Update on corset body modification project.
I’ve now slept in a corset for seven nights. Yep, that means
I’m wearing them 24/7. I expected to have difficulty sleeping as mentioned in
some of my research books on corset masochism. That hasn’t been the case for
me. It takes me a few minutes to get comfortable but that’s normal and I’ve
slept well.
My back and shoulder have stopped hurting. I definitely
prefer the corset to a bra. I get good support without the strain on my
shoulder muscles. That’s released a lot of stress I normally get by the end of
the day from the bra straps and breast weight. I used to ask my husband for
back and shoulder rubs daily. I’ve only asked for one in the past week.
I definitely look curvier. Weigh in and measure day was
today. With the Atkins diet and the corset training, I’ve lost just over five
pounds and two inches off of my waist. Now I’m measuring my natural waistline,
without the corset. When I have the corset on and laced up, my waist is about
an inch and a half smaller than that.
I’ve decided to include two pics here. The first is from a
couple of weeks ago from when I started the body modification project. I’m
wearing a fashion corset that I barely got into. The second is from this
morning. I’m wearing the silver/black steel boned waist training corset.
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| Before picture August 2012 |
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| Progess week 1 September 9, 2012 |
Problems I’ve encountered:
I must squat to pick things up from the floor or pet the
cats. My thighs are a bit sore. Once I squat down, I can tilt my torso forward.
That will just take getting used to.
Restroom breaks are sometimes challenging. Peeing is easy
enough to wipe after but anything else requires removal of the corset. I’m learning
to rehook the steel busk at the front by lying on the bed they way you might do
to put on tight jeans. Still it takes me
a few minutes.
I also apply baby powder before putting on a clean corset.
It helps keeps the skin dry.
Next post:
I’ll blog about a couple of humorous experiences I’ve had so
far.
3 comments:
my first comment seems to have disappeared -- delete one if it returns :)
My suggestion was to 'smile' in your next update shot and please center yourself on the door so you have the halo over your head again.
Just sayin...
Mallory
Thanks for the update. My daughter is a weight watcher leader. I am going to send this to her. I believe you are curvier in your corset. Do you have breathing problems when cinched into it? Good to hear it helps your shoulders and back. Yay for you. Keep up the good work!!
The thing is I think the pressure on women to look good, be in good shape is so strong that we actually feel it necessary to engage in such dramatic efforts. Regardless, you look fantastic and I congratulate you in your efforts. I've joined you blog and subscribed to it. I invite you to do the same at http://nowmotivate.blogspot.com.
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