It's that time of the year again, where many people start worrying about shedding those extra holiday pounds and are looking for a little weight loss assistance. For those who want to take a right turn towards the radical, there's plenty of innovative inventions out there that claim to be able to help.
It bears mentioning that any weight loss assistance regimen or use should be discussed with a doctor, especially for some of the more radical suggestions out there.
For the adventurous aspring weight losers out there, there's everything from a built in stomach pump that allows you to drain your stomach contents before full digestion. Too extreme? There's a plethora of garments out there that claim to help trim the waistline from leggings, to shoes, to underwear and even makeup. There's a gaggle of gadgets that want to help too, from unique scales to devices that will snitch you out for cheating on snacking.
36 Weight-Loss Assistance Inventions
From Weight Loss Shoes and Makeup to Built-in Stomach Pumps:
Andrew Sztein — Jan 20, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Vinegar for Weight Loss
Megan Fox's Diet Secret
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Bite-Sized Olympian Diets
The 'Meals of Athletes at the Olympics' Photo Series is a Mouthful
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Tights That Fight Cellulite
Are Scala Bio-Fir Leggings a New Tool in the Battle of the Bulge?
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Fat-Freezing Technologies
The CoolSculpting System Offers a Noninvasive Weight Loss Procedure
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Drive-Thru Diets
Woman Loses 54 Lbs Eating Taco Bell
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Weight Loss Nasal Spray
The Sinus Buster
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Suggestive Weight Loss Products
Is the Shake Weight Real, or Just a Well-Executed Hoax?
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Weightloss Shoes
Chung Shi Footwear
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Weight Loss Seating
The Waff Will Help You Become a Waif
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Weight Loss Underwear
Shed Those Pounds Simply by Wearing the MXP Calorie Shaper Pants
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Weight Loss-Assisting Leggings
The Slim-Tech Fat Burning Leggings Help You Reach your Goals
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Pro-Anorexia Ads
Pretzel Crisps Poster States That "You Can Never Be Too Thin"
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Nostril Feeding Bags
The K-E Diet is a Weight Loss Tactic Where Food Goes in the Nostril
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Weight Loss Massagers
The Roll-Shaper Tones and Shapes Without Raising Your Heart Rate
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Blunt Weight Loss Messages
‘Excess Baggage' Ads Encourage Fatties to Live Healthfully
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Diet-Inducing Cigarettes
The Vaportrim Enhances Smell to Reduce Hunger
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Self-Serve Stomach Pumps
Invention Allows Users to Pump Food Direct from Stomach Before Digestion
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Belly-Toning Cushions
The Lower Stomach Beauty Trainer Trims Your Belly Simply and Stylishly
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Weight Loss Makeup
Shed those Pounds with Purple Lab Huge Lips Skinny Hips Gloss
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Seating to Promote Weight Loss
The Hobart I-Cool Chair
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Weight Loss Lip Gloss
FUZE Slenderize by Too Faced Cosmetics
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Dietary Silverware
Drop the Weight While You Eat with the Dumb-Bell Cutlery Set
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Snack-Snitching Devices
MetaReal’s Virtual Fridge Lock is a Diet-Friendly Tattletale
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Weight Loss Lollipops
Power Pops With Hoodia
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Diet Gadgets
Nutri-Weigh & Go Dietary Computer Scale
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Free Weight Forks
The Eat Fit Cutlery Set Encourages Controlled Portions
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Weight-Conscious Vino Cups
