Waist trainers.....what's the scoop?

[sassyfrass23 525]

I've seen quite a variety of opinions on the topic across social media and figured I'd come here for a few more. Wondering if anyone has used a waist trainer since WLS and if so, how do you like it? Any specific brands/styles you prefer over another? As I continue to lose, I have thought about the possibility of using a waist trainer to help give me the curves I don't necessarily have? I believe I have more of an apple shape than any. However, I don't want to waist my money if they're a lost cause?

Thoughts?

Opinions?

Go!!

[JamieLogical 8,708]

I personally find them to be not only useless, but potentially dangerous. I have read articles about how they can squish your internal organs.

http://news.health.com/2015/03/10/what-is-waist-training/

[anwen_ut 47]

I have never done waist training, but I do wear corsets occasionally for historical reenacting and costuming. I can say that a well made corset can be comfortable for a period of time and can even help with posture (especially if you have a bad back). That said, I know I would never be able to keep one on for the amount of time required for waist training. They sure can make you look fabulous for a while though! Especially if you are squishy in the middle (which I definitely am!).

But yeah, I guess since I don't do it I really don't have much to add to your specific question. Research and be healthy!

Edited April 25, 2016 by anwen_ut

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Wearing a neoprene suit while working out can be beneficial. They make you sweat though, so you have to be really good with Water.

I am really flabby right now so I basically wear compression or Shapewear all day to be comfortable. I have to wear compression garments to work out and stop my skin/stomach from flopping around.

I have one similar to this...

http://www.amazon.com/Topmelon-Women-Neoprene-Double-Green-8003/dp/B014GVQIAY/ref=sr_1_6?srs=9156348011&ie=UTF8&qid=1461600520&sr=8-6&keywords=sport

i wear it when I work out and around the house, I have a cream I use with it and it has helped with my skin and my back rolls.

Waist training with boning is a real no no. I for someone who has had WLS it will increase GERD.

[sassyfrass23 525]

Wearing a neoprene suit while working out can be beneficial. They make you sweat though, so you have to be really good with Water.

I am really flabby right now so I basically wear compression or Shapewear all day to be comfortable. I have to wear compression garments to work out and stop my skin/stomach from flopping around.

I have one similar to this...

http://www.amazon.com/Topmelon-Women-Neoprene-Double-Green-8003/dp/B014GVQIAY/ref=sr_1_6?srs=9156348011&ie=UTF8&qid=1461600520&sr=8-6&keywords=sport

i wear it when I work out and around the house, I have a cream I use with it and it has helped with my skin and my back rolls.

Waist training with boning is a real no no. I for someone who has had WLS it will increase GERD.

That's perfect! My only concern is that I'm in the beginning stages of weight loss. Tomorrow marks 4 weeks for me as a matter of fact. Do I need to wait on items such as this until I get closer to goal or a few months out? Or go ahead and begin utilizing it now? I'm going to the gym at this point for cardio and will be released from weight/lifting restrictions in 2 more weeks.

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[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

I know nothing of "waist trainers" in terms of being able to recommend or warn away, though I have seen references to serious problems.

The notion itself is insulting and repugnant to me. Wearing a garment for a certain effect for a certain occasion is one thing, but do women really need another wholesale statement that we are deficient or defective out of the box?

[sassyfrass23 525]

I know nothing of "waist trainers" in terms of being able to recommend or warn away, though I have seen references to serious problems.

The notion itself is insulting and repugnant to me. Wearing a garment for a certain effect for a certain occasion is one thing, but do women really need another wholesale statement that we are deficient or defective out of the box?

I don't necessarily view it as an insult to women. My stomach is probably my BIGGEST problem and the one thing I'm most self conscious about. In almost 7 years, I have not been able to wear a shirt to work without a cardigan because of this. Or a baggy thirty on weekends when doing activities. My hopes are that as I lose the weight, my stomach will get to an ideal size that nothing more than Spanx is necessary. Hopefully even that won't be needed. This isn't for me to fit some mold of what society expects of me. This is for me to feel comfortable because I personally do not like to look at myself in the mirror while seeing every roll through my shirts. I want a smooth, yet curvy torso. Not because society tells me that's what's sexy but what I think is sexy. My legs on the other hand, I don't want pencils for legs. I want thick/fit legs. I have an idea of what I want my body to look like. And it's going to take work on my part to get there. Just looking at options.

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[Christinamo7 4,042]

I don't know anything about them - so no advice there,

but you may want to try pilates, or yoga or something like that as you loose weight to pull the tummy in.

