Waist Trainers

liannexxx

Hey - I am sure I have posted a question about this before but I didn't get much back. Has anyone used a waist trainer before? Do they work? I am currently sat in one and am in absolute agony. Any feedback on how long it would take to work or whether it works at all or risks would be really appreciated. Merry X Mas xx

TopazCutie

You might have it on too tight, or you might have gotten a size too small. You should not be in agony

ninerbuff

"Waste" of time. Compression (which is all it is) is just a temporary state. You're just squeezing everything closer together via a garment. Physiologically, it does nothing for weight loss or waist size reduction once it comes off.
Don't heed advice from the fashion industry when is comes to weight loss.

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astrampe

You are not "training" anything, you are squishing your waist... Throw it out and do a few bodyweight exercises, it will work a lot better....But that mean you will have to put effort in.....

ndj1979

no they don't work..

eat in a calorie deficit and your waist will get smaller..

lift heavy and train your core for better body composition…

Liftng4Lis

Oh heck no! I like my organs where they are.

Kevalicious99

The best thing I have found .... spin class. There are no shortcuts. It is called hard work.

Marianna93637

I use a hula hoop for my torso (it's the heavy kind, not the one you buy at the store, a professional hooper helped me make it) I know you can't spot-reduce, but it really uses the abs and back muscles, and I have seen a difference with regular use. Of course it has to be coupled with calorie deficit and healthy eating, which I'm doing and it really shows. I do this instead of crunches, although I know sooner or later I'm gonna have to start doing those as well lol

FatFreeFrolicking

Waist trainers can permanently damage internal organs. Toss it in the trash.

SweeDecadence92

A steel boned CORSET can over time, like a 1yr+ daily wear, shrink your waist. This is basically done by slowly changing the position of your organs and ribs.
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Waist trainners are a load of rubbish though. No amount of spandex or latex will give you a reduction in your waist. It's just a marketing gimmick.

michellemybelll

lol. do people actually do this and believe it works?

liannexxx

I guess I tried it and thought it might hence the post haha? I saw Kim Kardashian training with one and many other people using them online. I am training and hard...I just heard it gave you a better shape however I guess you guys think its a waist of time ;-)

I might do a bit more research but thanks for your advice as maybe its just not worth it

ndj1979

liannexxx wrote: »

I guess I tried it and thought it might hence the post haha? I saw Kim Kardashian training with one and many other people using them online. I am training and hard...I just heard it gave you a better shape however I guess you guys think its a waist of time ;-)

I might do a bit more research but thanks for your advice as maybe its just not worth it

LOL at kim kardashian ….

terar21

liannexxx wrote: »

I guess I tried it and thought it might hence the post haha? I saw Kim Kardashian training with one and many other people using them online. I am training and hard...I just heard it gave you a better shape however I guess you guys think its a waist of time ;-)

I might do a bit more research but thanks for your advice as maybe its just not worth it

The only reason Kim appears to use one is because she's paid to pretend to use it so she can influence the general population to buy it. She really uses layers of spanx.

Christine_72

terar21 wrote: »

liannexxx wrote: »

I guess I tried it and thought it might hence the post haha? I saw Kim Kardashian training with one and many other people using them online. I am training and hard...I just heard it gave you a better shape however I guess you guys think its a waist of time ;-)

I might do a bit more research but thanks for your advice as maybe its just not worth it

The only reason Kim appears to use one is because she's paid to pretend to use it so she can influence the general population to buy it. She really uses layers of spanx.

Yep! She gets paid to promote things, whether she actually uses them or not.....

michellemybelll

ndj1979 wrote: »

liannexxx wrote: »

I guess I tried it and thought it might hence the post haha? I saw Kim Kardashian training with one and many other people using them online. I am training and hard...I just heard it gave you a better shape however I guess you guys think its a waist of time ;-)

I might do a bit more research but thanks for your advice as maybe its just not worth it

LOL at kim kardashian ….

ditto!!

RodaRose

terar21 wrote: »

The only reason Kim appears to use one is because she's paid to pretend to use it so she can influence the general population to buy it. She really uses layers of spanx.

^
Yes. Thank you.

Lourdesong

liannexxx wrote: »

I guess I tried it and thought it might hence the post haha? I saw Kim Kardashian training with one and many other people using them online. I am training and hard...I just heard it gave you a better shape however I guess you guys think its a waist of time ;-)

I might do a bit more research but thanks for your advice as maybe its just not worth it

I think crediting Kim K's waist with a training belt is a faulty inference. The credit belongs to her genes. The whole female side of Kim's family have teeny-tiny waists.

deedeesaysraaa

A lot of the negative things you are hearing are rubbish but if I'm honest, it's more of a vanity thing... For that 'perfect' hourglass shape!
I wear corsets all the time. they take a few inches off, help with posture and back probs and they help with a post pregnancy stomach but they aren't a permanent thing.

They give you a great shape but you shouldn't be in agony.... You should feel stretched up if you know what I mean. It's too tight so loosen it

As I was saying, a lot of the negative things you hear is a load of bull, they don't destroy your insides, in the Victorian Times they did cause probs but they'd be in corsets from a very young age and even during pregnancy!

