Slimming Suit (beware: dumb question inside)
 

I bought a slimming suit from Walmart made by Gold's to try it out.

Question...does it really matter if you sweat a lot when you're working out? The more sweat you make the more calories/fat you burn? Or does it even matter? I notice I sweat a lot more with the suit on but I'm thinking it's because the suit is plastic or whatever material it is and it's long sleeved and long legged...not totally plastic.

I'm not sure about this so I wanted to ask some of you with experience with burning fat fast. I hope it's not gimmick! :?:

Sorry - it's a gimmick!

Sure, you lose additional WATER when you sweat a lot, but as soon as you eat or drink, that "weight loss" comes right back on. The suits are at best just dehydrating. At worst? It could lead to dangerous levels of dehydration.

Exactly what Mandalinn said - the fact that you're sweating more doesn't mean you're burning more calories. You're just getting dehydrated faster, and losing minerals.

This is good to know. I'll take the suit back. Thanks!

Well the sweat is getting the bad stuff in your body out faster--the same as drinking lots of water. I personally think my skin looks better the more I sweat.

I get what you're saying. I may just keep the suit afterall. I'm getting the yucky stuff out of my skin. Thanks!

Ah, the dreaded "toxins" and "impurities." Anybody know what these actually are? I mean, besides marketing terms designed to part you from your money?

I use it about twice a month to sweat and get rid of toxins ONLY. i dont use it for weight loss at all and i make sure i drink LOTS of water after

So, it's like being in a sauna...which rids your body of impurities and toxins. I'll keep the suit! I get warm in the suit and start sweating like crazy.

its actually called a "sauna" suit but you have to be REALLY careful with it and drink lots and lots of water.

You wanted to return the suit after you wore it? Eew. Sorry, don't take it personally but I would hope they would not take it back (although Walmart probably would).
I am sorry to say but sweating won't help you lose weight any faster. If that was so, I would be like Twiggy by now. Cardio makes me really sweat and my last Zumba class on Wednesday left me literally dripping. (I really hate it, but not much I can do, and some of the other ladies sweat as much as I do).
Actually, I when I am buying workout clothing, I stay away from really plastick-y feeling ones. It may say it is Dri-Fit, Cool Max, Dry Zone or whatever the names are, if it feels very polyester-y I won't wear because I know it will make me sweat even more.

Take it back to tell them it doesn't work as described on the packaging. I've done it before with other things and they throw it out and refund my money.

I love to sweat when I work out. I tend to be a water retainer and getting really sweaty helps me feel great!

I'm with Julie on the toxins and impurities thing ... that's 99% a marketing ploy. Sweating doesn't "release toxins". Really.

Here's one source for you:
http://www.latimes.com/features/heal...,7913944.story
The reason your skin can look better when you sweat is not about toxins - it's about the fact that what causes you to sweat is increased body temp. Increased body temp = increased circulation to the capillaries just under your skin to help cool you down. Increased circulation to the skin = healthier skin. Also when you get hot and sweat, your pores open up. Whatever dirt and dust is in your pores can get "washed" away by the sweat. (This isn't sweating out toxins, though). So you get that healthy glow from increased circulation and the opening of the pores.

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Photochick--not sure if you were addressing me but I never said anything about my skin looking better due to depletion of toxins.

The idea of the sauna (or whatever method you are using) and it's benefits is hardly a new one. Ancient Romans even did it. There is conflicting data on the internet on nearly any subject your mind can muster.

Every person has to find what works for them best.

Gosh, drama even here!

So what's the purpose of a sauna at the gym? I'm confused now.

I would really hate for not agreeing to be labelled drama. No one has been anything but calm and straightforward. Let's have everyone's opinions!

I think we can all agree on the following - sweat/water loss is not the same as weight loss, and wearing something to make you sweat more isn't going to influence your weight in the long run, any more than not drinking any fluids all day would influence your weight in the long run.

Personally, I'm inclined to believe that, if I treat it well, my body works just about the way it is supposed to in terms of waste elimination, through sweat or other means, and that I don't need to use outside methods to induce elimination because my body does it naturally. But we all make our own judgment on that one!

I've been told that the heat is beneficial for relaxing your muscles after a hardcore workout. I do use it occasionally as a reward after lifting hard and heavy, feels great.

That makes sense. Thanks! Can't you tell I've never been in a sauna before??? :lol:

You're not missing much! If I'm not in the right mindset it seems like a chamber of tortures. It's very rare that I can enjoy it, which is why I don't do often, maybe once a month.

Drama? Hardly. :D Just a whole bunch of people expressing their opinions and thoughts.

And yes, sauna has been around for a long time. The ancient Romans also thought that the planets revolved around the Earth and that Athena was born bursting from the forehead of Zeus. :) Doesn't make them right.

Yeah, as far as the sauna thing goes - my understanding is the relaxation of muscles is the main purpose. My spa also has a steam sauna that you can go into for a few minutes before a massage and they encourage you to do so because it helps loosen you up and relax you for the actual massage part.

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