Got Waist? …

Well QUICK…get rid of it! Having a waist is sooooo 1990! Only insanely gross people who don’t care about what they look like have those! *gag*

So, unless you have been living under a rock for the last year… you probably know what a “waist trainer” is. You may possibly own one, know someone who does, know someone who is thinking about purchasing one, or has been sent to the hospital from wearing one. Either way, you know what it is.

Waist trainers have actually been around since the early 16’th century, it’s true… everything in fashion always comes back around!  Anyway, this is what women tortured themselves with back then to cinch their waists.

Charming, isn’t it? A few months ago I decided to purchase one of these said waist trainers and see what all the hype was about. After suffering daily for 8-10 hours (the reccommended dosage) I felt like I could not breathe and I was left with insanely deep marks all over my tum. That was just day one…they say to wear it for a minimum of 30 days to see at least “2 inches fall off your waist.” While I love the idea of dropping 2 inches from my waist, I quickly decided (after about a week or so of consistent use) that this shit was not for me. I was also left with bad bruising that took over one month to fade away.

We get so caught up in celeb endorsements, quick fixes and crazy weight loss gimmicks *myself included*…that we don’t even stop to think about how realistic what we’re doing may be. Had I of stopped and really thought *hmm,will wearing this chinese torture device daily really shrink my waist permanently?* I would be $150 richer, yes I just said $150…shoot me, I know. Let’s also keep in mind that the Kim K’s of the world shovel out massive loot and under go multiple surgeries to look the way they look. While they may wear these crazy ass things, that’s not how they achieve or maintain their shape.

At the end of the day most experts and doctors will tell you that it is dangerous for your ribs and with extreme usage, the internal organs of your body. Welp, looks like the only real solution is dedication in the gym and the kitchen. *Duh, Taccara*

::If you still don’t believe me:: click here to read this article posted by friends over at Women’s Health Mag.

Don’t be like me in the picture below…all sad, miserable,hurting and hungry *cue feed the children music*. Ditch the stupid waist trainers and have a pizza! Welllll, I guess not the pizza part if you’re trying to lose weight, but seriously don’t “waist” your money on these things! Say it loud, say it proud…

#WeWantOurWaists

 

 

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