The 100 Calorie Wine Glass Gives You The Perfect Portions
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Weight-Controlling Soft Drinks
Pepsi Special Can Impede the Body from Absorbing Fat
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Shoe Diets
Avoid Injuries from Killer Heels
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Dietary Coaching Bots
Autom Will Guide Users Through a Healthier Lifestyle
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Meal-Recommending Scales
The Diet Scale Suggests What You Should Eat Based on Weight
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Perilous Diet Pills
FDA Recalls Hydroxycut for Liver Damage
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Gut-Measuring Garments
The Waistline Shirt is a Wearable Weight Watcher
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Vibrating Scales
Lose Weight Easily
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DIY Weight-Tracking Seats
The Wii Diet Chair Lets Users Play off the Pounds
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Diet Wonder Drugs
Tesofensine Could Double Weight Loss
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Cushioned Computer-Generated Shoes
The Loewe x On Cloudtilt Uses Computer-Generated Midsole Tech
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Portable Trail-Ready Exoskeletons
The Hypershell 'Omega' Exoskeleton Platform Reduces Fatigue
Progressive Fabrication Footwear
Assa Studio Limited Launches the Evolve Footwear Capsule
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Technical Pouch-Attached Clogs
Bodega and Crocs Join on the All-Terrain NICT-TECH Clogs
Cozy Wearable Bean Bags
Rakuten Joins Takikou Sewing to Design a New Cushioned Dress
Handheld Resistance Devices
WOW Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletics & Performing Arts
Biomimicry Hiking Boots
The Design of the Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC Gleans from Mushrooms
AI-Powered Architectural Footwear
Str4ngeThing Envisions a Set of Renaissance Architecture Shoes
Wearable App-Connected AC Units
The Gloture 'WearCool' Maximizes Cooling When Out of the House
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
Headphone Hair Growth Headsets
The CurrentBody Skin LED Hair Regrowth Device is FDA-Cleared
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Wearable Technology Gym Accessories
PROTECHT Wrist Wraps are Compatible for Use with Smartwatches
Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps
Aldo Unveils its STESSY Series with Comfortable Insole Technology
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Walking Assistance Roller Skates
Rollkers Debuted Its Smart Roller Skates Concept at CES 2023
Revolutionary Wearable Breast Pumps
The Muu Pump is Nearly Undetectable Under Most Clothing
Accessible Garment Patches
Tube-eeze Patches Support Babies with Medical Devices
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Tech-Enhanced Cosmetic Bags
The Shell Well Smart Cosmetic Travel Case is 10-in-One
Minuscule Sleeping Pad Pumps
The FLEX TAIL 'ZERO PUMP' Has a Replaceable Battery for 25 Uses
Stackable Modular Kettlebells
Lift Revolutionizes Weight Training with an Adjustable Design
At-Home Body Contouring Systems
Celluma Contour Simultaneously Treats the Waist, Hips and Thighs
Automated Low-Tech Shoe Designs
The 'Heaven’s Door' Shoes Allow for Easy On and Off
Safety-Focused Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Launches Sneakers with Built-In Ankle Guards
AI-Powered Boxing Bags
The Bhout Bag Fuses Elements of Fitness and Gaming
AI Outfit Search Engines
'I Have Nothing to Wear' Uses AI to Spark Fashion Inspiration
Hydrodynamic Weighted Diver Vests
The Hydrospine Freediving Weight is Worn Like a Backpack
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
AI-Powered Skincare Devices
The Tri-Light +SABI AI Uses Data to Enhance Users' Skincare Routines
Airy 3D-Printed Boots
Rains' Puffer Boot Debuted at Paris Fashion Week
Space-Conscious Exercise Kits
The Conceptual 'SUMMER' Home Fitness Kit is All-in-One
Strength Training Wearables
Whoop's Strength Training Feature Measures a Workout's Muscular Load
Waste-Combatting Food Scanners
The OneThird Food Scanners Include Three Models
Back Pain-Alleviating Braces
The CAYATCH Posture Corrector Supports Back Health
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Wearable At-Home Body Scanners
