Body Magic Met The Challenge!

If you thought that all the buzz about the Body Magic was just hype, guess again!

The pictures to the left are of me, 2 months apart-- March through May. They reflect the change in my body after wearing the Body Magic for the entire 2 months (except during 1 week of illness).

I lost 1 inch at my hips, 4 inches at my waist, and 10 unneeded pounds all over... Whoo-hoo!

I didn't diet or exercise during this period of time (though I did fast for 2 days early last month, and abstained from processed foods for the 5 days following).

I got A LOT of results with just a little bit of effort, folks.

And I lost the last 4 pounds in just the last 2 weeks! No special regimen was involved, and I certainly didn't make the best food choices during this time, due to my super-busy schedule.

Can you imagine what would have happened if I'd been exercising and eating right for the entire 2 month period? I'd probably have to buy a new Body Magic, because I wouldn't fit in my old one anymore!

I'm very pleased with my results, and as I begin my fitness regimen in the coming weeks, I intend to continue wearing my Body Magic. The Body Magic is an EXCELLENT adjunct for body sculpturing during any weight loss and fitness plan.

I'm more motivated than ever to publicize my business, and get other people involved!

Who do you know that wouldn't want to optimize their figure and their bank account, if they had the chance?

More stories to come...

-Karen

Continue Reading

Another Satisfied Customer

Another satisfied customer!

This client, "JD", received her Body Magic, and couldn't wait to wear it on her upcoming vacation.

It was exciting to see how proportioned and "smoothed out" she looked with her Body Magic on. She was thrilled with the outcome, too! She could feel the difference when she ran her hands over her enhanced figure. But when I showed her the before and after pictures, her jaw dropped into a huge smile. That expression is priceless. And THAT'S what I love about what I do, as a reshaping coach. Even her teenage daughter was impressed.

This is what I love about what I do, folks! I love helping people accentuate the beauty of what the Good Lord gave them-- inside and out.

The next day, JD e-mailed me and said, "So far so good with the Body Magic! This product does not allow me to slouch, which is great. I didn't think my posture was so awful, but apparently it is. The Body Magic feels like a second skin. I worried that it would be uncomfortable, and it's not. This is a great product! My bottom actually has a shape to it. I would recommend anyone buy this product. I'm going to keep the before and after pictures. They are just night and day. This is a really good investment, thank you!"

Later, JD sent me a message to let me know that she'd probably need some shoulder strap extenders, because she has a longer torso. I'm taking care of that for her.

I'm so excited about this business! If you'd like to know more about The Body Magic, or the business opportunity, please leave a comment or e-mail me at karen@thebodymagicchallenge.com.

-Karen

Continue Reading

Smoothing Out That "Love"

I had my 1st and 2nd showcases over the last 2 weekends.

They were both a lot of fun, and they were both great learning experiences. Lots of good questions, and lots of happy faces. With each meeting, I'm more and more inspired to pump up the volume and get my business flowing!

This picture is of someone who attended my last showcase. Look at those results! The "little love" on her sides is completely smoothed out, and the abdomen has been pulled in. And the greatest thing about this fitting, is that this young lady is wearing a Body Magic that is one size TOO BIG for her!!! Oh, how I wish we had had her size! This is exactly why it's important to grow your inventory when you decide to start this business.

Some folks have vision, but others need to taste, touch, and feel, before they can believe. Getting someone into a Body Magic that is her size, so that she can see exactly how she will look, can sometimes make the difference between selling a garment or not.

We had lots of different personalities at this showcase-- the most interesting of which was that of a skeptic, we'll call "Mary".

Mary saw my before and after pictures, and didn't believe that they were pictures of me. So I opened up my lap top, and I showed her the "Before" picture of me without my head cut off.

As embarrassing as this is, I'm showing the world, so that you can see it as Mary saw it. When she saw this picture, she asked me how long ago I'd taken it. I told her "2 weeks ago". She didn't believe me!

I suppose I could have taken her skepticism as a personal insult, if I were a pessimist. But since I'm an optimist, I took it as a compliment.

By wearing my Body Magic, I accomplished in 10 minutes what most people don't accomplish in 10 months! I hid my pooch, and all of the extra love around my middle, showing off my "shy" hourglass figure.

And the results were so drastic, Miss Mary didn't believe that they could have possibly happened that quickly. Go, Body Magic!!!

I'll write more about my showcase experiences in my next post...

-Karen

Continue Reading

I Must, I Must, I Must Decrease My Gut!!!

Oh my word. It's 10:34 pm, and I am so HUNGRY!!!

In an effort to experience as many Ardyss products as possible, I have decided to use the 7-10 day Ultrabody Cleanser, which I will follow with some of the weight loss products.

Nothin' like shocking that stomach into submission! Poor thing-- it's become so accustomed to abuse, it doesn't know WHAT to do with good lovin'.

I am proud to say that for the past 3 days, I've been wearing my Body Magic, and I've had a Nutri 9 shake as a meal replacement for breakfast. It's pretty tasty, so I've actually enjoyed drinking it.

Since I'm so used to overeating, however, my over-stretched tummy has been grumbling and complaining about being underfed. It might take a few more days, but I know that it will soon accept that the fat-filled feasts of "yester-week" are OVER! We're on a health mission now.

A serving of the Nutri 9 Shake only has 130 calories by itself. But once you add some low fat milk, or yogurt, and some fruits, its value as a true meal replacement will be greater.

