Realizing how weight loss does not need to be traumatic
If there’s one thing my weight loss journey has taught me, it’s that consistency is key and little things matter. To be honest, I have yet to see a noticeable drop in my weight, but that is because I still need to work on my food intake and exercise routine. What feels different this time is that I don’t see it as pressure, punishment, or suffering.
In the past, losing weight always felt like a temporary prison sentence before I got my “freedom” once I was lighter—crash diets, extreme fasting, or short bursts of fad programs that left me dreading every step. Sustaining them was the hardest part.
Now, even if it’s slow, it feels lighter, more freeing, almost like a treat to take care of myself. As Roman poet Ovid once wrote, “Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.”
Finding my safe space
Finding my safe space has been such a blessing. That’s at the Marie France Makati branch. Beyond the treatments and technology, it has become a personal sanctuary for me. The warmth of the staff feels genuine—not just trained politeness, but sincere care that reminds me I’m okay, even with the setbacks of pandemic weight gain and hormonal imbalance.
Special thanks to Ingrid and Pam of the PR team. Ingrid, who has been involved in making my bookings happen, has this way of encouraging me to commit without being pushy—it comes from a place of concern, not pressure.
Every booking I make has become my me-time—an hour or two, once or twice a week, where I invest in my wellness. I also invest in meeting new people, which is part of taking care of myself.
The amazing attendants assigned to me this 2025 so far have been Karmz, Raiza, Dianne, and Belle. I appreciate our chats and the time they give me to take power naps or enjoy the silence. They have effortlessly become my cheerleaders.
Treatments that feel right
What I enjoy most is that the treatments don’t feel like punishment—they feel like self-care. The FMS (Fat Mobilization System) Elite, Physique, Endospheres, and PDT (Plasti-Dermi Treatment) are just some examples, and now I’m excited to try the new Wonder Axon treatment. Everything at the clinic is clean, updated, and comfortable, which adds to the reassurance that I’m in good hands.
Depositing self-love
For me, this journey is no longer just about losing weight for vanity. It’s about rebuilding my self-confidence and restoring self-love, drop by drop. Each session feels like a small but meaningful investment in myself—a deposit into my bank of self-worth.
At 40 (fun fact: I’m as old as Marie France), I’m learning to embrace my shape, honor my health, and celebrate the privilege of being able to take control of my well-being. It’s not about sudden waves anymore—no more fad diets and restrictive quick fixes that drive me crazy. This time, it will be about persistence, patience, and love. Self-love, to be exact.
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