Hello! I am in need of some help and you were the first person I thought of to ask. I'm very gradually toning up my arms (and hopefully all over), but I have what seems like excessive underarm fat and wearing a corset makes it noticeably worse and I was really hoping you could give me some way to minimise what ends up looking like a 3rd and 4th boob on either side. So far I haven't figured out a way to hide or eliminate it and I want to wear sleeveless shirts and dresses! Thanks so much
Hi anon! Â Thank you for the question, and for thinking of me. :)
I hope youâre enjoying the process of growing stronger. Â While I enjoy seeing the visible changes in my own body, learning that I can do new things (like handstand push-ups, what???) is also really exciting! Â All in all, I wish you the best in your endeavors.
As for your concerns about the corset creating a bit of a flesh spill-over, you arenât alone! Â I tend to think of myself as a bit leaner than average, but I still get that, too. Â However, Iâve found that there are a few things that can make it either better or worse. Â Hopefully these technique will help you, too:
Well, of course, a corset that does not fit the curve of your back will press into your upper back (and possibly bum, too), creating a not-so-appealing lump where your rigid corset ends. Â The solution here is to either modify your corset to better fit the curve of your spine (bending the back bones - be careful, though!), or seeking out a custom corset made with your body shape in mind.
You might also consider a longer corset. Â One that extends higher from the waist to top edge, especially in the sides and back, may actually take care of most of your concerns!
Wear a tight âshapewearâ type tanktop over your corset and under your shirt.  I know this might be tough, since the shirts and sleeveless dresses you will want to don are likely not to completely cover such a garment.  However, I have found this to be an incredibly useful technique.  While it adds another layer (not desirable for most, especially in warm weather), it does a fantastic job of hiding that line of the top of the corset.  And if you pick out spandex tank top (I use this one all the time) that covers no more of your skin than your dresses or shirts will, then youâll be able to enjoy a dramatically smoother silhouette.  Itâs not perfect, but definitely better!
Consider your posture.  Some of us (myself included) tend to tilt forward a bit a the hips and then pull our shoulders back to compensate.  If you look up âanterior pelvic tiltâ, youâll see what I mean.  Itâs not too tough to correct if you are conscious of it: press your hips forward and tuck you abdomen back and in a bit, while still keeping the chest open and forward.  Itâs awkward at first, but this little bit of posture modification can also really change the feeling (and look/fit) of a corset.
I certainly hope that at least one of the above was helpful.  The reason I donât suggest any particular âtrouble spot exerciseâ is, as Iâm sure you could assume, because I donât tend to think of that as the issue in this case.  Plus, as science has shown us over and over again, you canât spot reduce!  In any case, the right corset, worn in the ideal way for YOUR body (different folks can wear corsets a little differently, like with the shape of their lacing gaps), should be able to perform in the way that you desire.  Best wishes to you in all of your efforts!
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