTH AND ADDED 5 POUNDS THE FIRST WEEK AND IT MADE ME MAD..SO THE ONLY THING I AM SAYING IS BE CAREFUL OF THESE FAD THINGS THAT SOUND GREAT BUT ANYONE WHO GOES ON A DIET SHOULD KNOW THEY ARE GOING TO LOOSE AT THE LEAST 3 POUNDS OF FLUIDS BEFORE THE BIG WEIGHT STARTS..GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU ARE GOING TO STAY WITH THIS PROGRAM I HOPE IT WORKS FOR YOU
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I think it’s funny that all of the so-called diet plans say something like “this works in conjunction with exercise and sensible meals”. Well, duh! If we exercise and eat sensibly we’d be fine!
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How bad were your ibs symptom?s1 being ok 10 being the worst
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I am so happy for this website i didnt know he product contained corn or milk or soy products. they should say. that can be so deadly.
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Doesn’t work at all. If you call a day late on your trial they charge you over $100. They give a 30 day trial and send 2 months work but if you don’t call in before hand you pay for 2 months!!!!
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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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I was really set to buy this today! Thanks for all the comments and this website. I am not going to waste my money. Guess I will have to rely on eating healthly and exercising. No quick fix here. Thanks again.
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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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Thanks a million. I almost enrolled in the program.
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Thank you guys. It’s a good thing I googled this Sensa and found this site. I was closed to enrolling. You guys saved me a hundred bucks.
Again, thank you very much all.
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Thank you Linda, I was thinking about ordering this product, but not after I read your comment. THANKS from another Linda!!
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Good luck to all of you who are trying it. But, thank you for your comments. I had my card ready and was set to order. Now I almost feel guilty (again) and a little sheepish. OK. I’ll try to get that motivation machine going. But, guys! A few more minutes under the covers in the am is soooo much nicer in the am then time on the treadmill, it seemed so much easier to shake a few crystals in exchange for a cute derrier again. Thanks for popping my bubble! LOL
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You saved me too! I was about to order it.
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Thank you so much
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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!
I purchased Sensa in a weak moment desperate for help to loose weight. I never started it afraid of interactions w/ meds I am on for a number of ailments. Now like others have commented I am past the free trial date. Has anyone seen any warnings or issues with interactions w/ treatment meds?
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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what did you switch to?
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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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Beware of wellbutrin. The generic version causes allergic hives in a lot of people.
Did you find that while on the Lexapro, you never felt full, & could just keep on eating?
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I wasn’t sure which of my meds was causing the increase in my appetite, but it’s looking like Lexapro may be the culprit. I’m even on an appetite supressant and still feel hungry.
Thanks for the insight to Sensa. Too bad…I was really surprised to learn that Lexapro causes weight gain! Dang it! I have a friend who is on Pristiq and she has had phenomenal success. She’s lost weight and it’s helped her to be active. Since I lost my husband, a few years ago, I’ve gotten worse and worse into depression. I’m trying to find some organization to help me pay for Pristiq. I need help. I lie on the couch most days because I just don’t want to do anything. I wasn’t ever this way before. This in-activity has cause serious weight-gain (330lbs now from 175). This site with the feed-back is wonderful. Thank you all for your comments. I was excited about Sensa, now, although disappointing, know better than to hang on to that hope! cheryl
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You can contact the makers of Pristiq for help paying for the drug. They pay for 1/2 the cost of mine.
I am in the same predicament as you gaining a lot of weight. And I am an emotional binge eater to boot. As soon as I started Sensa that stopped. I don’t crave snacks either. When I binged, it was to make me fill full and fill that empty pit. Now when I feel full, my mind literally won’t let me eat b/c it knows I am full. For an obese person it is great- but for someone eating much lower calories a day I can see how it won’t work as well since they are smaller. Lost 12 pounds in 2 weeks.
I am on Lexapro and have been for 2 years and I never gained weight on it.
Cheryl – I started on antidepressants after losing my husband in 2003 and am still on them. Had what I’d call a nervous breakdown 6 months after he died. Have been thru and still sometimes have the lying on the couch not wanting to do anything. It helped me to go to grief groups. I went to several in the course of about 3 years. It was very helpful to be able to talk about the pain of your loss. Most people just don’t get it if they haven’t been thru it. They think you should be able to snap out of it. Give yourself whatever time you need and don’t worry about what others may say. It is possible to grow into your new life. You don’t leave your old life behind. It goes on with you. I’ve remarried (a miracle in itself) and still get depressed but he’s very understanding because he lost his wife about 2 years before I lost my husband. Hang with people who understand and can support you. Much good fortune I wish to you!
I battled with depression throughout my life, and during my pregnancy with my 4th child it skyrocketed. My OBGYN prescribed omega 3’s (fish oil) 3 times a day…within 2 weeks I was me again! My cousin, sister, and son (who is 16 and is bi-polar and his psych. Suggested he try omegas because a study has proven they work AS WELL as Lithium in bi-polar adults). Also my friend could not handle the weight gain from Effexor, so she quit “cold turkey” (a big no-no). She started omegas immediately, and is actually so much more fun to be around! I now take omega 3-6-9 and feel even better. As far as weight loss, every person should see an endocrynologist. I did and found I was insulin resistant (big wake up call since I don’t eat sugary foods)so I cut out all processed foods. Just weighed yest and have lost 70 lbs since March!
thank you! i was on lexapro and gained about 15 lbs. it totally shows because i’m petite. i’ve been off the meds for about 7months and am struggling to get the weight off. at least i do not feel alone!
