5 reasons why corsets helped cure my eating disorder

[empressJ]

I've suffered from bulimia for 2 years and with all the medication, therapists etc.. only one thing actually cured me for good... corsets

1. They made me realize that a lot of celebrities/models use them and use other resources (photoshop/surgery) to get the perfect shape we see in magazines.

So basically that meant I didn't have to be so hard on myself anymore! They made me realize that there are resources that actually change the way you look completeley! the corset was one of them and that meant not everyone on a magazine actually looks like that in real life.

2. The celebrities I look-up to wear them and that made me feel like I can have a body like theirs.

Right now I would never compare myself to anyone and I love my own skin nomatter what however at that time I just refused to belive that and I was always comparing myself to kim kardashian, beyonce, sofia vergara... you name it. Seeing them all waist train and wear corsets made me realize I could too eat just like them, work out just like them and waist train just like them to get to my goals instead of hurt my body the way I used to and so thats exactly what I did!

3. I was comfortable eating as much as I want and not throwing up because I knew nomatter how much weight I would gain I have my corset I could just put it on and look fab!

My biggest fear was my waist when I had bulimia I would skip meals, throw up and even an apple made me think my waist would change in size if I ate it. After purchasing my corset I started eating like everyone in healthy amounts and without fear of loosing weight I always knew I had my corset with me if i ever gained weight and even the fact that it makes you loose inches off your waist permanently made it a plus for me too. Knowing I always had a backup gave me confidence to actually Go to the gym, eat healthy food and even not be hard on myself in general I knew at that point I was fit and healthy forever!

4. Knowing that a corset can make your waist as tiny as you want it also made me feel super relaxed.

It made me feel unstoppable like nothing could ever stop me from reaching my body goal. Unlike certain diets that have a limit to how many pounds you can gain/loose the corset can make your waist as slim as you want it too be and just that made me feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I wanted a good looking waist with a flat stomach and thats exactly what my corset gave me! some people over do it but aslong as it doesn't effect their health and they are happy let them be!

5. Wearing a corset makes you sit-up straight and improves your posture again more confidence!

I'm not sure this applies for everyone however for me when I sit up straight or have good posture I automatically feel more confident and while I was bulimic, being able to have great posture and confidence really did help me through all this.. so in the end I checked with my nutritionist and therapist and they both said I had recovered for good and I think I owe it to corsets weird but true....

NOTICE: I know everyones body is different and I know a lot of you think corsets are not healthy or can cause damage to the body I understand that. I'm not saying you should try them or not try them I'm just sharing my personal experiance. They did help me they might or might not be usefull to others. Right now what I care about is loving my body no matter how it looks like because I know I'm beautiful and everyone else is!

[fauchelevent]

You just need to be careful with them and not wear them for too long but as long as you're careful, they're totally great and I'm sure you look amazing in them. Congratulations on overcoming your eating disorder, my boyfriend's still currently recovering from his. It's hard but it's worth it :) <3

[empressJ]

thanks for the great inspiring words they really do help I hope your boyfriend recovers as soon as possible he is strong and can me it through

[Anonymous]

Dude half those pictures look horrifying. Like a woman's waist should NEVER be that proportionally smaller than her hips/bust. The only picture that looks realistic was, ironically enough, Kim Kardashian.

[Lissy967]

Hey, this is quite interesting, I've never heard something like this. I am glad you found a way to cure your eating disorder. Stay healthy & happy! ☺️❤️

[empressJ]

thank you :)

[9mfeo]

Corsets are *normally* safe when used by fully grown women. It's an alternative to spanx, and generally gives more predictable results. They are also utilized by some athletes (mostly horseback riders) whose breasts are too large to be properly supported by sports bras alone. When done right, a corset is perfectly safe.

[LittleSally]

Interesting!
=)

I love corsets, I just never had the money to go get myself a tailor made one - that's the only way to make sure it fits you exactly like a glove (and does the littlest damage to you as possible).

