Are 42 inch hips big

fitnessqueen91
fitnessqueen91 Posts: 166 Member
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I took my measurements. I'm 5"7.5, a 34D with 31 inch waist and 42 inch hips. According to my waist to height and hip to waist ratio I'm healthy. I can fit into a size 12 UK trousers despite my big hips. How can I be a size 12 with such huge hips. How long does I take to loose inches? I'vebeen wworking on and have seen no different in waist measurements.

How do some people have such tiny hips? I hate my hips and don't want to be curvy.

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  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    I would happily trade the genes that cause me to gain weight in my abdomen for genes that cause me to gain weight on my hips. I consider you to be genetically blessed. Since we can't trade genes, we both just have to reduce body fat and add muscle tone to get the body we want.
  • ilovecereal1982
    ilovecereal1982 Posts: 1,194 Member
    No way!!! Hips are great! Just ask Shakira...her hips don't lie!!!!
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    We all want what we haven't got. I measured my hips two days ago and was happy to see that they are up to 38.75".

    For the most part, you have to accept that your build is your build. Some people have wide hips, even at a healthy weight. Some have relatively slim hips, even at an unhealthy weight. I can't really say how long it will take you to lose inches on your hips because that's not my difficult to lose spot so I don't have experience with it. I know that there are other ladies here who are curvier though so hopefully somebody will pipe up.
  • fitnessqueen91
    fitnessqueen91 Posts: 166 Member
    Is dress size relative to hip and waist size or are measurements like weight, that two people can have the same measurements but be different dress sizes and shapes?
  • fitnessqueen91
    fitnessqueen91 Posts: 166 Member
    Despite having big hips I don't have big thighs. I like my legs as they are toned and I run a lot but my bum and hips seem to be the last place where I loose weight or tone
  • areallycoolstory
    areallycoolstory Posts: 1,680 Member
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/149948-exercises-that-reduce-hip-size/

    here you go:-)
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    It depends on the dress's style and on the brand/designer. Different brands are sized differently. Some dresses are more fitted and some are more flared/looser around the hips. Your height can affect your size too.

    My waist is the slowest to lose area. It's just slightly under 31". I wear a US 10, which appears to be comparable to UK 12. My pants are usually snug in the waist and baggy in the hips.
  • GillianLF
    GillianLF Posts: 410 Member
    I'm also a size 12 (in most brands) and have 42 inch hips! However 2 years ago they were 39 inches. They sound like good measurements. :)
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    At last check a couple weeks ago, my waist measured 33.75 inches and my hips measured 52 inches.

    "Big" is relative.
  • vivelajackie
    vivelajackie Posts: 321 Member
    Vanity siiiize. Infamous in the US at least. Makes it hard to pin a single size in women's clothing. Seriously though. Curves are wonderful. My hips are a bit ridiculous, but I will enjoy them as I continue to lose weight... your figure sounds fabulous.
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    dont try to lose hips....build you upper back. perspective changes completely.

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