Hip dip question (pictures in post)

GeminiQueen2965
GeminiQueen2965 Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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Okay so I know you cant really get rid of your hip dips and butt training can emphasize them. My body type is supposedly a figure 8 because of the shelf like appearance of my hips. I've had a baby 3 years ago and I noticed I've kept 10 pounds of baby fat and it's all located on my upper hips/navel area, upper arms and, my thighs so I know you cant control fat distribution
. My question is if I do abs work outs and tone my tummy will it reduce my upper hips/navel area? I dont expect dramatic results because my body is what it is but I hoped at least lose an inch in that area to have a little more confidence and make it easier to accept my body as is.

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  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Where fat comes off with weight loss is up to genetics. You can help spot maintain muscle while in a deficit as you lose fat, but there is no guarantee fat will come off where you want it. Also hip dips are largely genetic and down to bone structure. I mean you can build up the gluteus medius which can help, but muscle building can also emphasize it more for some people. For me they have improved with muscle gain in the glutes and go down with weight loss and lower bodyfat.

    I think you look great and honestly when you wear your pants up you look very normal to me. However if you want to work on body composition changes I would recommend you follow a lifting program and eat at maintenance, also make sure you are getting enough protein.
  • Phirrgus
    Phirrgus Posts: 1,894 Member
    You may want to consider recomp.
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1

    From those photos you don't seem to need to lose any weight, but trimming away excess fat and gaining muscle might help you achieve what you want to.
  • GeminiQueen2965
    GeminiQueen2965 Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you guys so much. Both of you very helpful and thank you sardelsa for the compliment 💚
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,799 Member
    SMH. I’d love to have some waist definition like you. The grass is always greener.....
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    Try the exercises he highlights. Consistency + patience.

    https://youtu.be/Irtr7z1e-Uc
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