After my first wonderful encounter with the full-body detoxifying wrap, I was looking forward to my second treatment of what has now become known to me as the "Snickerdoodle Cookie Wrap." It is actually called the M'Lis Body Wrap but referring to it as a type of food helps me look forward to it more.
But I must say that my second treatment left me second guessing the procedure as the results were not as impressive as they were after the first treatment. I was very much excited for my second (in a series of three) wrap Thursday that I kept gazing at the appointment reminder on my outlook calendar all day long, praying that 5 p.m. would come sooner.
I paid a little more attention to how the procedure worked this time because, as I mentioned in my last blog, it smelled like Snickerdoodle cookies and the fabulous aroma really distracted me (doesn't take much to distract me to be honest -- food usually does it). Apparently, this niacin-based wrap is all natural complete with lots of herbs so I feel "healthier" already.
I followed the 10 steps of the procedure:
1) Lots of questions: Fill out the questionnaire, which I did on the first visit*;
2) Preparation. Come to the appointment freshly bathed without any lotion, deodorant or perfume and shave your legs/underarms the day before (trust me on this one, the herbs/spices used in the cream will not feel very good on freshly shaven body parts). Also, you want to wear a bikini or bra and panties for the procedure;
3) Exfoliation. That pretty much says it all, right?;
4) Measurements. All body parts from the ankle to the arm are under scrutiny here so there is no time to start copping out now because the wrapping techs have already seen you naked;
5) Smoothing on the cream. This cream is supposed to penetrate your skin and release toxins, reduce fat storage cell chambers and helps the body rid itself of wastes and excess fluids through the lymphatic system.
6) Wrapping. The cream is applied and the plastic snuggly wrapped around your limbs and torso so that your body heat will ensure the cream is absorbed into the skin.
7) Relaxation. This is my favorite part. My wrap tech messages my neck, shoulders, head, face, feet, forearms and hands. if nothing else, the wrap is worth it just for this factor and for the way my skin feels so soft afterward.
8) Remove and remeasure. I am not always pleased with this part because I am always worried that I didn't lose any inches. So far, I have though!
9) Complete. Rub in the remaining cream and immediately drink water. It is suggested that you drink 8-10 glasses of water a day during these treatments for optimum results. I drink 10-12 so I don't worry about this.
10) Continue the inch-loss process by using the Take Home Kit. Also suggested is avoiding alcohol, processed foods and caffeine. Are they crazy?! Alright, I can cut down on the processed foods and I should be able to cut out the alcohol for a little while. But go through the day without my double skinny vanilla latte? They are joking, right? Sorry, I'm only human so if this procedure doesn't work, I'll blame it on my caffeine addiction.
Of course, to ensure the results aren't skewed, I have been keeping up with my calorie intake and exercise regime. No more than 1,700 calories a day and exercise (cardio and weight lifting) at least three to four times a week, no more, no less. Being the Libra that I am, I have a real need to make sure things are equal and balanced. Fairness is everything to me ... I like to think that I am "the fairest of them all."
Total inches lost after treatment #2: Approximately 1/4 from the abdomen and 1/2 from the hips. A bit of a disappointment after phenomenal results on the first treatment but there is one more wrap to go. I must make it count!
*NOTE: Don't leave anything off the questionnaire. I omitted one little thing that I thought was insignificant (i.e. I'm allergic to cherries) and found out later, after a trip to the emergency room, that an ingredient in the Take Home Kit contained a cherry-like substance. I broke out in hives!
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