Shapewear can help you look great in many ways, like smoothing and emphasizing your curves, giving you an hourglass shape by cinching in your waist, and making sure your favorite styles look great on you.
But did you know that shapewear can also help you lose weight?
Before we talk about how shapewear can help you lose weight, let’s get rid of a common myth.
DO BODYSHAPERS ALONE ASSIST IN WEIGHT LOSS?
The short answer is no. If all you did to lose weight was wear body shapers, you would not lose weight. But if you wear compression shapewear as part of your plan to lose weight, it can really help your efforts and speed up the process.
A healthy plan to lose weight starts with the following:
To speed up your metabolism, drink a lot of water.
When you eat whole foods
doing aerobic exercise and/or lifting weights
Getting the right amount of food
Sleeping well
Taking in less alcohol
Keeping a food journal is one way to be aware.
When you combine these strategies with shapewear, your journey will feel easier and your goals will seem more reachable. And that’s just what we want for you!
How Shapewear Fits Into Your Plan to Slim Down
Now let’s look at how shapewear can help you reach your goals. Here are the four main ways it can help you on your way:
1. Maximizing Your Workouts
We all want to get as much as possible out of our workouts, right?
Well, a waist trainer is the perfect workout partner because it helps raise your core body temperature, make you sweat more, and moves fat cells. This means that your workouts will be more intense and effective, going from low levels of activity to more vigorous ones.
There are three main types of waist trainers to think about when picking the right one for you:
Waist trainer vest: This style gives the most support to the bust and coverage to the back. It’s great for women who have a bigger bust or who want to cover their back bra straps.
Waist trainer corset: It has a little less coverage than a vest, so it doesn’t cover the bra, but its paneled design still makes it fit very securely and look sleek.
Workout band: This style is made to last for hard workouts and has a shorter fit around the torso so you can move freely.
After you’ve picked the right style, you should think about what kind of exercise you can do while wearing compression shapewear.
Here are some of the best exercises to do with a waist trainer:
- Resistance training alone might not make you sweat a lot, but if you wear workout shapewear, you will. With resistance from resistance bands, weights, or your own body weight, this type of training is a great way to burn fat and build muscle strength.
- HIIT, which stands for “High-Intensity Interval Training,” is when you do short, very hard workouts over and over again and then take a break. HIIT can include things like sprints, squats, and weight training. When you do this training, you can burn more calories in less time than when you do workouts with lower intensity.
- Cardio exercises like biking, running, or using a rowing machine are great to do with a waist trainer. Stay hydrated, and if you’re doing cardio outside in the summer, do it at the coolest time of the day.
- You can burn calories while wearing your waist trainer by doing everyday things like walking around the neighborhood or vacuuming the house. When you do these low-impact activities, you’ll sweat more and be happy that you’ve worked your weight-loss plan into a normal day.
Dancing, Pilates, gymnastics, and yoga are not the best exercises to do while wearing a waist trainer because they require twisting at the waist. Most sports need a lot of room to move, so leave the workout band at home when you play volleyball, tennis, etc.
But, as we’ve shown above, there are many exercises you can do while wearing your workout band that will help you get in better shape for sports, yoga, dancing, and more!
2. Helping with Portion Control
Counting calories and watching what you eat is not the easiest part of losing weight. Some types of body shapers and waist trainers can help you stop eating too much at meals.
Since waist trainers put pressure on the waist, the digestive tract can’t grow as much as it would normally when you eat. This can make you eat less than you would if you didn’t have a waist trainer.
On your way to losing weight, there are some important things to remember about keeping a healthy diet:
- Try to eat whole foods and stay away from processed sugar. If you can stop drinking sugary drinks, that’s even better.
- Instead of the usual three big meals, eat five to six smaller meals. This will give you more energy and make you feel full all day.
- If you want to try a popular diet plan or cleanse, you should always talk to a nutritionist to make sure you’re getting the right nutrients.
The more you wear your waist trainer every day, the easier it will be for you to start eating and doing things in a healthier way.
3. GIVING YOU A CONFIDENCE BOOST
When we put on shapewear and look at ourselves in the mirror, everything seems to fall into place. Your body is smooth and has great curves. Your favorite dress brings out the best in you.
Studies have shown that what you wear can have a direct effect on your attitude, mind, and even subconscious. Seeing ourselves in shapewear and our favorite clothes just makes us feel good and set the tone for the day.
Negative thoughts can make you feel stressed, unmotivated, and tired, but positive thoughts can help you reach your ideal weight in amazing ways. This positive self-confidence makes you feel good about setting realistic goals, celebrating your wins along the way, and being grateful for your journey.
When you feel good about yourself, you can do anything. Being aware is simple. And the whole process of losing weight becomes something you can really look forward to.
4. MOTIVATING YOU TOWARD YOUR SLIM-DOWN GOALS
About looking at yourself in the mirror…Did you know that’s one of the simplest ways shapewear can help you maintain your ideal figure?
When you look in the mirror and see how your body could look with a slimmer, smoother shape, you can really see what’s possible and know that you can reach your goals. and that is a great way to keep going.
Many waist trainers and workout bands are also adjustable, with Velcro® or rows of hook-and-eye closures. This means that as you lose weight, you can keep adjusting your shapewear to make you look slimmer and more toned.
Then you realize you can do more than your original goals, and it gets easier and easier to keep going with your plan.
Now that we’ve talked about knowing what you can do, let’s talk about a powerful tool you can add to your plan to lose weight:
TIP: THE POWER OF VISUALIZATION
Who knew that working out your mind could help you lose weight? It turns out that one of the best ways to get your body ready to lose weight is to think about it.
Here are some easy steps to help you picture yourself at your ideal weight:
- Just lie down or sit in a comfortable way and take some deep belly breaths.
- Once you feel calm and at ease, picture yourself with the body you want.
- You can also imagine yourself eating well, working out, and sleeping well.
- Think about what it would be like to be your ideal weight and live a healthy, active life.
You only need a few minutes a day to do these steps, but you can also spend more time visualizing if you want.
The last step, connecting with the feelings you’ll have when you reach your goal, is very important. When you have a clear picture of what you want in your mind and the feeling that goes with it, it feels very real to your body, even though it hasn’t happened yet. Your subconscious and cells have to respond in kind and help you move toward that vision.
Visualization is used all the time by athletes, and it helps them do amazing things. Just ask any Olympic medalist. It’s true. The mind has a lot of power.
Visualization can help you lose weight quickly, easily, and in a fun way. So, why don’t you just do it? Let your mind do what it wants!
THE COMPLETE (REDUCED) PICTURE
Shapewear can be such a helpful tool to add to your plan of eating well, working out regularly, getting enough sleep, and being mindful.
Waist trainers help you get the most out of your workouts and control how much you eat. Any style of shapewear can give you the confidence boost you need to love what you see in the mirror and the motivation you need to stay on track with your goals and even go beyond them.
If you add visualization to your routine, you’ll be so much closer to your goal.
Still, need help finding the right style of shapewear for your plan to lose weight? Shop now or contact our stylists for expert advice—we’re always here to help and inspire you.
