What the heck is “Sensa” and how do I score some?
I get the feeling that something has entered into the periphery of my brain recently. I usually keep that area closed and locked down lest something ugly creep in subliminally. Does the word “Sensa” mean anything to any of you? 
I, A gripping life, am made vulnerable by carrying around extra lbs. (I prefer to write lbs. instead of POUNDS, the latter sounding much too heavy.) Anyway, there’s a commercial for a weight loss method that has entered my conscious brain and caused me to put it under consideration. Now, before you go lecturing me on how diets don’t work and giving me advice (that’s my game, remember?) please understand that I already KNOW EVERYTHING about losing weight. I can lose, gain, maintain (for a short while) with the best of them. Yes, I’m speaking of Oprah, Carnie (I always think of Carnivore, don’t you?) and Kirstie. But seriously… I just know that one of these days science will find a way to let me eat cake and cookies for dinner and never gain a pound. Come on, Science! Hurry up!! Here’s an actual photo of the inside of my brain.
Here’s some more “science.”
The complex science of Sensa
S E N S A
This is all I know about Sensa. People who use it dance in the streets and seem happy. They sprinkle it on their fat food like it’s salt. They claim you can lose 30+ pounds without dieting. It’s easy as 123, effective, clinically proven, and satisfaction is guaranteed. Hmmm….. So, what’s the catch and why isn’t everyone using SENSA if it’s so great? — Just my standard questions.
Is it just me or do any of you think that this might alter the flavor, just a tad?
Something feels amiss with these claims. (Is it because that beastly woman, Patti Stanger, from Millionaire Matchmaker, is their spokes person?) Unless one of you steps forward to confirm that Sensa is indeed a diet method worth exploring, I guess I’ll go back to Zumba, crap food, and all manner of self-flagellation.
“….all manner of self-flagellation.”= coffee out nose.
Thanks, my friend.
Haha! I’m glad I could provide you with a morning nasal cleanse. I understand coffee has some great medicinal value.
I must be out of touch. the only “Sensa” I know is as an abbreviation of sensimilla, a version of weed.
And if you use that, you’ll get the munchies, so no weight loss there…
You must not be watching enough bad TV. Sensimilla… I’m intrigued.
Guapa,
You made me laugh. When I was only a young Le Clown, sensi was mostly what was available to us young… people in need of medicinal herbs… I haven’t heard that terms in years, or perhaps I did, but my short term memory is failing me…..
Le Clown
I like the phrase “medicinal herbs”. I’ve always been a fan of “recreational pharmaceuticals”. The phrase I mean, not the-
Crap.
That’s because you’re 107 years old, Le Clown.
One of the nice things about traveling in the same circles is watching the love/hate (mock/poke?) Weebles-Clown-fest bounce across the internet!
Hey, thanks for dropping by and chatting it up with Guapo. I’m glad I could provide a venue for your get together.
Grippy,
I try to diversify my contribution to your blogs. You’re welcome.
Le Clown
You’re really a great contributer of ideas, here. Thanks, Le Clown.
Lisa, I’ve heard of this but doesn’t it have some regime of you can only eat so many fat grams and if you go over those grams something not so pleasant may happen at unexpected moments? Or is that that other one, splenda? Ew. I am like you and the older I get the more I think, wtfrigg? What is going on with my body??
I cannot eat celery and drink vitamin water all day. I love food, good food. So…I don’t know if you learn more about this revolutionary way of being able to eat whatever you want and still lose weight, please share. Please.
I’m not sure about the fat gram thing? I know there’s another diet aid called “Alli” which is a pill you take before meals that eliminates the fat you’ve consumed. With that pill you do have to be careful not to eat excess fat because it has unfortunate icky side effects.
I feel like the older I get the less my metabolism works and the fewer calories I can consume. Like you said, I’m at the point where I could probably maintain my weight on a head of lettuce and vitamin water. It’s all so depressing. : (
I’ll keep you posted if “Science” has a break through. haha!
Unexpected is also termed as “ANAL LEAKAGE” – that’s very sexy during any party…
Oooh… so glad you brought that up before I ate lunch! haha!
