Dears pls help the Pears!
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Its for pear shaped ladies only!
I know pear shape is feminine but only if it is slender, gigantic can not be an adjective for feminity :laugh:
I know very well that we cant spot reduce but there are so many workout dvds in the market related to lower body.
1) Share your height, weight, before and after measurements.
2) What workouts have you done to reduce the inches and what do you suggest as effective ones.
If this thread goes succesful we shall start a motivational challenge soon!
I know pear shape is feminine but only if it is slender, gigantic can not be an adjective for feminity :laugh:
I know very well that we cant spot reduce but there are so many workout dvds in the market related to lower body.
1) Share your height, weight, before and after measurements.
2) What workouts have you done to reduce the inches and what do you suggest as effective ones.
If this thread goes succesful we shall start a motivational challenge soon!
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I'm a pear too... I'm not sure what is terribly successful. I just got the lower body workout from Jillian Michaels that I'm planning to start after the 30 Day Shred. I've also been running in the hopes that it will help drop the lower body weight. So far, it's just increased my thighs 1/2" and decreased my arms and breasts. Sigh... I hope that we get some good advice on what works!0
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hello im pear shaped....height 157 cm size 16 now :O) waist 99cm and hips 106 cm and weight 82 kilos......ive lost a total of 10 cm in 5 months from each measurement that ive given u :O) WALKING WALKING AND MORE WALKING plus JOGGING ever other night!!!!!!! believe me u will notice the difference.0
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I'm 5'8" and about 184 pounds.I've been told that doing lunges and other exercises that incorporate a lot of muscles are the ones for my shape. Personally I hate lunges and the only thing that works is to consistently lose body fat. I've started adding more cardio and weights to tone up my upper body which is realy weak. My backside is definately my trouble area and it seems like I have to stay very consitent to get the weight off there. I tend to lose in my waist first which makes me feel thinner until my jeans stop at my hips and won't reach my waist. What kind of challenge did you have in mind?0
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I am 5'7" and started MFP in February 2011 at 175 pounds. I am currently about 147 pounds with a goal weight of 145 (possibly a couple pounds lower to allow some fluctuation).
Starting measurements"
175 pounds
Waist: 40"
Hips: 44"
Upper thigh (fattest part): 28"
Last time I measure was back in July (have to do that soon):
153 pounds
Waist: 35
Hips: 41
Upper thigh: 24.5
My hips currently have to be less than 40" since I now wear size 8 pants but I am not certain. If I remember, I'll measure tonight and posy my updated numbers.
My inches have been gradually going down all over as I have lost weight, though my hips and thighs were (of course) the last to go. I started doing mat pilates in August once a week and stepped it up to twice a week starting in September. I have been in a plateau of sorts since September through today, holding steady at 147 pounds. However, I dropped a pants size (from US 10 to 8) in that "plateau" time so I give pilates the credit! It really has changed the tone of my body. I can't recommend it enough, so long as you find a studio with a good teacher, at least to start, and learn the basics before doing it at home.
Edited to add: I have been doing cardio all along (even before MFP) in the form of brisk walking and hiking. I do pilates in addition to that.0 -
Well, I am a 5'-2" pear, I started this journey at 185 pounds on January 27th 2011, am currently at 150.
My starting waist measurement was 37.5" and is now 33.0"
My starting hip measurement was 45.5" and is now 38"
My starting thigh measurement was 26" and is now 22.5"
I can say with certainty that these lower body changes have mostly occured due to running 2 to 3 times per week. I do other workout videos, but nothing that consistently. I hope this helps you!0 -
Hips 43, waist 38, height 5'6", weight 180. Genetic pear. Even when I weighed only 125 lbs, I always had to buy a size larger bottom in suits, either pants or skirts. And I would be an A cup in the beasts and need shoulder pads so jackets would fit properly. LOL! I share the big bottom with the women on my mother's side of the family. ; )
Exercise, particularly walking makes a big difference in the stomach, hips area. Keeps it from ballooning too much.
My philosophy: keep the pear from turning into an apple. Love your difference. And use fashion advice for pear shapes in dressing.0 -
I'm a pear
lol. I don't like it very much. My fiance does, but no... lol.
My hips are 33, while my waist is 23. And I'm 5'5.
