Customer Testimonials

“The Little Red Skirt Story”…. A Customer Testimonial
By Ruth Bryan, age 52 from Raleigh, North Carolina

“While shopping for clothes I found out that I needed a larger size ---- it was a real wake up call. It’s partly because I’ve been sedentary while recuperating earlier in the year from having multiple breaks on my leg from a skating accident. At my age, I was gaining fat in the mid-body section even though I am a vegetarian and have always eaten healthy. My goal in starting the Body Chic program was to wear this little red skirt I have not been able to get into for years. I still have a closet full of clothes with sizes similar to my red skirt.

After the 12th session, I could squeeze into the skirt but still could not fully zip it up. On my 20th session, I walked in Body Chic wearing my red skirt! I am ecstatic with the results and I find that my skin is much smoother as an added bonus. I feel that I am looking ‘buffed’ at 52 years old! I find it be an easy, low impact workout that I have been able to manage even with my leg injury. I’ve continued eating healthy although I did cut down on my occasional beer and pickles habit. This was the only form of workout I’ve done during this time period.”

Ruth lost a total of 7 ¼ inches after her 20th session. She lost 2 ½ inches on the waist, 2 1/8 inches on the hips and 2 5/8 inches on the thighs.*

“Wedding Outfit Dilemma”…….A Customer Testimonial

By Christy Henson, age 48 from Wake Forest, North Carolina

While excited at the prospect of seeing friends and family at an upcoming wedding, I worried at the lack of progress in getting myself in shape to fit into my dress.  I’d switched to a healthy diet and workout, but the stubborn fat in my natural “pear shaped” body would not budge.  With a little over a month to go for the wedding, I tried Body Chic.  It’s a very easy, slow movement that you do on a specialized elliptical with resistance created by air pressure to enable a more efficient fat burning. The thirty minutes is over very quickly and I hardly sweat.  I lost a cumulative total of 9 inches* from my waist, hips, and thighs after 20 sessions*.  Months later I’m happy to say I’ve kept it off! As an added bonus my thighs are much smoother which is great for swimsuit season. 


Body Chic Customer Reviews December 2006

*Note: Customers were measured between the 1st, 12th and 20th sessions while going through the recommended 5x a week program. As with any manual measurement, a small margin of error is possible. The final measurement below was collected after the 20th session. How you feel in your clothes is always the best indicator of how well you’ve done! Individual results vary and best results are achieved when combined with a healthy, balanced diet.

Customers were willing to share their experience and measurements but we are not including their names in this list. The range of total inches lost by the customers is from 1 to 13 inches. To help normalize the data, we are not including the lowest (1 inch) and highest (13 inches) customer data in the customer reviews.

Age: 49 from Raleigh, NC
Inches lost: Waist: 4 ¼ inches, Hips: 5/8 inch, Thighs: 1 inch, Total: 5 7/8 inches
* special measurement on the stomach was added – customer lost 1 3/8 inches in the stomach area on top of the total inches above

“I really wanted to get rid of my mid-body fat. I generally don’t have a problem with the rest of my body and I wanted to avoid going under the knife for liposuction. I have been going to the gym, walking and doing sit ups. After the 20 sessions at Body Chic, my husband tells me that ‘everything looks good’ J. I got better and quicker results. I have been going to the gym over a year and have not had this kind of result in a short period of time. 30 minutes is quick and workout is much easier and I have signed up for another 20 sessions. Apart from eating healthier, I continued my sit ups while going to Body Chic.”
 

Age: 50 from Benson, NC
Inches lost: Waist: 2 3/8 inches, Hips: ½ inch, Thighs: 1 7/8 inches, Total: 4 ¾ inches

“I go the gym a lot but I still needed to tone up what I consider as the excess bulge around my body. I tried Body Chic because I like the idea of a non-invasive option unlike actual liposuction. If anything else, I ended up eating more while doing this program because of the required carbohydrates and protein before and after the workout. I’ve gone to the gym less during this period. I can definitely see an improvement in the way my clothes fit and the skin texture.”
 