ZOZOFIT Brings Cutting-Edge Tech to the Homes of Consumers
Hair Regeneration Wearables
This niostem Hair Loss Prevention Wearable Works in Six-Months
AI Personal Trainers
Workout Tools Offers a Personalized Approach to Fitness
Sustainable Insulin Pump Concepts
The Ingo Device Concept Assists with Glucose Monitoring
AI-Powered Menstrual Care Systems
Tulipon is Redefining Menstrual Care
Innovation-Forward Running Shoes
The adidas SWITCH FWD Boasts Enhanced Performance
Muscle-Supporting Weight Loss Supplements
GNC Total Lean GlucaTrim Helps Maintain Lean Muscle Mass
Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
Slingwell Strives to "Make a Hydration Fashion Statement"
Waist-Worn Cooling Systems
The Torras Coolify Zone Features Phase-Change Material and More
Advanced Robotic Footwear
Shift Robotics Introduces the Updated Moonwalkers X Robotic Shoes
Ergonomic Fatigue Reduction Wearables
The German Bionic 'Apogee' Offsets Up to 66-Pounds of Weight
Exoskeletal Technical-Themed Footwear
Dior Unveils the New Warp Sandal with Gardening Performance
Doctor-Developed Lumbar Cushions
The 'Lifted Lumbar' Cushion Alleviates Pressure and More
Weighted Workout Body Suits
POWEHANDZ’s POWERSUIT Weight Approximately 10lb
Diet-Recommending Label Tools
Sifter Solutions Releases the 'Scan By Diet' Tool for Tailored Diets
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices
The Conceptual 'Steamur' by Shelly Tsai is Multifunctional
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Safety-Precaution Wearable Airbags
Suzhou Yidaibao Designs the YDB Airbag Belt to Aid Falls
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Muscle-Monitoring Health Wearables
The CLOMP Muscle Oxygen Monitor Captures Real-Time Data
Game-Changing Incontinence Devices
ELITONE Debuts as a Comfortable Incontinence Solution
Smart Stride-Sssisting Wearables
Hurotics H-Fit Fixes Your Stride for Training Athletes
Tubular Flexible Runner Belts
The FlipBelt Running Belt Stretches to Store Items
Sweat-Wicking Wearable Biosensors
Nix Develops a Hydration Biosensor for Endurance Athletes
Nail Wellness Devices
StimuNail Strengthens Nail Health with Light, Heat and Massage
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Smartwatch Protection Bands
Moving Bodies Forward Launched an Impact Protection Band for Watches
AI Food Tracking Assistants
Calorieasy's AI Camera Streamlines Food Logging and Calorie Intake
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
Pet-Carrying Walking Aids
Feng Chang's Walking Aid Innovation Embraces Companionship
AI-Powered Measuring Tools
3DLook's New AI Tool Helps Accurately Measure the Body for Shopping
Designer Diabetes Bags
KYT's Bags Empower Diabetics to Treat Themselves in a Stylish Way
High-Protein Weight Loss Shakes
PROTALITY Supports Weight Loss and Feeds Muscles
All-in-One Wearable Pumps
Willow 360 Enhances Freedom and Flexibility for Nursing Mothers
Customizable Shoe Insoles
The EcoDasher Insole Comes with Seven Pads for Each Side
Sweat-Analyzing Hydration Wearables
The Nix Hydration Biosensor Combats Against Dehydration
Wearable Robotic Medical Technology
Researchers Built a Technology That Helps People with ALS
Pelvic Floor Workout Devices
INTIMINA's KegelSmart 2 Boasts Unique Touch Sensor Technology
Stylish Innovative Runners
Reebok's Nano X3 Arrives Ahead of Spring
Convenient Workout Devices
Twelve South Debuts Options for Enhanced Workouts with Apple Devices
Wearable Nutrition Patches
The DFT DUO ELITE Heightens Weight Management Results
Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters
The 'Seakool D2' Allows For Sped-Up Underwater Exploring
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Enzyme-Powered Digestive Supplements
My Girl Wellness Boasts the Eat Your Heart Out Formulation
Mechanical Posterior Support Wearables
The Conceptual 'WIBS' Wearable Back Support is Adjustable
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Sculpting Shapewear Additions
YITTY Debuts a New Inclusive Shapewear Collection Called 'Ultralift'
Retail Exoskeleton Suits
Currys Invests in Exoskeleton Suits to Aid GXO Employees with Lifting
Reusable Footwear Gel Cushions
The FOOTCLOUD® Emphasizes Comfort and Confidence
AI Food Intake Trackers
CalorieAI Can Track Calorie Intake With Photographs or Descriptions
AI Footwear Fitting Tech
OmboriGrid & Volumental are Helping Consumers Experience a Better Fit
