Michelle
Weight Before: 155 lbs
Weight After: 130 lbs
Weight Loss: 25 lbs*
Michelle has a busy and hectic life. Her job often has her on the road and no two days are the same.
Sensei was a perfect match for Michelle. The meal plan created for her included all the foods she liked. She especially loved that each meal was created around her schedule, whether she was eating at home or dining out. The program easily adapted to last minute changes. If she planed to eat at home and changed her plans to eat out with friends, Sensei could quickly suggest a meal for her that let her to stick with the program.
"The idea of signing up for a weight loss program that required me to attend meetings, make elaborate meals, or count calories just didn't interest me, especially if I couldn't eat out. I needed a program that could keep pace with my life; not one that added to my list of things to do in a day."
"I wanted to lose weight and keep it off. I've had friends who tried other programs. I watched them lose weight and then gain it back. I didn't want that to happen to me. Sensei gave me the tools I needed to learn to make permanent changes to the way I live."
"Before Sensei I would just go to the grocery store and buy whatever I thought we'd need for the week. I wound up buying more than we needed, and things we didn't need, like snack foods. Sensei shopping list took into account when I planned to eat out. I was shocked when I'd get to the check out and my bill was about $50 less than I'd normally spend each week.
"The Sensei program also had great new recipes that I will definitely continue to make. The Sensei quick prep recipes are terrific and they only take a few minutes to make. My husband and I both enjoyed trying them.
"The program was better than I ever imagined. The biggest surprise was the money I am saving each week at the grocery store. Sensei has saved me time, money and helped me lose weight!"
*Results Not TypicalRobert
Weight Before: 205 lbs
Weight After: 185 lbs
Weight Loss: 20 lbs*
Robert wanted to lose weight but didn't want to join a weight loss program or try some ridiculous diet. All he needed to lose weight was a few simple tools and strategies to help him succeed and Sensei provided everything he needed to lose weight on his terms. Because the program is available online and mobile phone it is always there 24/7. There is never a chance of missing a meeting or forgetting to track a calorie or point. In fact with Sensei Robert never had to think about calories or points. Because he could concentrate on his life and leave the planning to Sensei, he never felt like he was on a weight loss program.
"I wanted to lose weight, but until I heard about Sensei there wasn't any program that appealed to me. I have a relatively healthy lifestyle, but I just needed to lose 20-25 pounds to feel really great. I was already playing tennis so it wasn't a matter of getting more exercise. It was a matter of figuring out what I could change about what I ate in a way that I could live with. Sensei developed a plan that was customized to me and recommended a few changes in what I ate not where I ate. I was surprised I could still have fast food. With Sensei I just made better choices."
"I was surprised that only a few changes in my eating habits really helped me to lose weight. I never felt deprived or that I couldn't eat certain foods. Because Sensei asked me about my preferences as part of the sign up process, I always had meals I enjoyed eating. I really like the way the program works. Sensei automatically makes recommendations for meals. You either accept them or request a change. When you request a new meal on your phone, within seconds you have new suggestions all based on the foods you told Sensei you like to eat, you simply select the option you like best, it's that easy. It's like having your own nutritionist with you at each meal helping you make healthier choices."
"I work from home so there is always food to snack on. Sensei gave me one strategy after the other to try until I hit on one that really worked for me. I don't skip meals anymore and as a result I'm not eating unhealthy snacks between meals. The best thing about Sensei was how easy it was and that I really never felt like I was dieting."
*Results Not TypicalMarcella
Weight Before: 225 lbs
Weight After: 155 lbs
Weight Loss: 70 lbs*
Time to reach goal: 12 months
Marcella didn't think she'd be able to lose weight at her age, never mind keeping it off. But with Sensei she has already lost 70lbs!
Over time she gained weight, more weight than she was comfortable with. She'd tried to lose on her own without success. Structured programs didn't appeal to her. She tried losing weight by cutting back on what she ate and trying to eat healthier. But nothing seemed to work. When she saw the information about Sensei, she was interested because it didn't look too difficult and the program could adjust to her schedule. She loved that she could change her meals anytime she wanted.
"Right about the time I signed up for Sensei, I'd been feeling really tired and rundown. I went to my doctor and was diagnosed with diabetes. My doctor said that weight loss would be one of the key ingredients to treat this. Losing weight has made me feel 20 years younger and have a lot more energy. I know this is adding years to my life!"
"I've really enjoyed all of the creative menus and recipes that I get from Sensei. I add my own twist with different low calorie seasonings and spices. I've been surprised at how filling my meals are and I don't feel like I'm on a ?diet?. I can even eat out or have fast food if I want. I'm actually eating less, but I still feel satisfied and full!
I still have a little more weight I want to lose. But I've already been called "Skinny" by one of my friends. My husband has noticed the dramatic change in how I look?.and he likes it!"
*Results Not TypicalMichael
Weight Before: 205 lbs
Weight After: 150 lbs
Weight Loss: 55 lbs*
Time to reach goal: 5 months
Michael is a busy man who enjoys his non-stop city lifestyle. He loves that with Sensei he can eat out and still lose weight by making healthier choices.
A normal day for Michael used to be fast food for breakfast, pizza for lunch and take-out for dinner. Chips and sweets were a regular part of late night cram sessions. Besides walking to class, he really didn't exercise. Then he found Sensei. It was a program he could stick to because it fit his lifestyle. He loves that he can eat out and still lose weight.
Michael tried to lose weight by only eating once a day. "Skipping meals completely backfired. I'd be starving by dinner time and then eat all night," he said. Then, surfing the web, he discovered that Sensei's weight loss program could be downloaded to his Blackberry. "I was a little skeptical about a weight loss program that still let me go to McDonalds, but I was already a Blackberry addict, so I thought if there was anything that would work for me, it would be that one," he said.
With Sensei's help, Michael began to make small changes in his diet and fitness routine that led to big results. The program took his love of fast food and dining out into account, and helped him find ways to fit in exercise.
Instead of double cheeseburgers and fries, he switched to grilled chicken sandwiches, and when he went out to his favorite restaurants with friends, he looked to his Sensei Blackberry App to suggest healthy entrees. "Eating out in New York is such an integral part of the culture," Michael said. "With Sensei, even if I didn't plan to eat out, I could accept a last minute dinner invite and still figure out what to eat with the program's help."
After only a month on the program, Michael started to notice results. He was excited about his new fitness routine, and started to use the program's tailored weekly grocery lists to make the quick and easy, 10-minute meals it suggested to fit his schedule, in addition to his lunches on-the-go. Five months later, the Blackberry and cheeseburger addict had lost more than 50 pounds, is eating healthier at every meal and exercising every day.
*Results Not Typical