Bizarre Weight Loss Device: The Boneless Belt
I admit I'm at a loss for the right words to describe this product. Think rubber corset with holes - the "Boneless belt" is a large mesh grid that spits the wearers belly into different compartments.
As the theory goes, the device worn under the clothing (mercifully enough) allows for increased blood flow to those areas. More blood flow = more fat burning. Hmmmm...
What's Wrong With This Picture?
What ISN'T wrong with this picture!? Anything that makes you look like Pavarotti stuffed into a laundry basket gets an automatic "fail" in my books.
But, let's just pretend for a minute that the device does work. There are some obvious and not-so obvious problems I could see with this contraption:
- Do you wear this thing all day? It looks vastly uncomfortable.
- It also looks potentially dangerous - putting too much pressure on these areas for sustained periods of time just doesn't seem ideal.
- It would probably leave unsightly marks on your body when you do take it off.
- If however you are worried about this thing not smelling so great (rubber and sweat - yummy), fear not as they are "lavender rose" scented. Brilliant!
If you are so inclined though you can buy them at Yahoo Japan.
The only question remaining is which Japanese weight loss idea is worse, the Boneless Belt or Weight Loss Sunglasses. Discuss.
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I have seen alot of wierd diet stuff in Japan. Interestingly enough, Japanese people are less obese and live longer than people in the west. *And they smoke more*
ReplyOh my, now I have seen it all!
Reply"One redeeming quality the boneless belt may possess is that you could wear a tight shirt and it will make you look like you have a serious 6-pack."
That's exactly what I thought when I saw this! LOL
And Mike is right. Smoking definitely isn't as demonized in Japan as it is here. One can still smoke in most public places and cigarettes are sold in vending machines. My theory is that a couple cigarettes a day won't kill you as long as you practice good health habits otherwise. A pack a day may be a different story. Everything in moderation!
ReplyLol. More blood flow -> more nutrients for the fats -> increase in fat cells. See, I can do science as well. Everybody's a scientist these days.
ReplyCompletely Reta*ded. The Japs have the weirdest weight loss ideas. There was the banana diet, those sunglasses, now this... I'm sure they got more.
Seems like they are a more gullible market then North America. Scary. Can't wait for those inevitable questions to pour in "Hey FJ, does that blood flow increasing belt work? I've heard alot of GOOD things about it"
I'm not sure where these people hear all the "good" things but the marketing company is sure doing it's job.
Reply"Japs" is a bit old school don't you think. If obesity is any measure they sure are a lot more informed about diet than any American.
cheers
ReplyI agree Mike, 'Japs' is old school and Reta*ded is offensive as well even if you do leave out the r FJ.
Replylol so what's the new school term then? I clearly didn't mean for the word "japs" to be derogatory. It just gets the point across.
And Shauna, give me a break. If it offends you then don't read it. Welcome to free speech in a free world, where you have CHOICE> Go figure.
ReplyI'm all for free speech! But you are trying to sell yourself as a professional and using terms such as the ones you use quite often really makes it difficult to see you that way. I don't mean any offence by it FJ, just pointing out my point of view and 'speaking freely'.
Replyno offense taken.
You can't please everyone darlin, so it's more useful to be yourself. My "professionalism" is based on my knowledge & the results I deliver. Nothing else.
A training session with me is unlike anything anyone has ever experienced. There is yelling, grunting, shouting, and other random noises and verbage. And that's not only from ME... comes from the client!
But in the end, always results in a bit sweaty clash of a high-five that leaves a sting in the hands.
As a "professional" I see no reason to take anyone's sh*t. Most of them will love you for it, a few won't be able to handle it. That's just the way the cookie crumbles.
ReplyI am sure they are laughing all the way to the bank!!
Ridiculous! Maybe I should think up something like this, get rich & retire to Hawaii & live happily ever after
ReplyI agree Jody! They just need enough desperate stupid people to buy it and make a fortune. This is the type of crazy product you see for 1 hour infomercials at 2am in the morning. People will buy it!
ReplyWhat a joke!!!
ReplyLOL, when I saw the picture, I thought it was some sort of strap-on six pack to give you fake abs, lol! Still, I doubt I'd buy this thing. But, alas, people will buy them. What's that quote by P.T. Barnum? "A sucker's born every minute"...very true in this case, I suppose.
ReplyWhen I decided to help overweight women feel and look better I made terrific DVD's for them to do in the privacy of their own homes. I also could have made the next diet SCAM on the market but chose to keep my reputation in tact. Please do not buy into these scams and miracle cures as there are none. Exercise was and still is the key to my success, not a belt.
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