Losing is Winning: Mariel Padilla’s second shot at weight loss with Marie France’s anniversary upgrade
While writing this piece, I realized that Marie France (Philippines) and I share the same age – 38! The beauty clinic arrived in the country in my birth year 1985 and has since promoted a scientific approach to weight loss. As the clinic celebrates almost four decades of changing lives, it has not stopped revolutionizing the weight loss system. It takes pride in setting itself apart in the competitive market through a holistic and comprehensive approach as it combines state-of-the-art technology with the personal care of experts such as in-house medical doctors, nutritionists, slimming counselors, and therapists. This produces specialized weight-loss and slimming programs which the clinic claims are safer, healthier, and more effective.
The most recent upgrade is the addition of an in-house Behavioral Specialist who further boosts the integrated approach offered by Marie France. As Dr. Ann Gelvezon relays, “When it comes to weight management and ensuring a healthy lifestyle, it is best to use a holistic approach. At Marie France, we don’t just deal with the number on the scale or guide them on what to eat and what to avoid. We also recognize eating patterns, eating behaviors and even delve into their relationship with food. Having someone look into their mental health throughout their journey is so important. That can really help them see that ‘Yeah, I do have the support’ and ‘I can do it.’”
Marie France stands out as an industry frontrunner, showcasing not only the distinctive FMS Elite (Fat Mobilization System) but also an extensive range of treatments utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as ultrasound, radio frequency, functional magnetic stimulation, and laser lipolysis. With a dedicated team of experts, along with the client’s commitment, Marie France’s innovative 360 slimming system is designed to address both physical and mental well-being for a comprehensive approach to total health.
REAL RESULTS: Mariel Padilla’s second season with Marie France
In the saga of inspiring transformations, Mariel Padilla’s return to Marie France for Season 2 is a captivating chapter. Battling the lingering weight from her second pregnancy and the added pandemic pounds over four challenging years, Mariel decided it was time to reunite with her trusted slimming ally.
Embarking on this journey, Mariel discovered remarkable achievements:
🌟 Rediscovered her waistline with a remarkable 6-inch loss
🌟 Enhanced her overall health with an impressive 9-inch reduction in the tummy region
🌟 Shed 5.5 inches off her hips, overcoming the impact of two pregnancies
Having successfully reclaimed her pre-baby body with Marie France’s assistance in 2018, Mariel entered “Season 2” with confidence. Little did she anticipate the distinct and surprising twists awaiting her in this new chapter of her transformative voyage with Marie France.
“I feel like this journey was so much harder than the first time I was in Marie France. I had so many moments where I thought I was going to break, where I thought I won’t be able to do it again. Like my body was just failing me.”
One reason why things proved to be more challenging this time: her age. “I’ll be 40 next year. When I did this the first time, I was 33. So ang layo na nung difference. It really gets harder pala talaga, the metabolism.”
Her lifestyle has since changed, too. “Before, I was a stay-at-home mom. I had one toddler, we didn’t go anywhere. Now, I have two kids who both go to school, I have to attend social events, I’m working. The situation has changed. So everything changed.”
“But even during those times when I gained weight or my weight wasn’t moving, we were very, very consistent, we just kept going, and I kept showing up for my treatments at Marie France. So when I saw myself slowly getting back, I said, Oh my gosh, it’s working! And then when people come up to you and say ‘Payat ka na! Ang laki ng pinayat mo! You look great!’ Those words give you the motivation to continue.”
“May saying, di ba? ‘Love is sweeter the second time around.’ Lalo na pag pinaghirapan, the victory feels greater. That’s how I feel.”
Throughout Mariel’s Marie France journey, she saw so many positive changes that went beyond the numbers on the scale.
The DOCTOR and BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST are IN
“Here at Marie France, we want to change the mindset of people that slimming is only about the pounds and inches. You also achieve many non-scale victories, or improvements to your health and well-being, like improved energy levels, better sleep quality, mental clarity, or changes in how clothes fit. These factors indicate that there are positive changes taking place that cannot be measured by the scale, and that you are going the right direction,” introduces Marie France’s physician Dr. Regie Layug.
