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RE: corsets and weight - 2/1/2008 4:50:40 AM

aviinterra

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I adore corsets in all of their forms.
But for weight loss...I would not recomment them. The only thing that will cause you to loose weight is a lessened amount of food intake combined with more movement. The corest will only 'reshape' your body, not cause it to loose weight.
Besides, think about this: if you use a corset nicely and actually get your waist slimmer, you will still look funny with a nice waist but, uhem, arms that are not in proportion.
While you are on a sensible diet, try wearing the precurser for the corset, the stay. It covers much more of the body and has a heck of a lot more boning. But unfortunately, you will probably have to make one yourself, as I don't seen them sold too often. Maybe try 16-17th century re-enactors shops.
In any case, good luck!

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RE: corsets and weight - 2/1/2008 7:08:24 AM

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ROFL... I must add... how about using gags for eating control?

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RE: corsets and weight - 2/1/2008 9:04:47 PM

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While you are on a sensible diet, try wearing the precurser for the corset, the stay. It covers much more of the body and has a heck of a lot more boning. But unfortunately, you will probably have to make one yourself, as I don't seen them sold too often.

Well, if i could get one of those, i wouldn't bother with a corset!

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RE: corsets and weight - 2/1/2008 10:32:00 PM

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I think one eneds to be realistic in accepting that being obese places physical restrictions on MANY things you could otherwise do.

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RE: corsets and weight - 2/1/2008 10:37:58 PM

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"Bodies" as they were called are wonderful for the fuller figured gal.

I am busty and it does keep things tucked in.

It will not do anything for weight loss, but it will improve posture, and how you look a bit as far as waist line goes, it sucks it all in.

I make Corsets, and bodies. ( of all types) My advert is on the Artisians forum.

I just finished a exactant replica of the Dorthea Bodies for myself from Queen Elizabeth's time.

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RE: corsets and weight - 2/2/2008 5:38:34 AM

aviinterra

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How nice to hear that someone makes these! I do so too and enjoy the effort and whole process greatly. I finished a closed front stay just about a day ago, modeled on the early 18th century ones. It came out wonderfully. Now it's time to save a penny or two for the silk mantua.:)
To stay on topic...I totally agree that for the fuller figured gal, the stay is so much better than a tiny and tight victorian.

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