Lose the Inches with OSIM uKimono Pt. 1
Joy oh joy! Recently, I was given the opportunity by OSIM to review one of their slimming products called uKimono, basically a next-generation slimming belt with amazing features that help to break down fatty tissues in the tummy, butt and thighs as well as creating a perfectly trimmed body when combined with an effective diet plan. As a food blogger, I almost never say no to food (although I do exercise control) so eventually, the inches started crawling to all the hideous parts of my body – the thighs, arms and worst of all, tummy! You may not notice it (yet) but my pants are not fitting me as well as they used to. Ever since I started the culinary journey, there was no turning back (in terms of weight, that is). So, when I had the opportunity to review a revolutionary slimming belt, I immediately jumped to it.
Osim uKimono
But before that, it should be noted that this is in fact, a product review and not an advertorial. I am personally very keen on trying this product but I still have my doubts on whether it works or not. Therefore, the people from Osim are loaning the items for me for a couple of weeks, while I follow their instructions and record my measurements on the ‘report card’ provided. At the end of 2-3 weeks, we will all see whether uKimono can really make us lose inches. I promise you, I will be transparent and I won’t modify the results.
Osim uKimono in a box
uKimono mini for the arms, uKimono for the other parts of the body
Unboxing the uKimono revealed a rather heavy slimming belt which is padded with a soft surface, AC adaptor, a control panel as well as a carrying case.
What’s inside the box
Bright red uKimono slimming belt
When I tried to hold it using one hand, I could feel how heavy it was! It was perhaps, around 4-5kg? That’s my guess! Anyway, the weight proved to be useful later on for it gave the massages a little bit more momentum and force – break the fats!
A heavy bundle
Operating the uKimono is quite a breeze with the control in hand. One could use it to slim the butt, tummy or thigh area, or just to massage the lumbar area.
The remote control
uKimono mini for the arms
Look at the ‘report card’ that I had to fill in! The instructions were pretty simple – I had to do it twice a day for 15 minutes each and subsequently measure the tummy area before recording it on this paper.
The ‘report card’
I know, some disillusioned people might still think that I’m too skinny and I don’t need this, so to make things fun, I’m asking Saucer to join the experiment with me! 
Fair enough? Just to get things started, let us see the measurement for his tummy before he started using the belt. It looks like 39.6inches from the picture below?
Measuring the tummy at 39.6 inches
After that, I helped him to put on the belt and operate the control, which he learnt in no time. There are 3 levels of Massage Strength to be chosen, but he started with Level 2 first.
Massage Strength Level 2
Looks like he’s enjoying it!
“It feels like being punched, but in a good way”
Of course, I had to try it out too! The “Tummy” program was quite interesting. It started with a few minutes of excessive shaking, followed by some kneading action, and then a bit of punching sensation too. These processes repeat until 15 minutes is up, before automatically stopping.
Trying out the uKimono
There are many other areas that uKimono can be used on, so I tried experimenting on them as well.
The tummy
Trying to place it around my thighs – it’s heavy!
Fastening the strap
uKimono for thighs
uKimono for the lumbar – this basically just massages the back and has no slimming function
uKimono for the butt
While using uKimono for all the other areas of the body allows me to sit down and relax, the butt area is a bit of a challenge. So instead of standing for 15 minutes, I chose to lie on the bed, face down and let uKimono work its magic on my butt.
uKimono on the butt
According to the website, uKimono has 4 Auto Massage Programmes Developed by Japanese Shiatsu Massage Expert.
“uKimono helps to break down fatty tissue, enabling the effective and efficient burning of fat.” – Dr. Koto Takayoshi (M.D.) Professor Emeritus, Tsukuba University, Japan.
Whether it’s true or not, we will find out in a couple of weeks. I have named this series “Lose the Inches with OSIM uKimono” so watch out next week to check our report cards. 
Comments (44)
lol so mean by adding saucer’s measurement.
Haha he was perfectly voluntary
tat is perfect to keep fit.. have to get one.. hehe
nikel recently posted..Duck Egg Char Kuey Teow @ Jalan Kulim – Bukit Mertajam
Sorry witchy girl I do not believe in these gimmicks I mean products at all. There is no substitution for exercise and balance diet
Boy, you look fantastic in that tight tee if I were a guy I would be drooling. Hope saucer ain’t reading this
You know Oprah Winfrey always say, if there is a magic pill, she would hv bought it tried it and shared it with her audience haha..
Ok I read the magic words “when combined with an effective diet plan”
You have great writing skills mam..
LOL! cinafong, I have to say your comment always had be cracking with laughter!
Anyway, I am not condoning the fact that we don’t have to exercise because we still need that! This is just a way to complement the exercise and healthy diet so that we can reduce the stubborn fats at targeted area
Before this product, OSIM got a slimming belt like this too. It is in green & white colour. I bought it and almost everyday, I will use it. It actually works, but it really take times. I really work hard on my tights, of coz, I also do some oil massage etc. After apply the massage oil & massage, then I will use the belt. It really works…
But now I’m lazy to use it dy.. that’s why all the fat(s) appear again. haha
yvon recently posted..Valentines Dinner ♥ 7atenine- Ascott KL
Yea I heard of the uZap before, it’s the predecessor of uKimono. Glad to know that it worked for you! I’m hoping it would work for us too! hehe.. And don’t stop using it!
I use a similar slimming belt too! It works for me (with exercise and detox of course), especially when I’m about to wear a bikini the next day.
Bangsar-bAbE recently posted..Dim Sum Buffet @ Zuan Yuan- One World Hotel
Oh that’s great!! Good to get some positive feedback from a beauty queen herself!
