Gold's Gym Waist Trimmer Belt....Does it really work?

My daughter bought me one and it definately makes you feel like its doing something to help as you see all the water once you take it off. I am using it since I have it, and figure it can only help.

I don't know if it does or not... I haven't seen in slimming in my waist. What it is good for, though, is back support. Also, I notice that when I'm wearing mine, I consciously (or unconsciously) tighten my ab muscles.

I have this and use too every time I workout, it does make you sweat and provides more heat to your lower back which will help preventing you from pulling something during core exercises. Having said that it is not a miracle worker and definetly not a short cut but it will help a little bit, dont see how could it be a bad thing. Skip a value meal at McDonals and use that $6 to buy the belt, you wont lose anything but some weight.

I bought a waist trimmer belt that is just a sweat belt (doesn't hold anything in it... sounds fancy lol). These other people all say it just gets rid of water weight, which I guess is true - I don't really know. I only used the thing once at the gym, not because it didn't make me sweat like a mofo (because it did), but because the neoprene lining keeps the sweat from escaping (or any cool air coming in... kinda the point) and it had to escape somewhere. After half an hour on the treadmill I walked out of the gym looking like I had wet myself. :ohwell:

I like it so far. I tend to retain water.. and i started drinking a lot more water ( about 10 8oz glass' a day as recommended by my trainer) The more water I drink the fatter I look. I bought the belt yesterday and measured my waist before putting it on myself.
I did a light work out and measured again. I was 1.5 inch less. Of course as they say its water weight so drinking a bunch or eating fiber can bring the inches back. However I measures again this morning and was still at the same as after the inch loss. The belt if $5 and although that's a lot to wast if the belt doesn't work, it can have other advantages as many have listed. Also it can help remind you to keep good posture when exercising and is more comfortable then tying a string around your waist for the same. I have been thinking tying a string around my waist, keeping your back straight and your abs tight can help build your muscle and loose weight, over time.

Waist trimmers if they did work would leave you with loose skin that even though you may appear skinny, have excess skin hanging around which is just as unsightly as being big in that region.

Running/Walking/time are the only things that can do this properly.

There are a couple of reasons why you should get it if it is cheap and affordable. Other people may offer some solid advice but it may not apply, especially if their advice is geared for them, not you.

P.S. I am Asian so I am using some form of math to figure this out.

My reasoning is you use NPV (Net Present Value) rule. If the cost overall is beneficial, definitely get it. Take this as a rule of thumb.
Cost of belt = X
I am willing to lose this amount of weight = Y (5 lbs, 10 lbs, 15 lbs, etc)
Y/X = Z (amount of pound per $)

Example, if the belt is $5 and you want to lose 10 lbs with it, than you are willing to spend $2 per lbs. Z is 2 lbs. Pretty cost effective if you consider the cost of a monthly gym membership. This calculation is good in general and may help determine other purchases as well.

Now keep in mind that NPV puts a factor of multiple things including the actual cost. So let's add some other "Numbers" to see if it works.

The amount of motivation the belt will give you to work out - A
The amount of support the belt gives you to extend your workout because you have it on - B
The extra physical activities it may spur you to do since you have it on. (example- you feel the belt on so you decide to take the stairs instead of the elevator) - C
Any other factor, add an numerical factor to it.
****Note: You can add negative numbers if you think it will motivate you less or cause you to drink more beer and eat more chicken wings.****

calculate (A+B+C+....etc) - X = Sigma

If sigma is positive, you should purchase it. No matter what. If you spent $10 and lost 1 lbs, is it not worth it? If it is negative, do not purchase it, it means you spent money to gain weight.

If you think it is a recurring or compound positive number, meaning that in every fixed amount of time, you gain the health benefits again, definitely purchase it. Example, loss of 2 lbs every 3 months or losing 4 lbs the next month, 6 lbs in three months, etc.

People, please note that this is a rule of thumb, not a quantitative two sided null hypothesis test with a p-value of .05 so please save the criticism. Unless you are willing to provide a better mathematical proof to replace mine.



Another note : People say things like "Exercise and diet is the best way. You should run 50 miles a week. etc"
A) Those statements don't answer the question you asked.
"Wow, I never knew that!" - said No Body Ever. I'm sure you already know this and are looking to supplement your lifestyle with activity encouraging stuff.
C) People may say "It's only water weight." - It's still a step in the right direction no matter what. "You should definitely not take a step in a direction that may lead you to a healthier life style" - Said no body ever. Except maybe your jealous Ex or Al Qaeda.
D) You probably spend more money on more useless stuff (like non-math related items) so why not?

Sorry for the long post but I tried to be as comprehensive as possible.

I cant speak for anyone else but I have been increasing my work out by jogging right? So I ran for about an hour... I have been feeling the burn in my legs and bootie but not in my belly (my problem area) Soooo yesterday my girl Tonya says... you should go get that wrap.. its real cheap.. I said Ok... We ran yesterday after I bought it with the same sort of outlooks as a lot of others... same length of time (an hour) and ummm.. let me jus say.. my stomach is SORE.. I don't know what it does... I don't care... I feel burn and haven't felt that in for-never.... So that is my testimonial..

The people selling this item are laughing at the buyers.

After reading this thread the only thing I can think is "why am I not a billionaire?"

You cannot spot reduce fat. The only way to get a trimmer belly is overall fat reduction --> Good diet and exercise.

^^^This. Spot reduction of fat is not possible. The body burns fat as it sees fit and placement is determined by genetics. Some spots lose body fat more quickly but by and large genetics determine that. The places that gain first will lose last. Diet and exercise are your best bets and ANYTHING claiming to be a miracle cure is pure snake oil.

Now, that is not to say that you won't see some additional reduced water weight from a product like this. But water weight is not fat and will return almost immediately provided you remain hydrated. But on that note, water weight is counted in lean body mass as it is not actually fat by hydration in muscle tissues or even fat cells.

Good luck on your goals and use whatever means work for you, but now that eating properly and exercise are key and king of fat loss.