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I had been on Wellbutrin, then my son died, and dr. decided to put me on Lexapro plus the Wellbutrin. Well, this combo kept me sane, but I am 35 lbs heavier, which doesn’t help the depression. So I am currently weaning myself of the Lexapro, and actually feel more active now, so hoping for the best in the weight department. Glad to read all the comments about Sensa, because I was ready to dive into that, until I remembered the Acai “30 day trial” scam, which kept billing my credit card.
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Yikes- just the thought of having to excercise an hour a day 7 days a week is enough to be depressing in itself. My doctor told me that Wellbutrin didn’t cause weight gain, but that wasn’t my experience. The only thing that has worked for me is Adderall, which helps with both my mood and my ADD, and no weight gain.
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Must you type in all capitals? It is considered yelling and also considered rude.
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Are you kidding, Richard? ::whispering:: not all of us live our lives solely on the Internet, so we’re not aware of InternetLivingEtiquette, please try to forgive our ignorance?
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Sorry I have to agree with Richard. All caps is considered rude. But more importantly it’s difficult to read!
I agree with Danielle, not everyone knows to shut off the cap locks, it could have been an accident. I find it rude that with this topic you had to pick that to complain about.
Switch from lexapro to celexa. Its stronger and it ruins ur appetite
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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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April, how is Sensa helping you? I too take Cymbalta and have gain a lot of weight. I take if for panic attacks. Did Sensa interact okay with your Cymbalta? I sort of had a mini panic attack taking the Sensa I think because I was nervous about it. I don’t guess it interfers with Cymbalta negatively. Let me know how you are doing. Thanks.
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Mary,
Always check with your pharmacist or doctor for interactions. How it may affect someone perhaps will not be the same for you. Be careful. Life is short enough.
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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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Anonymous: On the teeth whitening,if it is the same as the one I ordered,they give you 8 day trial then bill you,well, let me tell ya, they billed me in 5 days, had tried to cancel from the 1st day ordering(read terms after)and had no record of my number,was not able to cancel,it was a BIG scam, had to get my bank involved,did dispute charge,so people DO NOT ORDER THE TEETH WHITENING, A BIG SCAM!!!
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yes it is a scam, I returned the product but not in the 30 day period and they refused to refund.
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well yeah, it SAYS they only refund within the 30 days…
If you read the conditions, it says you bill be billed 89.95 every 2 months.
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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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Always use AMEX. They will help you. Just dispute charges and answer about three questions and they will simply stop paying them and accepting
charges. AMEX is worth every penny.
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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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No – the trial is NOT free. YOu will receive 2 mos. on the first shipment. You can decide within the first 30 days (which begin when you call the day you received the shipment). If you are satisfied within that 30 days, your account will be charged the introductory $89.95. If you are dissatisfied, call and request the RMA to return the 2nd month. Call and record the representative’s explanation.
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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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don’t order the acaia diet things either—it’s the same type scam and they also claim that they can’t find your original order and therefore can’t cancel it.
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The resaurant card is not something being sold by Sensa, it is being sold by the company that is taking the calls for the orders for Sensa. I used to work for one of those companies, so that’s how I know.
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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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Great tip, Ken. My banker recommended that I do the same thing, which I did. Just remember that there should be no overdraft protection on your “online” card, or the bank will continue to approve 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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I bought the “Eat This Not That” app on my iPod touch. Its REALLY helpful. Restaurants are given a grade A-F and has most menu options with nutritional info. Its been a great way to find the best options while eating out. The app also has a calorie tracker per day. Nice n helpful.
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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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Emily, if you don’t mind my asking, how much weight did you lose? And how overweight were you before trying solo slim?
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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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I too am 47 and about 45 lbs overweight. It was good to hear about someone my size!! I am scared after reading the scam comments though. What do you think?
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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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The ingredient list contains carmine, which is made from carminic acid. They get this by boiling down insects. MANY people are allergic to the carmine, which is often used as a coloring. People who are experiencing symptoms or side effects are most likely reacting to this ingredient.
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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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Mema’s suggestion is the best alternative to trying a new product such as Sensa that seems to have a marketing problem and frankly sounds a bit shady to me. A glass of water to start the ‘full’ feeling and the 100 calorie apple to give you some healthly bulk before imbiblng in foods which may not be as healthy should go far in helping to eat and ‘diet’ sensibly and yet not feel deprived. AND the benifit of a truly ‘natural’ weight loss aid
)Thanks Mema
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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 have also been on sense for about 2 1/2 months and haven’t lost a pound. But did have stomach pain and severe constipation. I had to stop it and the bad part of it is that I bought d six month kit. I would like to get my money back. But they only give a 30 day money back. So don’t know what to do.
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Try selling it on eBay.
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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 my doctor look at Sensa and she told me not to use it. She said my bowls would get into an uproar and I would probably get an attack of diverticulitis.
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What would your “bowls” have to do with your body?
Is it because you’re eating less off your bowls?
What about your plates?
Forks and spoons?