I like Peggy Cappy's videos because she shows someone in a modified pose, a normal pose and advanced all the way through. makes it less intimidating.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Personally, I would not want to shove my guts out of place to impress anybody. It's not worth the risk. See attached photo.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=waist+trainers+danger&view=detailv2&&id=1D0EE2463D5C5603143B89AA3E2F944BA7507F37&selectedIndex=0&ccid=I09uOef4&simid=60802159

[sassyfrass23 525]

All the more reason to always ask/research before attempting. I thought I had come across the dangerous facts in the past, but these past few days, I have seen many WLS ladies I follow on IG using these and it surprised me.

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(And as stated above, none of this is for anyone else but myself.)

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[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@sassyfrass23

Good or bad,I'm an adult..I decided to give it a try..

I started waist training at 180lbs. It is a body modification. It will move your rib cage and bones etc. I went through two corsets. Moving to a smaller corset down was due to my weight loss. The loose skin will always be in my mid section. When I wear a corset the skin will move outside the top or bottom of the corset. It was not a good look on me. I had better results from working my core weight training. Under my loose skin is an actual waist. I can accentuate it with spnax.

They do make work out corsets that target the waist...I never tried it due to the bulging skin at 135 pounds..lol

https://www.orchardcorset.com/shapewear/tecnomed-workout-waist-cincher-0657/

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Wearing a neoprene suit while working out can be beneficial. They make you sweat though, so you have to be really good with Water.

I am really flabby right now so I basically wear compression or Shapewear all day to be comfortable. I have to wear compression garments to work out and stop my skin/stomach from flopping around.

I have one similar to this...

http://www.amazon.com/Topmelon-Women-Neoprene-Double-Green-8003/dp/B014GVQIAY/ref=sr_1_6?srs=9156348011&ie=UTF8&qid=1461600520&sr=8-6&keywords=sport

i wear it when I work out and around the house, I have a cream I use with it and it has helped with my skin and my back rolls.

Waist training with boning is a real no no. I for someone who has had WLS it will increase GERD.

That's perfect! My only concern is that I'm in the beginning stages of weight loss. Tomorrow marks 4 weeks for me as a matter of fact. Do I need to wait on items such as this until I get closer to goal or a few months out? Or go ahead and begin utilizing it now? I'm going to the gym at this point for cardio and will be released from weight/lifting restrictions in 2 more weeks.

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I wouldn't suggest wearing neoprene unless you can get 64 ounces of Water or more in a day, you will sweat a lot. I didn't start doing any "extra" stuff until past 6 months.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

@@sassyfrass23, I get and agree with what you say about the rolls being unhappy-making. I also just noticed that you're at the beginning of your trip. Even if "waist trainers" were proved safe and effective, I can't imagine them being effective during weight loss, as there's no way of knowing what your body may do as it slims. You can smooth out the rolls and bulges nicely with spanx-type items, but you don't want anything so tight that it will restrict breathing, which is a good thing to be able to do. It's kind of nice to be able to breathe. It sounds as though your shirts are made from clingy material. Nylon/silky camisoles do well for smoothing over the rolls, too. If, however, you're hoping for the look of perfection, you'll be disappointed no matter what. For your own sake, be realistic: "Better" is doable.

P.S. If I were to wear to a "waist trainer," I'd at least want my waist to be able to turn cartwheels, do back flips and walk the balance beam. Too bad I have no recollection of what I expected from a "training bra" way back when. It merely sounds stoopid now, yet I wouldn't deny a young daughter's request, as my mother didn't deny mine. It's a different thing entirely.

[sassyfrass23 525]

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch

I am definitely in the beginning stages. I think the many pictures on my IG feed over the past few days is what sparked my interest. I agree...IF they were to be safe and healthy, I am still too far out from benefitting from one. I was just intrigued and wanted to talk to the WLS community and see what everyone thought. The idea is off the table...I was just curious

I definitely don't have the anticipation of a perfect body after I lose these final 90ish lbs. I know there will be flaws, so I'm hoping I will truly learn to love myself and every wrinkle, roll and dimple that may stick around. Even if I were to, I know there will be days where I simply do not like what I see. I can already tell this will be more of a mental challenge than a physical one. But I'm up for the job.

I will say that I am walking away from this conversation with some good suggestions from @@OutsideMatchInside for the workout vest. But I won't put that into effect for another month or so and my Water goal is easily met on a daily basis.

Forget the cartwheels and backflips...I'd want it to do dishes and laundry!!

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Edited April 25, 2016 by sassyfrass23

[melyssafaye 181]

I've been wondering about this myself. I was looking at a high waisted Rago girdle. It provides a lot of core support and my hope is that it will help direct my body as it reshapes during weight loss. For me, waist training corsets seem a bit severe but Spanx are just better control top pantyhose. I need a big girl girdle. I wore girdles all through high school and college and I really believe that they help encourage that classic shape. Of course, that's just my opinion and your mileage may vary.