Didn't Work. Didn't Lose 1 Inch. Don't Waste Your Time or Money!!!! - Vancouver, BC
I am a 60 year old woman, 5' 4" and weigh 170 lbs....
I am a 60 year old woman, 5' 4" and weigh 170 lbs. I weighed about 140 lbs until I turned 50 then due to menopause, laziness, thyroid condition and eating too much, I gained 50 lbs. I lost 20 lbs a few months ago and thought that Zerona might help me lose a couple of inches around my waist, stomach and belly.
I went to a Heath Centre and I signed up for 9 treatments. Their program also consisted of a detox portion. For the week before you were on a detox cleanse where you would take pills and mix a powder with liquid. The following week, you would do a 1/2 hour in a infrared sauna while your feet were in a foot detox bath. You then had 2 - 20 minutes treatments on the Zerona and then you went on a vibration machine for 10 minutes.
After 2 weeks, nothing, they kept telling me I have to be patient. It would happen the 3rd week. Nothing happened. They then said I can expect it to happen a week after. Well I had my measurements and nothing.
I wish I had done more research before I spent $3,500. I could have gone to a weight loss spa for a week or hired a personal trainer for a year. It was not only the money but it was 18 hours that I spent there. If you are reading this report, you probably are considering it. I finally had to face that fact that there is no quick fix and I have to do the work. Eat less, eat the right foods and exercise. Good Luck with your decision.
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I took the supplements as prescribed, abstained from alcohol completely (which was not a problem as I do not drink regularly anyway), drank a buttload of water every day (74 oz.) and watched everything I ate. I am also training for a half marathon and concurrent with the 9 Zerona treatments was running at least 5 times a week, 3-6 miles each time!
My weight was identical. My measurements did not change. I had a very negligible 1.5 inch reduction in my hip area, and that was all that could be noted. The staff was baffled and I believe very embarrassed.
The "fortunate" thing was that I signed up through a Groupon ad, so the cost was 1/3 rd of what others would normally pay (I paid about $1000 for 9 treatments).
I would _not_ recommend this. The most I got out of it was 40 minutes, 3 times a week, of time to myself to read and rest.
I am much like your body shape, but I am 42. I have signed up to do it, but I am leary now. Did u exercise? D***@hotmail.com
Menopause is hard, as evidenced by your ongoing struggle after 10 years. I am in my fourth year myself and have managed to lose 4 pounds over the past 4 months. Yes, just 1 pound a month. I am getting married in 10 days. And you would not believe what I had to do just to lose those lousy 4 pounds. I am lucky I only gained 18 pounds total during those first two terrible menopause years.
I am sorry for your loss of $$ and hope you will aggressively pursue a refund. Demand full, and accept half, and I think you will be doing okay. Try to stay positive.