Apple shaped people (again) Please post Before and After Pix

striveforhealthy

WOW! Right now I still look like your top picture (well sort of same shape, but bigger since I still weight a bit more than your starting weight). You second picture is what I want to look like! You look fantastic! Just out of curiousity, when you dropped all that weight, were you able to tone the skin in your stomach region? Mine already looks horrible, and I am not even halfway there yet.

Thank you!

My stomach is definitely a work in progress. I still have a pooch going on but for the most part my body did pretty well with the elasticity. My stretch marks have been the worst. I mean they aren't too noticeable color-wise but they've made my skin a bit wrinkly towards my pooch where there are a lot of them. I think with more toning I will be able to fix that and achieve a flatter stomach. Every pound now though is really affecting the way my stomach looks.

I guess it truly depends on the elasticity of your skin, but regardless, if you work on toning it will be better for you.

Celeigh12

An apple group was recently started: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4657-apple-orchard

InnerFatGirl

I, too, am apple shaped It sucks! But, with hard work we can change it, ladies! We just have to work a bit harder than women with the other shapes. I would KILL to be a cute little pear shape and I can't even IMAGINE being a va va voom hourglass. Those chicks don't know how good they've got it, I swear lol. I've been doing Jillian Michaels DVDs at home and also spin class twice a week and I've about got mine worked off. Still working on toning up more though.


Here are my before and afters, we CAN get rid of our bellies!!



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Sorry to butt in to the thread, guys, but you ^ don't look like an apple! You look like a pear.

diamondclear

I, too, am apple shaped It sucks! But, with hard work we can change it, ladies! We just have to work a bit harder than women with the other shapes. I would KILL to be a cute little pear shape and I can't even IMAGINE being a va va voom hourglass. Those chicks don't know how good they've got it, I swear lol. I've been doing Jillian Michaels DVDs at home and also spin class twice a week and I've about got mine worked off. Still working on toning up more though.


Here are my before and afters, we CAN get rid of our bellies!!



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Sorry to butt in to the thread, guys, but you ^ don't look like an apple! You look like a pear.

You look great! You did an awesome job:)

And she did look an apple before!

BigRich822

Great Job everyone!

Labriska

I'm an apple...started MFP in March, since then I've lost 5 inches on my waist and 3 off my hips..my waist is always the first to go then i start looking like celery lol...happy to have found this thread.... you ladies look great and it gives me hope...also i was wondering is it possible to move from an apple shape to an hour glass as the fat comes off??

BADGIRLstl

An apple group was recently started: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4657-apple-orchard

Bless you for posting this.....

BADGIRLstl

Interesting article that I read on diff. body shapes that I wanted to share.

Gok's Styling Tips1. Styling is all about wearing clothes to balance out your frame and help create the enviable hourglass silhouette, because this is the shape most manufacturers use as their blueprint for their designs.
2. Hourglass ladies should look out for structured jackets - they will give your shoulders more definition, pull you in at the waist and skim your hips.
3. A waist-cinching belt will work wonders to help define the waist - ideal for apple, slender and boyish (athletic) shapes.
4. If your shoulders and bust are much wider than your bottom half, Gok classifies you as top heavy. If this is you, don't hide behind shapeless smock dresses. Show off your assets with a dress that highlights your slim waist. Pleated details in a skirt or trousers will help balance out your bust. (A top heavy body shape shares the same principles as an inverted triangle: read more about the inverted triangle body shape.)
5. Broad-shouldered girls should steer clear of strapless dresses. Instead, opt for a cap sleeve or a little strap to give the optical illusion that your shoulders are closer together.
6. Halterneck dresses will make your shoulders look bigger. Top heavy or inverted triangle ladies should steer clear but they are ideal for pear shapes as they will help balance your slim shoulders and wider hips.
7. Scooped and cowl necklines will flatter big boobs. Show off your assets and draw attention upwards, away from a broader bottom half - ideal for apple and pear shapes.
8. If the widths of your shoulders, hips and waist are all the same then Gok classifies you as having a boyish figure. A boyish body shape is similar to the slender and athletic body shapes. The key here is to create curves for a more feminine look - asymmetric lines and pleating details will help achieve this.
9. Hourglass girls can use a belt to create a contour line around the waist. Wear a belt in a contrasting colour to the rest of your outfit - it will highlight your waist and show off your shoulders and legs.
10. Wearing matching coloured tights and shoes will elongate your legs, making you look taller and slimmer.
11. A sweetheart neckline adds another curve to a boyish (athletic) figure - it will give you the bangers you've always dreamed of.
12. If you're top heavy (inverted triangle), close fitting tops can add bulk to your upper torso. An empire line will work well - it pulls you in at your narrowest point, just below the bust.
13. Wide-legged trousers will balance out broader shoulders, great for top heavy (inverted triangle) ladies.
14. If you're pear shaped, avoid tops that cut off at the hips. Instead, choose frocks with wide straps which will balance out your bottom half.

15. A waterfall jacket will drape over your torso but nip you in at the waist.

16. A peplum detail on a skirt will enhance the curves of an hourglass figure.

17. Top heavy girls can get away with plunging necklines to show off your bangers and balance your frame.
18. Petite girls should look for ways to lengthen your limbs - try tucking a caridgan or shirt in to high-waisted trousers to elongate your frame.
19. Wearing one column of colour through your outfit will help narrow a stocky frame.
20. V-necks are great if you've got big boobs as it helps lengthen the upper body. Combine with wide-legged trousers to balance balance out top heavy frames.

minime2b

I too am apple shaped bump

katkat1717

bump! i'm also an apple and the pics are so inspiring

BADGIRLstl

WOW...thanks for sharing. This is amazing. Such motivation!!!!!

astovey

<< I was diagnosed with PCOS and am "naturally" apple shapped.

kylesmommy89

I, too, am apple shaped It sucks! But, with hard work we can change it, ladies! We just have to work a bit harder than women with the other shapes. I would KILL to be a cute little pear shape and I can't even IMAGINE being a va va voom hourglass. Those chicks don't know how good they've got it, I swear lol. I've been doing Jillian Michaels DVDs at home and also spin class twice a week and I've about got mine worked off. Still working on toning up more though.


