Slimming 101 is located conveniently in the heart of town at Funan Center, #04-07. Getting there was easy, as I took an MRT and walked over from City Hall. Looking at the outlet, I expected it to be very small as its facade made it look like just one unit. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it had nice roomy treatment areas and even a personal sauna unit which is housed in the bathroom ( there is no toilet in the outlet, just two shower rooms ). The two shower rooms featured liquid bath soap, Beijing 101's shampoo and Beijing 101's conditioner. What a treat, to be able to try out Beijing 101's hair treatment products - when probed, the staff mentioned that Slimming 101 is Beijing 101's sister company. Beijing 101 is a company with a rich history of happy clients, and knowing that Slimming 101 is part of the group gave me a lot of confidence!
 One of their pretty treatment rooms  The locker room and shower area |  I love the fun and flirty images on the wall!  3 dispensers! 1 for body soap, 1 for shampoo and 1 for conditioner! |  Another consultation room that is happy and bright!  What a lovely personal sauna - you can get them to turn it up as warm as you like! |
Beautiful Bloggers (From Left to Right) Le Ting, Honey, Mia, Vivien (ME!) and Tono
| We were there for a press conference about Slimming 101's latest machine that is used in the latest DUO -Advanced Body Define Treatment, and after the first demo ( I was the model that day), we were given food and drinks! Most of us opted for the slimming detox herbal tea that we were first given when we arrived - that tea was that yummy! You must be wondering what kind of slimming food we had - none actually! The food was regular stuff that was catered... but yummy! I think I ate the most...firstly, I like food. Secondly, I felt thinner after being worked on by the amazing 3in1 machine! There is very little information about the machine used, so I went to dig up information via google and found out exactly what it did to me! |  |
Click Read More to find out what happened during the demo! I think you would find it extremely interesting too!
I have actually had several slimming packages with other companies before, and despite going for the RF treatments twice a week, I didn't see any results. When I asked Slimming 101 what kind of machine was being used, they didn't tell me much either, except that the machine is suitable for:
Being extremely inquisitive, I found out that the machine that was used on me was made in Korea, uses Radio Frequency (promotes collagen and skin elasticity and toning ), Ultra Cavitation("Melts" fat cells) and red power LED Light therapy ( revitalizes skin ). Hence I call it the 3 in 1 machine!
Digging further, I found out the specifications of the machine as well:
The cavitation function uses 27~28Khz of frequency
Kind of radio frequency used: Resistive Electrical Transfer
Radio Frequency : 1MHz
So does Ultra Cavitation in the treatment of localized fat work? According to this research paper, it does, and the results are astounding. However, there are some things to note before you commit yourself to this treatment:
- Cellulite Reduction
- Body Shaping
- Fat Melting
- Skin Tightening
- Toning and improving of skin elasticity
- Reduction of waist, love handles, flabby arms, belly fats, hips and thighs
Being extremely inquisitive, I found out that the machine that was used on me was made in Korea, uses Radio Frequency (promotes collagen and skin elasticity and toning ), Ultra Cavitation("Melts" fat cells) and red power LED Light therapy ( revitalizes skin ). Hence I call it the 3 in 1 machine!
Digging further, I found out the specifications of the machine as well:
The cavitation function uses 27~28Khz of frequency
Kind of radio frequency used: Resistive Electrical Transfer
Radio Frequency : 1MHz
So does Ultra Cavitation in the treatment of localized fat work? According to this research paper, it does, and the results are astounding. However, there are some things to note before you commit yourself to this treatment:
- You must be in good health
- Do not do this treatment during menstruation /do not apply to abdomen area when you are menstruating.
- You must not have infections or skin diseases
- Never do this treatment if you have acute fever, thyroid problems, chronic diseases, HIV, AIDS, Cancer in any form, severe high blood pressure, asthma, DVT, epilepsy, varicose veins, liver or kidney problems, autoimmune diseases, wounds, sores, hemorrhagic disease or other hormonal disorders.
- Do not start this treatment if you are medicated with anti-inflammatories, anticoagulants or antibiotics.
- You must not be under the age of 18
 The smaller applicator allows you to use it on the face area, like shaping your chin and toning your neck. |  This is a dual applicator head for the machine, which means it can do RF as well as Ultra Cavitation at the same time if desired. |
I am definitely way above the age of 18, and am in the pink of health, so I went ahead to be the model of the day! They brought me to the bath room where I put my rings and anything metallic into the locker, together with my bag. They gave me a lovely bathroom and a paper underwear to change into, before leading me into the treatment room. After making sure I was comfortable on the treatment bed, the treatment started.
 Hair dryer, cotton pads for makeup removal - Slimming 101 thinks of everything! |  Feeling naked under the blanket - I am still smiling! |  Activating my meridian points with acupressure |
My therapist Lynn warned that the cream might be a little cold, but she had already kindly warmed the cream up with her own hands, so there was no shocking sensation of cold cream nor from the slimming solution.
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Lynn had to use extra cream on me...a lot extra, as my skin is extremely dry and kept absorbing the lotion and the cream really quickly, before the 20 mins for that area was done.
