Get Rid Of Fat Without Surgery

Dr. Vicki Belo, a.k.a. "the Fat Buster" in social circles, has a brand-new weapon in her fight against fat. Brought over all the way from Switzerland, this new technology has the ability to emit sound waves that resonate perfectly with fat cells, causing them to alternately compress and expand until they implode and then burst. The fat is then excreted by the body as waste over the next few days, with no suction required.

Dr. Belo, who is known best for her expertise in liposuction, has for years been looking for an effective, non-surgical alternative to remove fat. This new procedure, called the BeloShape, is the perfect solution to banish those unwanted bulges instantly, without surgery!

Tintin Bersola, who has had a difficult time losing her post-pregnancy bulges since she gave birth to Antonia, swears to the amazing effects of BeloShape. "Three years after giving birth, I got my old figure back! Right after my first BeloShape session, my waist area became more shapely -- even better than when I was in high school! I'm so happy now because for the first time in my life, I am able to wear a bikini. It's amazing that I even have a better body now than before. And BeloShape is just the perfect treatment for women like me who are not yet ready for invasive procedures."

Actress Bea Alonzo, an endorser for BeloShape, underwent procedure and loved it. In only one session done to her abdominal area, she lost four inches. "I'm really happy I tried it. When Dr. Vicki told me it's non-surgical, I was immediately convinced. And four inches in one session -- it was unbelievable. But it sure worked! They also did BeloShape on my arms and now I'm also having my thighs done. And another thing I like about BeloShape is that it's painless, and it didn't interfere with my schedule at all. I was up and about right after the session."

The procedure takes about three hours, and it may be performed on practically any part of your body. Since BeloShape is non-surgical, there is no downtime and patients may go back to work immediately. The patient has to wear a girdle after the procedure, and will experience minor bruising for the first week. Final results become obvious after three weeks. Most patients undergo two to three sessions, spaced three weeks apart.

The BeloShape treatment has been designed to help average to overweight men and women achieve an improved body contour -- without surgery, and without downtime. Only Belo Medical Group has this technology in the Philippines and BeloShape is exclusively available at their clinic at Medical Plaza Makati. Contact Belo Medical Group at 844-2939.

Taken from The Philippine Star

Among the Stars

Judy Ann's memories of her early days in the business are peppered with anecdotes about how she had to fight for recognition among the big leaguers and the stars of network-produced shows. Who would have thought that one day, she would become one of them? Or even become one of them?

Judy Ann isn't the type to trust people easily. She keeps to a close circle of friends, mostly because she is shy and doesn't want to expect too much. Over the years, she's learned that she's most hurt when she trusts most. Direk Joyce Bernal, with whom Judai had a little tampuhan back in 2007, has experienced the highs and lows of their friendship: "Si Joyce, si Ga [director Dante Nico Garcia, who's been her friend for nearly 15 years], nung nagkatampuhan kami, taon talaga bago nag-usap. Pero kahit di kami nag-uusap ni Direk Joyce that time, nagpapadala pa rin ako ng regalo kay Liam [Direk Joyce's daughter, who is Judy Ann's inaanak]. Masakit 'pag nagkatampuhan kayo dahil mahal mo 'yung tao. Pero hindi naman lahat ng tao, ganoon. Merong iba, madali akong nakapag-move on."

That what Judy Ann is like as a friend. Her friendships with showbiz's big leaguers are just as invested and precious, probably because she was once one of those who looked at them from a distance. She used to be outside the circle of big stars. When she did Magkapatid opposite Sharon Cuneta in 2002, she wasn't expecting to form a real bond with the Megastar, a bond that has lasted seven years now. Sharon, who also grew up in the business, is probably the one person who understands what Judy Ann went through, the only difference being that Sharon, unlike Judy Ann, did not experience the humiliation that Judy Ann did, being thrown out of a dressing room to give way to stars of network-produced shows, or hearing people laugh behind her back in the corridors. "Si Sharon, isa siya sa mga artista na di ko in-expect na magkakaroon ako ng very deep connection: isang malaking tao who would help you analyze things and help keep you grounded. Di alam ng tao na na-i-inspire ako, na na-re-refresh ako by a simple kiss or a hug from Ate. It's very precious, very sincere."

The actress is vocal about how much she admires Sharon's accomplishments in her career and personal life. "Marami akong natututunan kay Ate Sharon; (she's) very talented, she's a good mom, and she's a good wife. Hindi ko man masundan 'yung yapak niya, kahit man lang sana wisdom niya. Ako, masaya na ako na naging magkapatid kami sa pelikula at hanggang ngayon, ganun pa din 'yung turingan namin. Most prized possession na 'yun sa sakin," Judai explains.

The actress also considers Maricel Soriano (her co-star in I Will Survive in 2004) and the late Fernando Poe Jr. (Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko, 1999) as two other big stars who gave her invaluable advice.

FPJ, who Judai fondly calls Tatay Ron, reminded her to treat everyone fairly, and told her: "Sila rin ang makakasalubong mo sa paglingon or sa pagbalik mo."

Her Ate Marya, Ate Sharon and Tatay Ron all reminded her that she must pour her heart into what she is doing. "Sabi nila, mahalin ko lang 'yung trabaho ko, 'yun 'yung isa sa mga nakapagpapangiti sa akin," she shares. "I was able to work with these people. I was able to hear them out base sa personal experiences nila."

Taken from Starstudio magazine: Judy Ann Santos special issue