Stick at it, it can take months to see decent results but you will have to do it forever to keep the results

xXx

ninerbuff

liannexxx wrote: »

I guess I tried it and thought it might hence the post haha? I saw Kim Kardashian training with one and many other people using them online. I am training and hard...I just heard it gave you a better shape however I guess you guys think its a waist of time ;-)

I might do a bit more research but thanks for your advice as maybe its just not worth it

Again, don't rely on advice from the fashion industry nor from celebrities.

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dbmata

Just keep using it until it stops hurting. That is when you'll know it has worked.

liannexxx

deedeesaysraaa wrote: »

A lot of the negative things you are hearing are rubbish but if I'm honest, it's more of a vanity thing... For that 'perfect' hourglass shape!
I wear corsets all the time. they take a few inches off, help with posture and back probs and they help with a post pregnancy stomach but they aren't a permanent thing.

They give you a great shape but you shouldn't be in agony.... You should feel stretched up if you know what I mean. It's too tight so loosen it

As I was saying, a lot of the negative things you hear is a load of bull, they don't destroy your insides, in the Victorian Times they did cause probs but they'd be in corsets from a very young age and even during pregnancy!

Stick at it, it can take months to see decent results but you will have to do it forever to keep the results

xXx

Thanks for the positive vibes =-) I am going to keep going with it for a bit and see how I get on. xx

liannexxx

dbmata wrote: »

Just keep using it until it stops hurting. That is when you'll know it has worked."

Haha yeah that's a valid point. When I take it off when I wake up I definitely notice a bit of a difference so I am going to stick with it x

libbydoodle11

I had to google and I don't have anything positive to say about the waist trainer. Like Ninerbuff I think it is a waste of time.

Calorie deficit and exercise are the answers to looking like you've lost inches and weight.

Delilahhhhhh

You are funny OP

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fatcity66

liannexxx wrote: »

dbmata wrote: »

Just keep using it until it stops hurting. That is when you'll know it has worked."

Haha yeah that's a valid point. When I take it off when I wake up I definitely notice a bit of a difference so I am going to stick with it x

You took that seriously??

mykaylis

misskittyninja wrote: »

ninerbuff wrote: »

"Waste" of time. Compression (which is all it is) is just a temporary state. You're just squeezing everything closer together via a garment. Physiologically, it does nothing for weight loss or waist size reduction once it comes off.
Don't heed advice from the fashion industry when is comes to weight loss.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

This^

I've worn, trained and i've made corset for the past 8 years. They look nice when you put them on... And you train to wear smaller ones to make a wasp waist when you have it on but once off your waist is not smaller. It might drop a few CM for a day nothing like what it looks like in the corset but it will return to normal 24 hours or so of the corset being off.. And if you don't wear the corset after that you'll have to start training all over again... months of training will be for nothing unless you like to wear corsets all day everyday and you're training to continue to wear them as a fashion

As for the pain, it should NEVER hurt. It should feel like a hug and you gradually tighten over a month. If you have a cheap corset, you're gonna gave a bad time and can do damage.

To do waist training properly you need a few corsets made to fit your current body and as you require smaller waist you need to buy other ones. all the best.

agreed. i have a waspie (short corset) and it can be uncomfortable when i move a certain way but i'm never in agony. it should feel snug, not tight. and it won't shrink my waist permanently, it's just a thing i like doing.

Archerychickge

I just ordered a corset. Not because i thunk it will help me lose weight, but because i like the way they look when worn properly. I did a fair amount if research on them before i ordered, and consulted with experienced corseters to make sure i measured myself properly and ordered the correct size and shape for my current body, not the body i want. The difference between the two is VERY important. You can over time, modify your shape slightly with a corset, but for most people the result is minimal.

If you are wearing it thinking that you will lose weight, you will be disappointed. But if you are wearing it to look a certain realistic way, then they can be fun to wear.

Educate yourself, purchase the correct size, and be realistic with your expectations. Good luck!

amusedmonkey

If you are interested in re-arranging your organs and ribs for a more hourglass shaped waist, yes it works if done right. It does not make you lose weight, all it does is gradually push your ribs in and your internal organs down.

If done excessively or in a wrong way it may damage your organs, bruise/fracture your ribs and greatly weaken your core muscles. If you are interested in that niche, it's best you get a properly measured custom corset.

SLLRunner

ninerbuff wrote: »

"Waste" of time. Compression (which is all it is) is just a temporary state. You're just squeezing everything closer together via a garment. Physiologically, it does nothing for weight loss or waist size reduction once it comes off.
Don't heed advice from the fashion industry when is comes to weight loss.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

This.

SLLRunner

amusedmonkey wrote: »

If you are interested in re-arranging your organs and ribs for a more hourglass shaped waist, yes it works if done right. It does not make you lose weight, all it does is gradually push your ribs in and your internal organs down.

If done excessively or in a wrong way it may damage your organs, bruise/fracture your ribs and greatly weaken your core muscles. If you are interested in that niche, it's best you get a properly measured custom corset.

Ew (as to the results shown in the photo).