Are Waist Trainers Bad for you?
Are Waist Trainers Bad for you?
Hello hello!
The new year starts in under a week! Can you believe!!?? So…we are going to kick Jan 2016 off with a fun 30 day challenge that will begin Jan 1! Are you ready for this? We’re going to work to tighten our waists with the 30 day Waist Trainer challenge that I’ve developed for you!
But wait, do you have to wear…a waist trainer??
Please give me a moment to take a breather.
NO!!! OH GOODNESS NO, do not do it, please! For your health!
Let me tell you something. A waist trainer is just a corset that has been resurrected. Corsets, which originated in France, used to be worn by women (and upper class men) as early as the 16th and 17th centuries! The peak of the corset’s popularity was during the Victorian Era.
Here is a picture of a women from the “Gibson Girl” era, where hourglass figures and the tiny cinched waist were in! The tinier the waist, the more delicate, beautiful, and feminine you were. At this time, people were not very knowledgable about health and exercise either, so all of the cinching was done for pure vanity – which as you know, is ALWAYS a problem. During the mid to late 19th century, doctors began to get concerned over the health issues that corset-wearing may cause.
What are some risks?
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Shallow breathing
- Passing out
- Acid reflux
- Back acne
As you can see, corset wearing doesn’t actually get rid of fat. How can it? Celebrities like the Kardashians and Jessica Alba swear by the waist trainer, but there is NO EVIDENCE that you’re burning extra calories by wearing it. (Let’s also keep in mind that celebrities are also paid A LOT by companies to wear and promote their products to their adoring followers.) All it does is push your organs, muscles and bones into a different placement so that you can achieve an hourglass figure.
Hmm, that doesn’t sound like a good idea does it? If your body’s anatomy was structured and spaced in a way that was meant to make you function optimally as a human being, why in the world would you change that? Wearing a waist trainer or corset for days, weeks or months at a time can have very serious and dangerous effects on your health. Please save your money and do not buy into this gimmick.
Remember this. Wearing a waist trainer or corset does not give you flat abs and an hourglass shape forever. The more you wear a corset for “support” and reshaping, the less strength your actual muscles have. Also, once you stop wearing it, your belly is just going to bulge right back out. If you’re looking for a permanent solution, you better stop reading up on waist trainers and being enchanted by “impeccable” celebrity bodies. There is no spot reducing and there is no “magic”. There’s plastic surgery and then there’s something called working hard and earning your body.
Oh and yeah, and above all that, you actually get STRONGER when you work out and eat right. Who wants a skinny waist while not being able to do a proper sit-up? Let’s work for strength and create our own “natural corset” with our muscles.
That’s why I want you to take the 30 day waist trainer challenge with me. It’s free and it WORKS. Everyday for 30 days, we will all perform the following 5 moves to tighten your entire core, your upper abs, your lower belly, and your obliques. We are attacking the mid section from every angle. You ready!!?? Here’s your challenge, which begins Jan 1:
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If you are committing the next 30 days to a fitter body and a slimmer, stronger waist, then I want you to save this pic and post it to your social media. Ask your friends to join in and use the hashtag #30daywaisttrainer.
Here are the moves:
Eagle Abs – bring your elbows to your knees and use your abs to crunch. Works rectus abdominus.
Reverse Crunch – Press your arms down into the mat and lift your butt off the ground. Works lower abs.
Double D’s – Press your entire back into the mat. This is almost like a double leg lift, but instead your legs will draw two D’s in the air as your go back up. Works lower abs.
Infinity Abs – Bring your feet up into table top position. With hands clasped together with elbows straight out, pretend you are rowing side to side. Draw an infinity shape with your elbows! Works entire core, especially obliques.
Accordians – Lying on your side, place your elbow underneath your shoulder and raise your top arm above your head. Your top ankle should be crossed over your bottom ankle. Raise your top leg and bring your elbow to your knee. Works obliques.
Ok, now you know all of the moves. If you’re in, comment “I’m in!” and post this pic so I can see how many of you are taking the 30 Day Waist Trainer Challenge! Jan 1 is the day we begin!
REFERENCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_corsets
http://exhibits.hsl.virginia.edu/clothes/
http://news.health.com/2015/03/10/what-is-waist-training/
https://www.yahoo.com/health/why-waist-training-is-a-really-really-bad-idea-120455530897.html
http://www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/a13489/celebrities-swear-by-it-but-is-waist-training-actually-healthy/
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I just wanted to say something about corset. It did not restrict people from doing everyday thing because there is such a difference as corseting and tight-lacing. Many of the photos were altered and if you look very closely you can see that. In fact, the corset were custom made and were measured to fit the person wearing it perfectly. The whole point of these outfits and under garments were to create an illusion. Women wore bum pads and many petticoats to make it seem like they had a smaller waist. In addition, the corsets also smoothed out the chest and helped the bodice of the gown look straighter.
Hello,
I am agree with you. The waist trainers bed for health.Think of it this way: We already know that wearing waist trainers creates massive discomfort, and now you want to go ahead and wear this while at the squat rack, doing burpees or, perhaps worse yet, while doing an ab workout?
Am I late for the challenge?
Thanks for sharing your resources. Very helpful information for you. I am facing some problems of my waist. I think i need a best waist trainer in uk.
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I hate when people talk smack on waist trainers and corsets, they do work ! , no they don’t help you lose weight but they do help you eat less, maintain great posture and shape your body. I waist train all day and everyday then remove corset to go to the gym, I have strength as well as a nice hourglass shape. It does move you’re insides around, but hey SO DOES PREGNANCY!!!! I would definitely recommend to anyone to waist train, it gave me an amazing figure https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/18e73540a7aa5c0737c624a6aaa594f8a330c0240478a00cfcb21ae1807f8835.jpg
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I’m on day 7 now and feeling it more. Can’t do infinity abs too well. And do single D’s instead of double. It was killing my back. We’ll see what happens!
Results?
Your knowledge of corsets is a bit lacking, and waist trainers are something else entirely. I wear a corset for health reasons twelve or more hours a day for my work, and I can still function quite normally without it. I do not exercise or sleep in it, as the former is very much not recommend and the latter is unnecessary for my purposes. I have serious back trouble and my work is intensely physical. My corset helps support the muscles in my back that I’ve torn while I work so I can avoid back pain. I am also a runner and a highly active person otherwise, but do not wear my corset for running or exercise. It is only at work that my back cannot handle the strain. A corset does nothing more to your body than a pregnancy would, in terms of moving your organs. While I don’t approve of dropping to fifteen inches, a la Cathie Jung, corsets used responsibly and fitted correctly are not harmful to your body. The corsets they wore in the olden days were, as they didn’t have the technology and medical knowledge we do, worse for your body. A waist trainer, on the other hand, is a rather useless bit of stretchy material that does nothing but make you feel a bit better about yourself while you wear it. I suppose you could exercise in one, and it does help you lose some water weight, but it’s not a noticeable amount. I wore one while running for a while just to test it out. About the only thing it did was remind me to keep my core tense because if I relaxed, it hurt.
I only just saw this…so starting nearly a month late but Im in
I’m starting 2 years late
IM IN!!!!????????
For the record there is actually no documented proof from any kind of scientific or medical professional that indicates wearing a corset is harmful to your body. Yes you should definitely exercise to get rid of unwanted fat however that doesn’t mean that a corset is a bad thing someone can’t get over the feminist idea that corsets are inherently bad and subjugate women. I don’t feel that a corset subjugates me and I frankly love the feel of them. Don’t let a preconceived notion from some one ruin something without at least trying it for yourself. I do like the exercises on this site though.
If you get hurt and die it’s not our fault
Can someone please explain to me how to do infinity abs?
Thanks for writing this. I have a small waist because my lungs were damaged as a child and occupy less space in body (leading to all kinds of problems, as you might expect). The idea that someone would ELECT to do this to their insides is SO CREEPY to me. This dainty waist trend came about in the 17 hundreds to mimic exactly what I suffered from: lung damage from tuberculosis.
They’re just not necessary for ***weight loss***. I know they’re used to improve posture etc. and that’s fine. If you want to eat less drinking plenty of water helps, you do not need to squeeze the hell out of your stomach to slow down eating habits. DRINK WATER. About 80+ oz within a day should be fine. Your body genuinely reacts better to a natural approach.
Hi Cassey, How to do the infinity abs? I still dont get it. Thanks
Me neither
Infinity abs is the same as russian twists, my fave workout 🙂
I got my waist trainer from https://www.suite143.com/. It has been working with me so far.
If anyone has tried this I will like to know if it actually works
How do you do infinity abs?
Can I do this and the thigh and butt one for a morning or night time work out but still do the normal monthly calendar??????Thanks!!
I hate the ones that claim that they can help you lose weight by sweating. If that was the case everyone would be skinnier in the summer.
You are super wonderful
What if you want to slim your thighs AND waist? Can I combine both calendars on top?
I AM IN! 🙂
What you say about the corsets are true, especially when taken to the extremes you cited. However, anything taken to extremes is harmful. As for causing weight loss, it does! It does it by restricting your stomach so you eat less and therefore burn more fat for your energy. It’s no different than portion control. Eat less, do normal (or more) activity, lose weight. As for training the waist, yes, if done long enough then the body adapts and, especially if done young, grows into the shaped form. If done when older, your bones are more brittle and would be prone to breaking. But the allure is that with the corset you don’t have to exercise to get your desired shape. What isn’t thought of is ‘use it or lose it’. If you wear a corset all the time and don’t have an exercise routine to maintain your musculature then you are dependent upon your corset just to maintain your posture. Long-time corset wearers exercise and stretch daily. As the extremely small waist isn’t the style, corsets should only be used wisely and can be very effective for special occasion dressing.
