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Instaslim Shirt Promises to Shrink Stomachs

instaslim shirtWe’ve just entered the height of diet season. While people make their honest and sincere resolutions for healthy change, there are some companies out there that use not-so-honest tactics to lure those who are especially susceptible to hucksters.

Take the Instaslim shirt for example, which just so happens to be priced at the magic number of $19.95. They are essentially girdles for guys, saying you will “look sharper, stand taller and feel stronger.” Imagine that, wear a t-shirt and suddenly you are stronger. The makers also say you can look up to five inches slimmer. I have no experience wearing a girdle, but I can’t imagine anything taking away five inches from my waistline and not being uncomfortable.

The commercial shows a man’s midsection, who looks to be a good 50 pounds overweight, and turns it magically into the look of a vital, slim and fit person… all by wearing a t-shirt. (more…)