Hey guys! Hope your Tuesday’s been a good one 
Thanks so much for all of your uplifting comments about what you want to see more of on the blog…you really know how to make a girl smile! I’ll just keep doin’ what I’m doin’
Lunch today was another Hot Chile Grilled Cheese made in the toaster oven, and a super juicy tangelo!
This was such a great lunch…I really can’t get over how awesome this sandwich is! I think I said it before, but it’s basically a deconstructed chile relleno, and it’s face-rocking good! You should go make it now Tonight we’re going to our community group, and I’m taking a FREE SALAD that I got from lunch just in case there’s nothing meat-free being eaten. I bet there’ll be something good, but I’m gonna take it just in case! I made a little somethin’ last night that I’ll be sharing later, but it’s a secret still 
SO, on to the reason for the title of this post. Please observe the item wrapped around the waist here:
NOTE: This is the only picture of this I could find.
This picture is NOT so that everyone can check this guy out. I was on my walk today and kept having to remind myself to pull my abdominal muscles in, and started to get pretty frustrated with myself. Now, I know these bands are mainly marketed as “slimming you down” by sweating out all the water in your stomach (really guys? really?), but I was thinking about hitting up Walmart for one for the sole purpose of wearing it as a reminder to keep my core strong and firm. I don’t want to wear it to lose weight or anything, but mainly as a way to strengthen my core.
What are your thoughts on this? Do you think it would be a better idea to just get over it and constantly remind myself? What fitness products have you tried? Which ones have worked? Which ones haven’t? Confession: I’ve actually owned one of these bad boys before, and although it didn’t make me “lose weight” in just my stomach, I do feel that it helped me to remember to pull my core in during a workout!
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if youve had it before and it serves that purpose I say go for it. i never remember to keep the core in so its kinda hard to just start remembering. are they uncomfortable? i feel like its sort of like a corset?
I also say go for it! If it makes you feel good and reminds you to hold in your core then why not? I can remember my mom buying these shorts that make you sweat when you exercise and laughing at how ridiculous they looked!
Hmmm, definitely wouldn’t work to lose weight, but I could see how it could remind you to keep your abs pulled in.
I don’t know when I started keeping my abs tight during my normal day to day…really, no clue. But sometimes I realize I’m doing it and release and I’m like “weeeeeird!!!!” If that makes sense..haha..not sure what to tell you about the band? Maybe it would help train your muscles? I have heard sitting on an exercise ball at your desk is really good practice….but that could be weird in an office setting
I always try to remind myself to keep my abs in tight during class when I’m just sitting in a chair and slouching instead of sitting up straight
I am terrible at keeping my core muscles tight in non-exercise situation. Like sitting at my desk or walking from place to place. I need a constant reminder.
I’m all about random products that seem wacky…I live for a good infomercial. So yeah, I’d say go for it
…as long as your expectations aren’t too high 
Hmmm, I don’t think it would work to lose any weight but I think it could be really helpful. Especially to maintain good posture, something I’m always trying to be more mindful of!
One way I try to engage my core is by using a stability ball instead of a chair when I am working at my desk. It forces you to have good posture and keep the abs tight or else you will fall off!
I don’t know about those waist band things but I’ve heard good things about p90x to shape up your abdominals.. I’ve seen a couple friends’ before & after pictures and it looks pretty promising
(I’ve downloaded p90x.. just haven’t gotten around to trying it out yet!)