Pear shaped ladies

hnyzthms

Hi

I'm 5ft 3 and a typical pear shaped. I currently weigh 157lb and my goal weight to start is 145, which then i set a new one.

Are there any succes stories of people who have gone down sizes where pear shaped people carry it bum and thighs. I have a pair of jeans which i long to get into. But they don't go over my thighs.

If so pics would be great and also any tips on exercises to help these areas not running

ninnyfurr74

Cycling, leglifts, and kettle bell squats. Will tone inner thigh and butt Also works that core Good luck!

Vtfitlife

Cardio to burn the fat, since you can't tone fat which is what saddlebags are... they are just along for the ride. I tend to carry fat in that area so that's how I know

votkuhr

Hello from another pear!

I've lost about 20 lbs from lots of cardio (running, HIIT) with the occasional weights. But I've learnt to love and accept the fact that we can't spot reduce fat - so we just have to burn, baby, burn.

Posting my before and after pictures here and you can see despite the 20 lbs loss, my thighs and hips are still fairly chunky. I'm doing more leg curls, extensions and squats as compared to before just to define those areas a bit more.

In terms of sizing, I used to wear UK 14 tops and bottoms; whereas now I can fit into a UK 10/12 top and UK 12 bottom.

What I can suggest is that if you don't like raining, you can check out fitness blender on youtube for their high-intensity interval training videos. All you need is space, a good pair of sports shoes (to absorb impact from jumps, etc) and maybe a yoga mat. They're quite challenging, but very rewarding! Take longer breaks in between if you need to, but always remember to keep your heart rate up.

All the very best!

newatbritt

Wow, you look great! We have similar body types, but, I'm heavier. Your photos are inspiring!

janeite1990

I'm a pear. I lost 15 pounds (127 to 112), and lots came of my bum and thighs. I'd say the last place I lose is between my ribs and middle of my thighs. I saw my arms and calves shape up before my belly and thighs. It's frustrating, but I'm going to keep going at it. Sorry, no pics.

beachbum1984

Wow, you've done an amazing job! You look great!

I'm also a pear-shape - similar body type. I have never carried much weight on my waist, but I have a pretty terrible saddlebag area. I tone up on top much faster than on the bottom, and I've sadly lost some inches off my chest, but I think it's the reality of the body type.

So far, cycling and interval training (lots of squats and lunges in there) have helped me. I want to start running if I can tolerate it.

Lillyloooo

Fellow pear

ZiezieO

Cardio & lifting.

I now have great legs (yeah I'll toot my own horn).

Nothing is more empowering than a gal that can run, dance, press and be flexible. That's my recommendation!

Schlackity

Pear here. :-)

I have lost 7 inches off my hips but they're still the biggest measurement on me (coming in at 49 inches). I am still shopping in plug-size stores/catalogs, so I usually don't have any problem getting jeans to fit my big old booty. My waist has gone from 46 to 41 inches so now I look a little less pear-ish but not much. When I get to 100 lbs off, I plan to post some before and after pics but that won't be for a little while yet.

terrie_k

Deadlifts. I have found them difficult to get my form perfect but have never had my glutes be sore until doing them (this after dong squat after squat to heal a knee injury).

bogden78

Pear here as well! I've lost a lot of weight, from size 18 pants to 8/10 depending on brand. So even though thighs/bum are my problem areas, the weight is coming off. I have only done cardio as well no weights.

lisalsd1

At my heaviest, I was an 18+...now down to a 4. Here's the thing though, I'm pretty much proportionally the same. I'm smaller everywhere, but have the same shape still.

Cardio and improving your diet will help the fat...squats will help the leg muscles and reduce the appearance of cellulite. I started with front squats with dumbbells, the leg press machine, and have started using the super squat machine, the sled, and the "yes/no" machine to isolate the inner thighs.

You're still going to be pear-shape, but you can be a smooth pear instead of a bumpy pear.

stacibuk

My dear bums are in fashion. The bigger the better I say!!

janesmith1

I'm really an X but weight has put me into a pear shape. I'm taking selfies weekly in my Lose 10 lbs a month group and there is a difference, even from a month ago. I also have a huge belly and that is going down as well but when I do this one abs workout you can totally see it more - I haven't been able to do abs for a week so the abs aren't going down as much. The cardio is really helping the saddlebags and the size of the legs.

Sparlingo

Photos help, too by showing you what you exaggerate in your mind. I have pear measurements, and I've always had a big bum/hips relative to my short stature, but when I look at my progress photos, there's nothing really disproportional about me at all.

That said, I think pear-shaped women are so beautiful!

ajsdream

Also a pear!! I remember being at my lowest weight (114 @ 5'5") and still having a big booty! Oh well, at least I had a nice booty and not a flat one!