(^_^)
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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I lost 14 pounds on 1 and 2. When I got to 3 nothing happened Just stayed at 14 lbs for about 2 weeks. Am I doing something wrong. I eat probably less than before
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My question is, how does maltodextrin: Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide that is used as a food additive. It is produced from starch by partial hydrolysis and is usually found as a creamy-white hygroscopic spraydried powder. Maltodextrin is easily digestible, being absorbed as rapidly as glucose, and might be either moderately sweet or almost flavorless. It is commonly used for the production of natural sodas,
AND Tricalcium Phosphate, which is used as an anti-caking agent in spices, in porcelain and dental powders, as a calcium supplement, and in some antacid formulas, combined with SILICA: common additive in the production of foods, where it is used primarily as a flow agent in powdered foods, or to absorb water in hygroscopic applications.
How does this make you lose weight by giving the sensation of being fuller sooner? It almost sounds like the power of suggestion. I’m glad that it works for some people, however, I’ve not found anywhere other than the Sensa website that can tell me how this odd combination can make you lose weight. If that is the case, we could tale our favorite seasoning with anti-caking agents, grind up a calcium tablet or antacid tablet and find some silica and we’ve made our own weight loss sprinkles.
As you can tell I’m a skeptic through and through. If something sounds too good to be true….it usually is.
And please, no one take offense. I’m just curious and if it has worked for you…congratulations. I need to lose weight and due to seroquel I have gained 50 lbs in the past 2 years. I’m currently off it and have lost 5 lbs this week. I was just bored and looking around the web to see what kind of weight loss things were available.
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I would just like to add that the Maltodextrin is used to treat wounds so how can that help you if you are not supposed to eating that also silica is used as a preservative used to keep things fresh and its always labeled do not eat.
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Just cancel your credit card once you decided you are not happy with the product. Takes 2 minutes and a then just a few days to get a new one.
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Might be effective, but it will wreak havoc with your credit rating. Instead, just call your credit card customer service and ask them to deny future payments to the company.
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FOR ALL OF YOU WHO STILL THINK THERE IS GONNA BE A MIRACLE CURE FOR WEIGHT LOSS JUST STOP AND SAVE YOURSELVES SOME MONEY. THERE WILL NEVER BE A MIRACLE CURE NO MATTER HOW MUCH THESE TWISTED COMPANIES SAY OR HOW MUCH EVIDENCE THEY HAVE FOR SUPPORT. IVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH WEIGHT LOSS TOO BUT WORKING OUT IS THE ONLY OPTION OR YOU COULD DO LIPOSUCTION BUT THATS IT. WORK OUT ON YOUR LEGS CAUSE IT WILL OVERALL IMPROVE YOUR METABOLISM AND LIFT LIGHT WEIGHTS WHICH WILL HELP AS WELL. AND DEFINITELY EAT VEGGIES CAUSE THEY’LL FILL YOU UP FASTER OR DRINK A FULL GLASS OF WATER BEFORE YOU EAT.
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James I totally agree with you. However, I also agree with Richard who commented on all caps: whether it’s rude or not it is hard to read. Please make sure you type on the lower case
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Tried the Sensa…. Had the result of violent reaction coupled with weight gain. A. currently on the Dillard Diet Deminsion. Great program. First week is hard because of the loss of so much of your normal food intake, but after that you add back to your personal threshold….plus it is doctor regulated and it works. 1 month in and 20 lbs gone, plus I am eating full meals that I can live with for the rest of my life. It is re training my eating habits for a healthy life style instead of giving me short term results.
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I am trying thi product now and I hope to see results.
About the theeth whitening product . I thought I give it a try and had the same experience. my credit card fraud Investigation dep. called and asked if I had outhorized 89.00 to th same co who charged me shipping cost for the sample.I told them no and not accept the charge. They said OK cancelled my credit card and I had a new credit card the next day ,after they confirmed any of the purchases which of course were transfered to the new card.
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what are the ingredients? how does this affect gerd and/or gastrointestinal issues
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I tried it a few months ago and
swelled up like a toad. Had no trouble
getting my money back
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I am in the thirty day trial period. My doctor is making me stop Sensa. It gives me bad diahrrea every time I take it. HERE’S THE RUB ! THEY INSIST THIS HAS TO BE CANCELLED BY PHONE, AND THEY WON’T ANSWER THE NUMBER YOU GET TO CONTACT THEM. I HAVE CALLED FOR THREE DAYS STRAIGT, UP TO 35 RINGS. NO ANSWER, AND THEY WON’T CANCEL ON LINE! THIS IS FRAUD!
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I had this happen to me before. Had to cancel my credit card to get out of it!
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try emailing them and telling them you will contact your state’s attorney’s office—I did and got my money back.
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I don’t know what I was thinking, but I ordered this while watching an infomercial on shopNBC. I came to my senses two days later. I just received a notice that my order has been shipped. I decided that I do not want it after all. I hope they will refund my money, easy. Beside the fact, I should not be charging anything on my credit card, I realize that it can be harmful to health. I am not going to try it, and I hope they only have me pay for S&H, and take off my credit card.