I started on this site about 6 months ago and have been on and off of it. But have been working out a lot longer than that.
I try to use my balance ball to help reduce and tone my legs. And do squats and leg raises to tone my butt lol
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uggh i hear ya! i hate the big butt, thigh, hip thing..it is the healthiest shape though so i guess we have to be thankful for that...i have a nice upper body, smallish waist (28in) ...all great then i get to my hips and yikes! (39.5in) as of this morning...and my thighs...my one thighs is as big as my 2yo! (22in) ...then my legs below the knees look great!
the last time i got to a good weight between kid#1 and#2, pilates helped tone that area and for once i was happy with my shape...but i had to get to below 120lb (i am a tiny 5'1) and do pilates 3x a week in addition to my cardio and strength training..
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I'm 5'8" and about 184 pounds.I've been told that doing lunges and other exercises that incorporate a lot of muscles are the ones for my shape. Personally I hate lunges and the only thing that works is to consistently lose body fat. I've started adding more cardio and weights to tone up my upper body which is realy weak. My backside is definately my trouble area and it seems like I have to stay very consitent to get the weight off there. I tend to lose in my waist first which makes me feel thinner until my jeans stop at my hips and won't reach my waist. What kind of challenge did you have in mind?
I have been doing research on Internet about it, moreover I have bad knees these days so I was looking for some way out that i can keep working on buns and thighs without the sqauts and lunges. so far i have found Winsor Pilates very good I can literally feel it where it is working.
about the challenge I think that whatever we come up after discussing the previous experience of u guys0 -
I'm a pear too... I'm not sure what is terribly successful. I just got the lower body workout from Jillian Michaels that I'm planning to start after the 30 Day Shred. I've also been running in the hopes that it will help drop the lower body weight. So far, it's just increased my thighs 1/2" and decreased my arms and breasts. Sigh... I hope that we get some good advice on what works!
Are u referring to killer buns and thighs? i have gone through the video it has 3 levels but 40 mins each and it is killer one I think it is comparable to P90X as it has a lot of plyometrics(jumping)0 -
hello im pear shaped....height 157 cm size 16 now :O) waist 99cm and hips 106 cm and weight 82 kilos......ive lost a total of 10 cm in 5 months from each measurement that ive given u :O) WALKING WALKING AND MORE WALKING plus JOGGING ever other night!!!!!!! believe me u will notice the difference.
Yes i have heard walking and running helps. have any of u guys ever done c25K?0 -
I'm 5'3 and weigh 124 lbs..used to weigh 150. I still maintained the same shape after losing weight, but managed to tighten both my butt and thigs with strength training my legs two days a week, one day involving plyometrics, and the other just circuit training 0
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I'm 5'8" and about 184 pounds.I've been told that doing lunges and other exercises that incorporate a lot of muscles are the ones for my shape. Personally I hate lunges and the only thing that works is to consistently lose body fat. I've started adding more cardio and weights to tone up my upper body which is realy weak. My backside is definately my trouble area and it seems like I have to stay very consitent to get the weight off there. I tend to lose in my waist first which makes me feel thinner until my jeans stop at my hips and won't reach my waist. What kind of challenge did you have in mind?
I have the same problem that my waist gets trim so fast and hips and thighs are so stubborn they look even more big.
thats why Im reluctant to do 30DS as have seen ppl b4 and after measurement and most of the case 30DS works on waist more than hips and thighs...thats y im want to do Killer buns and thighs but I hope my knees can bear all those plyos0 -
I am 5'7" and started MFP in February 2011 at 175 pounds. I am currently about 147 pounds with a goal weight of 145 (possibly a couple pounds lower to allow some fluctuation).
Starting measurements"
175 pounds
Waist: 40"
Hips: 44"
Upper thigh (fattest part): 28"
Last time I measure was back in July (have to do that soon):
153 pounds
Waist: 35
Hips: 41
Upper thigh: 24.5
My hips currently have to be less than 40" since I now wear size 8 pants but I am not certain. If I remember, I'll measure tonight and posy my updated numbers.
My inches have been gradually going down all over as I have lost weight, though my hips and thighs were (of course) the last to go. I started doing mat pilates in August once a week and stepped it up to twice a week starting in September. I have been in a plateau of sorts since September through today, holding steady at 147 pounds. However, I dropped a pants size (from US 10 to 8) in that "plateau" time so I give pilates the credit! It really has changed the tone of my body. I can't recommend it enough, so long as you find a studio with a good teacher, at least to start, and learn the basics before doing it at home.