As for these exercises, most do NOT work the obliques and do little for post-partum abdominus rectus issues. Do a google for that if that is your problem. While this group of exercises will do as it says and is intended to do, if you are looking to get an hourglass figure out of this you won’t. These, as intended, strengthen your core. If you want to define your figure you need to work less on your upper and lower abs and more on your obliques and the ‘girdle’ of muscles in your mid-section. An exercise know as ‘vacuuming’, sucking your stomach in to ‘touch your backbone, works very well for that.
As always, do your own research, and make your own determinations. Don’t just take someone’s word for something. As mentioned above, paid endorsements are rampant.
If I do the arm, waist, thigh, stomach and butt 30 day challenges as well as burning around 100 calories by walking my dogs every day, will I see and feel results? I heard you’re supposed to do these 30 day challenges with the calendar but I’m not, will I still see results even though I’m not doing the calendar????
I’m in.
I am in
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Thanks for posting the waist training challenge. I love your videos 🙂
I’m in. A little late but I am starting this challenge today. 🙂
cassey!
do you think there is anyway you could do a 30 day muffin top challenge? this is a very problem area for me and those 30 day challenges work the best for me as far as my schedule goes!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS PLEASEEEEEE totally agree i think alot of people are struggling in the whole stomach area so maybe a challenge that targets that place as a whole would be great!!!
Hey guys, I have a quick question. I ordered the vegan 8 week meal plan with my journal, and used the combo, and did not get the discount!!! Also, I ordered it on my iPhone6, and the meal plan did not “instant download” so I still don’t even have that. Does anyone know how to rectify what’s going on with my order?? Thanks so much!!
I’m in this is one of my challenges for myself in February:)Good luck everyone and God Bless!
#fitFeburary
Guys, if I do this for 30 days, does it mean I can stop after that? Or do I have to continue doing this for it to work?
When she puts like 5 eagle abs, is each rep like 1? So I do 5 of those in total? Because I do some ab workouts (although not a lot) I feel like doing this little doesn’t do much for me. Not sure, if someone could clarify please:)
I think she means just 5 eagle abs. I think she wants to build us up slowly, but I’m not completely sure.
I’m doing two of the other 30 day challenge. Everything gets increased by one increment. For this 30 day challenge, Day 1 you’ll do 3 exercises 5 times, Day 7 you’ll do 3 exercises 10 times, plus a new exercise 5 times, Day 13 you’ll do 4 exercises 10 times, plus a new exercise 5 times. Day 18 you’ll do 5 exercises 10 times and by Day 30 you’re doing 5 exercises 22 times.
When she says says like 5 reps of eagle abs, Does that just mean do 5? I do some ab workouts, not a lot, but sometimes I feel like since everything is so little it doesn’t do anything.
The February calendar is about to come out and im just about to start this one!
I just finished the challenge and I it feels great. Cannot wait for February’s challenge!
Last day everyone we can do it??
Recent subscriber. Beginning 30 Day Waist Challenge tomorrow..
I finished 30 day chalenge and I can’t believe this! I lost almost 1,5 inch in my waist. I did also other workaout but I think this is still impresive 😀 beginning was hard but the last day was pure pleasure 🙂
Does anyone know if this actually works?
What do you mean by ‘this’? The waist trainer challenge? I guess it depends on the individual.
The way I see it, I got stronger since the challenge started and it made me exercise daily. I could not even do 5 of the infinity abs at the beginning and now I am up to 18! So, for me, I like what I see.
I started on day one and have not missed a day. I noticed small dimples on each side of my tummy a couple of days ago. I am going to continue with the challenge.
Amy, if you are asking about the waist trainers, I have never used one, so I cannot tell you anything about them.
Personally, I’ve been tracking on the Fitstream app and after 1 month of the 30-day Waist Trainer challenge along with the January 2016 calendar, my waist went from 29.5 inches on Jan 3 to 26.5 inches on Jan 29. In addition, I’ve been logging macros on the Livestrong MyPlate app as well, but sticking to the Friday as yolo meal day. That said, the challenge exercises really illustrate how much stronger I feel in this region now. Looking into the Feb calendar, I might just continue the 30-day challenge exercises and progressing to sub for the Waist-Trainer workout video available only in the Blogilates app (i only like free apps hahaha). As for waist trainers, trying to change your naturally rigid bone structure will only weaken the support for your naturally soft and fragile organs that need protecting. It’s better to strengthen and stretch your muscles which have evolved to be changeable and protect your bones AND organs by being flexible but strong. A side note, I wear kimonos for traditional Japanese dance, and the waist sash (the obi) is tied extremely tight, like a corset. I can attest it is hard to move, breathe, or eat wearing them and they really are not meant to be worn for an extended period, tied to “a performance standard” but that’s performing. Not worth the suffering of everyday extended wear for weight loss when there are more fun and easier ways.
OK.. I cannot finish ‘Infinity Abs’ without a BREAK! OUCH! DAY 26!!!
Almost there! Keep on going everyone!
Hi Cassey!
I’m in for this challenge even tho I’m a bit late to start this. Lol. anyways, to those who have been reacting negative to this then wear your waist trainers. If that makes you happy. And to those who are like me who are in for this challenge then I hope we don’t give up easily. <3 Love lots!
Day 25 and still going! We have 1 more week of January’s challenge. I am already looking forward to February’s challenge. I am going to try to continue doing January’s challenge as I do February’s. I hope everyone is still going… 🙂
Apparently, you have only done your history research; not health research. In fact, waist trainers, A.K.A. Corsets, are perfectly safe and can even be beneficial IF YOU DO NOT TIGHT LACE!!! That is were the problem. Tight lacing constantly is what causes health problems. If you do it slowly and gradually over years, it is safe. Back in the day, woman wanted to be as small as possible, so they laced as tightly as they could. This is what makes it unhealthy. Otherwise, wearing a corset is perfectly safe as long as it is not too tightly laced. Please do your homework….oh and btw….if you do not naturally have a small, tucked in waist, there is no amount of exercise that can give you that perfect hourglass shape. Sorry.
I agree with you.. not all girls can have a tucked in stomach. Cassey herself does not have in – she has admitted that while working for a bikini challenge years ago she had to starve herself on 1000 cals a day to get the Victoria Secret’s abs. I have tried it all and it does not work. My waist is 25 inches and there is no way in HELL that that’s going in
Wow. You must be very unhappy, I am sorry. However, in celebrity pictures does it look like they are properly laced?
thats exactly the problem people do tightly lace. The tighter its laced, the tinier your waist will be. I wish people could just be happy with themselves and personally the super extreme hourglass figure is not even attractive to me and not to mention the good men out there are more out for your brains in the long run, not your waist. hence why none of the kardashians can stay married.
Gunna start this soon. I hope I stay motivated
im in
Day 21 and I am still going! I hope everyone is keeping it up! You can really feel this workou! 13 Infiniti Abs are tough! I cannot imagine what 22 are going to feel like!
Casey, I have a request:
Can the next challenge be for thighs, please?
Bye!
Actually, if you look through the old 30 day challenges, one of them is for thighs!
For the infinity abs part of the challenge, do we do the number on each side or total? Example: do we do 5 infinity abs total or do we do 5 infinity abs on each side?
Hope that made sense.
I count 1 only when I get back to the side where I started. So I start on the left, go to the right and when I come back to the left that is 1. I hope my answer makes sense!
Yes thank you!
i just dont feel the accordian one 🙁
but im in!!!!!!!!!!
starting late, but hopefully this will still help a bit 😛
Try doing them faster, lifting the leg to a perfect 90 degree angle, and also keeping the knee perfectly straight! That’s what did it for me. 🙂
hi cassey i’v just begining your 30 waist trainer day challenge my abs are burning from doing the eagel abs my favorite move is the eagle abs my dis favorite move is the double d’s.
Crunches are actually really really really bad for your spine, this has been medically proven. The leglifts are way better in their place.
I’m in ! I have a decent shape but I want a better shape so badly !!
hey cassie i just blogilates i found you through my cousin emma and i love it and happy birthday 🙂
You have so motovation voice when u say “Come on dont give up” u are so beautiful and fit please come to Montenegro
hey guys! what is the password for the january calander? becuase i never got the email and so ive been doing random videos :c
Hi! just asking if i will do the accordians on both sides?
Yeah, I think you do them on both sides. That way you work the obliques evenly.
Thank youuuu! :*
I just found this website. Amazing! I’m so in. Thanks so much. : )
are v supposed to do every move 5 times or for 5 minutes?
Hi! You’re supposed to do it 5 times – well, depending on the days. For instance, for today’s challenge (January, 14th), you’ll have to do the first 4 moves 10 times and do the accordians 6 times.
omg, no five reps. five minutes would be awfully tiring!
Times not minutes… If you look at the calendar we end up doing each movement 22 times by the end of the month.
Started January first and still working on the challenge everyday. The toughest exercise for me is the Infinity Abs! They are killers!
Looking forward to tomorrow’s challenge!
oh ya, those are the BEST!!!!! ow! 🙂
Woops, commented a little too late. I’ve been joining since 1th of Januari and going strong!
Wells im late but im in
I haven’t been on this website in forever. I stopped making time to work out and as a result developed unhealthy habits. But now I want to fix that. It feels good to be back and getting into the challenges.
started 2 days ago !!! and butt chalenge 3 days ago.. im so curious if i will see any results on both of them!! 😀 especially on waist
is there a substitute for double Ds? i have hip flexor issues and my hip literally pops EVERYtime i do a rep and it’s really uncomfortable (yes, i need to have it checked out)…thanks!
Hey Julie,
I don’t know any substitutes for the double d leg lift but I can recommend you making the circle (or D shape) a bit smaller. You could also try keeping your legs higher towards the ceiling rather than circling closer to the floor 🙂 if none of these ideas work for you, than just doing simple double leg lifts instead
Good luck popster! 😉
Im a little bit behind ..but im IN!…i just started today the 30 days challenge… Im so excited! Cant wait to get rid of the fat!!!! 😀
Starting the Challenge today, yup 11 days late… went on 3 week vacation and got back home to a dirty house and lots of luggage. Today finally I am feeling organized enough so I’m starting the challenge and January calendar! so excited!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Thank you Cassey, for being such an inspiration and motivating me everyday even when I feel the worst for not being able to eat super healthy and clean!