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I would just like to say that I just recently received my sensa trial pack in the mail and tried it for 4 days without missing a sprinkle. I developed a rash on my entire body and my breathing has become difficult and my stomach is hurting extremly bad I have had a headache for days know and I have been to the emergency room 2 times aready this week 4/21/10 and I have another appointment on friday for more chest x-rays because of my breathing its like my throat is closed. So I would not recommend this product to anyone The main ingredient in the product is not even safe to eat it is accually used to treat wounds. If anyone would like to talk they can give me a call at (828) 557-8157 thank you I am in extreme pain
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Hello! I saw the video tonight for Sensa and after reading this blog I am so very glad not to try this product. I am so sorry to read that so many of you are sick from trying this product. Could someone please email me at my at… keepenthefaith2006@yahoo.com and give me info on Welbutin. I have been on alot of antidepressants for depression/panic attacks and my doctor says that I could possibly lose weight on Welbutin. I noticed reading that someone had been on this med and had good results from not gaining weight. Thank you! God Bless You All.
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I just got it to from shopNBC too and am not worried about sending it back. No sign of headache or stomach problems. I will give it the time to see if that happens if so I will return it. This is the best way to order instead of on line. Here there are not questions asked. Just return for a full refund and shipping
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What about silica, isn’t that the stuff that preserves our shoes? I have read there is crushed glass in that ingredient, Please advise before I take this product.
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Thank you for all of your comments. I think I will try yoga in the morning and use a smaller plate.
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Thanks for all the info. I was gonna try Sensa but I think I will stay away at this point.
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I am only on day two and have extreme headaches, going to send it back hope they give me a refund
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Thanks everyone for your comments! This has helped me! I was eriously considering trying Sensa…now? NO way! I’ll stick to exericising! Good luck to everyone!
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The list of ingredients contains Carmine. Yuk, who wants to eat Carmine? I do hope everyone knows that Carmine is made from crushed beetles to get their red color. Possibly the reason for upset stomachs/bowels…personally, I would NOT take this product or try it even once! You can get all of the other ingredients in Sensa elsewhere (maltodextrin–carnation malted milk?) and mix ‘em yourself if you wanna…
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Very interesting comment. You are right, bettles… I knew I had seen the maltodextrin somewhere. Thanks for the info.
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In a weak moment, I ordered and expect it to arrive today or tomorrow. Did I read correctly I should just write refused? What if I returned it and insured it for the $89.95. Advice please.
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I ordered it and although sometimes it does work, not all the time but sometimes, but I find that I am uncontrolably and uncomfortably hungery a few hours later. More importantly, the marketing is a rip off. You have to return the product to cancel the monthly billing which is 30 days from the day you order. You receive the product about 2 weeks later. When you return the product it takes 2 weeks to process. There’s a slim chance you might lose a few pound … Slim! There’s 99% chance you will be billed no matter when you cancel. Another Rip Off!
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THANKS A BUNCH! I WAS VERY CLOSE TO BEING SOLD ON THIS PRODUCT AFTER WATCHING THE SHOW ABOUT IT, BUT THANKS TO THE REVIEWS I AM NOT!
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So glad I read all about this. I was so close to ordering after seeing it on Shop NBC today. I think this changed my mind real fast! Thanks everyone!
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Those of you that cannot get your money back, should sell it on ebay. You will be surprised at what people will buy.
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Save some money, just sprinkle psyllium husk powder on your food and drink a huge glass of water afterwards.
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Actually, that would be a healthy alternative. Metamucil has a product that you can add to your food and drinks (not sodas) that has no taste. I tried it and it doesn’t have any taste. The fiber is good for you too and fiber is suppose to make you feel full.
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I actually DON’T like Sensa. I have no idea if it actually works, since I didn’t use it, and sent it back (I started going to the gym and eating healthier). Suddenly, two months later, $89.95 is withdrawn from my account with NO NOTICE, subsequently bouncing my bank account. AND it was virtually impossible to get ahold of customer service… I will also mention that I sent it back WELL within the 30 day period. So there was no issue of “not reading the fine print”.
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do you put sensa on and add salt or sugar or just sensa
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Isn’t TCP the stuff used to strip varnish and heavy grease/grime off kitchen cabinets, etc.? If so, should it be eaten?
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sorry – just realized that is TSP – not TCP…I guess TCP is that anti-caking ingredient…anyway…why don’t they explain how the ingredients work on your tasants? This sounds like a scam to me. Anything with those automated payments seems hoky.
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Many people won’t have any weight loss using sensa as it is only for people with a specific problem. It is for people who do not feel satisfied or satiated after eating because of a chemical ‘uptake’ problem. It is somewhat like not being able to shut off a light switch, Sensa flips that switch which says that you are satisfied. People who simply have slow metabolisms or just don’t exercise/ eat healthy will most likely see no results. There are so many different types of weight gain and there are an equal amount of ways to lose weight. I personally have a thyroid problem but also have a problem with cravings (since no matter what I ate it just didn’t seem enough or quite what I wanted) so Sensa did help with my over eating as it counteracted that specific problem. I encourage you to try and find the actual root of your weight problems as there is usually a countermeasure.
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ive been taking this for 4 days and ive lost only 1 pound does this mean its working.
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Thanks everyone for the great comments, I am completely talked out of buying this product. Not really in my price range anyways. I will have to try the water thing, sounds like it works.
Once again thank you everyone for the very convincing comments.
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I’m returning after 5 days–
I lost about 1 1/2 pounds
but expeniencing worsening
heartburn
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Well, Brian’s been with me for every single meal & he’s lost 10 lbs & I’ve lost nada.
