Rolemommy

I remember when I bought my first "helpful" undie garment. It wasn't called a girdle or I might not have picked it out. I only wear it on very special occasions, like when I wore a sleek black dress for my daughter's wedding and I needed my tummy to stay where it should. : ) It's a pretty foundational garment, but I guess in reality I should call it what it is: a girdle.

Sigh. : )

I am with ya but I just can't get over the picture. I usually feel it if my butt is hanging out along with the crack of it!

I am an AVID SPANX user myself and LOVE THEM to death. After the babies Spanx is worth the investment.

I am not one to talk about other's need for losing weight since I myself am still carrying baby weight...about 35 lbs of it, but I will go no holds barred at clothing choices.

What was that woman thinking? And on top of that, how can that be even remotely comfortable? Isn't there clothing creeping and digging into every crevice and making it hard to sit, let alone walk?

I don't have any experience with undergarments in this area. I once tried to wear panty hose with the whole top that was supposed tone and tighten the thighs and stomach. There is one thing they don't tell you. It's not magic and the chubby parts that it smooths and pushes away GOES SOMEWHERE ELSE, usually up and over the top, but alas, still on your own body....

Good luck!

I've heard good things about Spanx, although I can't personally attest to their wondrous fat squashing qualities because I'm too cheap to spend $28 on pantyhose. They come in lots of styles and basically fit like bike shorts. I always wondered if my fat would just squish out the bottom of the leg cuffs, though.

Good luck! I say, buy a cute dress on sale in a bigger size, and at least be comfortable while you're dieting. Then you can just pass it along to someone else later when you're back in the skinny jeans!

You don't need undergarments that pack you in like a sausage. You need a bigger dress. I like to go a size up now and then -- but not too often, or it becomes my size for good.

Meanwhile, cut back on gluten, eat a little less (you're too busy anyhow) and move around a lot.

Girdles are for Grandmas!
Jen Signer

I'm totally with you! I haven't found a single girdle that doesn't roll back up my thighs. I do, however, love my Bally one-piece things, they smooth out the muffin top without being uncomfortable. Doesn't cover hips though. Yes, you have to undo those little clasps to go to the bathroom, but totally worth it.

i recall buying my first girdle type thingy after birth of first child. i bought spanx recently for a xmas party and once i mentioned it EVERY woman had it on.

I've totally given up!!!! Eat and enjoy. I've heard good things about spanx too.

Well, it isn't bad food that makes big bottoms, it's good food that makes big bottoms. LOL.
Sorry, no idea on hold it in type of underwear, I go for comfort and let the muffin top be damned.

I gained 52 pounds when I was pregnant-and I'm only 5 feet tall.

I did lose it all, but it took me a year. I maintain my normal weight, but I have learned a few simple secrets along the way.

The first one is walk. I lost all of my weight just going for strolls with the baby or the dog. No power walking, just strolling.

The second is lots of raw foods. My husband and I bought a juicer and juice once or twice a day. Filling ourselves with such wholesome food made us not want to have lots of junk. It's simple, but it works. He (I know we don't like to talk about men and weight loss) recently lost 37 pounds just juicing and exercising a few days a week.

We still eat regular meals and snacks, but we find we feel better eating more fruits and veggies. It is a simple lifestyle change, but it is so worth feeling good both body and soul.

Ok........EEEEWWWWWW on the photo!!! Good God!
Now, I have carried extra weight around since I had my last child (6 years ago...yikes) and I'm just not a big fan of wearing the constricting products (sounds better than girdle). I know if your clothes are tight and you're planning on losing anyway you don't want to spend the money on new clothes, but why be uncomfortable?
And I'm getting ready to start WW again, also...
So.........Ban the Girdle!!!! :)

This comment comes from Vanessa at Chef Druck...

Your post was hilarious. The picture was too funny - maybe she was just hot. It's always so unpleasant to get sweaty ... down there. She's probably smart to let it all cool down in the wind.