I started corset training for cosmetic reasons. At my age I'm starting to get self-conscious about my expanding middle. I quickly discovered other benefits such as my back stopped hurting. It also decreased my appetite so that I lost weight. The first corset I tried was nice but difficult to hide under clothes and a bit extreme in the cinching. I'll save that for when I want to look really curvy. This one is ideal for everyday wear. I can even wear it under clingy fabrics.