In grade 4, the boys called me “skinny legs” and the nickname stuck. I hated being teased. During my first week at college a guy named John yelled, “Hey, legs! You should be a model with your great legs!” I smiled back and we started dating. We got married after college and had three children. But the story doesn’t end there…
With John’s encouragement, I became a leg model. For the first time in my life, I wasn’t embarrassed by my legs, I actually liked them. I got an agent who said I needed a unique name for people to remember. I’m sure you guessed it.
In the modelling business, I’m known as Legs. I was told they are valuable and had them insured. Modelling is competitive; it’s all about the way you look. Our legs don’t get lines like our faces, but they do age. After child birth, that was a challenge I had to face three times especially since I wanted to keep modelling.
People always ask me, “What’s your secret to keeping shapely legs? How do you lose weight after each pregnancy?” Here’s what I do to stay healthy, maintain and lose weight.
Hope these tips help you, too! And yes, after three kids, I still do get a few modelling jobs J
LegsTop Three Tips
1. How to get or keep your thighs & legs in shape?
I delivered a healthy baby boy. Like every woman, I planned to get back to my normal weight. I worked very hard, it was tough to deprive myself- what is she depriving herself of?. I lost most of the baby weight, but I still had thunder thighs, huge legs and 20 pounds to go.
I felt I would never model again because each leg (calf) was one inch bigger. My sister the yo-yo dieter started calling me, fat legs. Let’s get real, who has time to use a treadmill or walk? I needed something that was effortless and it had to fit into my day.
OTO Flabero (?Trimax)
Within three months, I not only lost the last twenty pounds, but my legs were back to their normal shape and my thighs were firm. Just 10 minutes a day gave me the benefit of 1 hour on the treadmill.
It’s a popular machine in Asia and new to Canada. My sister Sue the yo-yo dieter saw how effortless it was to use and how it helped me lose weight and firmed my legs and thighs.
She knows first hand that it was easy to use. Sue started using it 10 minutes each time she came over and then started visiting more often. Guess what she got for her birthday? She can feel and see the difference. Her clothes are getting too big, especially around the waist.
2. Help for every foot
Anyone who is or has been overweight knows the feeling of being heavy, tired and having bloated legs. Pregnant women can tell you horror stories. I had nightmares about getting huge varicose veins just like Grandma. Too bad my dad, a diabetic didn’t tell me about “the socks” or my hair stylist about her “miracle insoles.”
Pressure socks
I bought both products for my second pregnancy. I noticed my legs weren’t as heavy or tired. I felt a huge difference compared to my first pregnancy.
As a busy mom and a leg model, I now wear pressure socks daily. They are fantastic for people who are diabetic, overweight and stand on their feet most of the day. My hair stylist wears them and finds her long shifts much easier.
Custom Footbed by SOLE (? Is “by SOLE” is important in the title)
My hair stylist calls them miracle insoles for arch and back support. They are not expensive and because I stand a lot when modelling, I was open to trying something to help me.
They’re super easy to customize. I warm the insoles in the microwave for 2 minutes and I step onto them. In 45 (?) seconds the insoles are shaped according to each foot. I can use them for my runners, dress shoes, winter boots and other shoes. They’re great for anyone to use and my kids wear them too. The price is affordable, unlike custom orthotics, which is beyond most people’s budget.
3. How to relax your bloated, tired feet and legs - effortlessly.
I love a good foot and leg massage, John spoils me and gives the best massages. Unfortunately, I only get them occasionally, but I’ve found a replacement for John’s hands and he’s not jealous.
OTO Foot Massager
After using it for just 5 minutes, I wanted one and I needed it. In 15 or 20 minutes, I felt like I was in heaven. I got one for Mother’s Day!
My feet and legs feel wonderful, I am relaxed and so are my muscles. My massager is like a best friend, always there when you need help and best of all, available 24/7.
After three months with my new friend, I found out that I was having our third child. This pregnancy was the easiest! What can I say? If only John bought it for me before our first child… it’s now available in Canada. It has been sold in Asia for years and is very popular.
When John’s tired from a long day, I let him use it too!
