Waist beads are worn for many reasons.  To track weight loss, embrace femininity, as a fashion statement, spirituality, and simply to feel beyoutiful.

Below is a video on waist bead education

https://youtu.be/mcsmOfRpfq0

Color meaning:

Green-life, safety, jealousy, growth, harmony, fertility, kindness, stability, balance, relaxation

Brown-warmth, wholesomeness, security, reliability, comfort, natural, stability, honesty