Slim Sassy Strong - By Linda Loo

I used to make weekly visits to the chiropractor for my lower back ache. When I started having pain near my toes and increasing pain on the lower leg, and easy fatigue, I started to look for a medicine-free way to get better when doctors say there’s nothing on the x-ray but they could operate to relieve the pain. That was when I chanced upon the Slim Sassy and Strong program by Linda. Through the relearning cum restorative exercises, healthy eating and deep-tissue exercises, I actually got better! I hardly ache nowadays and recently did housekeeping and home-painting for Christmas and Chinese New Year without aching for days thereafter! I’m truly thankful for this wonderful program which Linda has put together and would recommend it to ladies who are aching as they age, or who would like to strengthen their bodies so they stay pain-free even as they age.

I suffer from chronic lower backache and had tried various forms of treatments from TCM to acupuncture to chiro to Physiotherapy for years, all without much lasting results. Chanced upon Slim Sassy Strong on social media and went for the free consult. The approach outlined by Linda makes lots of sense to me but I was very skeptical in the beginning. Not that I want to be but it was like if it is so good why do I only know it now and through social media! I took the step to give it and try nonetheless and fast forward to today, less than a month since I started the program, my lower backache issue is significantly relieved! Sure, there is no easy way about it but from the program, we are not relying on others to make us well, we are taught life skills to let our bodies heal. I’m excited at the possibility that we can age well, be free from aches and pains and continue to lead quality life as we age. Thank you Slim Sassy Strong :)

When I was first diagnosed with Rheumathoid Arthritis, my life was in total darkness because I thought that I have to depend on medication for the rest of my life. I am blessed to have met Linda and embarked on this wellness program. Linda will identify the health issues we faced during the pre-consultation and carefully planned the wellness session for us. All the wellness session will be guided by a group of well-trained coaches and Linda will personally monitor our progress from time to time. I felt so much better after taking up the program. Thank you Linda and her team for giving my life a major turnaround. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who are suffering from pain and seeking for a natural healing method.

Hi I have been struggling with back pain for the past 7 years and I have been limping and find it difficult to walk. However, I am grateful to have found Linda and her programme that teaches a well rounded approached to recovery. I learn to eat healthy food that support my healing. The bonus is I am feeling lighter and lose 4 kilos. I also learn to exercise in water that heal the internal wound in my hips. In addition, i also learn exercise on land that strengthened the muscle. My walking has improved a lot and hopefully I will continue to heal to be stronger. May God bless Linda and her team in their work so that they can help heal more and more women with mobility issues.

I am full of gratitude as I write this. Last November, when I finally got frustrated at myself for my weight gain during the COVID period and for not being able to kick off any exercise because I tended to strain my body, I thought of going back to yoga. A few days later, I bumped into my previous yoga teacher, Linda Loo. I learnt that in the 8 years that I had not met her, Linda has evolved and condensed most of her work into this holistic program called, “Slim Sassy Strong.” I signed up without hesitation because I know the depth, rigour and standards Linda has in her work. A lot of her clients went from having joint pains and difficulty in walking to leading an active and vibrant lifestyle again. It seemed like I was not in that stage yet, but why wait till then to lead a healthier lifestyle? I missed the old me who was lighter and enjoyed doing sports. My goal for myself was simple – just lose weight. I was the type who could gain weight by breathing. The only recent time I lost weight was in the first trimester of my pregnancy when I was throwing up every day. The program has three components. The first component focuses on nutrition and healthy eating. The program is very well-structured and guides you on eating healthily over time. For the longest time, I struggled with eating healthily because it’s simply hard to find healthy food outside! As a non-foodie, I struggled with not having any ideas on what to eat and I would go along with the food that people around me ate. Yes, I’m a social eater. You know, like a social smoker, but just eating. I was delighted to have many ideas on healthy foods to eat and make for myself. In fact, I love healthy foods because I feel good after eating them instead of feeling bloated and indigestion after eating. I lost 4 kg in my first month and continued to lose weight gradually by following the principles laid out in the program which I easily assimilated into my lifestyle. Compared to the empty calories and inflammatory-dense diet that I used to have in the past, my diet is now full of nutrients, higher in dietary fibre and lower in sugar. The bonus is that my entire family eats healthier foods now after seeing my change. The second component of the program involves aqua yoga. It’s an activity that simply gives love to your joints. I love it because it’s so relaxing and peaceful to work out in the water! And I get to build strength without straining myself. I used to have a lot of neck and shoulder aches that I felt like a piece of creaking furniture. Now they have gone away and I sleep better now. My core muscles are also better engaged and my tummy somehow got smaller without me trying hard. The third component involves the strengthening of muscles. I’m amazed by the seemingly simple but effective exercises that Linda has designed/curated which you can do every day. A lot of programs fail because of the lack of motivation as well as the inertia and barriers one faces. Linda has done exceedingly well to overcome this as she combines her knowledge of the human body, nutrition and motivation. Even though I’ve completed the program, I continue to reap the benefits of the program because the simple ways to eat and exercise are now assimilated into my life, and I am motivated to keep at them. You know the program works when you attend classes together with women with big smiles because they feel stronger and can walk farther than before. The community of participants always have words of support, care and encouragement. The knowledgeable and friendly coaches always make us feel welcomed, cared for and supported. If you can’t remember something, there are also well-produced videos on their learning platform that you can fall back on. If you’re a woman looking to lead a healthier lifestyle or to overcome joint pain and mobility issues, I unreservedly recommend the Slim Sassy Strong program to you. May you too regain youth and vibrancy, and build a strong and lasting connection to a healthy lifestyle that serves you for many years to come.