I’ve always felt strong and fit in my body.
I’ve never paid much attention to the scale.
Then a dress felt snug before a friend’s wedding last spring.
I blamed it on hormones, too much salt, even the innocent dry cleaner.
So I stepped up my workouts and eliminated processed carbs.
I skipped dessert and avoided alcohol.
But six weeks later I still had a pouch.
For that reason, Dr.
Gross considers UltraShape a “game-changer” in nonsurgical treatments.
That beats the 8 to 12 weeks associated with other popular sculpting treatments, like Liposonix or CoolSculpting.
Still, UltraShape is not a magic bullet, or substitute for balanced eating and fitness habits.
While it’s FDA-approved for use on the stomach and love handles, Dr.
Gross warns that UltraShape can’t fix all problem spots.
My main concern: Would it hurt?
Gross assured me it would not.
(I didn’t even need to apply a numbing cream beforehand.)
He started the process by creating a 3-D map of my stomach with a high-tech camera and computer.
Each time the rig buzzed, I imagined hundreds of fat cells being pulverized.
As the equipment targeted the layer of stubborn fat, I was so calm I could have meditated.
An hour later I was done.
There was no pain, soreness, redness or signs of bruising.
I became vigilant about what fuel I needed and how anything junk-y would negate the effects of UltraShape.
I bought kale in bulk.
Two weeks later I went back for my second treatment.
My measurements revealed I’d only lost a couple millimeters (!).
So far, the only thing deflated was my pride.
Gross had warned me that the biggest results would kick in four to six weeks after the initial treatment.
I reminded myself to be patient.
In the meantime, I stuck with my workouts and cooked like Gwyneth.
My suspicions were confirmed when I arrived for my third appointment with Dr. And I gained a completely new perspective on my closet.
I now saw possibilities, not excuses, in my closet.
And now it’s up to me to maintain the results.
Bring on the kale smoothies!
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