Thursday, 2 July 2015

First session!!

I began my ilipo journey yesterday, even with all my research I was not sure what to expect. I arrived at the studio and paid half of the money up front. Elaine was very welcoming and I was soon lead upstairs to begin. I was weighed and my measurements were taken. I realised in that moment no one had seen my full stomach in over 3 years, also I was shocked to actually find out how much weight I had put on and that immediately gave me motivation. 

The ilipo machine is pretty straight forward. There are 4 plastic paddles which contain the lasers and 2 smaller diodes that you place at your groin. Firstly the lasers were put on the right side of my stomach for 10 minutes and then moved to my left side for a further 10 minutes. The process was quick and all I was able to feel was warmth from the lasers. 

It was over quickly and easily and then I began my power plate induction. The machine is pretty impressive. It vibrates at different hz and you can increase and decrease the time and vibration as you get more accustomed to the machine. We selected exercises for me to try, some much harder than others and immediately you can feel your body working. A thirty second deep squat on the power plate feels like 50 squats at home! 

Overall I enjoyed my experience. I realise that this won't happen over night and I need to work at it. I am going to put myself together a full day plan including what I will be eating and what exercises I will be doing. I am motivated now. 

My next session is at 6:30 next Wednesday and I will endeavour to use the power plate more and for longer next time. In the meantime I need to keep up at home. My goal is to not put the harmful fats into my body at all if I can help it. Here goes nothing! 

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