Doesn’t irritate my stomach, doesn’t do anything. My health coach said it’s milk sugar & silica & doubted it would work, but said “Hey, at least its good for your bones.”
So once again I’m eating healthy (always have) but this menopausal woman is no better off than I was 2 months ago when we started with Sensa.
Disappointed.
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I’m a personal trainer who actually was fat. (Since many never were and are just genetically blessed). I tried all the diets, pills, starving. Did it all, Unfortunately the ONLY real way to get the body you want is to eat decent food *not sprinkle crystals on mcd’s* and exercise. Trust me, find a group of friends and walk together and don’t let each other flake out and cheat. Loosing weight is the HARDEST thing people can do, but its worth it to do it the right way and not cheat. you’ll appreciate the results
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tried sensa, actually eat more than usual. Tried to call and cancel at end of my trial. wanted to charge me 1/2 price to keep it. said no. they gave me another 30 days to try since results vary. still no loss tried to cancel. they said keep it for another 30 day. tired to cancel they said ok don’t work about it. then in june they charge me 89.98. Called them they just say you called and got an extension each time. I think This is a Scam. I did not loose an ounce. if anything i put weight on. Cust service did want to hear about it and never told me i was agreeing to an extension to the program. I asked to send it back 3 times. good luckk to all trying to lose a little weight. These people are just playing us.
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Was glad that I read this! I am overweight, but that is most likely due to the fact that Im addicted to Pepsi, drink about 100 ounces a day of Pepsi, I have tried diet soda’s but have heard that diet soda’s are worse for you then Regular due to the process. What Im real glad that I found out about this product is that after 30 days your account is charged $90, now one way around this (Hope its legal) would be to go to AAA or a local store and get a $25 gift card and see if it accepts it. (Since they may be trying to charge the $99 to see if there is enough money in the account-which is wrong IMO) Now back to watching my favorite tv show- Ghost Hunters!
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Also would this work on beverages? Like I said I dont eat that much but do drink to much Pepsi.
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Eat less, move more. Its not rocket science. I have lost 110 lbs in the past 4 years or so. I am now 140 lbs. It is hard, but if you want it bad enough anyone can do it.
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Wow. Was about to order it and decided before I put my Credit Card number in to read some reviews. Decided not to order and they REALLY make it difficult to click off the page. Then they have an operator “standing” by so you have to read the prompt box correctly or your stuck on the page. Total scam!!
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Is Sensa safe with Coumadin?
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just go buy some cornstarch and sprinkle on your food
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That’s funny but if you look at the ingredients, it’s not that far off!
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I am 60 yrs old – 4′8″ – 170 lbs – arthritis in both knees – exercising is not possible – so I went to a salad plate for all meals and found small bowls – take an herbal – Thyro-max Support 2X day. Gives me more energy (less idle time) and that same full feeling. Have lost 7 lbs in two weeks – eat what I like – just less of. No cravings – no wishing – no gym. If eating out – just eat 1/2 – take other 1/2 home to eat next meal. Losing / maintaining weight is a lifelong experience or you will just gain it back again – take it from an old lady who has tried an oodle of fad diets and miracle pills. GUM works wonders !! Just don’t give up – each person is different and keep trying until you find what works for you. Calories intake vs the calories used. The more you eat the more you will have to do something to wear off those calories. Good luck to you all – you can do it – but like any addiction – 1st you have to admit you have a problem and then do something about it. If you eat b/c you are bored or stress – find a hobby to keep your hands and mind busy. Tomorrow is the first day of your life – Good day to start your new “diet” (eating plan)
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Thanks for all of the messages about the reactions to Sensa. I have even called the Smell & Taste Institute & left a message for the Dr. to call me back. That never happened!! I have a few serious health problems, and no one can give me the “actual” ingredients on Sensa. Everyone has a “partial” list, and I was told that the Dr. will not release the full ingredient list. Something seems shady from the get go….so RUN PEOPLE RUN!!!! Don’t fall for this and jeopardize your heath. Diet & exercise is the only way….as much as we all hate to do it.
I’m so glad I found this site and read all of your posts.
You may have saved a lot of lives by posting your thoughts.
Thanks :-*
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Tried it..with the semi free offer. The office staff is nice..professional. They encouraged me..however, even though the packageing appeared very professional…I could not get over what i read on line about the product..
basically 4…(nothing products) corn soy milk and Maxiltitrate..something I can’t spell or know..and yet the salty and sweet is almost tasteless and you have to shake the hell out of the shakers to get the almost nothing..weightless stuff to come out.
I could see putting it on a banana..or an orange or a heath salad..but it did not work on a burger or fries..or a corn dog or a coke or a chocolate milk or a piece of fried chicken. It just didn’t do anything..plus people laughed at me..over it. I mean seriously..this is up there with calorad..the loose weight while you sleep juice..at 25.00 to 45.00 a bottle plus they want you to hook up your friends…(no wonder I could not do that..as I would not have any friends if I pushed that on to them) So, NO, It didn’t seem like it was going to even be partially effective. I mean if I am going to take a Pill or sprinkle something on food..it had better be something with substance that either makes me throw up or makes me want to throw the food out. This was just a
little bit of almost nothing..pure packageing and crazy claims..then when I saw the…win a 1000.00 to be the next BEFORE AFTER so we can be part of the scam..that was the hair trigger that just made me change my mind…in that I guess it is a complete
Non Product…that is not effective…and certainly not effective immediately. It was like just shaking DUST on your food. It was weird. I
forgot to do it a couple of times.then just got the box a week later and packed it all back up..hopefully before they hit me with the 89.00 charge.
