Episode 353
Morning 6-Pack - Stop Sucking It In, Ladies!
Ladies and gents, grab your coffee and get comfy because today we’re diving into some serious (but still super fun) chit-chat about that sneaky little habit of constantly sucking in your stomach. Turns out, it might be doing more harm than good – yeah, you heard me right! We’re talking about "hourglass syndrome," where flexing those core muscles all day can lead to back pain and shallow breathing. Yikes! So, let’s kick it back a notch and learn how to breathe easy and let our tummies do their thing. Plus, we’re dishing out the top six ridiculous things society expects women to do that totally cramp their style – like squeezing into killer heels at events that should be, ya know, fun! So, come hang out and let’s laugh about the crazy stuff we deal with every day!
Takeaways:
- So, apparently, sucking in your stomach all day could lead to back pain and other woes—who knew?
- Doctors say it’s not about the occasional gut tuck for photos, but the all-day clench!
- Turns out, our cores aren’t meant to be flexed like we’re about to bench press a bus—let’s chill!
- Haystack's Top 6 list highlights all the ridiculous expectations society has for women—seriously, heels at parties? No thanks!
- Remember, folks: nobody's actually staring at your stomach as much as you think—breathe easy!
- Join us for laughs about societal pressures and the absurdity of always looking 'perfect'—it's a riot!
Transcript
Good morning, I'm Haystack.
Speaker A:I feel like this one's directed a little more at the ladies.
Speaker A:I'm sure men have gone through this too.
Speaker A:None in my social circles or family, but ladies, did your mother ever say, stand up straight, shoulders back, suck your stomach in?
Speaker A:Mom may have been giving you some pretty bad medical advice.
Speaker A:It turns out doctors say that constantly sucking in your stomach may do more harm for you than good.
Speaker A:There's even a name for it.
Speaker A:It's called hourglass syndrome.
Speaker A:And the idea is that if you're constantly gripping your stomach muscles throughout the day, you create muscle imbalances in your core that over time contributes to back pain, neck pain, shallow breathing, problems with the pelvic floor, and can make it harder for you to take a full breath.
Speaker A:Now before every everyone just lets the gut hang out.
Speaker A:The key here is constantly doctors are not saying that sucking in your stomach for a family photo or just a few seconds is dangerous.
Speaker A:It's the people who do it all day, every day until it becomes an unconscious habit.
Speaker A:And honestly, that kind of makes sense when you think about it.
Speaker A:I mean, your core is not supposed to be flexed 24 hours a day.
Speaker A:That's like walking around with a clenched fist from breakfast through dinner time.
Speaker A:It's gonna, something's gonna get sore eventually.
Speaker A:Experts say that the healthier approach is good posture, normal breathing, and letting your diaphragm and core muscles do what they are designed to do.
Speaker A:If you notice yourself constantly holding your stomach in, being aware of it, and practicing relaxed diaphragmatic breathing will help you break the habit.
Speaker A:So take a deep breath, relax your stomach, and remember, nobody is paying nearly as much attention to it as you are.
Speaker A:But then again, ladies, I suppose you're used to this stuff considering my list of the top six other things society expects women to do that makes their lives miserable.
Speaker B:Well, gather round folks.
Speaker B:It's the time of day when we laugh and smile in a light hearted way.
Speaker B:Tune in for the giggles and let's kick back.
Speaker B:Here comes the fun.
Speaker B:It's the morning six pack.
Speaker A:Alright, here we go.
Speaker A:Top six other things society expects women to do to make their lives miserable.
Speaker A:Coming in at number six, make do with whatever the name of Scarlett Johansson's character is while guys get the rest of the Avengers.
Speaker A:5.
Speaker A:Kiss boo boos.
Speaker A:4.
Speaker A:Act impressed when their man opens a tight jar.
Speaker A:3, Always write the lunchbox note.
Speaker A:These are the top six things society expects women to do to make their lives miserable.
Speaker A:Number two, pump breast milk at work, but only during lunch break because Heaven forbid you slack off while you're on the clock.
Speaker A:And the number one thing society expects women to do that makes their lives miserable.
Speaker A:Attend events that are supposed to be fun while wearing 5 inch heels that are anything but fun.
