I want to lose weight, but I don't want to lose my curves :/

xNausicaa

I'm a very curvy person. I'm 42-32-45. I want too lose.weight,but I don't want to lose my curves. I know spot reduction doesn't work but is it possible for me to be able to lose 100 pounds without drastically changing my measurements? (Particularly my hips)

If there's anyone that's lost weight but is still curvy, please help me out here

laolivabeachbum

You are a typical hourglass, which is very rare! I would imagine that when you lose weight your measurements won't be so extreme but I don't think you will lose your natural shape. Your hips and bust may get small but your waist will too.

Velum_cado

I got way, way curvier as I lost weight. Before, I was apple shaped and my hips weren't defined at all. Now, my chest is about 8 inches bigger than my waist, and my hips are 10 inches bigger than my waist! Apparently, loads of weight came off from my belly.
I love my new shape!

I imagine since you're already quite curvy that you'll maintain that, even though everything will shrink - it will all be proportionate. You may lose more around your chest, but the size of your hips is based on your skeletal structure.

xNausicaa

Thanks! I hope so. It's be a bummer to lose my shape

laolivabeachbum

I would love some curves, real curves I mean not fat. I'm rocking the barrel look at the moment 38/40/43 :'-(((((

xNausicaa

Thanks! I'm not so worried about my chest, I'd be happy to lose it to be honest haha. A DD is a dreadfull thing to carry around sometimes

xNausicaa

I would love some curves, real curves I mean not fat. I'm rocking the barrel look at the moment 38/40/43 :'-(((((

I understand you. I always described myself as a "boulder" as a teen. I desperately wanted curves, everyone else has a shape, even a little one but me (I hit puberty late) then outta no where bam massive curves. I actually like you're shake (I'm jealous of your chest measurment). Something that could help you though is a site called improveyourfemalecurves.com. I personally never used it, but my friend did and it helped her get a little butt

Dewymorning

I also have an hourglass figure, and losing weight has only accentuated it.

If your wide hips and big bust are caused by genetics you won't lose it with weight loss.

Adc7225

Sorry, genetics play a part in that! But in general your shape will somewhat stay the same. I have recently decided to lose 100 lbs. right now have lost about 76 lbs. I am not sure what my chest size was but I wore a full figure 42C, now I wear a misses 34C, waist was 38, currently 28 and my hips went from 52.5 to 43 - so I am still curvy! I still have about 23 more pounds to go.

xNausicaa

I also have an hourglass figure, and losing weight has only accentuated it.

If your wide hips and big bust are caused by genetics you won't lose it with weight loss.

Thanks! I hope weightless makes my curves better too!

mockchoc

You'll be fine. No matter if I'm skinner or a bit bigger I am still hourglass.

xNausicaa

Sorry, genetics play a part in that! But in general your shape will somewhat stay the same. I have recently decided to lose 100 lbs. right now have lost about 76 lbs. I am not sure what my chest size was but I wore a full figure 42C, now I wear a misses 34C, waist was 38, currently 28 and my hips went from 52.5 to 43 - so I am still curvy! I still have about 23 more pounds to go.

Thanks! Congrats on your progress so far btw I'm glad I'll possibly keep my figure, if only I could keep my hips though *sigh*

DawnieB1977

I kept my hourglass figure. I'm pregnant now, but I'm sure when I lose weight again I'll still be an hourglass.


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TheLadyBane

I imagine with weight loss you would actually stay fairly proportionate to what you are now, just losing over your entire body. I imagine genetics and body type will play a factor but it seems likely you would loose fairly equally all over. I lost over 100 lbs and remained pretty proportionate. I wish I had taken my measurements from the very start so I could have an overall picture from my highest weight of 289. I do have measurements from 240 and lower, though.

240 lbs chest: 45 waist: 38 hips: 49
159 lbs chest: 37 waist: 29 hips: 39

Overall, I lost 8 inches from my chest, 9 inches from my waist, and 10 inches from my hips.

AnexRavensong

You won't. I've lost nearly 10 lbs (recently, not to count previous weighloss) and my waist to hip ratio is still .69. (personally, it kind of annoys me, but it is who I am) Hip curves generally come from your bones anyway

http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/waist-to-hip-ratio

Jason3589

Can l just say from a male prospective, l personally love a lady with curves xx

xNausicaa

I kept my hourglass figure. I'm pregnant now, but I'm sure when I lose weight again I'll still be an hourglass.


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Wow, you look amazing! :-)

xNausicaa

I imagine with weight loss you would actually stay fairly proportionate to what you are now, just losing over your entire body. I imagine genetics and body type will play a factor but it seems likely you would loose fairly equally all over. I lost over 100 lbs and remained pretty proportionate. I wish I had taken my measurements from the very start so I could have an overall picture from my highest weight of 289. I do have measurements from 240 and lower, though.

240 lbs chest: 45 waist: 38 hips: 49
159 lbs chest: 37 waist: 29 hips: 39

Overall, I lost 8 inches from my chest, 9 inches from my waist, and 10 inches from my hips.

Thank you! And congrats on your progress c:

xNausicaa

You won't. I've lost nearly 10 lbs (recently, not to count previous weighloss) and my waist to hip ratio is still .69. (personally, it kind of annoys me, but it is who I am) Hip curves generally come from your bones anyway

http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/waist-to-hip-ratio

I've never even heard of the ratio thing! Thanks so much

xNausicaa

Can l just say from a male prospective, l personally love a lady with curves xx

Thank you! c:

melissamarah

I'm an hourglass, too. A few years ago, I was about 35 lbs. lighter than I am right now, and I still had big boobs and booty. I think weightlifting helps, from what I've read.