Sorry, this one is a dud. Anyone that says this works..is possibly making money off of it…but..I sure don’t think it would work for me. Not the foods I eat. Maybe if all I ate was cereal and salads..it would work…but remembering to shake it on some wendys chili..or…some…pig sandwich
or sprinkle on a hershey chocolate milk…it just didn’t go over too well for that. I am sure…take out your shaker..and unload it on a corn cob or
a baby back rib in a restaurant. Oh Please! NOPE! Not happening. I guess I will have to try something else.
something that really kills my appetite..this didn’t..nor did it make my food taste better or different nor did it..curb my appetite..and I tried it
several meals…it didn’t do anything.!
I must not of given it a good enough trial
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I always eat healthy and excercise moderately, but had problems with weight. Did SENSA month 1. Lost 5 pounds since it curbed my appetite. And yes, I could have still eaten through the feeling of “fullness”, but I didn’t. Ordered month 2 through Amazon and paid a lot less. Had no side effects and I do not make any money off of SENSA, but need to lose 30 pounds. Will post results again next month.
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i was 315 lbs and ive been working out and eating frequent small meals i now down to 302 and its been three weeks today i was thinking about sensa but after reading the reviews ill stick to what iam doing working out and eating betterthis is the safest way!!!!
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The come-on for Sensa popped up on my yahoo mail page and I was intrigued so did a search and found your site. thanks a bunch for saving me from more heartbreak and a lot of money wasted. If there was truly a “quick fix” for all of us fatties out there, our doctors would be rushing to get us to take it. I am a 69 yrs. old cancer survivor; was on Aromasin for 4 yrs. then quit. The cancer meds caused me to gain about 55 lbs. on an already obese body. I’m not going to hurt myself further by trying Sensa and maybe suffering the stomach and other problems associated with it.
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I have IBS, but didn’t realize this is a counterindication for using Sensa, until after I sent for the trial package.
I also did know that they automatically send you the rest of the months supplies without ordering them. They have a 30 day return policy, which I missed, so even though I didn’t order them, didn’t open them & didn’t want them, because I missed the 30 day window (I was having a lot of family emergencies & didn’t follow-up the way I should have) I couldn’t get a refund.
I recommend against Sensa, as much for financial reasons, as the stomach problems.
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I just completed SENSA month 1. Lost five pounds the first two weeks but none the second two weeks. I guess the effect wore off. Still happy with the five pounds, though and ordered month two. Will report back after a month. Had no side effects.
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On Sensa for 2 days. I have noticed a more full feeling and so I’ve been eating less. Because you sprinkle sensa on everything, I’m way more aware of what I’m eating thus making what I eat count. Like a virtual food diary without having to write it down. Though I have had a all day headache, don’t know if it’s a related side effect.
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Rebecca, I had the same problem. I tested it by just eating a small amount by itself. 15 min later I felt pressure but no pain.
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Thank you all for saving me some hard earned money. This stuff has “scam” written all over it. Good luck to everyone in your weight-loss endeavors. I hope we all can find a way….
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weight loss & anti-depressants:
I’ve been on Wellbutrin for years: it does cause weight loss for the first few months, a great motivator — it “kicked” me into losing and I’ve been able to maintain . . . lifting the depression helped, too: or was it the other way around?
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There is only one way, it’s a choice and you have to make it. My whole life has been a strugle and two years ago I made a choice to get off my butt and start a workout plan. You don’t need gym memberships there are many things one can do without expensive equipment-research online ie: The Biggest Loser website (good info). I am 42 and now I’m healthy and it’s all from focusing and making the choice of wanting it and not “oh, poor me”. Make the choice and do it the right way!
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I cannot believe some of the horrible stories that I have read on this site. Man am I glad I came looking for this. I injured my back (ruptured a disc) about 6 years ago and gained weight because of the inability to move. I also have IBS, diverticulosis and Acid Reflux. I have an extremely sensitive system and seem to become very ill from any pills that have many strange concoctions put together. I am losing weight on my own right now (15 pounds so far!) but I thought it would be nice to have a little kick. And what I am doing to lose weight is
1) Increased my fiber to 40-50 grams/day. Diverticulosis made necessary.
2)Increased water to 1/2 gallon or more per day.
3)Using my Wii Fit and my exercise bike when I am watching a show (hour goes by very quickly).
The weight isn’t melting off by any means, but I will tell you – it is phenomenal to step on the scale and see another 5 pounds gone! And to know that I am doing it myself is incredible! Don’t get this product, it is clearly one heck of a scam!
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I got the stuff and took it the first 3 days…nothing..Then on day 4 I started getting very full after I ate. I am on day 8 now and I swear after I eat something, I have no desire for food. I called and they prolonged my trial period another tow weeks…what do I have to lose..I can start month 2 and see what happens. I am at the beginning of a huge diet and if I can get 2 or 3 weeks of a fullness feeling..its worth the $90.
I shall see how this works. By the way if any of you professional dieters ever too phentermine, I believe thus far the feeling is the same..except phentermine speeded me up. But the fullness feeling is identical. The problem for me with phentermine was after several days the effect was not there.
