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Um, I was wondering....I had heard that like, if you wrap certain parts of your body with seran wrap that you want to lose weight from, that it works. Meanin I could wrap my tummy (possibly thighs if im feelin ambition) in seran wrap and go about my day and it'll help me sweat there thus sheddin pounds from that area... does this work? and what do you all think about it, does it sound to unhealthy or extreme...or reasonable May 27 06 10:07 am Link never heard of it...and I wouldn't think that is too safe May 27 06 10:09 am Link doesn't sounds healthy and it doesn't make you lose any more weight than sitting in the hot sun... May 27 06 10:10 am Link -Katrina- wrote: Tested by quality labs. May 27 06 10:10 am Link -Katrina- wrote: some spas actually do that and also put a jabenero pepper cream on the skin before doing so in order to get rid of more toxins in the body and also works as a pain reliever for the feet because the pepper cream actually numbs things, lol. you should really go to a sauna if you want to do that. it will be better for you. plus more relaxing because just wrapping yourself up may not be very good if you don't do it evenly, plus your skin can't breathe! so definitely not good. the sauna will be able to shed pounds and reduce cellulite because it will basically melt and break down fat cell walls a bit. May 27 06 10:14 am Link -Katrina- wrote: It doesn't work, but it makes for some interesting pictures May 27 06 10:14 am Link TXPhotog wrote: LOL that would be so hilarious to see!!! LOL I wonder if I can find any... May 27 06 10:16 am Link Eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and get plenty of rest. May 27 06 10:17 am Link TXPhotog wrote: LOL I'd love to see that May 27 06 10:17 am Link I think the answer is simple - you didn't gain the extra weight in that area by wrapping banana splits, oreos and fried chicken around your waist with clear wrap - what makes you think using it to lose weight will work? Do it the old fashioned way - diet and exercise! May 27 06 10:23 am Link Your skin is an organ just like your insides and needs air... Be smart about losing weight and ask your doctor. May 27 06 10:25 am Link TXPhotog wrote: lmao May 27 06 10:27 am Link you people have obviously never been around wrestlers... Not that WWE crap, but real wrestlers. May 27 06 10:30 am Link You know how some women who wear really really tight bras that they have this permanent indentation at the band line? Sadly, what you described is nothing new, but it will have to be so tight that blood has trouble passing through and your skin surface deprived of air. The concept is the same as that of chinese "foot binding". The wrap itself does not help you lose weight, but rather prevents further growth of that area. It works best as a preventive measure rather than a reactive measure. Depending on the your metabolism, you might be able to lose inches, but most likely you're just redistributing fat from one part of your body to another. And you're right about it being super unhealthy. I just woke up, sorry if this reply is not very well composed. May 27 06 10:36 am Link Thuy Anh wrote: I've done some GREAT Saran Wrap bondage shots. May 27 06 09:40 pm Link I remember seeing ads for wraps made out of neopryne that was suppose to do the same thing. I'm not sure but I think the FDA made them take it off the market May 27 06 09:45 pm Link Pay no attention to these naysayers. It works perfectly. And while you're at it, you should select a nice scarf or bandana for your head. Wear one dictionary page a day UNDER THE BANDANA pressed gently against your head. People don't need to see it, tuck it carefully in place. In no time you'll have a fabulous vocabulary. May 27 06 09:51 pm Link Saran wrap is the same as one of those exercise suits for losing inches but the excercise suits let your skin breath and you have to drink lots and lots of water. The excercise suits are common but just running or jogging suits are used more because they are comfortable and do about the same thing and do not feel so confining and sealed up. You still have to consume large amounts of water while doing either so you do not end up getting really sick. As mentioned in another post this technique is used alot in the sports world to lose weight in a hurry. Sauna does the same thing as the suit or saran wrap and has the same effect if you stay in too long, you would end up in the hospital. If you are thinking about doing anything like this, consume lots and lots of water.....lots.......before, during and after. May 27 06 09:53 pm Link Hmm. I work in a spa, and have seen many different types of wraps... So far what I can tell is that the weight you lose is water weight, and they usually have to be more like gauze bandages, or the support bandages you use for sprained knees and stuff, not saran wrap. Some places just coat you in whatever special goo they use and wrap you in a plastic sheet, followed by a heating blanket and a Mylar tarp. The wraps always, always, always involve steam or heat of some kind, and you sweat like mad. You do lose inches, but it's not permanent. It feels...interesting, and it might get toxins out (haven't personally seen the studies on this), but overall you'e better off doing cardio and eating healthy. May 27 06 09:55 pm Link TXPhotog wrote: I used to have one on my port. May 27 06 10:30 pm Link Wynd Mulysa wrote: heh, I still do. May 28 06 01:57 am Link -Katrina- wrote: What you're referring to is called 'spot reducing' and it does NOT work. This has been proven. You may shed some water weight in the process of wrapping certain body parts or using creams that heat up when you work out but basicly the bottom line is still the same....it's all hype. May 28 06 02:03 am Link Just like neck-sweats on horses. All it does is *maybe* take out some water weight. But wait...water's SUPPOSED to be in your body. Hmmm, doesn't make sense, does it? Eat healthy, excercise, all you can do! May 28 06 10:27 am Link Peter Dattolo wrote: Exactly. We used to do this to "make weight" for our lightweight crew (rowing) competitions in college. This was only done on the day OF the race. You'd wear the Saran Wrap (we used garbage bags under our sweats...lol), run for a while (not that long for some, longer for others), drink lots of water, pee lots :-), and then weigh in. IMMEDIATELY after that, you eat! This is something you do maybe once in a great while. Actresses do it a lot before red carpet events; either in exercise or spa treatment (Saran Wrap) form. I know people hate to hear it, but it DOES work to drop *water weight*...which is gained back immediately after eating/drinking. May 28 06 11:05 am Link I don't buy into any of that stuff. Plastic wrap weight loss, microwave tanning, bodybuilding supplements. Go all natural, better for you. Just my simple, honest opinion. May 28 06 12:13 pm Link So I guess Im getting that while some people dont believe it works, procedures similar to it are done in salons but more for relaxing purposes. It's definately a "dont try at home" kinda thing May 28 06 12:19 pm Link do not do this - unless shooting it! sadly it does not work and is actually bad for you trust me x May 29 06 02:10 am Link Amanda Jeanne wrote: HAHAHAHAHAHA! May 29 06 02:33 pm Link Did i hear something about seran wrap? lol No.. it does not work.. just makes you hot and makes from some fun pictures  Maybe try Yoga?  (im the one in the lampshade) May 29 06 02:40 pm Link |
