1. How are you feeling physically today?
Like I’ve got new trainers on that have really bouncy soles. I don’t have trainers on, I just mean I feel really energetic. I also slept all night for nine hours.
2. How are you feeling emotionally today?
Positive. Very positive.
3. Note any changes you’ve observed in your physical appearance since starting the treatment.
Today I noticed my face seems to have lifted up, and the jowls that I had are barely noticeable. In profile, you just see nose and chin – not nose, chin, a weird bit, another chin, a neck, and then a kind of extra neck. It’s amazing.
4. Describe any reactions or comments you’ve received from others about your physical transformation.
I haven’t seen anyone but my mum messaged me this morning and I remembered it’s her birthday soon, so I’ve been thinking about seeing her (and my brother and his family), which is worrying me slightly. I feel as though, looking at myself now in the mirror, the change is really noticeable. Any advice welcome.
Day Eight
1. How are you feeling physically today?
Slept for ten hours and contemplated going for a run this morning (I didn’t). Instead (sorry if this is too much information but I think it’s important), I have some electrical items from Gwyneth Paltrow (not her directly, from her website Goop), which I used for the first time in ages. If you don’t know what I mean let’s just leave it.
2. How are you feeling emotionally today?
Giggly, almost hysterical. In a good way. (The selfie hopefully shows that, ignore the hat, just been trying on some old clothes.)
3. Note any changes you’ve observed in your physical appearance since starting the treatment.
I’ve been examining myself in the mirror this morning and today what I noticed was the flabby saggy floppiness seems to be disappearing, especially under my arms and on my thighs. The skin on my body is really smooth too, without all thosegoosebumps, spider veins and cellulite patches. I might wear a skirt today with no tights – just inside though as it’s January.
4. Describe any reactions or comments you’ve received from others about your physical transformation.
I haven’t seen anyone, but I messaged my boyfriend (well not really boyfriend but hopefully he will be soon) and suggested we meet up, and told him I had a surprise for him. This went down well. As will my tits I imagine, they seem to be about three inches further up my chest.
Day Nine
1. How are you feeling physically today?
Really excellent.
2. How are you feeling emotionally today?
Pretty shocked. Trying to take it all in. I think it’s actually worked.
3. Note any changes you’ve observed in your physical appearance since starting the treatment.
My feet don’t have that sort of wooden-looking ridge around the sole anymore, they’re really smooth. Another thing I noticed today was that the back of my hands don’t look like a relief map of the Nile Delta. The veins seem to have returned to their rightful position under the skin rather than on top of it.
4. Describe any reactions or comments you’ve received from others about your physical transformation.
The postman Lucas (I think I got his name wrong before) came for the first time since the other day with a parcel for me and when I opened the door, he didn’t recognise me. It was slightly inconvenient as he said he needed a resident to sign for parcels, so I said I was my niece and I was staying with me (confusing I know). He let me sign for the parcels in the end. Makes me think there might be some upcoming issues with identity but I’m sure it won’t be a problem. Also, a quick noteto say thanks for sorting out the paperwork, I’ve sent my first invoice to your accounts department. I still haven’t heard from Channing yet about the content plan though?
Day Ten
1. How are you feeling physically today?
I’m not going to lie, I did have some (a lot of) wine last night, but I am pretty much hangover free. I tried on all my old Nineties clothes (which fit, incredibly, so glad I kept them) and did some dancing in my living room to Ministry of Sound. Again, if you’re not familiar, have a listen on Spotify, I recommend the 1997 one with Pete Tong and Boy George that has Olive’s ‘You’re Better Off Alone’ on it. Not sure the couple next door with the baby were too pleased though.
2. How are you feeling emotionally today?
Like I’ve met my old self again. Itisextraordinary – I’m sorry I doubted Yuvana, and Merlyn. As I’m typing this, I’m crying a bit. But not like I used to. Happy tears – very, very happy tears.
3. Note any changes you’ve observed in your physical appearance since starting the treatment.
Everything. Everything has changed – my face, my body, the way I feel. I’m young again.
4. Describe any reactions or comments you’ve received from others about your physical transformation.
I’m getting ready to tell my friends. I think they’re going to be amazed, and really delighted for me.
