July 29, 2024

Woke, took recycling to the county center, then pooped. Weigh in was 157.0lbs. I did it like 3 times to make sure. 12 more to go! After observing the fraying laces, I re-laced the corset with white, paracord-style cord. It was intimidating to start, but I took a photo of how it came and turned out to be pretty easy. The finishing knot is just an overhand on top of the end nubs. Pulling the laces shut took me around half the time and effort. Cinched to 31.0" at 10:15.

In continuing to read Solaced, I was reminded of a term I’ve heard before - muffin top. It describes what is melting up above the corset when I cinch it. I feel like today, I have less of it than last week. The extra 1/4 inch seems noticable today. The bottom rear is still poking me in the position I have it. Not much, but it’s outside the descriptor of being “a delight.” I found myself trying to worm it down with my abs, but that doesn’t work.

At 1:30, the tight feeling I had this morning that I attributed to the extra 1/4 inch has passed. It’s back to a hug state now. The bottom of the back still isn’t right, though. Maybe need to do some actual research on placing it? Also, when it gets cold in the winter, does this thing keep me warm? I don’t feel like it makes me hot until I go on an errand, where it is 85°F plus anyway.

Removed 4:55.