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After 10mins of massaging with the applicator on pure RF and another 10mins of RF together with Ultra Cavitation, the gasps of disbelief from the other girls made me want to see what the fuss was all about. If you look at the first photo, you would find I have funny fats that are bumpy on my left and right sides. In the second photo on the right, you will find that my right side is smoother, not as bumpy(cellulite?), and a nice curve had emerged. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? WOW! I couldn't wait for them to do my other side too, which thankfully, they did!
After the quick demo, the ladies went for some refreshment while I changed back into my clothes. I experienced no discomfort, just a comfortable warmth and a bit of thirst.
Next, after drinking my entire cup of herbal tea (no caffeine), we went for the TCM consultation experience. Again, I was the model. I was pretty impressed by the doctor, as she accurately diagnosed that I used to have problems with my womb and menstrual cycle. Slimming 101 has a package known as womb care, and the TCM will help enable you to have a healthier womb with a more regular menstrual cycle. She is especially good for those who are trying to conceive, and is able to prescribe the right food and herbs for you.
That day, I found out why I wasn't losing more weight - the food I was eating is totally opposite to that of what I should be eating. My body is "han", or loosely translated, cool. I need to eat food that is cooked, and not cooling in nature.
I've been eating salad everyday - so that actually makes me fat rather than thin, as salad is one of the "cooling" foods. SOB! Sashimi is also considered "cooling", WAIL!
This TCM component is important, as the doctor will share a diet plan with you - a plan in which you can eat almost anything, if you eat it at the right time!
From her, I found out that breakfast must be nutritious (avoid fruit, go for oatmeal, bread or eggs), lunch must be filling (eat anything you like and as much as you like) and dinner must be as small a portion as humanly possible. I immediately thought of Dim Sum and asked her if 3 plates were considered too small - but she replied that "it's too much for dinner". SHOCK and HORROR! I also have to make sure that dinner time is 4 hours before I sleep, if I really want to lose weight in addition to losing inches.
After the quick demo, the ladies went for some refreshment while I changed back into my clothes. I experienced no discomfort, just a comfortable warmth and a bit of thirst.
Next, after drinking my entire cup of herbal tea (no caffeine), we went for the TCM consultation experience. Again, I was the model. I was pretty impressed by the doctor, as she accurately diagnosed that I used to have problems with my womb and menstrual cycle. Slimming 101 has a package known as womb care, and the TCM will help enable you to have a healthier womb with a more regular menstrual cycle. She is especially good for those who are trying to conceive, and is able to prescribe the right food and herbs for you.
That day, I found out why I wasn't losing more weight - the food I was eating is totally opposite to that of what I should be eating. My body is "han", or loosely translated, cool. I need to eat food that is cooked, and not cooling in nature.
I've been eating salad everyday - so that actually makes me fat rather than thin, as salad is one of the "cooling" foods. SOB! Sashimi is also considered "cooling", WAIL!
This TCM component is important, as the doctor will share a diet plan with you - a plan in which you can eat almost anything, if you eat it at the right time!
From her, I found out that breakfast must be nutritious (avoid fruit, go for oatmeal, bread or eggs), lunch must be filling (eat anything you like and as much as you like) and dinner must be as small a portion as humanly possible. I immediately thought of Dim Sum and asked her if 3 plates were considered too small - but she replied that "it's too much for dinner". SHOCK and HORROR! I also have to make sure that dinner time is 4 hours before I sleep, if I really want to lose weight in addition to losing inches.
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The demo on me, even though it was not the full treatment, was amazing. I lost 2.5cm from my waist area, and going home to check my weight after going to the toilet (it seems to have increased my metabolic rate as well as improved my digestion system ), I was 600gm lighter. The next day, I lost another 800gm, and finally, when I weighed myself on the third day after the press conference, I had lost a WHOPPING 2KG!
Curious to find out why, I found out that after one session of Ultra Cavitation where my fat cells are broken down and turned into a liquid and then passed out of my body as waste, it takes a few more days for the "magic" to work.
The rapid digestion and equally rapid detox of my body that was triggered by acupressure on my meridian points lasted for another 4 or 5 more days, so the suggested treatment is not more than once a week, so you can see results every week while giving your body time to rest and heal.
The press conference was certainly interesting - I hope I get to become one of their selected bloggers who will receive an entire month's worth of treatment worth $1600, as I am curious as too how many inches I would be able to lose!
Curious to find out why, I found out that after one session of Ultra Cavitation where my fat cells are broken down and turned into a liquid and then passed out of my body as waste, it takes a few more days for the "magic" to work.
The rapid digestion and equally rapid detox of my body that was triggered by acupressure on my meridian points lasted for another 4 or 5 more days, so the suggested treatment is not more than once a week, so you can see results every week while giving your body time to rest and heal.
The press conference was certainly interesting - I hope I get to become one of their selected bloggers who will receive an entire month's worth of treatment worth $1600, as I am curious as too how many inches I would be able to lose!
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