Celebrating its 38th year in the country, Marie France distinguishes itself 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 are safer, healthier, and more effective.
A recent addition to the team is a Behavioral Specialist which further contributes to 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.’”
Along with the signature FMS Elite (Fat Mobilization System), Marie France has proven to be an industry leader with its array of treatments ranging with technology ranging from ultrasound and radio frequency to functional magnetic stimulation and laser lipolysis. These treatments and Marie France’s team of experts combined with the client’s commitment ensure that Marie France’s new 360 slimming system targets both your physical and mental health to achieve total well-being.
Mariel’s Season 2 at Marie France
A testament of the countless triumphant stories is Mariel Padilla’s successful Season 2 with Marie France. After she struggled to lose the stubborn weight from her second pregnancy and the pandemic pounds for 4 years, she knew it was time to go back to her trusted slimming partner.
- Found her waistline after losing 6 inches
- Improved health with a 9-inch reduction in the tummy
- Lost 5.5 inches off the hips after 2 pregnancies
As she was able to recover her pre-baby body the first time around in 2018 through the help of Marie France, she was confident that her slimming partner will be able to help her again. But on her “season 2” at Marie France, she did not expect that the journey would be so different.
“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.
Dr. Regie Layug – Marie France Medical Doctor
“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.”
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!”
What Works for Mariel
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.