Starting slowly, smooth progress

I decided to start very slowly, gradually. Going too fast could prove dangerous, and getting hurt would ruin my motivation.

I started with a 38 inch waist, 40 when entirely relaxed and forcing a "fat belly". My official start date is June 22nd 2014. I have been wearing my corset every day, for 2 to 5 hours, depending on daily activities.
From the time I get home to the time I shower/go to bed, I am strapped in tightly. Not too tightly, I am leaving it loose enough for me to be very comfortable wearing it, as I want to ease my body into accepting the movement restriction. So far, I have not found many issues; there is the aesthetic of the "back boob" which could be fixed by loosing weight and getting a longer corset, but that is a minimal concern at this time; and there is a slight soreness in my back, since I am not used to standing so straight for extended periods of time.

After 3 days of waist training, my waist can be compressed down to 35 inches without experiencing much discomfort. I will keep wearing the corset daily, from the time I get home to the time I go to bed, until the 4th of July. At that date, I will wear the corset from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed, except when working.

I plan on keeping a semi frequent journal of my progress, at least one weekly update about my experience, and some various other posts when I feel like it.

We will see how effectively I can change my body change.