Edited to add: I have been doing cardio all along (even before MFP) in the form of brisk walking and hiking. I do pilates in addition to that.
Congratulations even inthe plateau u have seen inch loss which is great. how many minutes of pilates class did u do? Winsor is good but less than 19 minutes so i combined 10 minutes rapid loss and 10 mintes prenatal pilates to make it 40 mins
which dvd do u suggest?0 -
Well, I am a 5'-2" pear, I started this journey at 185 pounds on January 27th 2011, am currently at 150.
My starting waist measurement was 37.5" and is now 33.0"
My starting hip measurement was 45.5" and is now 38"
My starting thigh measurement was 26" and is now 22.5"
I can say with certainty that these lower body changes have mostly occured due to running 2 to 3 times per week. I do other workout videos, but nothing that consistently. I hope this helps you!
Congratulations! i have noticed u have lost more on hips than waist which isvery unusual for pear shaped ppl.
kindly elaborate more about your workout routine! how many miles, time and which lower body dvds did u use.
and once again ur results r amazing0 -
uggh i hear ya! i hate the big butt, thigh, hip thing..it is the healthiest shape though so i guess we have to be thankful for that...i have a nice upper body, smallish waist (28in) ...all great then i get to my hips and yikes! (39.5in) as of this morning...and my thighs...my one thighs is as big as my 2yo! (22in) ...then my legs below the knees look great!
the last time i got to a good weight between kid#1 and#2, pilates helped tone that area and for once i was happy with my shape...but i had to get to below 120lb (i am a tiny 5'1) and do pilates 3x a week in addition to my cardio and strength training..
samantha
which pilates dvd do u use?0 -
I'm 5'3 and weigh 124 lbs..used to weigh 150. I still maintained the same shape after losing weight, but managed to tighten both my butt and thigs with strength training my legs two days a week, one day involving plyometrics, and the other just circuit training
did u use any dvd in particular? elaborate more about ur workout pls0 -
I did the insanity DVDs, all 13 of them, in order to get in my plyometrics (but I'm sure you could do things like vertical leaps, jump squats, jump lunges, and the like without the DVDs), and I circuited trained by combining different exercises (oxygenmag.com is a great place to find some) to create a full-leg and glute workout. Both things combined together really helped me see results. let me know if there's anything else I can answer for you 0
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I'm a definite pear, with at least a full size difference between my upper and lower halves.
Starting weight 211 lbs
Size 20 pants
Waist 37"
Hips 50"
Thigh 30"
Current weight 172 (or so)
Size 12-14 pants
Waist 28.5"
Hips 40"
Thigh 25"
I've mostly just dieted and stayed as active as my schedule permits. It's tougher now that I'm in school. I do weight-lifting, Zumba, biking, swimming, walking, karate, or whatever else. No high impact activities due to arthritis in my knees. I need to take a new progress picture soon, although I still hate the way my legs look. They *are* getting slimmer, slowly. Some day I won't feel self-conscious about my thighs when I'm at the pool. Some day. :flowerforyou:0 -
I did the insanity DVDs, all 13 of them, in order to get in my plyometrics (but I'm sure you could do things like vertical leaps, jump squats, jump lunges, and the like without the DVDs), and I circuited trained by combining different exercises (oxygenmag.com is a great place to find some) to create a full-leg and glute workout. Both things combined together really helped me see results. let me know if there's anything else I can answer for you
thanks u have been a great help!
as u r insanity grad, what r u remarks about Jillian micheals killer buns and thighs. background of this question is my waist gets trimmed very fast so my thighs and hips look even more big! i want a workout which better reduce my lowerbody fast and over the course of period my body get into better propotions. I am not saying my upperbody is perfect and i know we cant spot reduce and pear shape can not become hourglass! but still we have to work on it0 -
I'm a definite pear, with at least a full size difference between my upper and lower halves.
