does slimming massages help to loose weight?

ellefun
ellefun Posts: 21
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
i was wondering heading to a spa and they recommend like massage that said can help u slim down. is that true? do u think eat can help deduct the calories? just wondering cause there are so many types of slimming massages package here.

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  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
    i dont see how it's physically possible to burn calories during a massage...unless you're giving it!
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    I saw this thing on "Super Size vs Super Skinny" once where a woman went and got a massage done on her abdomen. I don't know if it really worked but she did lose a few inches from her waistline (at least that's what she said.) >.> It's kind of gross when you really think about how it works though... better than taking a laxative I guess? LOL
  • Phroggygirl1
    Phroggygirl1 Posts: 38
    It is possible that what they would do it just work on your pressure points....
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    I doubt it does more than push water around in ur body. U R better off exercising and monitoring caloric intake. U will loose more weights that way.
    Have fun tho!
    :flowerforyou:
  • snookumss
    snookumss Posts: 1,451 Member
    LOL I am sure its because they are massaging your midsection. If done correctly (you shouldn't try to do it yourself without fancy training because you can clog yourself up...) it will help everything "flow". I really wouldn't want to pay to have somebody push and prod on my digestive system!
  • RoanneRed
    RoanneRed Posts: 429 Member
    I'm guessing stimulating circulation/lymphatic system could help eliminate toxins/retained water but don't imagine you could rely on it doing a lot.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,027 Member
    i was wondering heading to a spa and they recommend like massage that said can help u slim down. is that true? do u think eat can help deduct the calories? just wondering cause there are so many types of slimming massages package here.
    It's BS. Anytime people hear "lose weight or weight loss______" they want to believe it to be true.
  • quietlywinning
    quietlywinning Posts: 889 Member
    I'm a massage therapist. I would not be here if getting the right kind of massage would slim me down!

    The package is expensive, and comes with great advice about diet and exercise to go along with the massages. Together, they work.

    Get a massage for muscle aches and pains, for relaxation, for stimulating lymph flow.......there are lots of very good reasons for getting a massage. I believe in massage therapy as a GREAT form of alternative (and very effective) healthcare. But it's not magic and it won't slim you down. The others are right - it will help you get rid of waste so you may look and feel slimmer the day after.
  • ♥ChUbByCoyLe♥
    ♥ChUbByCoyLe♥ Posts: 267 Member
    I'm guessing stimulating circulation/lymphatic system could help eliminate toxins/retained water but don't imagine you could rely on it doing a lot.

    Yeah, it will definately do that. It will also improve the appearance of your skin and your personal wellbeing which is all good during your weight loss journey.
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