Here's what I tried and enjoyed:

• 2 Scoops Nutri 9 Shake (this is 1 serving size- 130 calories)
• 1/2 a medium banana (45 calories)
• 1/2 cup of Lactaid milk (75 calories)
• 1/2 cup of water (0 calories)
• 2 oz of Le Vive antioxidant drink (30 calories)
• 1 cap full of Ardyss Plus multivitamin drink (25 calories)

305 total calories is pretty good for a meal replacement!

Last night, I ordered the Top Fiber, because I know that among its many benefits, fiber can help you feel full (as long as you don't overdo it and make yourself bloated and gassy). I'm going to add it to my breakfast shake to see if that sooths the withdrawal symptoms my stomach seems to be experiencing. Satiety (sensation of feeling full) is so important when you're trying to revamp your diet. Because, let's face it... We all know that it's in those ravenous moments that we reach for the first sweet, fat laden item we can find.

And speaking of... I'm going to bed right now, before I get tempted to eat another one of my husband's chicken fingers.

-Karen

Continue Reading

More Than a Just A "Little Pooch"

Have you ever heard of body dysmorphic disorder?

You know... the condition where some people think that parts of their body are bigger (or less attractive) than they really are?

Well, I have the opposite problem. I always think that I'm smaller than I really am, regardless of what my tight pants tell me. It's called when-self-confidence-goes-overboard syndrome.

The only time that I seem to snap back to reality, is after I see a full body picture of myself (so THAT'S where the McDonald's ice cream has been hiding!). Say what you want, but Mr. Kodak don't lie, y'all!!!

My Body Magic arrived late Friday afternoon, so I had full intentions of trying on the garment, and taking my "before and after" pictures, that night.

But since I was babysitting this weekend, I kept you all (and myself) in suspense until today.

When I finally took the Body Magic out of the bag this morning, and inspected it, I got very nervous. It looked so small to me! And as much as I've wanted to deny it at times, the only things small on me right now are my wrists.

So, I remeasured my thorax, and convinced myself that my sponsor must have mismeasured me. This made me extraordinarily anxious, of course, because my first showcase is this coming Friday, and I wanted to have a personal testimonial to share.

Well, when I expressed my concern to my lovely sponsor, Jennifer, she told me very nicely to get a grip! She was sure that we had gotten the right size, and she was going to prove it to me when I saw her later this evening.

She was right, folks!

When we first put it on, I heard some crackles and pops, and I was SURE that we were ripping the garment to shreds. But Jennifer assured me that this was normal, and I should expect to hear a few of those. I didn't think that we were going to make it past my hips, but lo and behold, we did.

And not only were we able to get the garment hooked onto the 1st row of hooks, but with a little extra sucking in, we were able get it hooked onto the 2nd row, too. And it didn't take 10 minutes, either!

We then took the before and after pictures, one of which I've posted above.

I'd just had a full plate of cheese laden pasta before taking the above pictures, too, so I hope that you all appreciate my sacrifie. :-)

I'll talk you later...

-Karen

Continue Reading

Week 1, Day 5- It's My Birthday!

My name is Karen, and I'm a brand new distributor for Ardyss International.

Welcome to "The Body Magic Challenge"!

Today is my birthday, and the official launch of this site.

The purpose of this blog is to chronicle my journey as an Ardyss International Distributor, as well as to testify to my experience with Ardyss' products, with particular emphasis on, "The Body Magic".

I was first introduced to this product when I attended the Natural Hair Show in Atlanta, GA, last April.

A woman came up to me and asked me if I'd ever heard of "The Body Magic". When I told her that I hadn't, she just handed me her card and said, "It'll help you lose 2 sizes in 10 minutes. Give me a call."

Well, as nice as the thought of "losing 2 sizes in 10 minutes" was, I figured that it would be impossible to do, if not painful, so I had no intentions of giving her a call. I just put her card in my bag, along with the cards of the other vendors at the event.

Back in December, 8 months after my initial introduction to The Body Magic, one of my husband's co-workers attempted to introduce him to the opportunity of becoming an Ardyss International Distributor. Since it was for the purpose of selling a "ladies' product", he came home and told me about it.

Somehow, as disinterested as I had been, I recalled hearing about it when I bumped into that lady at the Natural Hair Show months before. I was surprised that anyone even cared about this "Body Magic thing", considering that I was SURE its claims to shrink you were a crock of you-know-what.

Well, it took 2 months, but after researching product and business success testimonials, as well as a little hemming and hawing, my hubby and I finally decided to join the Ardyss International family of distributors.

So, in case you don't know what The Body Magic is...

It's a medical grade reshaping garment that seems to have taken the world by storm. Unlike most other cosmetic garments on the market, it's design was engineered to deliver both immediate and long term benefits.

Once you put it on, it immediately...

• Smooths out love handles and "muffin tops"
• Gives the appearance of a breast lift, butt lift, and tummy tuck
• Provides spinal support

With consistent and continued use, it can...

• help you lose weight
• assist in optimal blood flow
• assist in lymphatic drainage (the excretion of cellular waste)
• help you achieve the hourglass figure you either had in the past, or wish you had!

Interesting, isn't it?

Here is a before and after picture that I found on the web.

I've tried one on myself, of course, and loved it, but the one I purchased hasn't arrived yet.

Or truthfully speaking, I ordered a size too small in my blind ambition-- not a good idea. So, I'm waiting for my correct size to arrive. Once I have it, I'll post my before and after pictures as well, and keep you posted on my progress-- business wise and health wise.

I'm so excited! I hope you are too...

-Karen

Continue Reading