Back at Marie France

 

The last time I visited Marie France center was year 2018.  I blogged about it and I received some comments asking me how was the after-effect.

As much as I'd love to say a lot --- busy mom with a kid who goes to school happened, and of course PANDEMIC.  If you ask me, yes it is effective if done consistently with guidance from a nutritionist.  And yes, you don't have to worry about skipping a year or 2 or 3 because you can always go back.  It is not like a surgical treatment that requires you go to back to the doctors for another check-up.  I am proud to say all treatments from Marie France are non-surgical which made me comfortable enough to go there as much as I can.

A quick story about my body - I haven't been totally overweight since I came back to the Philippines, I was overweight when I worked overseas with weight ranges around 135-140lbs.  Don't ask me for photos because I kept them in the "baul" :P

I was extremely active from 2018-2020, I was doing boxing, cardio and weight training 3-4 x a week at a close-by gym.  When pandemic hits March 2020, I lost all the muscles and weight from stress and weight went down to 105lbs.  I felt good and clothes fit better but that weightloss (or muscle loss shall I say) did not last!  It lasted only a year and my weight starts to go up.  

Don't come back to me saying I am a lazy bum.  Though I did not go back to the gym, I constantly exercise at home combining cardio and weight training.  Not as high intensity as boxing but I watch what I eat and eat as healthily as I can.  

Unfortunately, combining lack of "walking" (due to pandemic) plus AGE, my weight stayed at 122-123lbs.  Even the lady from Marie France was surprised as she said I look like I am around 115-118lbs but the weighing scale says otherwise.

Little did she know that I was carrying a pouch - my stubborn tummy and a batwing --- loose skin from my sudden stop of boxing!  

Not crying here, but I've decided to do something about it.  As I continue with my weights workout and cardio at home.  I've decided to head back to Marie France for the extra help.

And here are my top 3 favorites that work for my body type.  By the way, feel free to contact them for consultation because you can't just walk in there and say the treatments you want to try --- a consultation is needed for the Doctor to be able to come up with the right program for you.

EDM+

Also known as Endermologie+ - this is a slimming technology that uses a small handheld tool to apply pressure n your body and it uses the combination of rolling, suction and pulsating motion to stimulate the fats locked within the deep tissue.

Imagine your fats hiding underneath and this treatment would create a "HUGE EARTHQUAKE" for fats to break apart.  

I wore a full body suit for this treatment and there is a choice for "full body" or half body.  Since I have really slim legs, my treatment has always been the upper body type concentrating on arms and tummy.  The therapist would follow the machine (as seen above) and I find this treatment to be comfortable and relaxing.  Expect to have a bit of pain on key areas like arms and back but super bearable. 

Marie France Elite and Facial Care Centre Opens at MET LIVE!

Marie France Elite and Facial Care Centre opens up (a bit) nearer my area!  Located at third level of MET LIVE Macapagal, I was able to book myself a Honey Almond Facial Service (my favorite!) and Laser Light within the month it was opened!

That explains my excited face!

Everyone wore a Happy Andradra robe and were all smile because it is easier to #ThinkSexyLiveSexier with the help of both Marie France Elite and Facial Care Centre!

with Nicky of Marie France/Facial Care Centre and Hershey Neri

The Marie France EDM Experience

If you follow me on Instagram Stories, you'll know that I visit Marie France on a weekly basis (as much as possible when my schedule permits).   I always include FMS Elite and added some for spot treatments, my issues has always been my upper body --- arms and tummy!  So I added Endermologie+.

Get rid of stubborn fat with Endermologie+. Its advanced LipoMassage™ slimming technology permanently eliminates resistant fat, smoothens out cellulite, and firms up the skin.Using various roll modalities, it effectively treats problem areas by stimulating deep biological responses in the body that result in non-surgical fat removal, redefined curves, and firmer, smoother, skin. It is ideal for those struggling with sagging skin and cellulite, and those who want to recontour their figure and maintain firm, youthful-looking skin.