It’s also delicous on bread ~
The Sensa or the Anal Leakage? …Lol!
I saw this advertised and though “Oh Boy, here we go..another fad”.. When I found out (Lisa Ling did a great report on this) Diet Drinks actually make you GAIN weight (has something to do with the way our bodies absorb the whatever in them, storing fat) I knew the only way to really lose weight id Food intake/adjustment and good old fashioned exercise…
You look tiny and I doubt very seriously you need to lose anything 🙂
I go up and down on the weight loss roller coaster. I’m 5’11 so I can gain 20 pounds and no one is the wiser. The problem is that even though you don’t see it so easily that’s a lot of extra weight and if you go over that, where it’s noticeable, then you’ve got to really dig in and work hard to get it off.
This picture was taken 3 years ago when I was feeling fine. Now, let’s just say, I could use to lose! haha!
I’m an exercise sort of gal. I love food way too much to ever make huge sacrifices so instead I’ll try and burn it off. Right now I’m in a menopausal slump, no motivation and my metabolism is betraying me. I feel like I’d have to really reduce calories to see any change.
In the mean time, I always have my ears and eyes open for the next “Break through.” haha!
Don’t compare yourself to Carnie, Oprah, and Kirstie. Those ladies have far far to go. Personally, I think sensa is a placebo. I love palcebos. If people can find a way to trick my brain, then go right ahead.
Try it out! You can’t check it off your list until you find out what it’s all about!
haha! Hey, whatever works, I’m in. I think I might have to do a weight loss post in which I reveal my sick ideas on easy ways to take off the poundage. (I’ll give you proper cred cause some of them are your ideas like going to Greece where all we would eat is, wait, what were we gonna eat again?)
Nothing. Because Greek food is made of fish and olives and feta cheese and poop.
Oh, yeah, your right! Nothing. Olives, Feta and Octopus poop should help to keep us on our diet. Let’s plan to go in the spring to get a jump start on next summer.
I’ve seen these commercials, the ones with the chicks in the white bikinis dancing gleefully on the beach. If I thought that stuff worked, I’d be snorting lines of it.
Oh, me too. I’d be Al Pacino in Scarface. I’d be rolling around in the stuff. How is it that they can put a man on the moon (that sounds so antiquated, now that we’re on mars, but I’m sticking with it) but they can’t figure out a way for people to shed pounds without diet and exercise? “They” suck.
Hahaha!
I think this is the stuff that gives you diarrhea. I’d pretty much stay away from that, not liking diarrhea and all that. Or is it Olestra that gives you diarrhea? Did you notice how many times I got diarrhea in this comment? I think I like to write that word because I know how to spell it! In a similar vein, I lost 6 pounds overnight preparing for my recent colonoscopy. Of course, I wound up in the ER within 24 hours so that’s probably not a good weight loss program either.
OMG!! haha! I always deem diarrhea a good thing for losing weight. I actually look forward to any medical procedure in the hopes that there will be a side benefit of weight loss. I had a colonoscopy recently and it IS a great diet jump start to the next procedure – as long as you could string them together. I was told I have fibroids so now I’m wondering what kind of weight loss comes with a full hysterectomy? Next stop, MY APPENDIX!
Olestra does indeed cause diarrhea and so does Alli.
Sensa, I’m not so sure about? Thus my post. I was hoping someone could give me the skinny (no pun intended) on this new fad.
PS. Sorry you ended up in the ER. That sucks.
My trip to the ER was actually kind of amusing. I had my eyes shut because the dehydration had given me a migraine and it was fun to hear the nurses talk about my blue lips and grey skin color. I felt like they were discussing an alien life form. Of course, I felt like an alien life form. Looking forward to your weight loss tips.
You’re like me. I enjoy that slightly out of control feeling but in a safe place. I like those warm blankets they give you in the ER, oh, and the drugs, too.
Why so worried about a few extra lbs? Weight is relative.
