"Apple" Shaped Women - Before & Afters?

lady_jessi

My whole body image is very weird. When I look at myself naked, I'll think, "I could lose 5-10 more lbs." But when I wear clothes, I think, "Oh man, if I lose any more weight, I'll look like a stick figure." I'm always going back and forth with myself on the issue.

texjenn

I've lost 85 pounds over the past year. When I lose weight, I lose it EVERYWHERE except my stomach... My legs are thin, my arms are thin, I have no butt. I weigh 136 now (5'6") and I still feel that I'm fat because I still do have the belly. It's shrunk -- but it's still there. I'm not sure that I can lose it.

Here is a picture taken about a year ago. I was good at hiding my stomach...



This is a picture of me about a month ago at a wedding. Like lady_jessi, I look good in clothes and feel that I have lost enough weight but when I take them off -- not so anymore. -- sorry about the squinting....

Celeigh12

They're is an apple group too... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4657-apple-orchard

DesireeLovesOrganic

I've lost 85 pounds over the past year. When I lose weight, I lose it EVERYWHERE except my stomach... My legs are thin, my arms are thin, I have no butt. I weigh 136 now (5'6") and I still feel that I'm fat because I still do have the belly. It's shrunk -- but it's still there. I'm not sure that I can lose it.

Here is a picture taken about a year ago. I was good at hiding my stomach...



This is a picture of me about a month ago at a wedding. Like lady_jessi, I look good in clothes and feel that I have lost enough weight but when I take them off -- not so anymore. -- sorry about the squinting....

You don't look like you have a belly! You look great! I think we are just too picky on ourselves sometimes!

You too, lady-jessi, I don't see belly! I will never have a tight belly either, it's ALL stretchmarks and some loose skin, even if I am "thin." Whatever, in clothes you can't tell that much, I'll just have to buy 1 pieces for life but that is my style anyways, LOL!

antigone23

My whole body image is very weird. When I look at myself naked, I'll think, "I could lose 5-10 more lbs." But when I wear clothes, I think, "Oh man, if I lose any more weight, I'll look like a stick figure." I'm always going back and forth with myself on the issue.

You look amazing! I think this is just the curse of being the apple shape. Our bodies are always going to dump what little fat we have in our abdomen, and extra fat in the belly is just not as socially acceptable as extra fat on the butt, hips or even legs. To be honest I think this is one of the reasons I had an eating disorder in my teens. I always thought I was fat because I didn't have a flat stomach. But in order to get a flat stomach I end up downright skeletal everywhere else. Well, best we can do is try to build muscle to firm up as much as possible.

texjenn

Thanks, Desiree -- Unfortunately, I was wearing some control stuff underneath. I should take a picture of what I look like with regular cloths sometime. You can tell that I have somewhat of a belly. It's not that bad of course, but it is my problem area that I wish would go away. It is a lot easier to hide though then other things....

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I've lost 85 pounds over the past year. When I lose weight, I lose it EVERYWHERE except my stomach... My legs are thin, my arms are thin, I have no butt. I weigh 136 now (5'6") and I still feel that I'm fat because I still do have the belly. It's shrunk -- but it's still there. I'm not sure that I can lose it.

Here is a picture taken about a year ago. I was good at hiding my stomach...



This is a picture of me about a month ago at a wedding. Like lady_jessi, I look good in clothes and feel that I have lost enough weight but when I take them off -- not so anymore. -- sorry about the squinting....

girlllllll...you look drop dead GORGEOUS and I'm so proud of you! In terms of belly fat, I just don't see it on you. People say that eating less breads and pasta/starches and sweets can help, but I'm not sure about that at all. My "gut" is my biggest area too and it's going down nicely (considering I've got 50 more pounds to go, and have only lost 9 pounds so far), but eating less of these things "seem" to be helping me. But it's truly an unique battle we're fighting, so what's good for some, may not be good for others. In ANY case, you are now officially on my SHERO list and you rock, period.

SoViLicious

ajsmommy2010

Great Job! You look amazing :-)

PhoenixBlaise

Not sure if I'm posting right, never uploaded a pic before.

I'm all upper body! I have stick legs, skinny arms, and a good sized belly still. About 30-35 pounds to go until "goal" maybe more.

It's starting to come off my belly now though, but it's stubborn belly fat All of my back fat is gone though :P

fruity2

all you ladies have done an amazing job!

_AllieCat_

I am still very much a work in progress and have lost about 6 pounds these were taken, but this is what a 15-pound loss looked like on my apple shape. I don't look too much like an apple any longer, I would like to think I look more like an hourglass now. I ate slightly above my BMR and took up weight training. That's how I did it

I'm 5'5''

You look great! Your hard work is paying off in the body recomposition area because it looks like you've lost more than 15lbs. I am curious to know what your calorie intake was/is. I've been doing some weight training and want to make sure I'm eating at a good enough deficit to lose but still eating enough to support my training.

