Being a mother of 3, an entrepreneur, a blogger and everything else in between, my daily schedule is very hectic and usually chaotic.   And even if I want to stay youthful, fit and sexy, squeezing in exercise time is sometimes almost impossible.  The best I can do is to be able to jump on the treadmill once or twice a week for 30-40 minutes, depending on the day’s work load.

pic from: http://www.tracielehman.com/6-ways-exercise-benefits-busy-moms/

You see, I am turning 40 this year and I am panicking, call it mid-life crisis if u want.  But I desperately want to regain my figure from before.  I was a model during my younger days and   I’ve always been fit and slim all my life.  Plus,  even after I had my first child, I had time to go to the gym and workout  4 times a week for 2 hours a day… so I had a sculpted body – I had a flat stomach, defined abs, sculpted arms and shoulders and a butt u can bounce coins on… the only problem I had when going to the beach is what color of 2-piece bathing suit to bring with me… I loved going to events and parties as I can fit into anything and look spectacular in it….  Hayyy!  Those were the days…

But these past 3 years, the pounds and inches have slowly been piling on. Especially this past month, I have been drinking and stress eating.  Suddenly my clothes are too snug, my belly is flabby, my face is bloated, my legs jiggly, my butt is saggy and I have batwings that can put Batman to shame…..  So now I am on an urgent quest to find something to help me speed up the slimming process.  I want to reclaim my fab self before I blow the candles on my 40^th birthday cake. 

I know a lot of moms out there can relate to my situation, we squeeze in some exercise, go on the Atkins diet, South Beach diet, Dukan diet, 3 day diet etc.  We have tried xenical, lipout, etc.  We have stopped or lessened our intake of rice, bread and pasta… Still the scale and tape measure says the same thing – Spanx is still our best friend.  And with aging, slowing down our metabolism, we need help, fast! 

But with so many slimming centers nowadays, the question is which one will give us results.  Here are some ads I have come across:

I see Marie France ads everyday in the newspapers, but what recently caught my eye is their newest ad which says "Money-back guaranteed!"

Belos Sexy Solutions - I admit I was tempted when I saw Ruffas billboard... But then, she has always been sexy...

I've seen their ads and testimonials, and have inquired...but I dont personally know anyone who has tried it...

I have inquired in their clinic... but still having second thoughts...

Cathy Valencia skin & body

Biocare

Plus there is a lot of smaller and less expensive clinics, also groupon deals offering slimming treatments like: lipo cavitation, RF treatments, biometrics, lipo dissolve etc.

Now…Which one should I try?  And which one can give me results? Also being a mom, I have to consider other factors such as cost and time.  Which is more affordable or worth spending our hard earned money on?    It’s all so confusing!  I wish these clinics would have free trial offers and not just those free 15 mins trials which just leave as more confused.  But trials  that will give us a glimpse of what they can REALLY offer us in the long run.

So to help other mommies out there, I will do some research and update you on which one I will try.  I will also give updates on my results and progress.  Wish me luck!

P.S. For those who have tried any of the following slimming treatment and centers,  or if u know of other slimming clinics, pls feel free to post feedbacks.  :)  Thanks

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