Wearable Ultrasound Patches
Researchers Have Developed a Way to Offer Real-Time Heart Scans
Power Tool-Inspired Collaborative Shoes
MSCHF Joins Dremel on the Special Gobstomper Sneaker
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Exercise-Mimicking Pill Compounds
Researchers Developed the SLU-PP-332 to Trick the Body's Muscles
AI-Powered Body Scanners
The 'FitMe' 3D Body Scanner Measures Body Fat and More
Fall-Detecting Smart Insoles
These Insoles Analyze Foot Pressure & Movements to Detect Falls
Snoring-Reducing Smart Pillows
The Motion Pillow has Been Updated for CES 2024
3D-Printed Smart Insoles
Researchers at ETH Zurich Created Smart Pressure-Sensing Insoles
Stride-Assisting Wearables
Evolve MVMT Can Improve a User's Gait
Lifesaving Swimming Vests
The 'SwimVest' Inflates Quickly to Aid Swimmers In Distress
Smooth Leak-Proof Shorts
The Knix Thigh Saver Prevents Chafing, Leaking and Sweat
Wellness-Centric Wearable Gadgets
The Apollo Neuro Wearable is Described to be a Wearable Hug
Fit-Finding Denim Apps
Goldie Helps Women Find Their Perfect Pair of Jeans
Lymphatic Drainage Leggings
Elastique's L'Original Full Leggings are Woven with Massaging Beads
Adaptive Running Shoes
ASICS' GEL-KAYANO 30 Boasts a 4D Guidance System
Revolutionary Swimming Flotation Devices
Swim Fit Board Addresses Common Challenges
AI-Powered Mattress Toppers
rezet Helps Sleepers Optimize Their Rest, Well-Being and Recovery
eCommerce Fashion Sizing Solutions
'Stailor' Helps Customers Get the Right Size to Reduce Returns
Nostalgic Pre-Workout Supplements
Bucked Up Pixie Pump Sticks Melt on the Tongue
Web-Based Telehealth Prescriptions
Eli Lilly Launches a Telehealth Platform for Weight Loss Drugs
Wearable Light Therapy Devices
Kineon Labs Showcases its New MOVE+ Pro Device for Healing
PTSD-Aiding Wearable Technology
Bio Ware is a New Gadget that Helps with Treating PTSD
AI-Powered Inventory Tech
Google Cloud is Introducing AI-Powered Inventory Tracking Technology
Digestive Health Apps
Belly Buddy Can Help Users Find Foods Linked to Digestive Issues
AI-Powered Shoe Scanners
Aetrex Launches the FitStarter Technology Platform for Footwear Fittings
Wearable Therapeutic Pain Relievers
The Seedze Wearable Instant Relief Kit is Three-in-One
Optimized Baby Onesizes
Tabeeze's Bottom-Up Bodysuit Makes Changing Babies Easier
Wearable Electrotherapy Solutions
The 'ElectroGear' Fosters Muscle Healing and Recovery
Muscle Mass-Maintaining Diets
WeightWatchers GLP-1 is Tailored for Those on GLP-1 Medications
AI Portion Control Apps
The Portions Master's AI App Supports Sustainable Healthy Eating Habits
Body-Scanning Wellness Subscriptions
Zozofit 2.0 Introduces Body Shape Scanning via a Smartphone
Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear
Shapellx Drops Innovate New Shapewear Line, Inner Armour
Non-Invasive Incontinence Wearables
ELITONE URGE is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Smartwatch-Compatible Wireless Pumps
The Willow 3.0 Pump is Now Compatible with Apple Watch
Athlete-Approved Innovative Ankle Braces
Betterguards' the Betterguard Serves Athletes
Appetite-Curbing Vibrating Pills
This Pill Stimulates the Stomach's Stretch-Sensitive Receptors
Gluten-Free Metabolism Supplements
This Supplement Uses Ingredients Sourced From Guarana & Citrus
Powered Multi-Workout Devices
The 'ZeroWheel' Has a Motor for Assistance or Resistance
Shoe Mileage Trackers
SHOOZ Tracks a Shoe's Lifespan to Prevent Injury
Supportive Breathable Sneakers
Vionic Sneakers Provide Essential Stability and Support
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Cancer-Detecting Smart Bras
Kemisola Bolarinwa Pioneers a Smart Bra to Detect Breast Cancer
Smart Spice Grinders
The FlipTastic Rechargeable Gravity Grinder Boasts a Gravity Sensor
Intermittent Fasting Apps
FastPal Uses a Simple Interface to Help People Stay on Track
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities
Rebranded Inflation Product Lines
GIGA PUMP Rebrands to Launch the Aerogogo Inflation Line
Size-Inclusive Weight Scales
The A&D Medical Premium + Wide Base Weight Scale Has a Stable Design
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
The Stylish Bride Aims to Alleviate Wedding Day Anxieties with This Kit
Rugged Inflatable Coolers
The AirSkirts Cooler is a Uses Trapped Air to Insulate
Body Sculpt Pocket Leggings
Activewear Brand Franka Launched New Leggings