Thank you! I ate around 1800-1600 calories at that time I believe. I calculated my BMR and ate slightly above that number so I knew I was at least taking care of my body and allowing for some muscle gain (though it's much harder to gain muscle on a calorie deficit). I always ate back my exercise calories, which is a must. In addition to the weight training I was doing about 2-3 days of cardio as well. Nothing too crazy in the cardio department except for my 3-hour mountain hikes. It took a long time but I believe that the slow way is the most sustainable way

texjenn

girlllllll...you look drop dead GORGEOUS and I'm so proud of you! In terms of belly fat, I just don't see it on you. People say that eating less breads and pasta/starches and sweets can help, but I'm not sure about that at all. My "gut" is my biggest area too and it's going down nicely (considering I've got 50 more pounds to go, and have only lost 9 pounds so far), but eating less of these things "seem" to be helping me. But it's truly an unique battle we're fighting, so what's good for some, may not be good for others. In ANY case, you are now officially on my SHERO list and you rock, period.

Oh, my, gosh, You are too sweet!!! Thank you! This made my day!

seedawg23

I am still very much a work in progress and have lost about 6 pounds these were taken, but this is what a 15-pound loss looked like on my apple shape. I don't look too much like an apple any longer, I would like to think I look more like an hourglass now. I ate slightly above my BMR and took up weight training. That's how I did it

I'm 5'5''

You look great! Your hard work is paying off in the body recomposition area because it looks like you've lost more than 15lbs. I am curious to know what your calorie intake was/is. I've been doing some weight training and want to make sure I'm eating at a good enough deficit to lose but still eating enough to support my training.

Thank you! I ate around 1800-1600 calories at that time I believe. I calculated my BMR and ate slightly above that number so I knew I was at least taking care of my body and allowing for some muscle gain (though it's much harder to gain muscle on a calorie deficit). I always ate back my exercise calories, which is a must. In addition to the weight training I was doing about 2-3 days of cardio as well. Nothing too crazy in the cardio department except for my 3-hour mountain hikes. It took a long time but I believe that the slow way is the most sustainable way

Thanks for your response. Im currently at about 210 so looks like maybe I can try a calorie intake similar to yours. At that calorie level what did your pound per week loss look like?

SpicyLipz

I have the same body shape! I wish I could have been blessed with an applebottom instead of an apple shape torso. However, the shape is linked to a syndrome called PCOS. You should check out the symptoms to ensure you don't have PCOS.

sandygettingfit

I gain all in the stomach/boobs/upper arms too. I called it my "Koolaid man" look. LOL

5'7 (before picture weight was 159 and after was 133, currently 130 now.) Excuse my dirty mirror, haha!

Very inspiring! Same body stats as me except I starred at a higher weight. Currently 150 working on getting to 135. Great job!

SpicyLipz

U look GOOD!

SpicyLipz

Omg, u look absolutely stunning! W0W, u inspired me!

RainxPain

bump

2FattyXFatty4

Before and during, not quite to my "after" yet. I am an apple and I gain weight in my belly first. Fortunately for me though, that's where I lose it first too.

Shays0518

Here I am at 184 and then at 159. 25 lbs down. I'm sitting in plateau land but think I've made some progress.

Skinny_minny_mo

great work ladies!!

i too would like to see more. i'm a size 10 but only 5ft and def an apple. it's a pain in the a** trying to shift the weight from my midsection

Shays0518

Ugh, picture posted tiny. Don't know how to make it bigger. Sorry

andshley

Bump! I'm apple-shaped and currently struggling with making the right food choices. Thanks for inspiring me to stay on track!

mogletdeluxe

Hi

I have PCOS and therefore have a terrible tendency to store around the middle.

16 stone (224lb) to just over 10 stone (142lb).

whittlelauraann

I am an apple too I am down almost 55 lbs so far. My pictures are in my profile. I tend to carry a lot of weight in my chest shoulders and stomach.

lpbm5

I gain all in the stomach/boobs/upper arms too. I called it my "Koolaid man" look. LOL

5'7 (before picture weight was 159...size 10 pant size large shirt..... and after pic was 133 (size 6 pant and size small shirt) currently 130 now. Excuse my dirty mirror, haha!

Wow, gorgeous!!!

lpbm5

Hi

I have PCOS and therefore have a terrible tendency to store around the middle.

16 stone (224lb) to just over 10 stone (142lb).

HOLY CRAP! Amazing! Love your abs!!! What exercises do you do??

mogletdeluxe

HOLY CRAP! Amazing! Love your abs!!! What exercises do you do??

Thank you very much!

My exercise regime is as follows:

Monday - 1 hour zumba, 20 - 30 minutes weights
Tuesday - 1 hour zumba, 20 - 30 minutes weights
Wednesday - 1 hour zumba, 20 - 30 minutes weights
Thursday - 1 hour treadmill, 30 minutes weights/pull-ups/crunches
Friday - 1 hour zumba, 1 hour circuits, any energy I have left is spent on lifting weights...believe me, it ain't 20 - 30 minutes!
Saturday - rest day
Sunday - 1 hour zumba, 20 - 30 minutes weights

A lot? Yeah. But it works

Any other questions please drop me a line!

here_I_go_again

Before and during, not quite to my "after" yet. I am an apple and I gain weight in my belly first. Fortunately for me though, that's where I lose it first too.

Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! You have done amazing work! How did you do it? What is your food plan ? Do you have an exercise plan? Please do tell!!! Thank you!