[empressJ]

thanks for reading

[dragonfly6516]

You actually don't need it custom fit to you. The red/black rose corset in the very top photo only costs about $155, and can be found much cheaper, around $60. Just make sure the boning is actually steel and not plastic; plastic boning will curl and pinch you. You can also put it on buy yourself if you lace it the right way :) And a corset should NEVER be able to lace closed fully shut! If it does, you have it too tight, or you need a bigger size.

[LittleSally]

@dragonfly6516 You mean a smaller size?
Nope, the best way to make sure it's what your body will take in the best possible way is to get it made.

[dragonfly6516]

I meant smaller. That site I listed sizes them by your rib cage measurements. Those 4 corsets served me better, fit me better, and lasted much longer, were more comfortable than the 2 custom fit corsets I had made for me. I still have my first corset ever, bought from that site. I did buy in person at a convention, so I was able to try on a few. The reason I liked them better is because your rib cage isn't growing any wider at adulthood, so even if you gain or lose a few inches around the middle, that presized corest will still fit you and serve you well enough. 1 of my custom made is too small, the other is too large for me at present weight/shape/size.

[LittleSally]

@dragonfly6516 That makes sense for that certain situation.

[ZenQueen]

Are you kidding me? Some these images look like SICK women. Look into a high carb, low fat vegan diet, eat as much as you want, and keep slim... no starvation or restricting calories/LIFE, wearing mutilating corsets.. I hope the author of this article gets help for her mental illness.

[empressJ]

the diets that work for you don't really work for me and vice-versa this is just me sharing my own experience sometimes one comment telling someone their beautiful can change their whole day and one negative comment can cause someone to commit suicide please be nice to people you haven't been fighting their battles so you know nothing about them.

have a nice day!

[this_one]

Wow, you sound like a pretty unkind and judgmental person. I would say a corset when done correctly is healthier than a vegan diet, especially if it prompted her to eat healthier. Very hard to get the nutrition you need on such an extreme diet like veganism.

[John_Doesnt]

Is this a joke? You're not better off, you're worse. You've just substituted one bad body image habit with another. It would be the same thing if you got your ideal body by smoking.
You haven't addressed the real problem which is your self esteem and the fact all those women use photoshop to achieve their so called perfect image.

Ladies: don't listen to this. You don't have to achieve the so called "perfect image" or look like a celebrity. These women aren't even real in terms of how you see them. It's photoshop, makeup specialists, plastic surgery etc. Just learn to be happy with who you are. I'm sure this author was actually very pretty before she got the corset or bulimia.

[Reflexy]

While what you say is true it's a bit too idealistic to think every woman will read your comment and drop all their insecurities. This take gives an active way of feeling more confident. so ladies don't completely disregard it.

[zombiebabe]

congrats to overcome your eating disorder... i've heard about the advantages of corsets before... but i think that wearing them for too long won't be a good idea

[empressJ]

thank you and yeah you should be careful not to wear them for a long time thanks for reading <3

[zombiebabe]

welcomed <3

[Hannah591]

What happens when you get it on with a guy and he sees your corset and your body isn't what he expected? I'd feel like I was deceiving him and others. It's not really healthy to wear corsets, they went out of fashion for a reason. I would prefer to just have a healthy lifestyle and do loads of sit ups to get that natural ab tightening feel. But if it works for you, keep at it.

[TheLittleBuggy]

Actually I believe they did some tests, and corsets don't really effect your health, in some cases they may actually help it if you have back problems or something, as for the deceiving men part, corsets can actually shape the body, it'll be a bit different when the corset is off sure, but as long as it isn't too tight then it shouldn't make much difference other then giving the body a firmer look

[Hannah591]

I just don't think this is good for the body.
wellcometrust.files.wordpress.com/.../...orset.jpg

[CrayolaCupcake]

That's actually a myth, they don't really push your organs around inside of you unless you overtighten them. The reason they went out of style and caused so many women to faint and have breathing problems was because they started lacing girls into them at a young age, before their bodies had a chance to finish developing, and they laced the corsets much too tightly. Nowadays if you properly use a corset, it helps with back problems, supporting a large bust, and can actually make your waist smaller if you use it in that way. So corsets are actually a pretty healthy piece of clothing.

