Waist Beads For Weight Loss
Can you use waist beads for weight loss?
Waist beads can be worn to help lose weight or maintain a size and shape around the abdomen .
Traditionally, west African women wore waist beads to keep their bodies in shape and today women still follow this tradition as it has proved to be an effective way of doing gauging weight loss and gain.
The most popular choice of waist beads to use as a weight loss tool is tie on waist beads as they are made with non-stretchy, durable string.
Tie on waist beads are typically referred to as 'permanent' because once they are tied and knotted the only way to take them off (besides breaking out of them), is to cut them.
Wearing tie on waist beads is a commitment as you'll be wearing them 24/7 until they break or you decide not to wear them anymore.
SHOP WAIST BEADS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
So how exactly do you use waist beads for weight loss?
While some women track their weight with a measuring tape or scales, others prefer to visually gauge their progress by wearing waist beads.
Waist beads become tight and rise as you put on weight and will drop towards your hips as your body shrinks; this makes waist beads an ideal way to manage food portions.
If you stay conscious of the fact that you are wearing waist beads then it'll encourage you to form healthy eating habits.
Your beads are made with strong string, so adding exercise to your weight loss regime wont be an issue whilst wearing your waist beads.
Wearing waist beads gives an extra boost of confidence, not to mention motivation. As you notice the waist beads becoming loose, it naturally encourages you to continue on your self-betterment journey! The results you can achieve wearing waist beads are very satisfying.
How do I wear waist beads for weight loss?
The best place to wear your waist beads if you are wearing them to help with weight loss is just above your belly button (naval) and as you lose weight your beads will drop.
Once you have decreased in size, if you intend on losing more weight then you can take the excess beads off the strand and re-tie 3-4 times, if there is not enough string to be able to retie then your best option is to buy new waist beads to fit your smaller size.
When wearing your waist beads be sure that they are not too tightly tied around your body as you want enough space for you to feel comfortable, a great rule to follow is to make sure you can fit two fingers between your waist beads and your beads or allow 1-2 inches after measuring your waist size.
Tying your beads is very simple, check out How To Tie On Waist Beads for step by step instructions.
Key Points to Takeaway
- Buy tie on waist beads to track weight loss, as this style is made with non-stretchy, durable string. ( Best option over clasp and elastic waist beads)
- Always leave 1-2 inches of space when measuring for waist beads, for comfort and to prevent them from breaking prematurely.
- Exercise and a healthy diet should be practiced during your weight loss journey whilst waring waist beads.