Starting weight 211 lbs
Size 20 pants
Waist 37"
Hips 50"
Thigh 30"
Current weight 172 (or so)
Size 12-14 pants
Waist 28.5"
Hips 40"
Thigh 25"
I've mostly just dieted and stayed as active as my schedule permits. It's tougher now that I'm in school. I do weight-lifting, Zumba, biking, swimming, walking, karate, or whatever else. No high impact activities due to arthritis in my knees. I need to take a new progress picture soon, although I still hate the way my legs look. They *are* getting slimmer, slowly. Some day I won't feel self-conscious about my thighs when I'm at the pool. Some day. :flowerforyou:
congrats!
r u working out in gym or using dvds? any suggestion for what should be workout plan when we start challenge0 -
Hey I'm a pear my height is 5ft 9 and my measurements:
Before
Thinghs 75cm
Hips 95cm
waist 80cm
Weight 71kg
Current
Thighs 72cm
Hips 88cm
Waist 72cm
Weight 62kg
I work out from home i use workout vid's, mornings is pop pilates, afternoons 30 day shred night yoga.0 -
Hey I'm a pear my height is 5ft 9 and my measurements: Before Thinghs 75cm Hips 95cm waist 80cm Weight 71kg Current Thighs 72cm Hips 88cm Waist 72cm Weight 62kg I work out from home i use workout vid's, mornings is pop pilates, afternoons 30 day shred night yoga.
wow! u workout thrice a day. i love yoga if u r doing at night it must be calming one i liked sara ivanhoe candlelight yoga for that rejuvination purpose.
what is pop pilates? im currently doin Winsor pilates for buns and thighs
how long have u been following this routine? do u do anything inparticular for lower body0 -
Pop pilates is on you tube so it's free which i love and in the afternoons i do jillian micheals circuit training which at the moment is shred as i am doing it with my husband so he wanted to start easy and work up, jillian gives you a great all over work out. and yeah i'm it's calming yoga just trying to work on flexibility my goal is to have a work out program that will be easy to mantain for the rest of my life so i try to do small 20 min bursts morning and afternoon.0
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Totally going to have to go back through here and read the advice when I'm not so busy working...but am definitely a pear! Currently 23 years old, 5'5" and 145-146 lbs., 36", 28", 41". I've been trying to watch what I eat more strictly (you can tone those muscles, but what's the point if they're covered in fat!), and also trying to tone up, so that my body burns fat faster when I get a little more muscle : ) I'm going to try to get into running (thinking c25k), but haven't started yet!0
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Totally going to have to go back through here and read the advice when I'm not so busy working...but am definitely a pear! Currently 23 years old, 5'5" and 145-146 lbs., 36", 28", 41". I've been trying to watch what I eat more strictly (you can tone those muscles, but what's the point if they're covered in fat!), and also trying to tone up, so that my body burns fat faster when I get a little more muscle : ) I'm going to try to get into running (thinking c25k), but haven't started yet!
Well im thinking i have to do c25k. it is thrice a day workout so i was thinking to do some other workout other 3 days and 1 rest day. if u ask me i want to try Jillain killer buns and thighs but I have not decided yet coz my knees were sore but now getting better.
ok the philosophy behind P90X is it combines cardio and strength training targeting different muscle group each day for 3 weeks core synergetics dvd is like pilates and kenpo is kickboxing and 1 dvd is about plyometrics which targets legs too.
4th week is meant for resting comprises of kickboxing, yoga and stretching.
so we can design something like that:
c25k is good cardio doing good work on thighs and over all body
JM killer buns and thighs as cardio and strength training and it has a lot of plyometrics(jumping)
yoga and pilates for flexibilty
so any suggestions!0 -
HERE COMES THE CHALLENGE:
IT COMBINES WEEKLY 3 DAYS OF C25K AND OTHER 3 DAYS JILLIANS KILLER BUNS AND THIGHS. 7th DAY U CAN HAVE REST OR DO YOGA OR PILATES FOR FLEXIBILTY
ILL POST C25K (TREADMILL) SCHEDULE TOO!
