More Than Frozen Fat: My Journey With Coolsculpting… and Giveaway

My Story, My Journey

I was that girl, the girl who swore she’d never do anything to alter her appearance unless it was through diet and exercise. Everyone always talks about loving the body you have. How you shouldn’t get surgery to make your skin tighter, your tummy smaller or your boobs bigger. I’ve said that! Then I’d work out for hours, eat endless salads and do the ‘right’ things and nothing. I may lose a couple pounds but some areas just never seemed to disappear no matter how hard I worked. After my third baby I just assumed I’d have those untamed areas for the rest of my life and lets not fail to mention the little flap above my recent c-section or the two c-sections before that.

Then the lovely owner of Enhance [Skin. Body. Wellness] reached out to me. I may have shrugged off his emails one too many times before finally deciding to respond I just wasn’t interested. But lets face it, I was curious what he could possibly want from me. After several email exchanges I made the decision to venture into his office (I’m always curious what places like this really look like), meet him (if he was going to see me somewhat naked I needed to make sure he was legit) and see what this whole Coolscupting thing was all about. Seriously, a machine that freezes my fat?! No invasive surgeries. Recovery time. Additional scars. Who wouldn’t want that? His friendly personality and comfortable atmosphere had me leaving there really questioning why I didn’t want this. Besides the financial reasons what was really holding me back.

After some serious soul searching I decided I needed to not only do this for myself but for the thousands of moms (women) who struggle with their appearance on a daily basis. It may be the things that no one else can see or the things people just don’t notice. For one mom it could be the flap above her C-section that despite every effort just won’t go away. For the mom who has a double chin that she’s had her whole life regardless of her weight. For the mom with the spare tire that hangs out through every workout and healthy food choice. This is for YOU! This is for you to feel comfortable in your own skin. To look in a mirror and love the woman you’re looking at. To feel confident enough to walk around naked in front of your husband. To pull on a pair of jeans that leave you feeling sexier than ever. This is for you! 

This is me being vulnerable for you! The picture I’m sharing is after one treatment. When I look at it I don’t see the results that Kyle (the owner) sees. I still see a body I’m not 100% in love with but what I do see is progress and the hope I will get there. I see the changes but they’re small to me. This is something Kyle walked me through. He explained Coolsculpting step by step and what I can expect. He didn’t promise crazy results after the first treatment. What I knew coming out of the first treatment was that I would need a second and possibly a third. He was open and honest about everything and to me that meant far more than the instant changes I envisioned in my head.

The experience I had with Coolsculpting was far more than the frozen fat I left with. From start to finish I felt comfortable. I didn’t get down on myself for doing this. I didn’t feel like less of a woman for wanting to make this change. I felt empowered by the idea that I don’t have to live uncomfortably in my own skin. I left hoping others will realize that they don’t have to feel embarrassed or ashamed because they chose cosmetic changes. In a world of mom-shaming I can only hope that each one of you reads this and realizes this was my choice. Don’t get me wrong, I am proud of each one of those stretch marks, that flap above my c-section scar and that squishy belly I currently possess. I’ve carried 3 beautiful children and had 3 c-sections and that my friends is something to be proud of. 

What is Coolsculpting?

Assuming you’re a little bit curious at this point let me tell you what it is. 

CoolSculpting is a procedure that freezes and permanently removes stubborn fat. Called the liposuction alternative by celebrities, CoolSculpting removes fat that is non-responsive to diet and exercise. CoolSculpting is safe, non-surgical and FDA approved!

CoolSculpting selectively freezes fat cells in targeted areas of the body. Frozen fat cells die, and are gradually eliminated by the body’s lymphatic system. The result is a steady reduction in the thickness of the body’s fat layer. Each cycle permanently removes 20-25% of the fat layer. This leaves you looking slimmer and more toned.

For frequently asked questions visit the Enhance website to learn more. Or you can come to our Moms Night Out on November 15th from 7pm – 9pm at Enhance and learn more about Coolsculpting. Plus enjoy a night with friends and a lot of fun! Join our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date and stay tuned for more information.

Don’t forget to follow along as I near my 12 week mark of my second treatment in about 8 weeks. I can already see the difference!

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Disclaimer :: Detroit Moms Blog received these services in exchange for this post, however, all opinions are my own and 100% genuine!