Women Are Nearly Three Times as Likely as Men to Report They Would Give Up Sex for a Year if They Could Lose Weight

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With warm weather quickly approaching, many people are focused on losing weight and achieving healthier bodies.  However, taking the first step toward weight-loss may be a struggle for many, according to a recent survey conducted on behalf of the SENSA® Weight-Loss System. Despite nearly three-quarters (72%) of Americans' desire to lose weight to become healthier, many face some serious obstacles in battling the bulge: giving up their favorite foods (26%) and finding the motivation to workout (33%).

The survey also revealed some surprising findings on people's perceptions when it comes to weight loss:

• Negative feelings toward obesity: As people strive to get swimsuit-ready for the summer, some surprising facts about those who have some unwanted pounds:
  • The majority of  Americans (83%) believe that people who are overweight are often treated badly
  • A quarter of Americans (24%) are actually too embarrassed to work out at a gym
  • One in five Americans (21%) say that they have sex less often because they are self-conscious about their weight and body

• Bringing sexy back: For both men and women, sex is a primary driver toward weight loss.
  • A quarter of the people surveyed (25%) don't have the courage to tell their partner they wish they would lose weight
  • One of the biggest motivators to lose weight for both sexes is to feel more attractive (Women – 48% vs. Men – 25%)
  • Women are nearly three times as likely as men (Women – 16% vs. Men – 6%) to report that they would give up sex in order to lose weight
  • Nearly a quarter of men surveyed (15%) believe they would have a better sex life if they were to shed excess pounds

• Say goodbye to comforts of the home: Americans are willing to give up their daily comforts for a year in order to lose weight.
  • Where did Lolo go? Nearly three times as many people would give up their pets (13%) over the Internet (5%) in order to guarantee they'd lose those unwanted pounds
  • People are also willing to give up basic needs to lose weight including: coffee (28%), vacation days (12%), car (4%) and their paycheck (2%)

People don't necessarily have to get rid of all of their comforts though.  A simple solution to combat weight-loss struggles is with the SENSA® Weight-Loss System.  Hundreds of thousands of people across the United States have turned to the SENSA® Weight-Loss System to lose weight because it's easy, effective and clinically proven. Created by Dr. Alan Hirsch, this revolutionary 6-month weight-loss system uses science and your sense of smell to help you lose unwanted pounds. Simply sprinkle it on all the foods you normally eat to safely and effectively curb your appetite and lose weight without feeling deprived.  SENSA® works without the restrictions of calorie counting, the inconvenience of pre-packaged meals and the side-effects of drugs and stimulants.  

The SENSA® Weight-Loss System is sold at GNC stores nationwide and at www.trysensa.com and http://www.dermstore.com/.    

This survey was conducted on behalf of the SENSA® Weight-Loss System by Omnibus to a nationally representative sample of 1,000 American adults aged 18+.

About SENSA®

Based on more than 20 years of his research linking human olfactory senses to appetite and overeating, Dr. Alan Hirsch developed the SENSA® Weight-Loss System. SENSA® consists of patent pending blends of scented Tastants that you sprinkle on food, and are designed to stimulate the olfactory senses and trigger satiety. SENSA® has become a leading weight-loss tool and lifestyle brand to encourage portion control and healthy living without restrictive dieting, stimulants or pills. For more information or to order SENSA® visit  www.trysensa.com or www.facebook.com/Sensa.

Contact:
Katelyn O'Reilly, Director of Public Relations
SENSA® Products, LLC
310-683-0940, ext. 1527
[email protected]

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