I was a athlete, martial artist and professional ballet dancer. I know what it means to be fit and in great shape. Everything changed recently with job stressors and three wonderful but exhausting kids, my exercise routine was first casualty of time crunch. Home exercises couldn't shift stubborn low belly fat and love handles. 4 Pads at a time, worked up to maximum setting, each session was different and I have had three successful sessions and am very pleased with the results. Maximum setting - however at Sheperd Dermatology the specialist _sits_and_chats_with_you_ (as opposed to leaving the room with a timer going while I am 'suffering alone') which is very comforting and helps keep the mind off the slightly less than comfortable heating and cooling sensations of the pulses. Love handles were more sensitive on me than upper belly near navel, lower belly under the navel at belt line was most tender, and most in need of treatment. Thank you I will be back if and as needed.