Waist-beads are excellent tool for women to feel more feminine and beautiful. These beautiful gemstone waist-beads are usually handmade and customized. The tradition of wearing beads is an age-old one. They have been worn for varying reasons by royalty for body adornment, deification and decoration. The wearing of beads on the waist was made popular by west African, specifically the Ghanaians and Nigerians. Over time, the culture of the use of beads has been associated with both spiritual and material reasons. In some parts of Africa, the beads are anointed in oils. This practice aid in sensory pleasure for men. Some beads are adorned with bells, which is a signal to let the man know that the woman wants to engage in sexual intercourse. The Yorubas’ have a revered usage attached to waist-beads. It is also worn as a form of birth control, as a way of preventing obesity or also for their, healing and therapeutic powers.
Below are few things to remember when using waist-beads for weight control:
Know The Position of Your Waist-beads
It’s important to know where your waist-beads are sitting. If you want to use them for weight and waist control be sure to position them around your stomach and not just on top of your hips. They may look sexy on your hips, but they are doing nothing for your weight control. It’s also important to take them off at night.
Know the Feeling of Your Waist-beads
They’re waist-beads so enjoy them. Utilizing your waist beads as a fun tool to attract/tease your lover is great exercise for your mid-section (think belly dance moves). Also throughout the day, don’t be afraid to contract and expand your stomach to work your stomach muscles. A good method for those who sit most of the day is to sit straight up and tighten your waist for a total of 5 minutes, then relax for two. Do this 4 times then repeat the whole exercise at least 3 times a day.
Always Know When to Eat
Even though you may feel that tight fit of your waist-beads on days that you are heavier, it’s important to not stop eating all together-just change what you’re eating. When those waist beads tighten be sure to eat foods that will help flush our your kidneys and help you go to the bathroom on a regular basis (carrots, celery, juice blend). That will help get rid of the excess weight you may feel around your waist. Also, stay away from salty away from salty foods when that happens because that will store up more water weight than you need.