My Marie France FMS Elite and Physique Experience

More than 15 years ago, when I came back from my 3.5 years stint working in China, I was this 145 pounder girl looking for a job and was teased by friends and relatives on how "chunky" I look.  

"Did you eat a lot of HotPot in China?"

"Was it because of the cold weather in China?  You got bloated?"

I just shrugged all the comments off and smiled and gave them my funny replies!  But in my heart, I was sad, I've done my part going to the gym 5 times a week and doing at-home Tae Bo and Zumba videos.  I've even done crazy diets from juicing to 6 o'clock diets.  

I even went to Marie France and had myself assessed.  I was THISCLOSE to giving out my credit card enrolling myself for personalized treatments but everything was put on HOLD when my mom got sick and my focus was to take care of her.

Then LIFE happens, after my mom got well, I got pregnant and the rest was history!  Fellow working moms would totally understand how taking care of oneself is the least priority when you turn into a mom!  

Not until this year, when I tried to fit into my favorite dress seeing my bulging tummy on the reflection, I knew I have to do something. With a little push from Mr. AMW too, I finally went back to Marie France this time with conviction.

I have shared this on #AMWIgstories so many times, I don't eat a lot!  I go to a lot of restaurants with the family but I can actually control the food I eat.  My only problem is that, I drink a lot of coffee and although I recently shifted to black coffee with skimmed milk minus the sugar, the extra weight has already been "settled".  

Bing Loyzaga Lost 30lbs in 5 months! An Intimate Gathering with Marie France

I used to be 20lbs heavier during my China Teaching Days, I know I'm not in perfect shape now but I try my best not to get back to those days when I get comments like: "You should stop eating too much" or "Why are you so fat when you don't eat a lot?" or "You know what?  You can trim a bit of those flabs in your waist and you'll be a lot sexier!" and worst: "ANG TABA MO NA AH! MASARAP KUMAIN?"

I used to be chill about it and just smile and say: "Wala eh!  I'm happy!"  But at the back of my head, it's - "(insert expletives)....If I lose the weight, I'll show you!" 

But that didn't happen overnight, I tried all sorts of diet!  From the famous 6 o'clock diet to skipping meals!  I was really depressed deep inside to the point of feeling like a loser!  

So I vowed to myself never to give insensitive remarks to anyone I meet!  No matter how slim or fat they are, I knew I don't have the right to judge so I'd rather keep my mouth shut!

So when I got an invite from Marie France for an intimate get-together with their newest face Bing Loyzaga, I knew I had to be there!  Because I can totally relate!

To those "batang 90's" like me (ahem, in truth 80's talaga ako), you'll know Bing Loyzaga for her memorable Kontrabida roles.  Seeing her in the flesh at 45 years old made me realize, hey, getting old isn't scary at all!  If I can still look half as gorgeous as her, I'll be okay!

AMW Reports: Marie France's Sexier You Event (I tried i.Lipo!)

I used to be "exercise-crazed"!  You won't believe it when I say I'm in the gym 6 times a week doing both Cardio and Muscle-training workouts!  And it was a minimum of 4 hours a day and sometimes?  On days we can't go to the gym?  Me and my sister go home doing home-exercise videos ranging from Tae Bo, Yoga, Pilates, Kung-Fu, Zumba, MTV The Grind, etc..

We were that "buff'd" in the past and I kinda miss the strong, energized feeling!  

Now, I'm out of shape!  I seriously am!  After getting pregnant and giving birth to Baby AMW, I'm on ZERO exercise.  The only exercise I get for now is running after Baby AMW!  So when I got an invite to Marie France's I.Lipo launch, I had to muster my courage to give this a try as I need all the help I can get to lose that last 5-8 pounds and tighten that jiggly tummy! 

When you visit Marie France, there will always be a consultation first to see which particular treatment would work for you.  To monitor your body and health, a Tanita Body Composition Analyzer was used.  It is a high tech machine to lets you know the total percentage of fat, fat mass, muscle mass, BMI and even Metabolic Age.

Okay, before you judge me, I did say I have ZERO workout now so my body definitely isn't at its' best!