Walk Like an Egyptian: An Ancient Technique Involving String Could Slim Your Waistline

The Egyptians had some amazing secrets, especially for their time. And now, during the obesity crisis stemming throughout many countries, people are wondering if they should re-adopt the old ancient custom of tying a string around your waistline to help lose weight.

A new British company hopes to help the nation slim back to health with a simple, old-fashioned gadget used by the ancient Egyptians, and it's very simple to use and just looks like a piece of string. 

However, unlike ordinary string, the makers claims it won't stretch, fray, rub, rot or retain water, and can be worn all the time.

Worn around the middle, the polyester band provides a gentle reminder of when you've had enough to eat. It provokes a state of constant awareness and motivation to eat less and more healthily.

Waist measurement is seen as a reliable indicator of general health and the Malory Band is designed to be a continuous reminder of how wide our waistline is.

According to reports, this is a centuries-old concept used by ancient civilizations for helping them get back into shape and reducing their waisteline, particularly among the Egyptians. 

Unlike ordinary string the Malory Band claims it won't stretch, fray, rub, rot or retain water. It can be worn 24/7 as its fabric is washable and durable - meaning it doesn't need to be removed for the shower. 

The band has a unique button-hole system where a round button goes through one of the button holes and the band lies at a comfortable tension around your middle, allowing it to be made smaller as you lose the inches. 

As your waist loses inches, the 'tail' becomes longer as you move the button up the button-holes to a smaller size.

You can stop the inches creeping back on by continuing to wear the band after reaching your healthier target size.

By wearing the band constantly, even after you've reached your goal size, you will help retain your new shape

"The Malory Band is pretty and not something you would worry about anyone seeing under your clothing. But essentially, the band is a piece of cord - so if you're happy with a bit of string, then go right ahead! It's the psychology of constant awareness which string could give just as well," said a spokesperson for the product, according to The Daily Mail.

"The band is not a magic potion - it simply motivates the wearer to eat more healthily, eat less, stand tall and hold their abs in and helps the wearer getting any bigger - it's a constant gauge of size. 

"Some of our case studies wear the band having lost a great deal of weight through diet and exercise and are fearful of putting it back on. 

"The Malory Band puts them in control and does off with the need for calorie counting, food grouping or omission and an unhealthy relationship with a pair of bathroom scales."