No, I am not going to reveal the magic secret to weight loss – but I am going to tell you that incorporating corset wearing into your daily routine may help you lose weight.

Simply wearing a corset will reduce your waistline by a couple of inches, which will in turn improve your posture, support your lower back and make your clothes look better. And this is before you have even begun to “diet”!

Wearing a corset puts pressure on your stomach as well as your waistline. One of the reasons people lose weight when they have gastric bypass surgery is because their stomach is made smaller, so they feel full much more quickly. A corset will produce a similar effect by putting pressure on the stomach, causing us to feel full. Food may also digest more slowly, keeping us from wanting to eat again for a longer period of time.

You will need to have a well-fitted corset that is comfortable for daily wear. Some people may be able to wear a standard size corset, but remember that a custom fitted corset is designed to your exact measurements. If you want to start corseting quickly, we recommend that you order a stock-size corset AND a custom fitted corset. You can get started on a limited basis while you wait for your custom corset to arrive. Otherwise you will want to plan ahead 4-8 weeks for your custom corset to be completed. Contact us with your measurements for help on selecting the correct corset, and please let us know what your goals are.

Put your corset on as soon as you wake up in the morning. If you shower in the mornings, then do that immediately upon waking. Then put your corset on.  If you eat or drink anything at all, your corset will not go on as easily.

Lace the corset snugly, but not tightly, and get ready for your day. Before leaving your home or starting your day, lace the corset a little tighter, so that it is quite snug, but not uncomfortable. If you experience bloating or discomfort during the day be sure to loosen the laces. If anything is at all painful you will want to remove your corset. Do NOT remove your corset directly after eating a good-sized meal, or you will experience discomfort. Sudden removal of your corset will lessen the pressure on your stomach and may cause stomach pain or cramping. This is another good reason to not overeat while wearing a corset.

What to eat.

There are certain foods that do not combine well with corset wear. Foods that cause gas can cause discomfort, as can overeating. Many people find that avoiding carbohydrates helps them while corseting, although a balanced diet is important, and avoiding certain food groups is not always a good idea.

The best way to eat healthily while corseting is follow a method of “food combining”. There are various eating plans which follow this theory, including (but not limited to) Atkins, South Beach, Suzanne Somers, Macrobiotics and Marilu Henner’s Total Health Makeover.

Exercise.

You must exercise. This is critical to any weight loss plan, but especially important when incorporating corset wear. The corset will support your stomach and lower back, and you will not be using the muscles in these areas as you normally do.

Walking is a great exercise that can be done while you are wearing your corset, but all other forms should be done without your it. If you have a regular exercise routine then simply take your corset off before exercising, and put it back on when you are done.

If you do not currently exercise you will need to, at a very minimum, start a regular plan of daily stretching and toning exercises. We recommend that you start this stretching and toning plan at least a week before you start to wear your corset so that you will know what your body can do comfortably. You may be achy and sore when you first remove your corset, and the exercising will help tremendously.

**Important** - Always consult with your health care professional before beginning any diet or exercise program.

~Nancy Lynn
www.CorsetConnection.com
email: nancy@corsetconnection.com