Here are my before and afters, we CAN get rid of our bellies!!



and more recently

Sorry to butt in to the thread, guys, but you ^ don't look like an apple! You look like a pear.

You look great! You did an awesome job:)

And she did look an apple before!

Thank you!! oh and to the previous poster, I wish I was a pear lol. I have skinny skinny legs and a tiny butt. Gain all my weight in my belly and back and a little on my arms/boobs.

striveforhealthy

WOW! Right now I still look like your top picture (well sort of same shape, but bigger since I still weight a bit more than your starting weight). You second picture is what I want to look like! You look fantastic! Just out of curiousity, when you dropped all that weight, were you able to tone the skin in your stomach region? Mine already looks horrible, and I am not even halfway there yet.

Thank you! My stomach is still in need of toning. It's getting better though, especially with every pound now it's making a difference. I think it has to do with the elasticity of your skin and how well it will bounce back. But working on your stomach through out your weight loss will definitely help you. I wish I started earlier lol.

striveforhealthy

WOW...thanks for sharing. This is amazing. Such motivation!!!!!

Thank you!

diamondclear

I, too, am apple shaped It sucks! But, with hard work we can change it, ladies! We just have to work a bit harder than women with the other shapes. I would KILL to be a cute little pear shape and I can't even IMAGINE being a va va voom hourglass. Those chicks don't know how good they've got it, I swear lol. I've been doing Jillian Michaels DVDs at home and also spin class twice a week and I've about got mine worked off. Still working on toning up more though.


Here are my before and afters, we CAN get rid of our bellies!!



and more recently

Sorry to butt in to the thread, guys, but you ^ don't look like an apple! You look like a pear.

You look great! You did an awesome job:)

And she did look an apple before!

Thank you!! oh and to the previous poster, I wish I was a pear lol. I have skinny skinny legs and a tiny butt. Gain all my weight in my belly and back and a little on my arms/boobs.

Haha I wish I was a pear too !:(

sharisuethompson

Hi Ladies I am an apple shape and I hate it.. I have been overweight since I was a child. I weigh 174 and am 5 foot 4. I had a Heart Attack last Feb 14, 2011 at the age of 47. I will be posting here before and after pictures... For me losing weight is a must!

sharisuethompson

Um Ladies how do I post a Pic

theoriginaljayne

Bumping -- I'm an apple too. I'm loving the before and afters; you all look amazing!

BADGIRLstl

Hi Ladies I am an apple shape and I hate it.. I have been overweight since I was a child. I weigh 174 and am 5 foot 4. I had a Heart Attack last Feb 14, 2011 at the age of 47. I will be posting here before and after pictures... For me losing weight is a must!

thanks for ur testimony...I am happy that u r taking stock in yourself and your health..can't wait to see the photos!

BADGIRLstl

Um Ladies how do I post a Pic

hi there....I go to image shack or photobucket and load pix....once u post the link on here be sure that the "img" inside the brackets are lowercase....if this didn't help let me know and I will be more.specific.

plantgrrl

I think I would be an "apple" if I got much bigger, WebMD classified me as a rare breed, an "avocado." Meaning I gain weight in my middle and hips and thighs--LUCKY ME! LOL. When skinny (it's been a while) I'm more of an hourglass...but right now I'm just "thick." Bagh!

NekaLee

*sigh* I'm an apple too. I'm top heavy. All my weight is in my breast, stomach, back and arms. My legs are thick because I used to run but my bottom is smaller than my top. My waist/ab/torso is kind of "boxy" and I read to get our waist to go in we shouldn't do reg crunches, we need to do twisting abd exercise to get our waist in. I'm going to try that and see what happens. I want to try strength training but don't know which one to try. I, too, was/is afraid of looking boxy up top because of lifting. :grumble: I've lost 22pds and I can't see it although my clothes fit looser. *sigh*

mommy7

Try it all! Weight lifting is fun and it's awesome watching your body change.

AND there are weighted twists you can do!!

shaunte92

bump

BADGIRLstl

I think I would be an "apple" if I got much bigger, WebMD classified me as a rare breed, an "avocado." Meaning I gain weight in my middle and hips and thighs--LUCKY ME! LOL. When skinny (it's been a while) I'm more of an hourglass...but right now I'm just "thick." Bagh!

That's the motivation you need to drop the lbs....or build muscle. To get that hour glass figure back.....I like that figure the best

Jacwhite22

Before:


After:

KaciWood19

about halfway there!

SlinkyPinkyBunsOfSteel

My profile pic shows me on 1st April at 145lbs(left) and on 30th April(right) at 142.8lbs. I'm 5ft 2 and my goal weight is 129lbs (I reset my ticker every 5lbs or so). I can't post pics, but if you go to my profile and look at my photos, you'll see a pic of me at my heaviest weight of 191lbs. I looked more like a watermelon than an apple though! ;D

2befit2

you look great!!!!!!!! thanks for letting me know there is a light at the end of the tunnel:happy: