The Spot Reduction Project

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/08/07, 07:37 AM As most of you know, I am in the beauty and spa industry. Many clients ask about wraps and/or products to reduce celullite and loose inches, which I do not offer at the moment because in the absence of a good diet and exercise, I believe is a waste of their time and money. Transdermal fat reduction and "spot reduction" products remove the subcutaneous water from the fat cells in your problem areas...they "shrink" them. I do know that your skin appears less dimpled and the wraps I have done in the past do remove inches. But the main word here is "temporary". Anyway, I have become curious as to if these products will benefit those that do adopt and maintain a good diet and exercise regularly, so I have decided to play mad scientist and will be conducting an experiment. I have three subjects: 1. me...in the process of loosing some more weight and committed to the lifestyle. 2. a staff member who has no desire to loose but has problem thighs and does not work out. 3. my husband who is very committed and in great shape but desires to be a little more "ripped" in his abs. I have done my research and chosen the product that I most see appropriate and all three of us will use it as directed and I will be taking the results on a weekly basis. I will post results over a four week period and then again after the product is stopped.

Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/08/07, 08:11 AM dfly you know how I love a good science project! This sounds wonderful and I can't wait to hear your results. -------------- Anni ******* Hard work must have killed somebody
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/08/07, 09:01 AM This sounds interesting... I'll be keeping an eye on this! t -------------- Tim I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
davisp Posts: 313 Joined: 2002/10/26	2004/08/07, 11:25 PM Has it been four weeks yet? I'm all excited! doh! It's still the 7th. Hurry up already :). Can't wait to read your results. Good luck dfly. -------------- Seeking out motivation does not motivate you to seek out results. - Paul Post mark - PaulsMark - Post mark
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2004/08/08, 04:12 AM Good point there! Yes, please keep us informed! :) -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur. www.nme-pro.com
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/08/27, 08:53 AM Sorry folks, this evaluation is overdue. To date, here are my findings: subject one: me I have maintained my diet and exercise with the exception of the past week, due to a back injury. I have noticed a marked inprovement in my skin and the rippled appearance of the cellulite has been greatly reduced. Though it is impossible to say whether the product has had the most effect on my sucess, it should be noted that the greatest number of inches lost have been on the area I am using the product on. subject two: co-worker Without dieting or any increase of activity, a total of 2 and 1/2 inches has been lost from the area she has been applying the product. She also has a marked improvement in the tone and texture of the skin in this area. Though we will credit this entirely to the product, it remains to be seen if the benefits will continue after the application is stopped. This may be a difficult task to accomplish as she has threatened to quit if I make her discontinue use.:laugh: subject three: husband To date, there are no conclusive results on this subject, as he has only noticed that he has forgotten to use it every day. Till the next evaluation, Julienne
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/08/28, 07:23 AM keep us posted :)
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2004/08/28, 10:52 PM Thanks for the update, I am looking forward to hearing more! I got a kick out of your report on subject three! -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL *When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. *The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
the_cupcake Posts: 348 Joined: 2004/06/16	2004/08/29, 09:49 AM lol yeah, I agree veda. dfly, this is awesome! maybe subject number three is also expecting you to apply the said product on him? You being the expert and the mastermind of the experiment of course, you'd be more knowledgeable than him :) -------------- There is no pain. There will BE no pain. Now for the love of god...put the donut...DOWN!!! -cupcake-
Anni313 Posts: 1,790 Joined: 2004/03/04	2004/08/29, 09:56 AM I just want to know where I can get a gallon of this stuff... -------------- Anni ******* Hard work must have killed somebody
nutritionworks Posts: 66 Joined: 2004/09/18	2004/09/26, 12:08 AM Message deleted by moderator due to unsuitable content for this board.