I don’t know if you’ve ever come across the 80’s TV mini series with Patrick Swayze called North and South about the Civil War, but the women in it obviously had to wear corsets because of the time era, and they said that they had to wear them for like 13 hours a day sometimes because of filming, and it made them stop getting their periods!! Clearly not healthy.
wow, that’s insane!
Hey Cassie!
I just started the january calendar and waist trainer challenge today (jan11-philippines) since I ended 2015 and started 2016 sick. But I’m all better now, sore but better 😉 I slackened on my exercise durind the last couple of months of 2015 but I’m back!
Anyway, I’m extra motivated this year because I’m getting married on April and I have a gorgeous dress to rock! Haha.
Thanks for the calendars and for being an amazing inspiration always. You’re such a big part of my personal journey and my wedding prep too. Haha. You’re my (and thousands of other popsters’) Beautiful Virual Personal Trainer Beast!
Thanks a lot Cassey!
I am INNNNNN
I LOVE this challenge, Cassey! I’ve always meant to do participate in your challenges but always drop after day 2. Proud to say I’m still going! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE if you did some sort of an arms challenge for 30 days. Besides flexibility, I would say my arms are what hold me back from better workouts. I have little twig arms that have a hard time holding up my body. 😉
HI Jamie !
I also have trouble with my arms sometimes when they need to hold my body. That’s why I really like the 6 min. to sexy arms, and the backless dress workout. They are nice workouts for arms, but without using the body weight. I try do to one or the other almost everyday. I sometimes add some weight to the backless dress workout too. Maybe you can give it a try.
I really want to stay committed this year with workouts. I am 15 and overweight and would like to slim down this year and stop making excuses. I am really lacking in motivation and just stress about the numbers and how much fat i have on my body. I really want to get through this 30 day challenge and stick to it. I’ve caved in on all the other 30 day challenges and really want to do this challenge and complete it.
Hopefully i can continue to follow the 30 day challenge this time and really make a difference in my body!!
Im on day 10 of the challenge. Wish me luck 🙂
P.S I’ll write again once the 30 days are over to see if anything happened 🙂
You find me on facebook. I’ll message you everyday and motivate you to get it done. Victoria Lynne Arthue Ridge , p.s. I’m a mommy of two and after a day full of babies its hard to stick to a 30 day challenge too but I’m up to keeping you motivated lol it’ll remind me to stick to it as well.
Arthur Ridge@ sorry typo lol
Hey Babe, don’t stress about any of it. It’s all a process and I have total faith in you 🙂 Remember something, always speak positive about yourself and your body. Refrain from any negative self-talk. We as individuals are our biggest critics. And when you learn to love yourself, lovely things start to happen. <33
My advice to you is to forget about the numbers and focus on making your body stronger and healthier! It is great to feel good about how your body looks, but how your body feels is far more important! Take it from me, when you work out regularly and realise after a few weeks that all these exercises you are doing are so much easier than they used to be because you got stronger, it feels awesome! For me being strong is a much bigger confidence boost than being slim or looking good 🙂
Also pay attention to how you feel after eating different foods – I find after I eat deep fried foods, sugary, fatty foods etc, that my body doesn’t feel that good. When I eat healthy foods like veggies, my stomach feels good (no indigestion) and I have more energy! And that makes me feel more like eating healthy foods, because I know I don’t feel sick afterwards (although I still eat chocolate a bit because it’s so nice!)
Last thing is that, if you slip up (i.e. don’t eat well, or miss a few days on the 30 day challenge), don’t give up! Just forget about the past and think about the future. Even if you didn’t work out the last week, you can still work out today, and that counts for a lot!
Good luck! I don’t know you but I believe in you 🙂
Hello everyone, may I know how to do the infinity abs move? I’m a little confused >< thanks in advance!
So basically while your legs are in table top position, and your hands are clasped together with elbows straight out, you’re pretty much just drawing an infinite sign (or a horizontal figure eight) with your elbows. Your elbows are in a current flow, so no need to stop! I hope this was helpful to you, good luck!! And you’re welcome!!
wow ur amazing m on it
Thank you for sharing all the bad things about corsets! Sometimes people don’t know and can really injure themselves, great as always Cassey! kisses
2016 is the year I see my abs! Thank you, Cassie!
Is there anywhere we can see the Infinity Abs in action? I’ve made it to day 7 of the challenge and I just can’t figure out how that move is supposed to be done!
hi!
check out her instagram page! she has a small clip showing her doing the eagle abs, reverse crunches, double d’s and infinity abs! i think she posted it about a week ago. good luck!!
I’m I N ! So excited to work hard & see results <3 Day 7 & strong so far (:
I’M IN! I started on 1 January and haven’t stopped since! My abs are on their way!
I’m in!! I’m a little late commenting, but I’ve been doing these since Jan 1st. I just needed to come back here because I had no idea how to do the infinity abs. Because she was facing us, I figured the infinity motion was with the elbows, but I wanted to check whether or not the legs were supposed to do the infinity as well lol. Well now I know, back to Waist Training! Good luck every one
I’m in! Just finished day 7? Actully feeling I’ve gotten stronger already!! Of course combined with a bit more of other abs workouts though ❤️
IM IN!!!
I’m in! Just finished day 7 🙂
I’m in! Rather late then never…
I´m in! I started late but i´m in =D
I’m in! 😀 I love my waist and I want it to be ever more beautiful than it is right now :DDD
I’m in!
I’m in!!!
Can beginners do this too?
I really, REALLY want to target my waist and hips this year, so this would be perfect, just wondering if it’s ok for absolute beginners.
It starts you off at a pretty slow pace and increases from there, so I’d say yes. I’m kind of a beginner too and it’s been okay for me so far, even though the double D’s have my abs aching. But it’s a great kind of burn and I can’t wait to see how it all turns out!
I forgot to print my calendar last week >.< but I will finish this challenge!!!
I’ve been looking for a workout alternative to the waist trainers for forever. My tummy is flat, but I want to shape my midsection more. Starting a few days late, but definitely looking forward to it. Thanks!
I’m in. Started on the 1st and have loved the way I feel after and as a teacher and mother of 2 this works perfect for my schedule.
I’m in starting 1-4-16
ugh bless you for making this!!!! this is exactly what i needed!!!!! keep up the great work! Thanks life saver 😉
I’m in!
I’m in ? I know I’m starting a few days late, but better late then never, right? ?❤
Of course Im in! 🙂 I also invited my friends. Love what youre doing Cassey! 🙂
A few days late, but between this morning, afternoon and evening I have caught up. I am definately in 😀
Hi! I’m looking right now to tone my core and abs. I have an hourglass-shaped body with a very small frame from the waist up and pronounced hips. That’s just how my body/bones are because actually I’m on the skinny side, is not body fat, neither I have a big butt, it’s just my body. The thing is, I really love my body shape and I don’t want to lose the curves that are formed, but I still want killer abs. I’ve read at several places that doing specific ab workouts and specially those that target the obliques make the waist expand and lose the hourglass shape, is that true? Is there anything I can do to tone my abs without losing the defined waist? Is there any possibility that if I already have that body shape won’t lose my waist even if doing specific ab workouts?
I will be very grateful if I get some help!
I don’t think so. Do a lot of stretches.
Toning your obliques won’t expand your waist. The exercises listed here will just strengthen and trim up that area a little.
I’M IN!!!!!!!
A couple of days late but I’m in!
I shared this with friends as soon as I saw it in my email box, and four of us have been doing this routine since 12/29. There was something really satisfying about starting early and being four days in on the 1st! Thank you for always posting such great workout combos, they definitely keep me motivated!
I’m in…catching up now!!! I’m happy I never got.into the whole corset training trend. I was just TOO scared to try it from the beginning. GREAT POST!!!
I’m in.. starting now..one day late…still pumped for the challenge!!
I’m in. But I started today… 😀
I’m in! 2 days done & a few extra reps for good measure.
Happy New Year Cassey & congratulations on the gorgeous cover(s)!! So happy for you & you totally deserve it and more.
Happy New Year to everyone.
That’s the first time I’m in your website. Love your videos! Entering the challenge in a day late, but its better late than never!!
A day late but I’m doing it!
I’m in…gonna do both days today
I’m a day late but I’m in starting right now. Wont take long to catch up.
A day late, but I’m in 🙂
Starting a day late but I am so n 🙂
I’m with you…it is a great challenge also i was thinking to buy a corset but NOW i change my mind 100%
I’m a day late but I’m definitely in! I can’t believe that waist/corset training is back in. How could people really have forgotten how awful it is by now.
I have just finished 30 day begginers workout calendar, and now I decided to start 30 day waist trainer challange! I’m certainly in! Greetings from Poland!! 🙂
Km un ????
Starting today but I´m totally in!! 🙂
Started yesterday – replying late, but IM IN!!!!!! ????
I’m in!
Starting off a day late but I’m in!
I’m in
I also just wanted to make mention of an ad that is appearing on my screen from this site currently advertising “”#1 Aussie Waist- Shrink Your Waist 1-2 Sizes INSTANTLY”
Especially ironic as its on the same page telling us how bad they are. ^-^ Is it possible for you to control which ads appear?
Thanks for all your fitness advice Cassey, I am truly grateful and I look forward to completing this challenge 🙂
It’s 11.21 pm and I just finished my first day. So excited to start this challenge.
I’m in!
I just did today’s 🙂
How do I post if I do not have an Instagram?
Hey Cassey,
I love your spirit. You are a super role model, and if anyone looking to get in shape, I refer them to you (and World’s Healthiest Foods. 😛 ). I am super psyched about your workout gear, and may get some if I earn it by keeping up on my exercise (fingers crossed and abs crunched!).
At some point in the future, as it appears you usually have a few new kitchen devices with you every couple of months or year, could you do a video recommending certain kitchen products? Mostly in the blender and food processor category? I wish I had enough money to test them all out, as I really want one of each, but don’t want to end up with a dead one in a few months like my first. 😛
Happy new year and thank you for all you do,
Amanda
I’m in! Finished day 1&2 🙂
Just a question, do I have to do warm up and cooling down with this? Can I just do this exercise alone? Lazy girl problems :p
Casey, I can’t even begin to say how much you’re an inspiration to me. I’ve been with you from the beginning and I’m so glad to see how happy you’ve become and how much you’ve branched out. Definitely doing the challenge! Already finished Day 1 ❤️
My sister and I are in!
finished day 1 with my mom im in!!!!!
Just finished day 1. I’m in!
Omg, the disfigured Gibson Girl is back!! Why don’t people ever remember (or realize) how much those things actually move your organs around?.. If you want to add it to your list, I’ve read that corsets also contributed to women dying more often in childbirth…
But to get on a more positive note, I’m in on this challenge! I just finished today’s stretches and these exercises, and I feel pretty good ^_^
Oh gosh. I want to be “in”, but at the same time, I don’t. Idk. I don’t want to say that I’m going to do it and then not do it.
But on the bright side, this is the first time that I’ve actually seen a challenge that Casey has posted on Day 1. I could still start it today if I want.
I know EXACTLY how you feel! But you know what, the other day this other fitness enthusiast said that at the very least, even if you only do it for a couple of weeks and quit, you are better for those two weeks and for trying. We can only get better girl <3 I believe in you Tina!
Start it, you won’t regret it. It takes 2 minutes to do and you’ll see results. Just do it.
Ok I’m in ?
LETS GET IT!!
Thank you, Cassey! This is just what I need to start the bounce back post partum:). I’m so excited to be back in the blogilates motivational circle- and I nearly diiiiiied when I saw you were on the cover of my health magazine when it arrived in the mail: I’m still seriously freaking out and soooooo proud of you!! I knew it was just a matter of time, but still: I’m so thrilled that now is your time to shine!! Thanks for all that you e done to inspire me and so many by being your authentic self. Happy new year:)
I’m in! I LOVE that this is about how bad waist trainers are. I first saw the video in my subscription box, and just rolled my eyes, like “oh great, another celebrity who’s sold out to the waist trainer….”” BUT then I got the email, and noticed that there wasn’t any mention of the stupid things. so I read this and NOW I AM SO IN
I AM ALL IN
I’m in!!
I’m in! :3
I’m in! 🙂
I really need this!! I am in.
I’m In!
I’m looking forward to my results, all the way in
Im in <3
I am starting with 20 and adding a plank! ??
I’m in!
I’m in
I’m IN 😀 btw I am just done with DAY1.. 🙂
I’m in!?
I’m in! 😉
It’s my first challenge with you and I’m so excited.
Greetings from Poland ;D
I am in! 🙂
I’M IN !!!! 😀
I’m in !!! ?
I’m in!
I AM IN!!!! 😀
I’m in!
I’M SOOOO IN OMG
I’m in!! 🙂
Count me in!
I’m in!!?
I’m totally in!!
I have never ever had a small waist, in fact my waist was never ever defiNed but I remember having a 30in waist these day I’ve gotten so lazy..guess it’s age n my metabolism being slowed down. Not a resolution type of girl..but I try my hardest to be at least a 32in with Cassy’s help…
I’m in!!!!
I’m in!!!
I’m in! I’m going to start the first day now !
I’m IN!
I am in !!! 😀
I’m in! Just finished first day
I’m in!!! Yayy!
I’M INNNN!!
I’m in
I’m IN!!!!!
It’s going to be my year!! I’m in!
I’M IN!!!!!!
I’m in!!!! Yay!!!
I’m in. Day 1 completed
I’m in!!!! totally in
I’m in!! Let’s do this ??
I’M IN. I’M HUSTLIN.
I would be in but I just started the beginners Calender: (
Yep, it’s the last minute… but I’m in!
Yep, at the last minute.. but I’m in!
100% IN!!!!
Your videos are honestly the best workout videos I have ever seen and I love you and all you do! Thank you for all the inspo and getting me back in the groove! Can’t wait to go start right now 🙂
Im new to blogilates and I’m excited to start my journey in losing weight and fat. Thanks so much for starting all this Cassey, and I’m so happy for you for being on the HEALTH magazine. Keep up the great work 🙂
I’M IN OMG I’M INNNN
BTW, is it ok if I do this challenge with the beginner’s workout calendar? I’m starting up again after taking a 7 month break from blogilates (pure laziness I shamefully admit) but I’ve lost most of my muscle. MY ABS ARE GONE AND MY THIGHS GOT SO FAT. I’m determined to get the abs back and lose the loose fat!!!!
You go girl! That’s awesome!
I can’t wait to start! I’m in
I’m in!!
I’m in, and so is my housemate! we printed out sheets for the both of us, stuck it up on the wall, and we’ll tick them off each day 🙂
I’m in!!!
Im in!
2016 is my year, and that means fitness! I’m in.
I’m sooooo in!!
I’M IN!! SOOO READYY :))
I’m TOTALLY in !!!!!!!
I’m in!
I’m in.
Happy new year, Cassey and everyone! ^^
Im in im so excited!!!
I’m in!!
Im in!!!
totally IN!!
I’m in, and Happy New year 2016!
I’m definitely in!
I’m in!
I am in
I’m in!!
I am in too 🙂
Count me in
I’m excited for this! I needed a new challenge for myself to be more active and getting a natural hour glass shape is a huge plus! I downloaded the app already I’m really impressed with it and i how it helps me meet my weight loss goals 🙂
I`m in
I’m in
I’m in! 🙂
I’m totally joining in on this!! also love the fact that its free ;P
Thanks Caseyyyy!!!
I’m SO in!!!! 2016 is my year baby 😀
I’m in !! 🙂
I’M IN!!!
I’m in.
I’m in ?
I’m in.
I’m totally in!
I’m totally in! ?✨?
I’m TOTALLY in!!!!
I’m in!!!
I’m in!
Im in 🙂 I’m having such a hard time bringing my tummy in after my baby! Also, I LOVE this article about how bad waist trainers are. Scary they are all the sudden popular.
I’m totally in!!!
I’m IN! Cheers to the first new years resolution that will actually be completed!
I’m in !! 😀
I’m in!
I have a degree pertaining to costume history. When I first saw this it took be back to class. They have examined women’s skeletons from the eras that used corsets and proved that it actually compresses your ribs. Women use to not move very much at certain points of history ( wealthy women), partly due to the inability to breath well, due to the extreme cinching of their corsets. This happens to conincide with the time period that women also wore choker during this time period. Reds one in particular. I remember thinking it was kind of creepy. As an adult,looking at this current trend, still do.
I’m totally in! BRING IT
I’m in!
I’M ALL IN! 😀
I’m all in 100% !!! Let’s go popsters!
I never bought into the waist trainer shenanigans. I’m glad you brought this to attention. There’s no way that squeezing a body part will make the fat go out of that area.
I’m in!!
I’m in!!!!
I’m in! My first challenge!
This has me so pumped so count me in!
I’m in❣
Is this the special workout programme you have alluded to, when the snowbunny blast came out this month?
I’m in
I’m in!!!
I’m in
Im doing the challenge and I’m going to do the calendar for January but I don’t receive the password… I got the 30 day challenge video and part of the calendar but no password:( any one else get this or know how to get it?
So why the doctors tv show told us its okay to wear ?
Count me in!
This post is just perfect and I’m definitely in!
SOO EXCITED!!! Totally in!!
I’m definitely in!!!!:) I’ve been quite reasonable with food during these holidays but I NEED to do this challenge to kick 2016 the best way possible and some workouts will be perfect for that!!
Im SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Always looking for easy challenges that I can do anywhere.
I’m in!
Defenitly in!! One question though.. How many sets of all the excercises do we have to do? Maybe I read through it..
I’m in of course ! ^-^
I’m in!
I’m totally in! We can do this!
I’m in too !!
I’m in! =) Thanks for the blog post about corsets. So true! I want to develop a natural corset, not ensure that my muscles atrophy with a fashion purchase. Thanks for being trainer and giving us an alternative!
I’m in! A couple years ago I wasn’t doing great with exercise and clean eating and I kept trying to find videos on youtube but none of them worked for me…. until I found Blogilates!!! 2016 will be MY year to grow and improve. Lets do this POPsters
I’m so in! Been working out with cassey (virtually) for months now and I will continue to do so next year as well 🙂
I’ll do the challenge and the calendar and if I’m crazy enough I’ll add extra cardio as well :p
PUMPED! ?
I´m in !!!!!!
I really want to try this workout but I’m a little confused. So on the first day of January, do we really actually only do five of each? So I only do fifteen movements on my first day? Is that right?
Hey Courtney!
Yes thats right. At the first day you just have to do 15 moves but on the last day you have to do 110 🙂
That is correct!
Oh wow! Thank you!
I’m so in and I’m so ready years of procrastination and 16 sounds like a year of luck to me! Ready for the new challenge and journey Cass!
I have always wanted to start and then I have so many excuses that I never do, but this is the year that all of that changes and I can say with every fiber of my being that I am doing this 30 day challenge and the January calendar! This is my year, and I can’t wait for it to start!
I´m in!
Im in!! ???
I’m in. I hope I can finished this time!
Of course I’m In
I’m soooooo in !!!!!
I’m in
Definitely going to do it!
I’m in:33
I just found out about Blogilates 3 days ago and have followed the beginner plan ever since. I’m in LOVE!!!! Finally something that gets me excited to workout everyday! I’m so determined to do this!! Can’t wait to start this 30 day challenge 😀 Let’s do this!!!!!
I’m in! This is my first challenge and I’m excited to participate.
I’m in!!
I’m in!