Age: 23 from Wake Forest, NC
Inches lost: Waist: 1 ½ inches, Hips: 3 ½ inches, Thighs: 1 ¾ inches, Total: 6 ¾ inches

“I gained 25 pounds after I quit smoking over a 6 year period. I am very busy and I don’t have a lot of extra time to get into a gym for more than an hour. This was the quickest and easiest way I have ever lost inches. I lost a full pant size from working out 30 minutes at a time. I did not even sweat – I can do it on a lunch break or before going out. It’s absolutely fabulous --- it’s a must do!”
 

Age: 75 from Raleigh, NC
Inches lost: Waist: 7/8 inch, Hips: 1 5/8 inches, Thighs: 1 1/8 inches, Total: 3 5/8 inches
* special measurement on below bust line was added, customer lost additional 1 5/8 inches on top of total inches above

“I have done many exercise programs throughout my life. I would lose weight/pounds but not in inches. I wanted to lose inches in the waist, stomach and my bulges in the back. I found the workout at Body Chic to be easy. At my age, I need a slow and low impact workout. I also had a great time while doing this.”
 

Age: 47 from Wake Forest, NC
Inches lost: Waist: 2 ½ inches, Hips: 5 inches, Thighs: 1 ½ inches, Total: 9 inches

“A few things got me started going to Body Chic. One, I'd been considering liposuction but didn't want to face the cost and concern that come with surgery.  Two, the equipment is German-engineered, so I figured it must be good!  Three, I had an out-of-state wedding to attend and I wanted to look good for it... or, at least, better. My results have been fantastic!  One of the great things about Body Chic is that I could do it over my lunch hour.  It took only 30-45 minutes (depending on changing time!) out of each day for 20 days. The bonus that I found - a new community of support.  Swanie, her staff, and the clients get truly excited about others' results and are so encouraging along the way.  I continue to go there on the maintenance program.  The low cost, as compared to surgery, the people at Body Chic, and the compliments I got at the wedding provide plenty of motivation to keep it up - and off!”
 

Age: 50 from Raleigh, NC
Inches lost: Waist: 1 ¾ inches, Hips: ½ inch, Thighs: 3/8 inch, Total: 2 5/8 inches

“Healthy eating habits and exercise were not enough to get rid of the fat around my stomach and hip areas. I didn't like the idea of going under the knife, and was trying to avoid liposuction at all costs. Frustrated, I was looking for alternatives.  About a month ago an ad from Body Chic came to my attention. The ad mentioned my problem areas and offered an alternative to liposuction. What attracted me to the program was the low impact form of exercise and the increased blood circulation in the stomach and hip areas, provided by the VacuStep machine. I have been enjoying the program so far and have seen some results.  Although modest, they are enough to motivate me to continue."
 

Age: 35 from Raleigh, NC
Inches lost: Waist: 2 ½ inches, Hips: ¾ inch, Thighs: 1 7/8 inches, Total: 5 1/8 inches

“I researched Body Chic’s program and the system seemed logical so I wanted to try it out. I always eat healthy, walk regularly but I have been frustrated about getting rid of my mid body fat after having my baby. I have seen a huge improvement with my skin tone and am very happy about the inches I’ve lost. I find it a fun experience to come to Body Chic and it is a very easy workout. Swanie and staff are a delight – I look forward to seeing them.”
 

Age: 31 from Raleigh, NC
Inches lost: Waist: 4 inches, Hips: 1 ¾ inches, Thighs: 2 inches, Total: 7 ¾ inches

“I joined Body Chic in hopes of losing the weight I gained in my stomach and hips during my pregnancy. After a year and a half after giving birth, the fat still was not coming off. I liked the concept of being able to target those problem areas in a low impact workout I could do on my lunch hour. I’ve had amazing results! Friends and family have all noticed the difference. My clothes fit better and I feel better about myself.”


 

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Note: Pictures supplied by the manufacturer of Vacu Step ® in Germany. “Before” photos were taken March 27, 2006 and “After” photos were taken April 24.06.
Results associated with the services by Body Chic, Inc are primarily based upon user’s adherence to the manufacturer’s instructions, and any deviation from such instruction is not authorized and will negatively impact the results. Individual results from use of equipment may vary.

While most of the customers at Body Chic have seen actual results after 20 sessions of 5x per week, the typical percentage of clients expected to see significant results is usually 70% of the population. As with any exercise, eating a healthy balanced diet helped achieve better results.