Mariel shares, “I think it was the clothes that really made me feel happy. I have not worn sleeveless clothes in 4 years. I never tried. I always thought that I’m big, big, big, big, big. One day I said, I think kaya ko na. I put on a sleeveless top and it didn’t look bad! The fact na bumalik na yung arms ko sa normal size, that’s major!”
Mariel adds, “Another thing, magfa-five years na since I was pregnant, right? So for 5 years, I was wearing a maternity bra. Grabe parang I think nasa size 46 ako or something. Size 36 ako eh. And then during my “after” photo shoot, I wore a regular bra. The bra that I was wearing before. That’s a win!”
Such changes may seem small, but they make a huge impact. Yes, even something as small as an engagement ring. She says, “When I was younger, I used to say, ‘My fingers are the only parts on my body that are thin.’ A normal ring size is like a size 6. Super laki pa sa akin nun. But then when I gained weight during the pandemic, my engagement ring could only fit until the top of my finger. Hindi na niya kayang mag-go through! So I’m so happy because now my engagement ring fits again and I was able to stack other rings. Yes, I had a little bit of a struggle to take it off, pero nagkasya. That’s a big deal!”
“You know, when I first came in, feeling ko papunta na ako sa arthritis, papunta na ako sa maintenance because I was really, really heavy.”
The excess weight started to take a serious toll on her health and she found herself needing to take maintenance medicine for high blood pressure. That was the wake-up call for her. Things needed to change, especially for her health. She continues, “My kids are still very young. I wanna live long. So more than anything else, health is very, very important to me. And I feel that now, I’m more conscious of my health.”
This is where having a team of experts behind her truly made a difference. “The nice thing about Marie France is it’s not just the slimming machines. They have Doctors, Nutritionists, and Slimming Consultants supporting you every step of the way. So I was really, really guided.”
Mariel also appreciates that Marie France now has a Behavioral Specialist as a part of the team. “Yung mental health talaga is something na kailangan ding alagaan. It’s just nice to have those conversations and know that the support system is very strong. When you’re in an environment na puro encouragement yung naririnig mo, you feel na, Oo nga sige, let’s do it. Kaya natin ‘to!”
And now that she’s healthier inside and out, she finds herself in a more positive headspace. She shares, “I am in a good place. Hindi ko na kailangan i-in your face na ‘Eto ako ngayon! Bumalik na po sa dati!’ With that, the insecurity nawawala. Kasi yung insecurity yung nagsasabi na, ‘Ah hintayin niyo lang! Pag ako pumayat, humanda kayong lahat!’ Di ba?”
“But when you’re already in a much better place, in a more peaceful, happy place, hindi ka na masyado naba-bother sa noise. Andiyan na yung you feel good about yourself, kasya ka na sa clothes mo, so it’s more positive than anything. Kasama na sa na-pulverize na fats yung negativity!”
MARIEL PADILLA’S Treatments of Choice (The slimming, body contouring, and skin tightening services that worked for her!)
FMS Elite
Clinically proven to deliver an average of half a pound of weight loss per session and kick starts the burning of up to 1,000 calories. “I took FMS Elite for granted before. Ngayon ako na ang nagre-request!”
Plasti-Dermi Treatment
Effective for targeting trapped fat. It induces inch-loss in stubborn problem areas like the thighs, puson area, and the arms. “It’s what I used before and I’m doing it again now because it really works.”
Tesla Body Former
Feel the power of 50,000 crunches in 30 minutes! “I can really feel na nagko-contract yung stomach ko. It’s good!” It uses functional magnetic stimulation to deliver supramaximal contractions in the muscles, working to build, strengthen and tone your muscles so you can burn more calories.
Endermologie+ Alliance
“As early as my second week, na-feel ko na yung bloating nawala!” Boosts lymphatic drainage by 300% and blood circulation by 200%. It achieves fat debulking and destocking, cellulite reduction, and body shaping.
TriPollar
Reduces fat, tightens the skin, and reshapes the body through the TriLipo technology. It helps flatten the tummy, tighten saggy skin, and tone the arms.
Thermo Magnetic Pulse
Employs 4D technology to deliver 4 benefits in 1 application: fat reduction, skin tightening, cellulite smoothening, and body recontouring.
Get more information through https://mariefrance.com.ph/, facebook.com/mariefranceph and Instagram/TikTok: @mariefranceph. You may also call (02)8894-2639.