So would they help in reducing my tummy? Pls say yes
I am 8 month post partum and have a diastasis recti of about 1 cm width. Would it be safe for me to do this challenge or will it prevent my diastasis from healing?
Thank you
I am I’m! Love this post outlining the health risk of the Corset! Thank you!
I’m really scared, but excited enough to say: I’m in 🙂
In in in ; )
Am In!
I’m in! ?
I have to ask. Why eagle abs? Is it really needed to hold your arms and legs like that? Can’t you just hold your legs parallel to each other (same with the arms) and crunch? If there is one move I really hate, it’s eagle abs. I’ve looked around the web and I can’t for the life of me find any information saying why you should have your arms and legs like that. I just get frustrated with the move and have my arms and legs next to each other. If anyone knows why the arms and legs are in that position, please tell me.
Sorry for my english but I think you need to put legs and arms in that position so you can strain waist muscle! In the classic crunch you strain only abs. Do I explained?
The eagle part comes from the eagle pose in yoga. By having your arms twisted, you’re also stretching the top of your shoulders and into the back of your neck. You could do the exercise with your arms and legs parallel to each other, but you wouldn’t get the added stretch.
Looks great, I’m in too!
Isn’t it possible to have the 30 day challenges available via the app just like the calendars? Would be so convenient
im absolutely in! i wanna take this as the first challenge for 2016! to more challenges for the upcoming year 2016!! ??
I”m totally in!!
I am in
I’m in!!!!!
I am definitely in!! Bring it on!
Cassey i dont know if you will see this but how should i go about gaining weight? Im tired of being so bony and i want to gain weight but whenever i try it only goes to my stomach the only undesired place!
I’M IN!! ??????
I’m in, and sharing on FB too!!! 😉
Im definitely in!!!!
I’m definitely in. Would this help with bloating as well?
I’m in!
Im in!
I’m doing it!!
I am in!
I AM IN!!!!! I’M SO HYPED!!!!!
I’m in!
I’m going to print out the calendar today! This is my first time doing a monthly challenge and I’m so excited for this one (who wouldn’t want a lovely shaped waist). Perfect way to get rid of the festive ‘cheer’ which has been accumulating…
Definitely in, can’t wait for the new year!
Its amazing how over time the results appear…used to hate obliques (candlestick dippers) but have become strong and love them now….with blogilates you can sculp on your own body to be healthy and strong 🙂
Hard work but soooooooooo worth it
I’m in! <3
Im in! I do want to lose my muffin tops. Would this challenge be helpful? Also, how does infinity move works?
Can’t believe people fall for these stupid challenges. If you train the same muscle group every day, when will it have time to recover?! The answer is never! You will just break down the muscle and overtrain it, for gods sake do your research and stop thinking these challenges will work for you.
I’m in!!
I am in !!
I am in!
I am in
I heard that if you want a slim waist you should not work your obliques and abs because the muscle takes volume and therefore size also.
J’ai entendu que si vous voulez une taille fine, il ne faut pas travailler les obliques et les abdos car le volume prend du volume et donc la taille aussi
You want to burn fat and tone everything up, which is what these moves will accomplish. These moves will develop lean muscle, not bulky muscle, giving you a tight, strong, and desirable core/waist.
Also working your muscles will help you burn way more calories then you would have otherwise because your muscles are working to repair themselves after your workout. So while you are building muscle you are still burning off more then adding.
I’m so in! First challenge I’ve done, and I’m very excited!
Oh my goodness, I’m so in!! Smaller waist here I come! 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING THE HEALTH MAGAZINE COVER GIRL!! Way to go. Im sure you deserve it!!
I’m in! this year I will finish a 30 day challenge. Hopefully it then becomes a habit and I can continue living a healthy active life
I am definitely in cassy! I can’t wait for this challenge!I’m so excited
I´m in!!! of course….:D
I am definitely in and very excited!!
I love the monthly challenges!!
I’m in ! ??
I am in!!
I love you Cassey! Keep doing ur thang defo gonna do this xx
I’m so in
I am determined I am in!!!
Can just do it once a day?
I’m in! Definitely going to tighten and strength my waist before January ends!
Love these 30-day challenges! I really wish they were available on the app though!
Thank you for this post, Cassey!!! I can’t believe that people are reverting back to such antiquated and ridiculous ways to mutilate our bodies for the sake of “beauty.” What’s next? Foot binding?? I support your cause and believe that strength = beauty.
I’m so in! I’m glad you wrote this, because I was considering getting a waist trainer. After reading this, though, never! I’m going to do it the good old fashioned way instead, by actually exercising! 🙂
I’m in! Let’s do this!!
I’m definitely in!! This will be the first time for me doing a monthchallenge and I hope I will have the endurance to finish the WHOLE month :))
I’m in and I’m so excited to get started!!
i am in !
For the Accordians, I am not flexible enough to raise my leg up straight to touch my elbow though.. How should i do it?
PS: I just started blogilates ?
you can probably do it the same, just lift your leg as far as you can, and after a while you’ll get more used to it and be able to lift your leg all the way 🙂
Just move as far as your body will allow. Even if that’s miles off where Cassey it will still help. It will also stretch the muscles so in time you can reach.
I am in!
IM IN! <3
I’m in
I’m in! This year’s gonna be so fun!
I’m totally in! 😉
I’m quite new here in the Blogilates community so I just wanted to ask if there’s coming a new beginners WO calendar for 2016? 🙂
Love xxxx, Elsa
I’m IN!!!
I’m in! Perfect challenge to get in shape before prom! ? Thank you ?
Thank you, Cassey, I love the monthly challenge, I hope that will have monthly challenge 2016.
I have started my day 1 today
I’m in 🙂
I’m in.?
I’m in! And thank you so much for this informative post about waist training! I see it all over Instagram and it annoys me so badly…it’s bad for your body, and I believe that participating in waist training is just the newest way to confirm to society’s idea of a “perfect” woman. Go you, Cassey! NOBODY needs a waist trainer to have a healthy, beautiful body.
I am IN 🙂
Last night i tried the ‘perfect abs’ workout on your youtube channel and it has three of these moves. this morning i looked in the mirror and immediately saw results. So if that worked the first time i tried, there is no way in hell I’ll skip on this one!
I am so in. Can’t Wait
I’m in!
Thanks Cassey!! I’m in! Let’s do this.
I am in !! ?
I’m definitely in! I hope I’ll stay with it
I am in. Pulled two of my friends into it too
I am going to attempt this. I’m in.
I’m in!!
I’m in! 🙂
I’m in! I really feel like I have to get back on track arter the holidays. And I really have to strengthen my core, since I have some issues with my back. I love your 30 day-challenges, so thank you so much for this Cassey!
im in !! ive been lazy for the past month so ill be back to working out yAY
I am so in!!!!
Im in…when is the best time to do this exercise?
Tq
I’m so in!!! Being super motivated to start again training like a beast this upcoming year!!
Thanks for another great challenge …. I’m in!
I’m in! That’s gonna be awesome!
I am in!
Literally just got my waist trainer in the mail today. It fits snug but not tight. I have two sprained vertebrae so it acts as support more than anything. It also causes my mid section to sweat like crazy during aerobics which has helped with bloating bleh. Could totally see this causing ‘backne’ if you don’t clean regularly. Love this new calendar! Though, I’ll actually be doing it with a waist trainer on ?
I’m in!!
I’m in!!!! Love that I don’t need the videos for these workouts so I can do them under no-internet circumstances!
Definitely in, but I won’t be posting on my Instagram. I can’t wait!
I’m in
I’m in! This month has been hard for me physically and mentally with things that are going on in my life. I need this to get back on track for the new year. 🙂
same
I can’t wait until Friday!!
I am in and my husband is doing it with me!!!
Hi Cassey! Thank you for this and all you do! I love your body positive message. I’m so in!!
Much love,
Angela <3
YEP! I’m in! 😀 2016= a even healthier year for me! (until I go on vacation of course! HAHS! Cheat meals all day everyday)
Im so in happy new years
So, am I only doing 5 of each the first day, or 5 sets of a certain number?
I’m definately in on this one !!!
I am ready to begin. Bring on the new year.
I’m totally in.
I’m so in!! Bring it on! ?
I am in
Piece of cake! (until it reaches the third week) I’m so damn in!
QUICK QUESTION – so, are we supposed to do this IN ADDITION TO the monthly workout calendars? Is January’s out? When will it be out? PLEASE HELP
Thanks
I’m totally in!! 😀
I’m in Miss Cassey!!! I can’t wait to start that waist trainer challenge. I’m a beginner anyway!!! Thank you ?
I’m in!
How many repetitions for each exercise ? I mean, the first day should I do 5 eagle abs 3 times or what?
Thanks!!
Love u cassey<3
OMG, I’ve been really hopeless, but then i found your videos and website, thank you
And I’m in ????☘
Hi! I broke my forearm a couple months ago and I won’t be able to do the last move. Is there an alternative I can do?
Thanks!
you could just modify the move to fit your ability while your arm is healing. Maybe laying all the way down instead of propping your self up on it?
i’m in! btw do we have to do it 5 times or we have to do it in 5 minutes?
i’m in
I’m totally in!
I’m in! Definitely need this! Need a strong and hot core for a trip to Costa Rica!
Hi Cassey,
I am in yaaaaaaa.
Btw I am still not able to get the magazine.
I’m in too! I’ll be doing this and committing to the beginner 2.0 calendar as well. Keep up the great work Cassey we all love you for all the hard work you put in for all of us.
I’m in. I have enjoyed all the other challenges. Thanks to Bri Miller for showing me this website last year.
I’m in!
I’m in and excited!
I am IN
I’m in!
I’m in!
I’m in!! Thank you so much for this calendar~
I’m ready and all in for this challenge! WAHOOO!!!! Pop into the New Year Yay!
I’m in!
I’m in!! All the way from Australia! Xxx thanks Cassey 🙂 xxx
I’m in. ?