Spoken like a real skinny person! I’m not “worried” but I’m uncomfortable when my clothes get tight. When I’m over my ideal weight I get cranky because nothing feels good on my body. I also hate that it takes more effort to look good – I like to be able to grab something out of my closet and go. When clothes are uncomfortable you can’t do that.
No doubt about it — it’s magic!
You’re right. It has to be magic. Good one, Sandee.
Ha! Sensa always sounds to me like it will make you lose weight through psychic manipulation. I think crystals would be involved.
I know, right?! I’m like what the…? The commercials make it look so amazing – just sprinkle fairy dust on your food and the pounds come off! So why am I tempted to try it? hahahaha!
It sounds magical! I would use it too if I weren’t 98% sure it would possibly give me cancer.
hahahah!
Dear Grippy.. you’ve been rocking the blog posts lately.. on a good roll eh?
I got nothing to contribute. Menopause, metabolism, aging — it all sucks
gee your are a tall one eh? I’m a shorty
Enough rambling.. I am still cranky and still having a crappy week.
Have enjoyed reading your posts this week.
Thanks, Audra. I can’t deny I’m having a good flow lately. Thanks for noticing. Haha!
As sure as I’ve got it going on, you know it’s just a matter of time before it dries up. It’s the ebb and flow of my life. Speaking of which… I’m sorry you’re in a crappy place this week. I’m actually feeling exhausted for no good reason, like I could crawl in bed and sleep for 48 hours. I may have to post about all these changes that are making us miserable.
ebb and flow.. yep. Spin more wise words woman
I’ve been pretty successful with “self-flagellation”…so I’m sticking with it. 🙂
Be encouraged!
Hahaha!!! By all means stick with it.
Gee, no wonder you’re always encouraged!
PS: thanks for not blogging about pus…hahaha
You’re very welcome. One pus post a day is more than enough!! Haha!
Patty from Millionaire Matchmaker! Slowly I turn . . .inch by inch . . .
She’s horrible! Terrible! I still watch occasionally though. I can’t help it.
And I’ve never heard of Sensi. Maybe it’s cocaine. Which is probably pretty expensive. Why not just pour sugar on salty things and salt on sugary things!
The only way I’ve ever lost weight is to go on a sugar substitute and meatless diet. You can eat all you want but you just don’t want to eat that much because it’s boring and nothing tastes very good. I lost 15 pounds and have yet to gain it back. I’m 5’2″ so that’s a lot for me. You’re so lucky to be tall! 😀
I’m so glad you feel the same way about the millionaire matchmaker! Ugh! That may be one of the worst shows on TV, and still if there’s nothing else on, I’ll watch it, like you, I can’t turn my head away from the train wreck! Haha!
I’m glad Guapo came by to educate us on hallucinigenics. Actually, Sensi is probably more effective than Sensa. I get the SENSE they both have something to do with our senses… Just a hunch.
Your diet plan sounds much more sensible and in line with my boring tasteless food and self flagellation method.
Lily is 6 ft and my son is 6’8″. I’m a shrimp next to them. We’re like an Amazon family. 5’2″ sounds pretty great to me!
Isn’t there a version for men and a different for women? Rather silly. Like saying men should do pushups and women should do situps. I wonder if Sensa stands for something or they’re just trying to sound Japanese. I bet one of the S’s stands for science. You know what, I bet they both stand for science.
Haha! The commercial makes it look like you just sprinkle something that looks like salt on your food and then you get to eat it anyway! Does it make you feel full that quickly or just make you feel like you’re gonna blow chunks, as Lily would say?
I am wary of all fake things. This includes fake sugar in the diet drinks or sugar replacers of any kind. And so diet pills freak me out even more. What about all of those commercials about suing the companies a decade later once they actually have long-term testing? Whoops, we didn’t realize it would make your kidney turn into your liver. Don’t do it!
I just ate the rest of my pint of ice cream a second ago. It was mint chocolate chip. And there wasn’t anything fake about it. I’m probably not your target audience on this one.
I hear ya. I’m just curious because you sprinkle it on your food and it’s supposed to send your brain signals that say you’re full. They say it’s safe… But of course, what else are they gonna say!? Haha. Looks like I have to exercise and eat boring food.
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