Love the pics ladies! Hope to add mine soon!

caseys29

Pear here. :-)

I have lost 7 inches off my hips but they're still the biggest measurement on me (coming in at 49 inches). I am still shopping in plug-size stores/catalogs, so I usually don't have any problem getting jeans to fit my big old booty. My waist has gone from 46 to 41 inches so now I look a little less pear-ish but not much. When I get to 100 lbs off, I plan to post some before and after pics but that won't be for a little while yet.

We must have similar body shapes - my waist is currently at 41 inches and hips are 49. I've list 6 inches off both, but only 2 inches off my butt. I haven't even measured my chest because my boobs are shrinking quickly. They don't even keep the seatbelt from creeping up to my neck anymore. I also have at least another 100 pounds to lose.

br1twaslyke

Photos help, too by showing you what you exaggerate in your mind. I have pear measurements, and I've always had a big bum/hips relative to my short stature, but when I look at my progress photos, there's nothing really disproportional about me at all.

That said, I think pear-shaped women are so beautiful!

this is awesome! my belly looks similar to yours and I'm so happy to see that your belly is flat in your after pic, it gives me a lot of hope! thanks for posting

JaniePapageorgio

I suppose I am a pear-shape, but my hip measurements are not that big- I guess I don't know where to measure? My butt and thighs hold everything.

Shreddingit84

Dancing is the best for Pears!! You keep *kitten* and shape thighs n waist!

naomijuliette96

32, 26.5, 37... yeah i guess I'm a pear.. Cycling is awesome, but for tone, you should DEFINITELY look at doing some lifting! It will not make you bulky! I promise!

nomorebingesgirl2014

Amazing !

Amestris

This is so awesome my body type is similar to your before. I was just wondering today if losing 20-30 pounds would be enough to slim down my problem areas. Your legs definitely looks slimmer. How long did it take you to lose 20 pounds? Thanks for the inspiration.

Hello from another pear!

I've lost about 20 lbs from lots of cardio (running, HIIT) with the occasional weights. But I've learnt to love and accept the fact that we can't spot reduce fat - so we just have to burn, baby, burn.

Posting my before and after pictures here and you can see despite the 20 lbs loss, my thighs and hips are still fairly chunky. I'm doing more leg curls, extensions and squats as compared to before just to define those areas a bit more.

In terms of sizing, I used to wear UK 14 tops and bottoms; whereas now I can fit into a UK 10/12 top and UK 12 bottom.

What I can suggest is that if you don't like raining, you can check out fitness blender on youtube for their high-intensity interval training videos. All you need is space, a good pair of sports shoes (to absorb impact from jumps, etc) and maybe a yoga mat. They're quite challenging, but very rewarding! Take longer breaks in between if you need to, but always remember to keep your heart rate up.

All the very best!

MyChocolateDiet

Dancing is the best for Pears!! You keep *kitten* and shape thighs n waist!

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4MissRose

:drinker: cheers Pear-shaped ladies! :flowerforyou:

Val_67

Hello from another pear!

I've lost about 20 lbs from lots of cardio (running, HIIT) with the occasional weights. But I've learnt to love and accept the fact that we can't spot reduce fat - so we just have to burn, baby, burn.

Posting my before and after pictures here and you can see despite the 20 lbs loss, my thighs and hips are still fairly chunky. I'm doing more leg curls, extensions and squats as compared to before just to define those areas a bit more.

In terms of sizing, I used to wear UK 14 tops and bottoms; whereas now I can fit into a UK 10/12 top and UK 12 bottom.

What I can suggest is that if you don't like raining, you can check out fitness blender on youtube for their high-intensity interval training videos. All you need is space, a good pair of sports shoes (to absorb impact from jumps, etc) and maybe a yoga mat. They're quite challenging, but very rewarding! Take longer breaks in between if you need to, but always remember to keep your heart rate up.

All the very best!

You look great! A true encouragement for myself. How tall are you?

I am a pear shape too, but I learned loooong ago that I will NEVER be able to squeeze into any size smaller than a size 6. Even when I was 19 & 115 pounds I could not pull a pair of size 5 pants over my thighs & hips. I actually have no problem with that though. My thighs & butt are the least of my worries; as long as I get them a little more toned, I'm good. I just have a gut from 2 children that I need to go away, & I really want my boobs to downsize at least a little.

brevislux

I'm a pear too. For me it isn't just about where I store fat: I have a relatively wide pelvis... One day in a delivery room I'd be thankful. Anyway, in addition to losing fat that you have, I'd say work on toning your legs, thighs and butt. And squat! My legs aren't tiny, especially comparing to my waist that's really small. But they are super strong and have nice muscles. So for the first time in my life, I think, I don't hate my whole lower body. Use it as an advantage!

samjones6734

Wow!! Ur stretch marks have gone!! Gives me hope! You look fantastic!! :drinker:

lindssaurus

Bump

wyattj99

Hello! I'm 5'3 and my starting weight was around 190 but I didn't start tracking til I was 184. I was using Fat Secret app, right before I got to my goal weight of 125 I started using this app...and now I lost 11 lbs since being here. You can add me as friend, not sure if I'm pear shape but I know the feeling of losing weight.