I am in 🙂 love the idea of being stronger and looking forward to getting married on the 30th!
I’m in! I’m so excited, and pumped for a new workout for the new year! 🙂
I can’t wait to do this! Also could you do a AB video with the power ring? I just bought one and would love to find more ways to use it☺️
Let’s get it on!
I’m totally in!!
I’m in! I think this will pair nicely with my regular workouts! I’m still pretty new but I’m going hard!
I’m in!!
I’m in! Can’t wait!
I’m in! I’m ready to kick 2016 off right!!
Thanks Cassey,
I’m a Blogilates newbie and my favourite workout is an abdominal focused one so I’ll be attempting this challenge whilst embracing the Beginners Workout Calendar!
Have a great new year 🙂
Leasie
x-x-x
I’m in!! Gotta get back in shape after all that Holliday food!!
I almost skipped this calendar because I though I had to wear a waist trainer! Thank goodness I won’t need one! I can’t wait to try this calendar!! <3
I’m SO in! 😀
You misspelled Accordion :S
I’m in… Looking forward to seeing the results!
I’m in !
oops, forgot to say “I’m in!”
THANK YOU for sharing your videos, most importantly your enthusiasm!!!!
i have no waist whatsoever–totally in for this one !!
I’m in! Doing this and the calander this month 🙂
I’m In
I’m so in! This will be a great start into the year 2016 🙂 I love it!!!
I do your abs in a flash and the pushing grasshopper every morning while the coffee is making. I also do the lower ab and bootie blast 3-4 times a week. But, I’m 61 and have two grown children. My abs still need some work. I will try this challenge.
Thank you so much for this post Cassey! Happy New Year! 🙂
I’m in! This is gonna be so fun! #represent#NC
I’m Starting Today lol 🙂
Same here!! Good luck to you!
THANK YOU!!! Cassey. As the mother of 2 daughters and on behalf of all the young ladies (and women) we interact with I so appreciate this article. So timely and you are in the perfect position to influence women in a positive way. You are doing so in a beautiful and feminine way. Thank you
I’m in! After 2 kids, my core needs help.
I do want to say though that there is a compression band (Nothing like a corset or waist trainer) that does help bring your abs back together (since they split apart while baby grows inside) that is safe–no squishing or moving things around. I used the belly band-it and it helped me have extra support for the first 6 weeks after giving birth. But wearing a corset? no way.
I have the belly band-it too! Definitely helpful post baby…and esp after two kids!
I am in
I’m in! Super excited for this challenge and so grateful for all of your inspiration Cassey!
I’m in!!!!
Im innn?
I’m in! ?
I’m in!!!!!! Yay!!!!!
I’m in!!!
So Excited!! 🙂
I’m in!!! 🙂
I’m in ??
OMG!? I’M DEFINITELY IN I’m so excited to begin this #30daywaisttrainer I’m soo motivated to begin 2k16 working out and stuff I have to loose 45 pounds I want to transformate my body completely and thanks to Cassey I’m pretty sure I’ll achieve what I want ?
I’m in Cassey! I need some courage cause so far I’ve never succeeded to do a complete 30 day challenge but this time I want it ! Best wishes
I’m in!!! So excited to get a waist that doesn’t make me look like a fragile hour glass, but a strong beautiful woman! Let’s do this!!
I’m in!! I’m gonna do my best to stay on it and not miss a day!
I’m in! This is exactly what I need .. to work on the waist area. Can’t wait to start this challenge. Thanks Cassey.
I’m in! Super excited to try this! (:
I’m In!!! can’t wait for January 1!! i get to use my fit journal as well!!!
I’m in! Excited to become a better version of me, both on the inside and outside, in 2016!
I’m in! looking forward to healthily be happy in my skin with your workouts in 2016 ♡
Hi! I’m in!
It’s my first challenge and I hope doing it perfectly 🙂
Good luck everyone!
I’m in 😀 ! trying to make 2016 MY year! Thank you cassey for your honesty and feasible exercises ! love xx
I’m in and I have five of my girls that I will be challenging too?
So in! Good job, Cassey, and this waist training might be just the thing for me post-op! Keep inspiring people in 2016!
I love these exercises. Could we please clarify the difference between a corset and cinger aka waist trainer. A corset changes your body as in your rib bones to make it smaller. A waist trainer just does your abs and your sides it does not change your body like corsets do.
Thanks so much for giving us the history of the corset/waist trainer. The picture also showed just how harmful it can be. With that in mind, I would much rather train my waist through diet and proper exercise. Count me in!
Can’t wait !!
I’m in! Just printed the calendar. I’m also looking forward to picking up a copy of Health magazine. Congrats!!!! I am sooooooooooo ecstatically happy for you. It’s been really awesome seeing your accomplishments throughout the years, and thank you for helping me to achieve some of my own.
I’m in!
Are these monthly challenges okay to do in conjunction with the daily workout calendar?
I am so IN!!!!
I am so in!!!
I’m in!!
I’m in ! ^^
I’m in!!
Im in no doubt! Cant wait to start the new year with a great challenge ;}
I’m in!!!!! 2016 here i come healthy and beautiful
I’m in, as always. A good challenge to kick-start 2016!!
I am so in! Im making 2016 my healthiest year yet!
Hey Cassey! Which of your diet plans would you recommend to go with this? Any one else got a recommendation?
Amen Cassey! I am so glad you stick to truth and encourage us towards health. I honestly had not even heard of these (well I knew about corsets, duh lol) until now but I’m so surprised! I thought people knew the effects of wearing a corset from history! :O
I am so in! I cannot wait!!! <3
i’m in! i’ll be taking before and after pictures for this challenge, how about everyone else?
I’m in! ?
I’m in!
I’m in! Can’t wait!
Can’t wait !!!
I am so in!:) Can’t wait!
I am SO IN!!!! and inviting my three daughters to join me! Come on girls
I’m in!
Ready to make a new me in 2016 and stick with it.
Lose weight, eat better, get more flexible, stronger, happier and get new energy so I can live a long, healthy and happy life!
Thank you for existing, cassey. <3
I’m in !!! I love the challenge workouts, I’m doing all of them – I find they’re very effective. So good luck to everyone and enjoy…..
I’M IN! SUPER EXCITED FOR THIS CHALLENGE!
I’m in!!! Also, please do another DietBet challenge soon – you’re such a motivating and inspiring host! :o)
I’m in! 😀
I’m in!!!
I’m in for the 30 day Waist Chllenge
I’m definitely in! I love your workouts, Cassie! They make me feel accomplished and they’re fun to do!
I’m in !!
I’m in, maybe, this time, I’ll finish a challenge.
I’m in 🙂 and i can’t wait
I am in! 😀
I’m in! Let’s start the new year right! The best part about this is that I feel I can totally fit this into my routine. Good luck everyone! I believe in you! :DDDDD
I’m definitely in. Tailor made for me!
I’m SOOO in!!!
I’m so in ??
I’m in!
I’m in!!!
Im in!! Really gonna try hard to stick to this for a month!
I’m In
I’m in and can’t wait! 🙂
I’m in for the challenge ?.
Is there a 30-day challenge for the legs as well?
I’m in, can’t wait 🙂
I’m in! also have two peeps in mind that I’m going to recruit!
I’m in!
I’m in!!!
I’m in!!?
Hi Cassey,
I m in for this challenge. I just want to know being a beginner its quite difficult to be motivated toward the routine due to pain .. Please suggest..
Love you ?
Very excited about a new 30 day challenge! I really need the encouragement! Thank you for your posts, videos and calendars. I love your workouts, your attitude and your determination to share it all. I do not do any social media but I want to reach out and show my appreciation. Especially after reading so many negative comments :(. It is super easy…ladies, if you do not agree then click the little x in the corner, then it magically goes away. Love you Cassie!
I’m in!
I am in!!! Bring on 2016 for a new fresh me!
Who the hell thinks wearing a corset is a good idea? Or that it works for that matter?! It has been regarded as detrimental for women’s health for over a century. I can’t believe this is a trend once more. Oh and of course, i’m in for the challenge!
I’m totally in !! Can’t wait to get fitter and stronger and loose weight , thanks to you, for my prom in July ! 🙂
I am totally in!
Super news about the Health cover! And, I’m definitely IN!
im sooo in i cant wait to start !!!! im really looking forward to January and the rest of 2016 !!!
I’m totally in and I’ll bring the picture on my cruise so I can finish it there!
I am in!!! 🙂
I’m in!
I’m in! I do wear a corset on occasion but never will I ever lace it that tight! I actually wear it in place of a back brace. *threw my back out at work *FedEx* and when I went to the hospital I found out that I was in the beginning stages of scoliosis! So instead of buying an expensive new brace my doctor showed me how to use my steel boned corsets to support my back without damaging my internal workings.
I’m in ! Love your 30 day challenges
I’m in! And I’ve convinced my sister into doing this and the monthly calendars with me as well 🙂 Good luck to all of us and may 2016 be our year! 😀
I’m in !
I’m in!
So excited!! I was waiting on an obliques/waist whittling challenge! I keep repeating all the other months and adding resistance to the moves to make them harder! I’m so excited for a new one! Next a back one to complete the set?
Im in!!!
I’M SO IN! I’m also so excited!! 😀
Love this. Are you going to have it be part of the monthly app so its right there to remind us to do? I hope so! Thanks! Love all that you do 🙂
I’m in !!!!
I’m in!
I’m in! Can’t wait
Hi Cassey! Do you have a modification for the Accordian move? I can’t keep my leg straight up to a 90 degree angle . 🙁
I’m in! Just what we need for the new year 🙂
I’m in!!!
Im in! Cant wait to crush fat 2016!
I’m in!!! :):):)
I can’t wait until January!!!!
