As women we value having a small waist, but some people take the tiny waist trend a bit TOO far. In fact there are women out there who have devoted their lives to shrinking their assets to the tiniest size possible. You've probably seen stories of women who start out with normal 26-inch waists and reduce them to a mere 15 inches.
It does sound insane, but somehow it IS possible. You will be shocked to see the tiniest waists out there that we have found. Check them out after the jump!
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Although we don't encourage you to shrink your waists to such tiny sizes, there are some easy ways for you to reduce your own in a healthy way. Follow these helpful tips and you'll look trimmer in no time. Then check out just how small a waist can get by looking at our gallery of tiny waisted women below. Prepare to be amazed–but don't try to imitate! Some of those ladies have taken it a little too far.
Sleep more: Getting a full night's sleep is important when it comes to weight loss. When you don't get enough sleep your body dirupts the hormone which regulates appetite. In fact studies have shown that people who get a good night's sleep weigh five founds less than people who don't.
Eat good fats: Omega-3 fatty acids, olive oils, avocados, and nuts contain this ingredient which has been proven to burn fat around the waist.
Eat eggs: An eight week study found that people who ate two eggs in the morning as part of a low-calorie diet, lost 34 percent more fat around their waist than those who didn't.
Lift Weights: Research has discovered that simply by lifting weights twice a week, people lost four percent body fat compared to those who didn't. Remember inches come off before the pounds, so you'll immediately notice the change around you middle.
Keep your stomach pulled in: Many times we aren't aware of our postures and the same applies to our tummies. Make sure when you're sitting and standing that you keep your abs pulled in tight. It will make a difference on its appearance.
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Michelle Kobke
This 24-year-old woman had a perfectly normal 25-inch waist and reduced it down to 16 inches. Believe it or not, she wants it EVEN tinier!
Cathie Jung
There's a reason the Guinness World of Book Records named Nerina Orton the woman with the tiniest waist. At 70 years old this "Corset Queen" has an waist that measures ONLY 15 inches. Yikes!
Nerina Orton
At the ripe age of 14, Nerina Orton began wearing corsets. Today she wears them 20 to 23 hours a day and her waist measures in at only 15.7 inches. She wants to beat Cathie Jung who holds the Guinness World of Book records title for tiniest waist. May the tiniest waisted woman win!
Ethel Granger
If you thought Cathie Jung's waist was tiny, then you haven't heard of Ethel Granger. Ethel has a waist that measures just 13 inches and even posed for Vogue Italia's magazine.
Ioana Spangenberg
Earning the nickname the "Human Hourglass" came easy for this Romanian model who claims that her body is naturally thin as she only weighs 87 pounds and has a 20-inch waist.
