what's the quickest, easiest, cheapest, sexiest way I can improve my posture?

they got a posture pill for us slobs yet or what?

11/15/2010 9:48:31 AM

I think I read somewhere that slouching is actually good for you.

I don't remember the source, and I don't know if it's true, but I feel better about things....

11/15/2010 9:50:46 AM

you can just "walk tall", but depending on imbalances, it will take some hard work via strength work and stretching.

[Edited on November 15, 2010 at 9:52 AM. Reason : Slouching is an advantage for the non-sloucher, if the 2 are in direct competition]

11/15/2010 9:51:33 AM

11/15/2010 9:52:27 AM

Is this a real thread or just clever posturing?

11/15/2010 10:04:19 AM

mine is also horrible...i assume sitting in front of a computer all day doesn't help (and is most likely the source of the random back pain i get)

i started doing some really basic exercises and they've helped tremendously (if i have back pain, they make it go away almost instantly)

11/15/2010 10:07:08 AM

18 years of ballet training should do it.

i can't slouch even if i tried.

11/15/2010 10:08:03 AM

never sit on your wallet either.

11/15/2010 10:10:18 AM

One of my coworkers sits on an exercise ball instead of a chair

I have no idea if it's effective but he's got balls for doing it

11/15/2010 10:12:00 AM

he's got atleast one

11/15/2010 10:13:10 AM

well, you heard it here.

now go get yourself 18 years of ballet training.

11/15/2010 10:16:30 AM

^^probably can't feel the other two

11/15/2010 10:18:14 AM

i too, have poor posture.

11/15/2010 10:19:05 AM

11/15/2010 10:21:23 AM

THAT'S HIM!

11/15/2010 10:22:44 AM

I want a posture pill.

11/15/2010 10:23:23 AM

or wear a corset. they make them for men.

11/15/2010 10:23:26 AM

ftm?

I'm astraladvent and I approved this message.

11/15/2010 10:25:31 AM

^^ quick...check
easy...check
cheap...probably not but I can probably sub with duct tape
sexy...check

I think we got a winner here folks. Duct tape corset it is

[Edited on November 15, 2010 at 10:32 AM. Reason : .]

11/15/2010 10:31:27 AM

is this about velvet ropes and posturing? i don't care for either when i drink tequila.

11/15/2010 10:32:28 AM

isn't it a girdle when its on a man?

11/15/2010 10:40:31 AM

nope, they make actual corsets for men. shapercorset.com may have them for cheaper than normal and it would save you the time of duct taping yourself everyday.

11/15/2010 10:45:17 AM

no, thats definitely a girdle

11/15/2010 10:46:04 AM

it's defiantly a steel-boned corset just like the ones i wear. they make them for men too because some men like them. i'll research and see if i can find cheap ones. duct tape wouldn't work now that i think about it. you need steel boning.

11/15/2010 10:49:22 AM

Steel boning will def work

I'm astraladvent and I approved this message

11/15/2010 10:50:33 AM

how dare you try to put our beloved qntmfred in a girdle.

this will not stand.

11/15/2010 10:53:37 AM

i own both girdles and corsets. corsets=much sexier AND the best for posture. also, over time of wearing corsets off and on, eventually you get used to positioning your body in correct posture even when you aren't wearing on.

i'll give you a task:
look and up girdle and corset on wikipedia separately. then try to discuss your wrongness again.

11/15/2010 11:09:44 AM

Quote :

"STEEL BONED DUCT TAPE CORSET"

[Edited on November 15, 2010 at 11:16 AM. Reason :

Quote :

"OR POSSIBLY GIRDLE"

]

11/15/2010 11:16:00 AM

https://www.getslimts.com/flare/next

11/15/2010 11:25:22 AM

i too suffer from nerd back.

also hear the ball chair works great, but it looks too silly.

11/15/2010 11:27:30 AM

I too have horrible posture. Because of my height, most back supports on chairs are an inch or two too low to be comfortable for me, so I end up slouching to fit.

It's a continuous struggle for me. I go through phases where several times a day, I catch myself slouching and try to consciously sit up straight--until I forget to try. I'm working on strengthening my core muscles in the gym in hopes that it will help somewhat, but I prefer that to any solution like a girdle or support garment that would artificially help my posture but do so while allowing the muscles that would do it for me to slowly waste away.

11/15/2010 11:44:56 AM

Strengthening your core muscles is the best way to get great posture and keep it.

Try to keep good posture everyday for as long as you can. Continue daily and you will find you can do it for longer periods of time. Again, this is just strengthening your muscles.

[Edited on November 15, 2010 at 11:47 AM. Reason : /]

11/15/2010 11:46:05 AM

11/15/2010 11:50:31 AM

Quote :

"i'll give you a task: look and up girdle and corset on wikipedia separately. then try to discuss your wrongness again."

i'll give you a task as well:
STFU. nobody cares.

11/15/2010 12:35:21 PM

http://www.amazon.com/FitBall-Exercise-Ball-Chair-Choice/dp/B000CQG1ZA

11/15/2010 12:42:43 PM

+1 for using an exercise ball as a chair.

You don't even have to buy the chair base. A lot of people do just fine with just the plain old ball.

11/15/2010 12:46:58 PM

Itt I realize my posture sucks so I attempt to straighten only to realize my boobs are too heavy.

11/15/2010 12:50:04 PM

^ how heavy are they?

11/15/2010 12:54:47 PM

^

11/15/2010 1:01:41 PM

Just be aware of your posture. How hard is that? How hard is it to realize that you look like an idiot? Sit up. I just judge the shit out of people with bad posture- it helps me remember to have good posture.

11/15/2010 1:03:00 PM

How does slouching make you look like an idiot?

I contest that idiots conform to silly standards at the expense of their own comfort and relaxation. (that said, if you're actually having back problems, then yeah, go ahead and try to improve your posture.)

[Edited on November 15, 2010 at 1:05 PM. Reason : .]

11/15/2010 1:04:06 PM

I have bad posture from years of low self esteem.

11/15/2010 1:12:29 PM

i, too, have poor posture


it's just so comfy

11/15/2010 1:40:04 PM

Kiwi is the brunette IMO

11/15/2010 2:10:44 PM

lies

11/15/2010 2:12:02 PM

^^ no, no it isn't

11/15/2010 2:12:19 PM

^^^she is neither, actually. I know both of those girls and they are TWWers to boot.

The best thing is to be aware. Shoulders back, head up, even making sure your shoulders aren't rolled too forward. For that, make sure your palms face your sides when your arms are down by your side, not backwards. My mom used to give me hell about my posture.

[Edited on November 15, 2010 at 2:16 PM. Reason : ^^]

11/15/2010 2:15:53 PM

and cross your feet in front of each other like a Victoria's Secret model when you walk.

11/15/2010 2:28:55 PM

Haha [no]. They're heavy like a professional bowling ball.

11/15/2010 2:28:57 PM

my posture is awsommmmmeeee :notcry:

11/15/2010 2:31:05 PM