I’m in!!! Can’t wait to get started 😀
I’m in! 🙂 I gonna kill it in 2016. i am starting my first ever blogilates calendar on 1st January, ( in summer i did the first free weeks of the Beginner’s Calendar, so I am a bit afraid 😀 ) , so it will be a very exciting month 🙂 Otherwise, abdominal exercises are my favourites, because my midsection is the only part of my body I am not satisfied with. So i am meeting my abs next month 🙂 Good luck, everyone! 🙂
I’m in! I was so tempted to get a waist trainer … you’re right on time 😀
I’m in!
I’m in!! I can’t wait to start this challenge especially since it is a 30 day challenge. I love 30 day challenges because they help me to motivate myself to work as hard as I can each day rather than procrastinating. They give me a different kind of strength to the calendar that allows me to complete all my exercises for the day!!! Thanks Casey for an amazing post.!
I’m in! Time to burn off all that Christmas feasting!
I’m in can’t wait!
I am in!
I’m In
I’m in!
I’m in! I’m ready to get my fitness journey back on track and rock out 2016!!
I’m in! I’ve always been self conscious of my waist and really debated getting a waist trainer but I’ll try this first and save some money. Lol
Don’t bother with the waist trainer, it will squash you from the inside out. Very unhealthy and useless alternative imo.
I’m in! Looking forward to it!
I’m in! I love all of your challenges. I am thinking about doing them all in January. I am so happy you discuss all the negative aspects of waist training. I cannot believe anyone wants to do something so extreme just for a smaller waist. I trust the medical community and they say this is just plain dangerous. i like your version much better.
I’m in! But I must say I don’t agree with this this blog post. A lot of information is mixed up here. You’re trying to scare women with those pictures, especially the organ one. I want to stress that that DOES NOT happen if you wear a waist trainer like those of the Kardashians. That is only in extreme cases, in fact that probably just happens with an actual corset from the Victorian Era. Waist trainers are no corsets, that’s for sure. And I get why you’re bashing the waist trainers, it’s because you care about working hard for a good body. While waist trainers kind of give the idea that they do the work FOR you. But I think it’s very important to let all these women know that a lot of them can train their obliques and abs all they want, but they will still end up with a waist as wide as their hips. It’s genetics.
In conclusion, I see where you’re coming from but don’t exaggerate the results of the waist trainers (they CAN be used in a perfectly healthy way that shows results) and don’t exaggerate the results of your waist training challenge (you either have an hourglass figure or you don’t).
I really am in for the challenge though 😉
I’m so in! This year I’m going to get in the best shape of my life!
I’M IN! can’t wait! i love how this challenge made popster use their fitness instagram again! i’ve notice a lot of oldies coming back and i love it! i hope for more things like the stretch project! i’m doing it again because i love it!
I’m in!
Thank you Cassey! This is deffinitly true! You can get a smaller waist, but do it in the healthy way! Can’t wait! When do we start?
Hey Cassey! I love your videos and everything you do, but I also question why the sudden anti-corset posts when you made a video speaking positively about workout corsets, and even made a video on it. That video also was just on the December calendar a few days ago.
The workout corset that she used is more of a top that has a zipper. Like a dress that has the shape rather than trying to reshape your body. The purpose of the wait trainer is to squish everything in which is really bad for your organs as Cassie said. But the workout “corset” just flatters your body and makes you look smooth rather than the waist trainer that alters your body’s configuration. <3
I’m in! Appreciate the gifs you made. I love all your calendars 🙂 This will be my first time trying one of your challenges…I need to work on my core lol
I’m very glad you made a post about this waist training nonsense & how harmful it can be. I do wish you would have posted more modern science references about the negative benefits it produces instead of showing a Victorian Erasmus image.
I’m in, but I really hope you post videos for these workouts, Cassey! The main reason why I do your workouts is because of your YouTube channel. Please don’t only give us printouts and gifs to work with!
She always does the calendars… This is just a bonus
I’m in! I was hoping Cassey would do another monthly challenge!
please do arms challenge
This literally makes no sense. First this article claims to be againt waist trainers then completely turns around to promote her new “waist trainer challenge”?!?!?? OK why? Weren’t you just shaming them 2 seconds ago & now you’re basically promoting them with that challenge title. God, be more creative & use an original title to promote what’s healthy, not to bait people to fall into your trap.
She’s saying that using corsets to unnaturally slim a waist is not the way. Promoting exercises (like she’s doing) is the healthy way to get a slimmer waist.
I think you didn’t understand anything.
She said if you want a slim waist you need to work it with EXERCISE.
Don’t use dangerous things like those kind of corsets.
Casey posted “waist trainer challenge”, this is more healthy than Waist Trainers. Girl, it’s exercise; not something that press our body. If we can change our body… Let’s do the healthiest way possible 😉
The waist trainer challenge is a way to train your waist naturally in a way that won’t hurt your body. Last time I checked, you didn’t come up with a workout that would help millions of people.
i dont think that you actually have to wear the physical trainer… its just a name for the challenge bc it works on your waist
Cassey is saying that the waist trainers are bad, so she is giving a healthy workout instead. She is trying to give popsters a way to achieve an hourglass figure and a healthy lifestyle without hurting themselves with these devices. The title can be confusing, but she isn’t trying to bait anyone or harm anyone with it. I hope I helped explain it! 🙂
She named it this as the healthy, realistic, reasonable alternative to what waist trainers/ corsets seek to provide the wearer.
Hey Manda! I don’t think Cassey meant to promote waist-trainers in the way you might have read it. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to work for an hourglass figure when actual work is going into it. From what Cassey’s article says, I’m coming away with the message that temporary fixes aren’t ever as good as people claim them to be, and the waist trainer corset that you can wear is the perfect example of this. The corsets themselves are not only a temporary “fix”, they can also be dangerous for your health. The waist trainer challenge is a challenge to build a strong core using exercise to achieve an “hourglass” shape. The challenge is just uses a word-play, it’s not a trap! I’m sorry you see it this way, but hopefully that helps explain things a little better. Cassey only wants more people to find the fun and enjoyable side of a healthy lifestyle; there is no trap in this from what I see. 🙂
I’m in!!!
I am in. I will try my best to complete this challenge as my new years goal is to eat healthy and excersise more and I always leave the challange anc monthly calenders in the middle. Will not do it this time. Fingers crossed. I love you Cassey. All your videos give me motivation to workout and it works. Yaaay. Love you and your spirit❤️
I’m so in!!
I’m in, of course. ✌
Will you be making other challenges? I finished the flat abs, sleek arms, thigh slimming, and butt lift challenges twice now and I would like to challenge my muscles with something new!
I’m in! ?
I’m so in ! but i was just wondering; is it going to be the only WO or are we also going to receive the regular monthly WO ?
This is exactly what I need! Thank you Cassey!!!
I’m in!!
Cassey, as much as I like you, it seems that you have fallen into the myths of corseting. Not only that, but you are comparing a non-corset item, the waist cincher, to the myths of a Victorian corset and used pictures from the 1800s to prove your point, which is not a fair fight for modern corsets. I own two corsets and actually found your videos through the corseting community! Your “corset workout” video was the first Blogilates video I ever watched. Here are some notes on corseting for those who do not know about them: (Any corset wearers feel free to add or edit! I love conversation through the corset community!)
1: A lot of corset myths actually came from the Victorian days. Doctors used to say that women would tighten their corsets to the point of passing out. This is not true. At maximum, an over bust corset, reduced several inches right away and sprinting up and down stairs only causes a breathing reduction of 10%. Which is a senario that would not happen in the Victorian days. What REALLY happened back then was that women were trained to faint if they didn’t like something. Since women were not allowed to throw a hissy fit (or she would be diagnosed with hysteria) fainting is an easy option to get out of a social scenario that they didn’t like. Yes, there was a FAINTING culture! I wouldn’t trust any corseting fact that has roots in the Victorian Era. These were the people who thought menstrual blood contained poison.
2: Corset supports used to be made of whale bone, which is where the word “corset boning” comes from. When someone wrote in a letter or journal that they broke or cracked a bone, in the context of corseting, they were usually talking about the corset boning itself, not the person’s body. This was lost in history, making modern people believe that corsets have the ability to break human bones!
3: Waist cinchers/waist trainers like the ones Cassey mentioned are very different from actual corsets! Here is a great guide from Lucy’s Corsetry: http://lucycorsetry.com/…/waist-cinchers-vs-corsets…/
I don’t know why people compare elastic waist cinchers to corsets. The material is different and even high-end elastic cinchers only have plastic bones in them, not steel ones. There are corseting cinchers but that is just a term for a corset that is not as long as a regular corset.
4: There is also a corseting term for “waist trainers” that is different from the one Cassey mentioned, which can cause MAJOR confusion if you are googling the term. In modern times, waist cinchers are also called waist trainers. These are the elastic ones with plastic boning. Waist training, in the corset community, is a very rigorous form of body modification, where you bring in your floating ribs for a smaller waist, using a corset. Waist training is VERY hard because of the 24/7 corset wearing. When you see ‘extreme corseting’ videos, those people are waist trainers. Most people in the corset community are NOT waist trainers! They do not want to size down their waist permanently. Occasional or regular corset wearing (where you take off your corset at night and are not looking to size down) is called “tight lacing”.
5: There are many reasons to wear a corset, not just for weight loss. Here are two fantastic lists:
“Mental/Emotional Benefits of Corsets”: http://lucycorsetry.com/…/mental-emotional-benefits-of…/
“Physical Benefits of Wearing a Corset”: http://lucycorsetry.com/…/physical-benefits-of-wearing…/
I wear my corsets for emotional reasons. I have generalized anxiety. I feel like my corset gives me a gentle hug and it helps to keep me grounded during a panic attack. My posture is taller and even in times of mental panic, I feel proud and in control. Coresting has also helped me to maintain great posture, even when I’m not wearing one! I have also seen improvement in my ab muscles, because wearing a corset encourages me to suck in my tummy and keep my core engaged all day. I am also a huge fan of Pilates, because of Cassey. I am a strong, lean, worry-free machine!