So we shall see. I will monitor this site and answer questions. I looked at this site to see if anyone is experienceing this almost bloated feeling of non hunger. If you have, I;d like to hear about it
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It seems like this product is worthless. For the price of this, we might as well buy a treadmill and walk the weight off. There are no excuses.
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Using the product during 1st month was ok. It is hard to remember to use it when you eat. After about 2 weeks, I noticed discomfort in my stomach. I was feeling nauseaous. I am returning the product to ShopNBC for my refund. Weight loss? It is hard to determine: I was fitted with a new upper denture…Don’t know if it was food I couldn’t chew or Sensa…
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I ordered Sensa in April. I started it in May. I have had horrible cramps and my IBS has acted up. Constipation and diarrhea. I have lost weight and inches–I do not know how much, I avoid the scale and the measuring tape. I can tell by the way my body and knee’s feel, plus, I am eating less, I feel full after a small amount of food.
I am completely grossed out by the ingredient that is boiled insect! The visual is enough to make me vomit.
I was called by a bill collector the other day, stating if I do not pay the eighty something dollars, I will have a negative rating on my credit score. When I ordered my “free” trial, I thought all I had to pay was the $4.95 S&H., I gave a temporary credit card number to pay for the S&H, knowing that the card was temporary, just in case this was a scam, I did not want them to charge my card for more then the S&H. Last month, Sensa tried to charge my card for the discounted trial amount of $80. something but because that card is now gone, they could not get any money. And, now, they want their money! I got the call from a company called “Intelligent Beauty”, who stated they were a bill collector for Sensa. I asked for them to send me a bill and the rude person stated they do not send any bills, but I could mail a money order to an address. I stated I would have to check out this “Intelligent Beauty” company before I send any money to anyone to make sure it is indeed a ‘real’ company. I have not yet done any investigating.
I, like many, was hoping for help. And, I must admit, it has helped, but, have decided to discontinue Sensa because I cannot afford $90.00 a month, I do not want to ingest boiled insects and the stomach pains and IBS issues are not worth it.
I must stop being lazy and start doing what I know will work.
Eating right and exercising.
Best wishes and blessings.
Sunny
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that was a smart idea you had,thanks for the info because of that my mind is set not to buy it.
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Sensa never tells you that you need a delivery confirmation after returning the product and then they charge you even though you cancel and returned the product, which sent my account into overdraft and they don’t refund..RIP OFF COMPANY
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I just got my sensa in the mail. Although it’s hard to remember to put it on your food before you eat it. which is a main concern for me. I think the product is a waist of time and money. Because i did try it on my food. I didnt feel full and i went back and got a seceond plate. I am feed up with all these comersials that promice you the world and dont give you a chair to sit down in. DONT TRY IT, IT DOESNT WORK.
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thanks for the heads up ,i was going to try it but after i read everything that was said i feel a little bit foolish for hoping for some kind of miracle cure but i am happy to save my money tho.
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I’m with Carissa. Four months of Sensa will buy me that Gold’s Gym treadmill from Wal-Mart, and THAT will be useful in managing my restless leg! =)
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Do not by this product I have been using it for around a month and have broken up with painful bumps that I did not have before I used it.
It also constipates you
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Well I just saw the sensa ad on an infomercial and it almost looked legit. But if you think about it, eating less food slows down your metabolism, causing weight gain after you stop sensa. And the ingredients are gross. All this product does is curb your hunger.
If you want to eat less, EAT SLOW. It takes 20 minutes for your brain to tell you that you are full. So if you eat slow, you will realize that need way less that you usually eat.
And paying 90 dollars for a hunger aid is a ripoff. If you want to curb your hunger wash dishes. Stinky! Its free and hey some chores are getting done!
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Because of the corn and soy ingredients, I opted not to use the sensa. I emailed for a return authorization, got one and returned the package well before the time allowed. Then, two months later they billed my credit card for $99. I called, got a runaround, emailed USPS proof of shipping and they have still not credited back the $99. I believe that this was a scam to begin with. If you ask for the “free” trial, you pay for it.
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All I can say is thanks to all of you.I saw the ad for Sensa last weekend and I was dead set on trying it.I wanted to lose about 30 pounds and it seemed that this product was heaven sent.Thanks to you guys I saved myself a lot of problems and a lot of money. I live on the island of Trinidad and the exchange rate is 6 of our dollars =1 of yours.
Thanks again guys.
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Read Dr Joel Fuhrman’s book eating and fasting for health if you really want to change your life and health.
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Thanks for letting nme know about Sensa before I ordered it.The only way to really lose the weight is exercising and eating right. I lost 45 pounds last year doing swimming aerobics and cutting back on foods.Eating less and drinking lots of water and swimming aerobics really works.I have managed to keep the weight off.But losing weight quickly and starving yourself you will gain that weight back double.I lost 30 pounds a couple of years ago in 3 weeks cause I wasn’t eating after getting my tonsils out and when my throat got better I started eating salads and in 1 week I had gained 60 pounds.SWo not eating is not the way to lose weight but just eat right and not so much will work and swimming aerobics is a great workout and fun.
