It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but all of that holiday party hopping can add a little fluff to your waistline—and everywhere else! To shave off some post-Thanksgiving pounds, I gave the Wrap-U-Skinny Mineral Body Wrap a try a few weeks ago at Cheryl Cerrato’s home spa in Fenton (314-369-5918, wrapuskinny.com). Ceratto, owner of Wrap U Skinny, explains that the mineral body wrap is unique to the St. Louis area. The mineral ingredients are said to help detoxify your body, making your skin softer and appear firmer and tighter. It can also reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Now, on to the details: First, Cerrato weighed me. (I can confirm that I did in fact gain two pounds at one turkey dinner.) Then, she took body measurements at multiple locations all over my body, marking them to measure at the same locations again later. Next, Cerrato wrapped me from head to toe mummy-style in ace bandages soaked in a mineral solution designed to draw out toxins. Once I was all wrapped, Cerrato secured plastic bags around my feet and hands. Then it was time to accessorize, with pink crocs and a Snuggie. That’s right, a Snuggie. I’m wrapped like a mummy, can hardly move, and I’m wearing a Snuggie. And then I hop on a Gazelle, Tony Little-style.
I lightly worked out on that Gazelle for an hour. Meanwhile, Cerrato basted me with more minerals every 20 minutes, just like a turkey. The great news is that she has a large selection of movies to watch during that mummy workout. I chose Bride Wars because I’m that mature.
I work out every day, but after an hour on that Gazelle, my legs felt like Jello. When I finally hopped off, Cerrato unwrapped me to reveal my new silky smooth body. She measured me again, at all of the same points she marked off at the beginning, and I was shocked—I had lost 10 inches. I put my leggings back on and they actually felt loose. I practically looked like Giselle (a girl can dream)!
Cerrato was fabulous and made me feel very comfortable, even while half-naked. If you’re looking for a quick fix before a holiday party or vacation, give it a shot. Of course, for long-term weight-loss, eating right and exercising is crucial.
For a limited time, Cerrato is offering a “Wrapped Up for the Holidays” discount. New clients receive 30 percent off their first treatment. Clients should mention the discount on the phone when booking their appointments.