Cassey, it seems that many POPsters are corset wearers, myself included. As you can see from all of our Facebook pictures, we don’t look frail or sick. I would suggest joining forces with these wonderful POPsters to learn more about corsets! You wouldn’t like it if anyone posted negative things about Pilates without doing reseach, so please don’t do the same for corseting. smile emoticon Love ya, POP corset wearers!
Yasss! I was scrolling down the comments to see if someone had already addressed these issues. I used to waist train with a custom made cinched made for my body and needs by a proper corset maker. These rubber monstrosities are garbage. And any good corsetier will warn the buyer that training without strengthening the core only harms the body.
I am SO in!
I’m gonna join! Does it also get rid of body fat, as in stomach fat etc., or will it just affect your waste?
Wait never mind, just read through the rest :):) do we have to post on social media to join?
Nope! But I bet Cassey would appreciate it.
This month I decided to do all previous challenges (for abs,thighs,arms,butt)! Can’t wait for another January challenge <3 I'm definitely in! xxx
I’ve got same idea, but I’ve started from 1st Dec 🙂 now I’m finishing 😀 Everything together is pretty hard 😀
abs IN! OMG
Yes I am definitely in.
Cassey, as much as I like you, it seems that you have fallen into the myths of corseting. Not only that, but you are comparing a non-corset item, the waist cincher, to the myths of a Victorian corset and used pictures from the 1800s to prove your point, which is not a fair fight for modern corsets. You also say that corsets went out of style in the early 1900s, but there are versions of the corset that were worn in the 50s and 60s. I own two corsets and actually found your videos through the corseting community! Your “corset workout” video was the first Blogilates video I ever watched. Here are some notes on corseting for those who do not know about them: (Any corset wearers feel free to add or edit! I love conversation through the corset community!)
1: A lot of corset myths actually came from the Victorian days. Doctors used to say that women would tighten their corsets to the point of passing out. This is not true. At maximum, an over bust corset, reduced several inches right away and sprinting up and down stairs only causes a breathing reduction of 10%. Which is a senario that would not happen in the Victorian days. What REALLY happened back then was that women were trained to faint if they didn’t like something. Since women were not allowed to throw a hissy fit (or she would be diagnosed with hysteria) fainting is an easy option to get out of a social scenario that they didn’t like. Yes, there was a FAINTING culture! I wouldn’t trust any corseting fact that has roots in the Victorian Era. These were the people who thought menstrual blood contained poison.
2: Corset supports used to be made of whale bone, which is where the word “corset boning” comes from. When someone wrote in a letter or journal that they broke or cracked a bone, in the context of corseting, they were usually talking about the corset boning itself, not the person’s body. This was lost in history, making modern people believe that corsets have the ability to break human bones!
3: Waist cinchers/waist trainers like the ones Cassey mentioned are very different from actual corsets! Here is a great guide from Lucy’s Corsetry: http://lucycorsetry.com/…/waist-cinchers-vs-corsets…/
I don’t know why people compare elastic waist cinchers to corsets. The material is different and even high-end elastic cinchers only have plastic bones in them, not steel ones. There are corseting cinchers but that is just a term for a corset that is not as long as a regular corset.
4: There is also a corseting term for “waist trainers” that is different from the one Cassey mentioned, which can cause MAJOR confusion if you are googling the term. In modern times, waist cinchers are also called waist trainers. These are the elastic ones with plastic boning. Waist training, in the corset community, is a very rigorous form of body modification, where you bring in your floating ribs for a smaller waist, using a corset. Waist training is VERY hard because of the 24/7 corset wearing. When you see ‘extreme corseting’ videos, those people are waist trainers. Most people in the corset community are NOT waist trainers! They do not want to size down their waist permanently. Occasional or regular corset wearing (where you take off your corset at night and are not looking to size down) is called “tight lacing”.
5: There are many reasons to wear a corset, not just for weight loss. Here are two fantastic lists:
“Mental/Emotional Benefits of Corsets”: http://lucycorsetry.com/…/mental-emotional-benefits-of…/
“Physical Benefits of Wearing a Corset”: http://lucycorsetry.com/…/physical-benefits-of-wearing…/
I wear my corsets for emotional reasons. I have generalized anxiety. I feel like my corset gives me a gentle hug and it helps to keep me grounded during a panic attack. My posture is taller and even in times of mental panic, I feel proud and in control. Coresting has also helped me to maintain great posture, even when I’m not wearing one! I have also seen improvement in my ab muscles, because wearing a corset encourages me to suck in my tummy and keep my core engaged all day. I am also a huge fan of Pilates, because of Cassey. I am a strong, lean, worry-free machine!
Cassey, it seems that many POPsters are corset wearers, myself included. As you can see from all of our Facebook pictures, we don’t look frail or sick. I would suggest joining forces with these wonderful POPsters to learn more about corsets! You wouldn’t like it if anyone posted negative things about Pilates without doing reseach, so please don’t do the same for corseting. smile emoticon Love ya, POP corset wearers!
uff! I’ve been waiting for this challenge the whole year! i’m so IN!
Definitely! I’m in!!
I’m so in!
i’m in!this month i’ve strarted the 30 day’s challenge for my butt! i’m so excited to started this for january!:)
I’m in !
Thank you soon much for your article. Women are so wrong about corsets…
i am in 🙂
I’m in! Was just thinking hope Casey is doing another challenge soon:D
I am in 😀
I’m in!!!!
I’m in!!
I’m in!!!
I’m IN! Going to post this on my Instagram @popsterinwonderland
Im In!! Love from Melbourne Australia xx
IAM INNN!!!!!
lets all make 2016 our year !!♡♡
I’m in!
I’m in! Can’t wait!
I’m in! 2016 is my year!!
I’m definitely IN!
I’m in! 😀
I’m in!
I am in, too! I wanted a new challenge since such a long time. 😀
I love it! I’m in for the challenge. It’s doable for me!!!
Thank you for writing this post, waist trainers are really not the way to go! I really don’t like how celebrities promote these no good fashion fads! Love this post!
Lennae xxx
http://www.lennaesworld.com
I am in!! This is going to be a great start to my blogilates fit journal 2016!!
These corsets look really uncomfterable, can’t imagine anyone wearing that…
I’m in!
I am also in and very excited! :]
I’m in!
I’m in!
I am definitely in!! Thanks Cassey!
I’m totally in! 🙂
I am IN
I’m in!!
I’m allll in…. goodbye to my mommy tummy 🙂
I’m totally in!
I’m in!
I’m in! I can’t wait to get started!
I’m in!
I’m so doing this! I’m actually at a healthy weight, I just want to strengthen my muscles.?
I’m definitely in!
I’m in!!
I am in. I cant wait to start
I am so in!
How many reps do we do of each move?
I do not and hopefully never wear any corsets to shrink my waist. I do swear that exercise works! Love this post xo
http://www.kinikunormal.blogspot.com/
I’m in!! I can’t wait to start the new year off with this challenge! My core is something I need more work on, so I’m excited to see how this goes!!!
I agree with everything, however Cassey still has a video using a corset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yENYdGnxmhg
and it looks odd to say how bad they are for you and at the same time having this video up…
I’ll admit, corsets looks pretty stylish in magazines and Halloween costumes! However, that does not mean they should be a resort to weight loss or physical surgery! They never ever feel comfortable and I sure hope that people know it’s harmful to their bodies!
I’m in! I love these challenges they bring something fresh and new to my workout routine which makes it less monotonous! And I understand Tasha that the corsets don’t seriously distort your body anymore than carrying a baby would but our bodies are not designed to be in that “shape” our entire life we are only pregnant for 9 months at a time just a few times in our life. I think Cassey was focusing more on us changing for society to accept us or make us feel like we are worth something and that’s very wrong, tattoos and piercings I feel like are a way for people to creatively express themselves but strapping on a waist trainer is just a tool to literally force yourself to fit this cookie cutter mold of what we are supposed to look like.
I’m in Cassey, super excited!!???
P.s when I clicked on the link from your Instagram bio, I kept getting redirected to the App Store for some weird game!? Just thought I should let you know so you can check it out, love you Cassey!??❤️
I’m in! I would love if you can help me out i have been struggling so bad again with eating disorder i can’t stand the food and i have to throw up no matter how much i try not to. I would love to see some healthy results.
I’m in! I’ve loved watching my body’s natural shape change as I’ve lost weight and gotten stronger and healthier! No fad diets or crazy corsets for this lady! I’ve worked for every inch and pound I’ve lost!!!
I’m in! But this isn’t the “big thing” youve been working on right? Excited for that too! Thank you for your message.
I can’t wait to give the challenge a try , but to we post pics every day like we did with the stretch challenge in the summer??
A waist trainer or a corset is not a fix-all, but they are not as dangerous as you are making them out to be. In addition to proper strength training, there is no more harm to organs or your ribcage than their would be carrying a baby. For a temporary change in figure, as long as you can breath comfortably and the corset or waist trainer is not painful, there’s really no danger.
“If your body’s anatomy was structured and spaced in a way that was meant to make you function optimally as a human being, why in the world would you change that?
Read more at https://www.blogilates.com/blog/2015/12/26/are-waist-trainers-bad-for-you/#EHHcKOfe7dDZF9yr.99”
You could use that argument against pretty much any kind of body modification. Hair dyeing, piercings, tattoos…
hair dying, piercings and tattoos do not impact the vital organs, which happen to be in the abdominal area, I believe that is why Casey views waist training as being more dangerous. (hair grows back, piercings and tattoos are superficial modifications)
It is bad. Carrying a baby is bad for your body too. That little list that Cassey made is what many women pass through their pregnancy. And there is danger. A lot of women make their corset tighter and tighter the longer they use it.
I’m in!But where do I post it instagram or twitter?
Instagram! Under the hashtag #30daywaisttrainer….I’m not sure about Twitter because she hasn’t made a post about it yet.
I’m in!!
I’m definitely in!