A diameter of about 2 cm to 3 cm is enough. After all, you lose weight by strengthening the range of abdominal rotation, not turning your stomach.
It was you who bought it for the first time. At that time, I didn't understand. I thought it was okay to wrap such a thick soft layer outside, but when I came back, I found my stomach ached. Now use it as a stretching ring, and I don't dare to use it to turn my abdomen. It can also be used to practice stretching, which is quite useful.