MONTH 1: NOV 2011
DAY 1: C25k Week 1/Day 1
DAY 2: JM KBnT Level 1 Day 1
DAY 3: C25K Week 1/Day 2
DAY 4: JM KBnT Level 1 Day 2
DAY 5: C25K Week 1/Day 3
DAY 6: JM KBnT Level 1 Day 3
DAY 7: Rest or Pilates or yoga
DAY 8: C25k Week 2/Day 1
DAY 9: JM KBnT Level 1 Day 4
DAY 10: C25K Week 2/Day 2
DAY 11: JM KBnT Level 1 Day 5
DAY 12: C25K Week 2/Day 3
DAY 13: JM KBnT Level 1 Day 6
DAY 14: Rest or Pilates or yoga
DAY 15: C25k Week 3/Day 1
DAY 16: JM KBnT Level 1 Day 7
DAY 17: C25K Week 3/Day 2
DAY 18: JM KBnT Level 1 Day 8
DAY 19: C25K Week 3/Day 3
DAY 20: JM KBnT Level 1 Day 9
DAY 21: Rest or Pilates or yoga
DAY 22: C25k Week 4/Day 1
DAY 23: JM KBnT Level 1 Day 10
DAY 24: C25K Week 4/Day 2
DAY 25: JM KBnT Level 2 Day 1
DAY 26: C25K Week 4/Day 3
DAY 27: JM KBnT Level 2 Day 2
DAY 28: Rest or Pilates or yoga
DAY 29: C25k Week 5/Day 1
DAY 30: JM KBnT Level 2 Day 3
MONTH 2: DEC 2011
DAY 1: C25k Week 5/Day 2
DAY 2: JM KBnT Level 2 Day 4
DAY 3: C25K Week 5/Day 3
DAY 4: JM KBnT Level 2 Day 5
DAY 5: C25K Week 6/Day 1
DAY 6: JM KBnT Level 2 Day 6
DAY 7: Rest or Pilates or yoga
DAY 8: C25k Week 6/Day 2
DAY 9: JM KBnT Level 2 Day 7
DAY 10: C25K Week 6/Day 3
DAY 11: JM KBnT Level 2 Day 8
DAY 12: C25K Week 7/Day 1
DAY 13: JM KBnT Level 2 Day 9
DAY 14: Rest or Pilates or yoga
DAY 15: C25k Week 7/Day 2
DAY 16: JM KBnT Level 2 Day 10
DAY 17: C25K Week 7/Day 3
DAY 18: JM KBnT Level 3 Day 1
DAY 19: C25K Week 8/Day 1
DAY 20: JM KBnT Level 3 Day 2
DAY 21: Rest or Pilates or yoga
DAY 22: C25k Week 8/Day 2
DAY 23: JM KBnT Level 3 Day 3
DAY 24: C25K Week 8/Day 3
C25K GRADUATION
DAY 25: JM KBnT Level 3 Day 4
DAY 26: JM KBnT Level 3 Day 5
DAY 27: JM KBnT Level 3 Day 6
DAY 28: JM KBnT Level 3 Day 7
DAY 29: JM KBnT Level 3 Day 8
DAY 30: JM KBnT Level 3 Day 9
DAY 31: JM KBnT Level 3 Day 10
JM KBnT GRADUATION
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I am a pear shaped.. with a weight of 169lbs & a height of 5 2". I have been on & off exercise & diet. But for the past 1.5 month, I have been regularly going to the gym & eating healthy. Even though I haven't seen any reduction in my weight, my friends & family have been saying that I look like I have lost some weight from the top half. No luck with the bottom half though. I have lost around a total of 3 inches from my body.
This is my current measurements ( measured from the largest area): 37-37-44.5. So you can see, I have lots to lose. & being short makes a pear shape worse. I have been thinking of changing my work-out routine.0 -
I am a pear shaped.. with a weight of 169lbs & a height of 5 2". I have been on & off exercise & diet. But for the past 1.5 month, I have been regularly going to the gym & eating healthy. Even though I haven't seen any reduction in my weight, my friends & family have been saying that I look like I have lost some weight from the top half. No luck with the bottom half though. I have lost around a total of 3 inches from my body.
This is my current measurements ( measured from the largest area): 37-37-44.5. So you can see, I have lots to lose. & being short makes a pear shape worse. I have been thinking of changing my work-out routine.
i have thesame problem, if i dont do workouts targeting lower body, i keep reducing upper body that lower body looks even more big!
what do u suggest about the challenge! its a proposal u guys r open to suggest.
my philosphy is C25K is 3days/week so rest of days if u wanna workout and u have lower body issues then y not.0
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