The First, Last and Only

Some of you may recall my earlier posting on the Marie France Transformation which I signed up for, but alas never selected. Haa. Anyway, the company called recently and graciously offered a single free consultation and trial. So being a typical greedy Singaporean, I of cos took it up.
As such, went for the session just now after work. It was .. How should I say.. Rather interesting.
I reached about 10mins before the scheduled time, so was asked to wait a while. While waiting, about 4 women came in for their appointments. That's like 4 in about 8 mins or so. No wonder the beauty and slimming businesses are booming.
Anyway, first up was the consultation. I have to strip to my undergarments for measurements. The consultant, K, pointed out all my problem areas, which basically were ALL my areas. Thighs, butt, mid-drift and arms. Ermm, don't think there's anywhere else to store fats already. After asking about my ideal weight and taking my weight (which being a women - I shall not reveal here), she started dishing out programmes that would suit me. It went something like that (summarised)...
K: In order to reach your target weight, you will need about 50 sessions (Yes.. I do have quite a lot of kilos to loose) of the cold wrap slimming program. As each session costs $200, it works out to be about $10 000. Oh but no worries, we are having a VERY SPECIAL promotion. We will give you 3x 21% discount off the price. As such, you only have to pay $4930.34! What's more, we will throw in 10 sessions of cellulite fighting and 10 sessions of massage and body mask session - all FOC! It's very worth it!
Me: Erm.. You see. I just started working. $5K is a big sum to me... Blah Blah
K: Then how about try out half this number of sessions. ie 25 sessions of the cold wrap + 5 + 5 FOC!?!? Only about $2500+. You can pay by installments too, using credit card. So will only be about $230+ per month!
Me: I have to consult my brother first as it's his credit card.
K: But you are paying right?

Me: Yaa.. But want to ask my family first. Want their support you know.. etc etc

K: Then how about trying out a trial package? For 10 slim wrap sessions +...+..., it's only $780+. Maybe after that, I can request with my manager to revert to the earlier packages. Today's the last day of promotion for this too.

Me: Hmm.. I don't know. (Pretend to think)

K (exasperated): Fine. Why not I arrange your trial now? Please wait a moment.

As you can see, I was trying very hard to dodge all her offers. Never intended to take up any programme in the first place. Come on, if I have $5k to spare, I would definitely be off somewhere travelling!! Travelling happens to do miracles to my weight too!!

Anyhow, went for the cold wrap trial. It's really was a trial, was only given 10mins of the usual 25mins session. Firstly, my chest was wrapped in clingfilm. Then, my mid-drift, thighs and calves were bound up with rolls of bandage soaked in a cold secret formula solution. The bindings were pretty tight. Was then led to stand on this vibration machine. Initally at low speed for 3 mins, it felt rather nice. Though all my fats were squashed together, the vibration went through my whole body and I was rocking left and right. Later, they increased the speed to medium for another 3 mins. This time round, things got a bit uncomfortable. It started to feel like I couldn't breath very well and my stomach muscles were twitching. Kind of like when you get stiches after running. It was still bearable, but not comfortable at all. Luckily, they reverted back to the low speed for the last 4 minutes. Can't imagine having to suffer through that for like 20 whole minutes, maybe even at higher speeds somemore!! Anyway, was given a hand wax treatment too after the vibrating machine. Got to laze for a while in the tiny cubicle before they came in to remove all the bindings and gave me water and towel to wipe clean.. And that was it. Left the place pronto, cos was scared to be caught in another round of persuasions. Hee..

All in all.. Was interesting. It's my first time at such experiences, and probably my last and only time. Unless I find a rich husband who don't mind paying the ridiculous sum for me.. Haa.

Still find all their programmes rather dubious though. The cold wrap works on the concept that the cold will stimualte the body to generate more heat, and to do that, burn fats. It's quite a silly notion cos the body won't turn to fats to generate immediate heat source as it's much harder to break down the fats. Instead, the bodies' first energy supply are the glycogen stored in the muscles and liver. 25mins of coldness won't do much to burn fats. Instead, just gonna make you feel hungry due to the dip in glucose level. Guess the best way to fight the fabs is still the age-old tried and tested method of exercise and balance diet. Sigh. Luckily, I will be able to use the Biopolis gym real soon!!