[GrannyKnits]

I know...I know...the only real way to lose weight is to eat the right things in the right quantity and exercise more.
Been there, done that.
I'm in my 60s now and I need help to get the weight off.
I'm already walking 30 - 40 min on a treadmill 5 or 6 times a week (I increase the incline and speed twice a month) or I sometimes ride a bike instead.
My endurance has improved and I've lost some weight but not enough and the scale hasn't moved in a while.
I've given up everything with sugar and white flour. I don't add salt to anything and I don't eat salty snacks.
Etc.
But I could use some help.
So---has anyone used SENSA that I see on TV and did it work?
Did it have any side effects?
Thanks--

 

[LEE1313]

I thought I was alone!!
No I haven't tried it. Yes I did think about it.
And I know diet and exercise. You are way ahead of me. I need to get moving. I am feeling so old from just sitting and waiting out this long winter we have had.
You have inspired me to get off my butt and start walking. I know I will never be thin, but even a few pounds lost will be a plus.
Linda

 

[dlc1955dec]

Take it from me...a professional dieter. I have been on all programs and tried numerous so called diet pills with fantastic claims with big price tags. I am 55 plus and like you have trouble moving the pounds. I can give you some advice. Stop the diets and try the new Weight Watchers Points Plus program. It is not a diet, its a lifestyle that works. I am never hungry on this plan(SENSA claims it activates your hunger control switch). The program on line is wonderful, relatively inexpensive and it works.

Also, look into a Cellerciser (minni trampoline) at www.cellercise.com for exercise. It has many health bennefits (including lymph drainage) and great for anyone at any age. There is no other exercise better than this. Note: Call the company direct and tell them a friend recommended it to you and they will discount the equipment.

I hope you find this helpful. Deb

 

[e.ridenh]

((((( Our neighbor used it successfully and with no side effects but that can be individual, I suppose.

We both wanted to lose five pounds so she did it with Sensa and I didn't. This is what I did and lost four pounds over two months:

WRITE DOWN all one consumes in one day. It's in black and
white and each time I ate, I could review the daily con-
sumption. This stopped my from eating due to stress, etc.,
and I found I really wasn't that hungry and could wait.

Stay off the scale. It's an enemy for awhile; Take a weekl
reading? Write it down.

Take waist & hip measurement; Make paper notes of start and
finish. Clothes fitting better?

Exersizing will build muscle which I believe weighs more than
fat. You're probably shaping up, losing inches and perhaps
down half size but the weight on the scale may mislead you.

PORTION sizes = the size of a deck of cards so I controlled
that.
NO desserts. I don't have a big sweet tooth, anyhow.

Eliminate empty caloric foods and beverages. Don't bring
them or junk food home and give away or throw away
those in the house.

Watched for sugar content you said. So did I. My brother said he lost a substantial amount over one year just doing this.

SIT DOWN TO EAT versus eating on the run. Make a pretty
table for one's self, include a cloth napkin/placemat, mock
cocktail and invite a friend to join on occasions.

NO seconds; Bone up on veggies & fruits.

None caloric beverage of choice, perhaps. I like iced water
+ lemon. If no fresh lemon, use 'real (liquid) lemon'. It
comes in the lime version, too.
*** I drink 1/3 a glass of OJ or milk. 2% is nice, etc.

Drink water about 20 minutes before each meal.

ESSENTIAL: Eat 3 squares a day + two snacks to keep blood
sugars, etc., level 24/7.

Don't eat anything two hours before bedtime.
*** Dried fruits can be made at home. Add some nuts
but some are high in calories. Pinenuts are low, I
believe.

Cook from scratch versus buying pre-made foods.

Stay away from drive through food places.
*** Start a savings bank for just these purposes. Mine is
a digital, see-through coin bank. When it gets up to
$100, I cash it in and go buy yarnie stuff. LOL!

Stay busy.
*** I didn't be a couch potato as often. If so, I snagged
a WIP to burn off more calories.

When parking, park further away so you walk more. Use stairs
versus elevators or escalators.

Premake a veggie tray and use the spray salad dressings
that come in non-caloric varieties. I like the Italian.

Plant a garden and tend to it. I don't run the tiller but should!

Window sill gardening is fun if you don't have land. Dehydrate
the produce, freeze, etc., or use as gifts.

Feeding the birds has a bunch of ways to do so, will give
one joy watching them, too and I and DH call each other
when a new bird arrives.