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Found Sensa on the ShopNBC website, which lists the ingredients (BTW, could not find carmine listed as an ingredient there, but it is here). I think this product is hugely overpriced condidering the ingredients. Tricalcium phosphate can be purchased as a nutritional supplement for $6.48/pound. You can buy maltodextrin from a supplement store or a beer-maker’s supply store; I found it at one supplier for $2.95/lb. Carmine – if it is an ingredient – is a red dye made from crushed up beetles and can be found in yogurt, fruit juice, and some brands of food coloring. Silica – which is listed as an ingredient on other websites, can be bought in tablets at supplement stores – $8.11 for 200 tablets. Other ingredients are milk and soy. Finally, there are “natural and artificial flavorings” (and I thought this product was supposed to be natural).
So, if you buy the six month supply of Sensa (12/.70 oz shakers), you’re paying $235 for about 8.5 ounces of these ingredients. I suppose something might be said for the cost of the research, but still, I would not pay so much for something made of relatively cheap, readily available ingredients. Besides, I’m wondering how one knows how much of the “Tastants” to sprinkle on a particular plate of food — how do you make sure your supply lasts for a full 30 days?
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Ok, sensa is not a long term way to loose weight. It gives u a head start on loosing weight but in that process you need to eat better and excierse. Even though they do some false advertising by saying you can loose weight and not change your diet but think about it, isn’t what you are eating that got u to this point? Use common sense people! This is not a pill to use forever it gives u a head start to feeling satisfied with you, you. Need to do the extra work to keep it that way. I am 5 ft tall and was 160 lbs not great for a short person but I took sensa lost 40 lbs. During the time I was taking it I was eating better working out and got myself into the routine of taking care of me. So use common sense!
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Who knows the right way to send the stuff back and stop the charges. I paid the $159.90 up front. 8/19/10 I was notified it was being shipped. Wish I would have read everyone comments first.
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Product is a rip off.
I ordered their so-called “free trial”.. found out it was crap. Sent it back.. got a CANCELLATION confirmation number.. and they STILL charged my credit card the $89.95!
I’ve read a lot of reviews from others this company tried to rip off.
Don’t believe it! It’s a scam.
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I am glad I found this website. I got once hooked on Acai Berry scam and took 2 months to resolve it after paying through the nose. I also take Lexapro and was interesting to hear that one gains wait on it. I have gained 30 lb and have a hard time loosing it. Besides Sensa sounding like a total scam, I barely eat enough as it is and still have hard time loosing weight. I agree it sound like a placebo.
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I am doing Weight Watchers, and I have lost 16 lbs. The reason I started taking Sensa, because some days I craved for more foods even though I had eaten all that was required for those days. On the first day immediately I felt full before I finished my meal, second day was the same and man I was excited, but what bothered me was this weird feeling in my stomach, I became constipated, my nose was feeling stuffy, and I started having anxiety attacks after years not having them. I was thinking maybe I am having these attacks again because I am nervous about taking Sensa. I went on the community board on the Sensa web page for users of Sensa and clicked on side affects from taking Sensa. Amazing what I saw and didn’t see. Some one wrote in that they were allergic to suralose which Splenda is made from. The Sensa team member wrote back to her that suralose was in Sensa. I googled suralose and to my amazement, the side effects of suralose is depression, headaches, anxiety, gas, rashes, and other symptoms that I don’t remember at this time. All the ingredients aren’t listed, which isn’t right because like myself I had such a reaction to this product. And I was doubting what I was feeling. The answers that were given to those that wrote in about their symptoms like they developed, headaches, gas, rashes, was to drink more water, and cut back the Sensa for two weeks to see if things got better. Well, I called them and let them know that I was allergic to the suralose in Sensa, they didn’t deny that Suralose was in it. I told them I wanted to return it. They did give me the RMA number to put on the outside of my box, (without that number you won’t get a refund) and they did refund my money. Well it did curb my appetite no problem, but I didn’t have the joy of eating without getting full so fast, and those side effects I listed.
Unfortunately, I am sensitive to Sensa. There are people who does very well on it and to each its own, I will continue what I have been doing and lose my weight through Weight Watchers.
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I just got my order today, read the information, and then searched the internet for a blog. This is the site with the most information. Frankly, now I’m afraid to try it, so I’m sending it back. There just aren’t enough positive statements to warrant a possible allergic reaction. Thanks everybody.
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Thank you all for the insight! I woke up and watched the infomercial and was convinced to buy…called the 800 number and tried doing the automated system but something was wrong and I lost connection TWICE.
So I decided to try ordering off ShopNBC.com. Got on the computer and looked it up but just as I was about to get out my credit card, something told me I should do more research before I impulse buy.
That search led me here! I saved my money and got some inspiration to try the old fashioned way once more. THANKS AGAIN!
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Dont’ waste your money. Read Dr. Michael Aziz from new york the perfect 10 diet you will get the picture on how you body responds to real healthy food compared to all the fake and processed crap around
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I lost 17 lbs the first month, however I was sick all the time, I could not keep using it. I was sick, looked horrible , and felted worst, darn near blew out my colon. It was not worth the side effects. It also took me a full month for my body to recover from it, I had to go to the doctor as my stomach was in bad shape. Just watch the calories, it does the same.
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In 5 days I lost 4 lbs…but by day 2 I had the worst stomach cramps and diarreah… it just never stopped. Today I woke up so nauseous, the feeling was worse than the worst hangover I ever had with severe stomach cramps and constant vomitting. I also had horrible cold sweats… I returned my product today…C I would not recommend Sensa for anyone.
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