Guest Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Has anyone else on here invested in a pair of MBT's? I thought about it last year when I went to NYC but they wern't cheap there. Since then I've thought about it a few times but talked myself out of it due to the high price. With my current back problems I've had it suggested by more and more people that my posture is now wrong (including the Dr). Then I saw supersize Vs Superskinny and the results that they got on the womens behinds. So I took the plunge and invested in a pair. I do find they make me walk nicely, and it feels good. As expected (because the lady in the shop told me) I now have slightly achy shoulders and I could feel the muscle pull on the back of my legs after walking all around Upminster (note to RevNev - cut the overhainging roses a little bit more James had to get off the wall to get round one!!). I also found that having worn them all afternoon that driving home was not as painful as it has been of late - I could still feel an ache in my back BUT it wasn't as painfull as I've found it before. For anyone who hasn't come across them here's a linky to the website. http://www.swissmasai.co.uk/ For anyone who is wondering what I'm banging on about regarding my posture - here is a recent picture of me - I'm currently 1 pound short of losing SIX AND A HALF STONE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Wow! You look fab!! Well done you, how much more are you aiming to lose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thank you - I'm aiming to lose about another 4 stone, the clothes I'm wearing there are 16 and 18 so I'm still quite large. For the first time since I was about 13 I wan't to be a size 12. Underneath I look awful though - they reckon it takes a good 2 years to firm yourself up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 OH MY GOODNESSS!!!!!!!! You look amazing girly!!!!!!!! Well done for sticking with it, you WILL NOT REGRET IT ANF PUT IT BACK ON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 All I can say is "Go Pengy". You look AMAZING Well done you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 (edited) You look fab - well done How about a before piccy too, for those who hadn't seen you pre diet? I quite fancy some MBT's, but I want to lose a bit more weight first,as I find my centre of gravtiy has shifted, so I will probably fall over Edited February 16, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Well done Pengy you look great............I have been thinking about investing in some MBT'S but they are very expensive, let us know how you get on with them............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I think that's part of my problem Cinamon, even the woman in the shop said I walk like somone who has had a bigger bust - she got that right and I had my "chicken fillets" in too!!! The doctor said my posture was definately wrong and must have changed for me to have the pain now but not when I was over 20 stone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 You look stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 You look great Kathryn!!!! I have some MBTs, two pairs in fact, which I got for free - a friend was one of the first importers to the UK, and wanted somebody athletic to demonstrate them at a trade show (dunno why on earth she picked me), anyroad, I got a pair of the black suede trainers and a pair of the sandals. I didn't have any of the initial problems with standing/walking in them; apparently because I used to dance and have not bad posture anyhow. I wear them a lot, and they certainly make you stand well and use more muscles and calories. If you're not sporty, I'd suggest that you start off wearing them for short periods at first. My osteopath thinks they are great too. My friend is Helen at Ten Point http://www.ten-point.com/facilities.html ,she is very careful to fit you properly for them and gets you walking on a treadmill to make sure that you have your posture and gait right. I'd certainly recommend them for anyone with a dodgy back, bad posture or legs that need toning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Wow, six and a half stone!That's amazing, LARGE RESPECT, I remember reading in various posts about you having shakes and not eating, I think I'd find that SO hard, but you must be so pleased with yourself. At least you bad underneath clothes for the right reasons, I just look bad underneath clothes! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 You look great in your photo that's some achievement! I looked at MBT's a while ago, but the price put me off a bit but if they can do what they say on the tin, then I might think again Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Well done Pengy, you look stunning girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 We need a before and now photo...... I hope you've been keeping a photographic diary of the weight loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 WOW, you have done brilliantly. How long has it taken you? You look absolutely amazing - well done, you have my full respect for your fantastic achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I have some MBTs, two pairs in fact, which I got for free - a friend was one of the first importers to the UK, and wanted somebody athletic to demonstrate them at a trade show (dunno why on earth she picked me), anyroad, I got a pair of the black suede trainers and a pair of the sandals. Lucky you getting them free! I had a great fitting session and was walking round and round the shop for the best part of half an hour. It was a family run sports shop and they were so friendly and helpful. Mum then wanted a pair so we went back yesterday and now she's got some but she is VERY hard to fit - she was told to try them over the weekend indoors and bring them back if they don't feel right, she wore them for a while this morning and things maybe she needs to go up another half size. We are going to Hyde Hall tomorrow morning but I don't think I'll wear them - I don't want to get them muddy! Mine are the black suede trainers and I am going to wear them to work when I have trousers on. If they don't like it tough - they let the kids get away with all sorts there so I'm hardly going to be setting a bad example. As for a before photo - I'm working on one, I did tend to keep away from cameras when I was huge, in fact I still do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I think you look fantastic, Pengy - and your face says it all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 My Rosemary Conley teacher got some a couple of years ago when they were new over here. I think they look great -now have we got another Omlet must-have thing going here? I'd better get some selling done on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I've already decided to go look at the "in the flesh". They aren't really my style but needs must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Are they going to be the new crocs then? I have been thinking about getting some for ages (almost as long as I thought about buying an Eglu, and that's saying something), but the price puts me off. Mind you, I thought about getting Crocs for about a year before I took the plunge and am so glad I did. Just need to start a diet too! Well done Penguinmad. Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Two Questions 1, Are we still planning on running away together? 2, Got any "Skimpier" photo's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 What are you like Andy? I love mine and try to remember to wear them to work when I am in trousers. I also run in the sandals in the summer, and to be honest, I find them more comfy than the trainers. I am used to wearing conventional trainers, which must be at least half a size too big to avoid getting 'joggers toemail', so I find the fact that these have to fit exactly a tad odd. They are fine for walkign and running, but not for agility stuff like circuit trining because they don't have any give in the sole. Boy did I earn those free pairs though - all day on the treadmill and walking around to demonstrate them. They work out far cheaper in the long run than courses of Pilates or Alexander Technique and I find that they help just as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 ROFL CCR Lets run away tomorrow - save me going back to work. Oh trust me you wouldn't want a skimpier picture - there is a LOT of empy skin underneath!! They say it takes a couple of years to firm up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Massaging it helps Pengy Note that I hesitated in posting this, knowing what frame of mind CCR is in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I had been thinking about getting some of these for a while and was going to look at them in more detail when I went to Brighton this week Unfortunately I broke my toe last week - so can't manage to get anything other than crocs on at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