I'm a hard worker and eat the same way and may have to tape a 2 x 4 to my feeding arm to stay thinner. The best solution is preventitive medicine. Same thing with a messy house. Pick it up; Don't pass it up. LOL!!

I'm sure there are other good hints, too. I'm just one who
won't buy a diet aid or vitamins and am not without funds figuring I can make my own and bank it into CD/s. No, make that yarnie stuff! LOL!!

I also make my own sports drink here and don't buy Gatorade. That info can be surfed for. The recipe doesn't have baking soda in it so I add a teaspoon to the one-quart ratio.

Good luck!!
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I know...I know...the only real way to lose weight is to eat the right things in the right quantity and exercise more.
Been there, done that.
I'm in my 60s now and I need help to get the weight off.
I'm already walking 30 - 40 min on a treadmill 5 or 6 times a week (I increase the incline and speed twice a month) or I sometimes ride a bike instead.
My endurance has improved and I've lost some weight but not enough and the scale hasn't moved in a while.
I've given up everything with sugar and white flour. I don't add salt to anything and I don't eat salty snacks.
Etc.
But I could use some help.
So---has anyone used SENSA that I see on TV and did it work?
Did it have any side effects?
Thanks--

 

[GrannyKnits]

Wow! Lots of good info in your message.
I'm already doing all those things (I just didn't put it all in my original message) except the Weight Watchers, but I know someone will read your post and learn something. thanks!

 

[sandra walsh]

Haven't tried sensa but have found a good web site ... you might be interested. loseit.com you can log in all your food. It calculates how long it will take you to lose the weight. It worth a try especially since you are already excercising. I love to walk bu have neuromas in both feet. Trying to avoid a third surgery to remove them. Good luck. Sandy W.

 

[Charity Knitter]

Thought about trying it, but after I read the reviews on www.dietspotlight.com/sensa-review/ , and due to the reported side effects, I decided it wasn't for me. I've been trying to follow Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar program, and cutting back on products with white flour and high amounts of sugar. My husband and I were slowly losing weight, then we went on vacation. Eating out everyday really messed us up, we both gained back the weight we lost. So it's back to the program. Good Luck!

Charity Knitter

I know...I know...the only real way to lose weight is to eat the right things in the right quantity and exercise more.
Been there, done that.
I'm in my 60s now and I need help to get the weight off.
I'm already walking 30 - 40 min on a treadmill 5 or 6 times a week (I increase the incline and speed twice a month) or I sometimes ride a bike instead.
My endurance has improved and I've lost some weight but not enough and the scale hasn't moved in a while.
I've given up everything with sugar and white flour. I don't add salt to anything and I don't eat salty snacks.
Etc.
But I could use some help.
So---has anyone used SENSA that I see on TV and did it work?
Did it have any side effects?
Thanks--

 

[GrannyKnits]

Haven't tried sensa but have found a good web site ... you might be interested. loseit.com you can log in all your food. It calculates how long it will take you to lose the weight. It worth a try especially since you are already excercising. I love to walk bu have neuromas in both feet. Trying to avoid a third surgery to remove them. Good luck. Sandy W.

I'm using the website already. It really does help and makes you think before you put something in your mouth.

 

[LEE1313]

Update,
My daughter uses WWW.myfitnesspal.com.
It's free. She of course rides her bike 7-10 miles a week walks a zillion miles.
But hey it may help us.
We should try to stay connect and encourage each other.
I have become a couch tater with this winter. I am so afraid of falling on the snow and ice.
Linda

 

[janny]

Boy..I thought I was the only one struggling with being overweight and not even wanting to do anything about it. I was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes UGH..Going on meds. this week...BUT the doctor told me that if I can lose weight and change my other evil ways, like not eating enough of the right stuff and not getting off the couch, I may be able to get off the meds someday! Winters are the hardest. Plus, my husbasnd died only 3 hours after coming home from Iraq (2003) and even though it's been almsot 8 years...it still feels like yesterday sometimes. I miss him so much. He was my best friend, my life. It is only by God's grace that I am hangin on. Wow..I kinda got off track..sorry if I shared too much info..prayers would be appreciated greatly.

 

[RaccoonMama]

I have some. In fact if you want I will sell u them. I have all of the 6 months worth & have opened up one. There's two in each one month box. If ur intersted let me know.