[PunkLadyOfDeath]

I agree with these. I use a corset and it helps with my self esteem, eating disorder, and I just feel comfortable.

[empressJ]

thank you for reading :)

[PT1911]

The image in #4 is the only one I find disturbing,

But yeah, corsets are damn hot

[empressJ]

it's the worlds smallest waist

[PT1911]

Still disturbing lol

[empressJ]

I know no one wants a waist like that but I just wanted to show how far corsets can take you

[PT1911]

Oh of course, I understand why you posted if :)

[KAZ-2Y5]

ironically, kim k compared to the rest of these girls looks the best. for the rest of those girls: there waist should not be that disproportionate and i don't organ damage is worth it

[dragonfly6516]

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[Anonymous]

They look so fucking disgusting.. picture 4 looks so unnatural and unhealthy..

[Hannah591]

That is the extreme one but people go too far. Her organs are being squashed and potentially damaged. It happened centuries ago.

[empressJ]

it doesn't happen now people are smart enough to make the right choices about how far they want to go with it

[ThisGurl]

Where do you buy corsets like that? :)

[empressJ]

i ordered mine from ebay it was an old vintage one you can find great ones on ebay just search vintage corsets also i then tried more modern ones from www.hourglassangel.com/.../ they have great ones too just be sure to check with a doctor before using them and don't over use them good luck and thanks for reading

[ThisGurl]

Oh thank you. :) ok how come a doctor?
And also the affect, how long do you have to wear for! Lol :) um I have always been interested in this, I heard about a girl doin this. And well I used to have scoliosis and I got a back brace, but my muscles are all wacky because of it, it does not look very bad, but because it is my body, I focus on it, and I notice more.

[empressJ]

you're welcome... most people should be fine wearing a corset but i suggest asking a doctor about it just in case because i believe we have different bodies but chances are you'l be fine I started wearing it for 4 hours a day and it really helped me when I wore it during meals after my recovery I ate small amounts when I wore iy (if you're looking to lose some weight too) then I got onto wearing it for 6 then 8 hours never sleep with it though no matter what because if you do you'l end up like that lady above! I also work out with it once a week that did wonders to giving me a flat stomach here are some helpful websites about it

https://www.waist-no-time.com/how-to-waist-train/

sf.racked.com/2015/3/27/8299201/waist-training

usually people have different opinions about how many hours you would wear it or how often like for me I wear it everyday but that might not work for all people everyone shares their experience with it and I just suggest you find whats right for you and if you ever feel unwell just stop and look for an alternative :) good luck

[Ashely_Princess]

This is an amazing take! Good job!

[empressJ]

thank you for reading

[Ashely_Princess]

Your welcome

[lovelysheep6]

Thanks that was amazing

[empressJ]

I'm glad you liked it thank you

[peachblossomluck]

Did they help you lose weight in the midsection?

[empressJ]

yeah they did :)

[peachblossomluck]

Runs out... buys one! THANK YOU lol.

[empressJ]

you're welcome just don't over use them and good luck remember you're beautiful no matter what :)

[peachblossomluck]

What portion of a 24 hour period do you wear one and for how long, if you don't mind me asking?

[empressJ]

I started by 4 then 6 then 8 hours some people start by 2 or even 1 just find what works for you best if you feel a short of breath loosen it or take it off also when you first start don't tighten it till the end gradually tighten it as you go :) I hope I helped and you can ask me anything anytime

[peachblossomluck]

Thank you:) I'm totally interested in it!

[empressJ]

good luck :)

[peachblossomluck]

Thanks:)

[dragonfly6516]

They don't *actually* take weight off of you, they just reshape your curves/fat cells. You should only wear a brand new corset for an hour a day for the first week to slowly shape the garment to you and not ruin it by overstressing the fabric and busk joints. After that you can pretty much wear it all the time.

[Anonymous]

Congrats on overcoming bulimia!

[empressJ]

thank you :)

[Not_Helping]

That's amazing! :D

[empressJ]

thanks :)