You got well toned arms. I forgot to add and I usually have to come back and add it haha… do you go gym or swim? Nice square shoulders always look good in tees… I like to admire at cute girls and gorgeous women just as much as the next guy haha..
I used to go gym and swim but have stopped since a year ago! Which explains the piling of inches!
And thank YOU so much for your nice comments on my arms and shoulders 
You really made my day! Hehe
Waiyor…he 39.6 kah? I’m only 48! Muahahahaha!!!! Somebody tried to sell one to me…but he was so fat so I told him to use it himself first.
suituapui recently posted..Living next door to Alice…
cant wait to see the report card!
is saucer going to combine this with some level of control in diet?
xin recently posted..An Internal Affair for Dinner – Kedai Makanan Ah Heng @ Off Jalan Raja Laut
Well, we already try to avoid oily and fatty food as it is, so perhaps just eat as normal without overdosing.
No excessive diet for sure.
I also wanna slim down a bit. OSIM gimme one unit to review. LOL
tekkaus recently posted..Boiling My Feet At Kolam Ayer Panas Trong
Poor Saucer has to be your lab rat. Anyway I hope he will get good results here.
tekkaus recently posted..Boiling My Feet At Kolam Ayer Panas Trong
Lol @ lab rat!!
Yea, hopefully he’ll get good results!!
i have their older version.. U-zap.. still using it.. it’s been five years now
Merryn recently posted..Indoor Theme Park @ Genting
Really? Does it work??
What am I asking.. of course it works otherwise you won’t be using it for 5 years right? *smacks head*
hahaha!! saucer looks like kid at there!!
Caroline recently posted..MM – Price Tag by Jessie J ft BOB
WEI u so selim-melim dy!! no need this darling! u look perfectly fine!
HAHA phewitt sexy lying down thr. :p me lagi tak payah gune this, eric need this!! mwahahaha
Caroline recently posted..MM – Price Tag by Jessie J ft BOB
Yea you don’t need this of course!! Eric.. hmm… I have no comment
wa….i oso wan >_<" i have the body frame of an S, tummy of a M and thighs of an L!!!! Seriously from measurements. I need this~
Glo-w recently posted..Hotel Review- Novotel
Wow you have S, M and L all in one! Hehe.. wait for my results ya.. we’ll see if this really works before you get it
Hi witch its almost 11pm and I am still looking at you haha.. no actually am doing some research and needed to rest my weary eyes..
For someone who eats so much and not exercise for a year, you look really petite and tone. I like toned arms have been trying to buff up mine since I saw Madonna’s biceps.
Anyway, hope you don’t mine me teasing u I know you mean serious eating business here not yakkity yak away with me.
But I do note that you are very popular and that is why many establishments seek you out to feature on your blog. You are fun and authentic, I like it. Keep it up Mrs saucer
Oh, I have not checked out saucer’s blog yet.
goodnite
Hello cinafong! It’s morning now
I promise you, I only look petite in the picture! If you see me in person, you’d be surprised at how ‘gigantic’ I am.. lol! I mean really, I’m tall!
As I said, your comment always made me laugh so of course I don’t mind your ‘teasing’! And thank you so much for your support my dear
mrs fatboybakes tried the osim belt before..so did i…actually i felt quite nauseous after using it, dunno why. maybe all that vibration…
but that pic of saucer..and his measurements, classic la….so farnee…
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Yea I felt the same during my first trial.. the vibration made me feel queasy. But the second or third usage onwards, it was actually pretty nice.. the feeling of something breaking down the fats within (or so it seems!). Hehe.. hopefully it works so that all of Saucer’s measurements won’t be in vain!
So this is losing the inches without sweat. Would like to see your report card in a few weeks
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This is great to prepare the “bikini body” for the summer. I have to trim 4 inches from my waist omg!
Thanks for sharing!
Yvon – Bocas Del Toro recently posted..Surfers Only – Isla Colon
You’re most welcome! Have to start early for the summer, eh?
Ahahha..i got fond over this product also but hub said later i get imbalanced body figure after getting punch here and there…LOL
mommy ling recently posted..I want to sleep very very long
LOL! Your hubby is really funny.. anyway, we shall see if it works!!
you look kinda funny with this belt – i hope it works
and Doesn’t matter what diet you’re on, the hardest obstacle in dieting is control hunger pangs and cravings.
You might like to try out a product that does exactly that: fresh-frozen Hoodia (a well known appetite depressant) in the form of small and convenient ice cubes – hence its name, the ice cube diet.
It just helps you eat less and makes your dieting easier.
http://www.icecubediet.com/
Good luck to you all and for those who do try it out, please do share your experiences with me – John – [email protected].
How much is it? I must follow this Lose the Inches with OSIM uKimono to see if u can lose ur weight..
hi, i am very curious to know ur result as i am considering of buying one…
i weigh 50 kg, do exercise, jogging 3-4 times a weeks for half an hour each session , though it might help in reducing weight from my pregnancy, i still have belly fat .
so i am wondering whether tis product really works
Hi Veniece,
Stay tuned for my next update ok! It will be up next Monday where I will show you the results.
dear witch
i hav tried so many things fr my stubborn fat on tummy area (only) i am a thyroid patient so its hard fr me to loose weight does u zap / u kimono really wrks fr me as well as wt is this magnetic belt all abt
Dear real facts,
I think the people at Osim store would be able to give you a better answer as I’m not sure if it’s ok for thyroid patient to use this belt. Sorry that I can’t be of any help!
Hi ,
I am also thinking of getting one. How are your results so far?
Hi rani,
The trick is dedication 
I have to be honest to say that I haven’t been very disciplined with it lately. But before this, I was using it daily and observed consistent reduction in the area around my waist!
Please send the price details in India.