Terriann

 

[rebecca]

I know...I know...the only real way to lose weight is to eat the right things in the right quantity and exercise more.
Been there, done that.
I'm in my 60s now and I need help to get the weight off.
I'm already walking 30 - 40 min on a treadmill 5 or 6 times a week (I increase the incline and speed twice a month) or I sometimes ride a bike instead.
My endurance has improved and I've lost some weight but not enough and the scale hasn't moved in a while.
I've given up everything with sugar and white flour. I don't add salt to anything and I don't eat salty snacks.
Etc.
But I could use some help.
So---has anyone used SENSA that I see on TV and did it work?
Did it have any side effects?
Thanks--

No. I was told and found it to be true that unless one watches their weight ,,exercises, gets plenty of GOOD sleep, trys not to be too stressed out(HA HA), etc. that what a person weighes (after having kids) at age 25 is pretty close to what they will weigh all their life. I dieted ,exercised and did all that stuff and I still never lost more than 20 pounds. I lost my husband (he died) at age 47 and gained all that back. So it has to do with metabolism (I think). Those diet tablets etc never worked for me. Well I may not lose much weight ,but at least I stay calm with my knitting and crocheting. LOL

 

[GrannyKnits]

No. I was told and found it to be true that unless one watches their weight ,,exercises, gets plenty of GOOD sleep, trys not to be too stressed out(HA HA), etc. that what a person weighes (after having kids) at age 25 is pretty close to what they will weigh all their life.

Well I can prove that's a lie!!!
I weighed 118 at age 25 after 3 kids. Now I weigh.....ummm.....lots more.

 

[GrannyKnits]

I have some. In fact if you want I will sell u them. I have all of the 6 months worth & have opened up one. There's two in each one month box. If ur intersted let me know.

Terriann

I PM'd you

 

[Chags]

It seems that we all have the same problem with weight. After many years, I beleive the only way to lose wt. is walking. I started walking , did not enjoy it..BUT I started walking on a school tract with my iPod on and I am in my own world..have lost close to 38-40 pounds. I am looking forward to spring and to start walking again. I would like to lose 30 more pounds. On my walks I solve all the problems of the world, sometimes I even figure out how to fix my knitting.
Chags

 

[rebecca]

No. I was told and found it to be true that unless one watches their weight ,,exercises, gets plenty of GOOD sleep, trys not to be too stressed out(HA HA), etc. that what a person weighes (after having kids) at age 25 is pretty close to what they will weigh all their life.

Well I can prove that's a lie!!!
I weighed 118 at age 25 after 3 kids. Now I weigh.....ummm.....lots more.[/quote
I know! I gained most of my weight from having my 4. Lost about 20 to 30 and then gained it all back when my husband died in 1997. Diets and diet pills exercise ......nothing has worked.... not my thyroid either...... emotional eating. bored sad reading holidays watching tv,etc. As long as I am working with my yarn i dont eat . (so much LOL)

 

[RaccoonMama]

I used to walk & power walk as well. Being on steroids for a bad case of pneumonia that nearly killed me & left my lungs severely scarred, didn't leave me with much of a choice. Since being off the steroids I have loss nearly 90 lbs.!!! I still have about 40 lbs to go. I doubled my weight while I was on them. Oops!! I just gave my weight away!!! Anyhow, I plateaued for months!! I finally broke it though. I'm so happy to be back on the way down.
I cannot wait to get to 150. But that is still a bit away. But taking care of my husband since the surgery, has made me drop more.
Wanna know my secret??
I eat sensable (sp? ) amounts for lunch & dinner, skip breakfast & dessert, & have a parfait before bed. I get out as much as I can, & walk in toning tennis shoes. That's it! Its that easy. Oh! One last thing. Every once in awhile, I take water pills. BUT, I only do it when I know I'm retaining water.
Unfortunately, many of the diet solutions cause my heart to race. Although Sensa never did, I could never remember to use those shakers....LOL!!!

 

[yellowsparrow]

GREAT ADVICE GIRL! I JUST COPED THE WEIGHT WATCHES POINTS AND I,M GOING TO DO IT ! WISH ME LUCK . NEED TO LOSE TO CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE . YOU GIRLS ARE FANTASTIC. SO GLAD I JOINED .

 

[MegK31]

Sensa is an expensive waste of money.

 

[Karyn]

My Dr put me on Phentermine. I have lost just about 80#. I now miss taking it more then using it and still losing weight. I just made up my mine I had to or die early. I want to be around for my grandchildren and see them grow up. I have found knitting has really helped me, you can't eat and knit at the same time.. I also track everything I eat. I hope this helps. I think after a certain age we all struggle with it.