Im a big girl and needed something to help with my chronic back pain and also help suck in my love handles. Found this waiste trainer and decided to try it. At first i went by the measurements and found out it was big. I pulled it out of the package and had to alrdy clip it to the last row of hooks and still was loose on me. I returned it for the nxt size down and it fit perfect. Had it for a few months and decided to start getting healthy and exercise. Since i have chronic back pain i started using it while working out and it helped so much with doing certain moves that would leave my back soar if i didn't use this trainer. I been working out with the trainer for over a month now and im up to the second row of hooks now! As i use the trainer to workout i of course sweat with it and have to wash it constantly. It became a hassle because theres times i want to go out and wear it under my outfits but have to make sure i clean it and a few times i felt like maybe the sweat smell could be lingering. I decided to purchase another one to have for that reason alone! I ordered the same size and it fit perfectly. Now i have one for working out and one for going out! The price was great too. I did notice when i ordered my first one it came in a nice leather pouch but the second one was just in a plastic bag. No biggie but just thought id throw that out there. Im satisfied with my purchases!