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Do waist training corsets make your stomach flat?

From the looks of a corset itself and the way it functions, you might have a few questions in your mind; one of which, we are certain, revolves around whether or not training corsets make your stomach flat.

By Medusa HorniaPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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From the looks of a corset itself and the way it functions, you might have a few questions in your mind; one of which, we are certain, revolves around whether or not training corsets make your stomach flat. Before we move on to anything else, let us clarify one thing here that is, corsets are not magic wands that will transform your physique in no time. In order to make the most out of them and most importantly, be comfortable in them, you will have to ensure that you are picking a size that is meant for you and is of high-quality.

The chief objective of a trainer corset and the tough metal boning and fabric it is made out of is to deliver support and compress the waist area of your body which will resultantly accentuate your curves. However, that being said, you must also remember that turning to corsets are not the only way of shedding those chunks of fat from your belly. If you feel like it is restricting your movement or not letting you breathe freely, drop the idea, and resort to the traditional ways of losing weight such as rigorous workout and diet.

How can waist trimmers flatten your stomach?

From the very moment you put on a corset, you will feel your stomach has become thinner; but, right after you take it off, it will go back to its original shape. According to experts, if you want the effects of the training corset to last, you will have to make a habit of wearing it regularly and take up a beneficial workout regime and healthy diet. The notion that states waist training corsets can help you flatten your stomach emerges from the following facts:

A corset will force you to maintain the correct posture whenever you are sitting or standing and as we all know, the contribution of the right posture in making you look slimmer is unparalleled. The result can come in the form of elongated body lines, sleeker physique, greater height, and a flat belly.

If your appetite has always been a problem and you believe that it is one of the major hurdles that is stopping you from achieving a flat stomach, donning a waist corset can help. The reason is quite simple and straightforward. Our stomach is essentially an elastic organ which means that even if you try to push in more food than it can accommodate, it will make room for the extra but, eventually store them as unwanted fats. Thus, when you wear something as tight as the corset, you will not feel like eating more and indirectly, control the calorie intake.

Whatever weight you lose by wearing the waist corset is facilitated by the perspiration around the stomach area. Even though perspiration is the most effective way of burning calories, you cannot be guaranteed a huge difference.

Tips to catalyze the process of weight loss with a corset

To make sure that you are on the right path and capitalizing on the advantages of a waist corset, here are some tips that you can follow.

Don’t wear it for the entire day

Just to be on the safer side of the spectrum, do not wear the corset throughout the day. If you are new to this domain and have no experience with a waist trainer whatsoever, we would suggest you increase your wearing hours gradually. For instance, during the initial months, try wearing it for only 5 hours at a stretch and expand the span. Compelling your body to adapt to the waist corset even if it is clearly giving up, it will worsen the situation and open doors to several health issues such as digestive problems, poor posture, bruised ribs, and the like.

Get the right size

This is where most women go wrong. Getting something that is a size smaller than what you normally wear would not bring about the desired results. There’s no need to worry because corsets are manufactured to complement every shape and size and you will inexorably find something that sits perfectly on your body without making you feel too uncomfortable. For some days, you might feel a bit uneasy but, after regular use, you will feel incomplete without the corset.

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