Is it normal to permanently suck in your stomach?

Ever since I can remember I've been sucking in my stomach to appear skinnier. Now its really just a habit, and when I don't suck in I feel uncomfortable. Does anyone else do this?

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Based on 112 votes (73 yes)
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  • jman2000

    Lol I didn't think anyone did that but me. Ya I've done it for years so I guess it's normal

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  • Blackgod

    I do it

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  • DandyElfman

    You know they have special cloth you can use that do this for you. Since it is contracting your stomach you eat less and lose weight. Maybe you should look into it. I believe its called a body shaper.

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    • imadragon

      I don't think doing something to eat less is any good if you already eat healthy. I've seen those body shaper and I think they can be good if you are wearing something fancy, like a dress, but that can't be healthy to use regularly either?

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      • DandyElfman

        Well maybe you need smaller portions. You can eat too much of healthy foods. Meaning you might still be healthy but you gain extra weight. It could also be lack of sleep and lack of exercise. There is also certien foods that make you gain weight like pasta and whole grain. So might want to cut some of those out of your diet. It also could be the combination of foods you are eating.

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        • imadragon

          Yes, of course it depends on what a person prefers. Personally I'd prefer to "do it the natural way" but I wouldn't mind gaining a little either. xD
          But I used to always pull in my stomach when I was younger, I didn't feel fat, just not good enough I guess.

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  • IceEye22

    Normal? Yes. Healthy? Probably not.

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  • strangerthingshavehappend

    Ive done this since I was at least 5 years old I'm extremely uncomfortable if I don't. I don't fully suck in but just until it's flat and it comes naturally

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  • watevz

    i do this if i'm out and wearing tight clothes, or if ive just eaten

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  • poof!gone122

    I do that. it makes me look like i have a little bit more muscle in the stomach. so glad i'm not the only one. it really pisses off my aunt. hahah!

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  • OMG! my friend does this.

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  • Actually, I do that too. I suck in my stomach when I started to notice was starting to get a teeny bit bigger, and now it's a habit. My friend also told me she does this :)

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