shirley story
Call me, Legs
In grade 4, the boys teased and called me - toothpick legs and skinny legs. The nickname “legs” stuck, much to my embarrassment. I was happy to start college, no one would know me.
In my first week, someone yelled, “Hey, legs” embarrassed I turned around to look. Good news, he was really cute. John said, “You should be a model with your great legs!” Guess what? I smiled backed and beamed inside. At Thanksgiving when I was home and told the story, my mom said he was trying to pick me up, how could I be so foolish. I didn’t tell her that we started dating the next day and as many say, the rest is history.
We continued to date and he affectionately called me, legs. With John’s encouragement, I became a professional leg model at age 19. For the first time in my life, I was happy and confident about my legs. John came to the first shoot and called me, legs. The name stuck, I’m told that everyone remembers me in the industry. We married after college and have three boys, but the story doesn’t end there.
Modelling is competitive, it’s all about the way you look. My legs are insured. Legs don’t get lines like our faces, but they do age if they’re not kept in shape. It’s hard to deprive myself, but I have no choice if I want to model.
People ask me, “What are my secrets to keep them shapely, especially after each pregnancy?” I was vague and never shared the tips for competitive reasons. Here’s what do I do to stay healthy, lose weight and most importantly keep my modelling legs.
Legs Top Three Tips
1. How to get or keep your thighs and legs in shape?
Oh the joys of pregnancy, I delivered a healthy baby but what did it do to my body? I worked hard to lose the baby weight but still I had thunder thighs and knew I’d never model again – each calf was one inch bigger after I reached my normal weight. My sister the yo-yo dieter called me “fat legs”.
Let’s get real who time to use a treadmill or walk? What about a new mom like me who gets little to no sleep? I needed something that was easy to do and could fit into my unpredictable day.
OTO Flabelos This machine is developed based on the whole body vibration theory. It stimulates my whole body muscles and increase my heart rates and metabolism. Within three months I lost the weight but still had one inch of fat around each calf. In a few short weeks, I lost the inches and got my firm back by using the Flabelos just 10 minutes a day. It gives you the benefit of 1 hour on the treadmill.
Remember only 10 minutes a day. (It was several months before I started modelling again, didn’t understand the changes a baby brings.)
After seeing how effortless it was to use and my modelling legs return, my sister Sue, the yo-yo dieter started using it when she came to visit. She started coming more often after my legs were normal and dropped the new nickname, fat legs. Just she visit to see her nephew or use my Flabelos? She knows first hand that it’s easy to use for overweight people like her. Guess what she’s getting for her birthday? Sue said she thinks OTO could sell a million of them, if I agreed to do a “before and after” leg ad. To me photos are memories we want to keep and share, none were taken.
2. Help for every foot
Anyone who is or ever has been overweight, knows the feeling of heavy, tired and bloated legs. Pregnant women can tell you their horror stories. I had nightmares about getting huge varicose veins like my Grandma when bloating started very early during my first pregnancy.
Too bad my dad, a diabetic didn’t tell me about “the socks” or my hair stylist, Cathy about her “miracle insoles.”
Compression sockings – I bought them for my second pregnancy. Immediately, I noticed the benefit for my calves and legs. I felt a huge difference. In fact, I joked that I could have a third child.
As busy mom and leg model, I now pressure socks daily. Fantastic for people who are diabetic, overweight and stand on their feet most of the day like my sister Sue, a teacher. I even told my hair stylist or as mom says hairdresser and she now wears them, her long shifts are much easier.
Custom Footbed by SOLE My hair stylist, Cathy, told me about the incredible or as she calls them miracle foot soles while I trying to lose the weight from my second boy.
I simply warmed the insoles in the micro for 2 minutes, and then I placed my foot on it. In seconds they shaped to each foot. My arches and back felt better. These are great for anyone for kids to athletic people. The price is very reasonable, unlike custom orthotics which are beyond most people’s budget.
3. How to relax your bloated and tired legs, effortlessly.
Whether I’m on the go with the kids, a modelling job or pregnant, when John gives me an amazing leg massage, I’m relaxed and the world seems like a better place. Unfortunately, I only get one or two a month. I’ve found a replacement for John’s hands and he’s not jealous.
OTO Foot Massager My sister-in-law bought one and called me to come and try it. After just 5 minutes I wanted one, I needed it. After about 15 or 20 minutes, I felt like I was in heaven.
I knew John would have to agree it was not an extravagance but it would be therapeutic for me, a mom with 2 kids and a leg model. He could even try it before we bought one.
It arrived two weeks before I knew I was pregnant with Joe, our third child. I felt the benefit immediately even before I started bloating. I still use it today, it’s great for relaxing my legs after a long and hectic day. And when John’s tired from a long day at the clinic, I let him use it too!
I have been using OTO products for couple years now. I haven`t had any problem with them. They are reliable and fun to use. I invite you all to give it a shot and you won`t be disappointed. (Besides, I know Spine n Sole Haven has money back guarantee!)
If you have any questions, just send me an email @ customercare@spinensolehaven.com. Please attention to Shirely.
Warm regards,
Shirely the leg model.
I have been using OTO products for couple years now. I haven`t had any problem with them. They are reliable and fun to use. I invite you all to give it a shot and you won`t be disappointed. (Besides, I know Spine n Sole Haven has money back guarantee!)
If you have any questions, just send me an email @ customercare@spinensolehaven.com. Please attention to Shirely.
Warm regards,
Shirely the leg model.
