Transformations -- Pear Shape

ahadj

You could call me a pregnant pear, or a papple (pear/apple) I guess. Happened w/tracking, and really slimmed out w/lifting. Now I'm just trying to stay in the game after a neck injury sidelined my lifting in February...

You look like a whole different person!

bcattoes

You can check out my profile if you'd like. I have some before/afters in there.

I like my pear shape but I must say... I did not like it until I got to be like under 130 pounds. I'm 5'2.

Nice job! You look great.

szarlotka717

No pics, but I've gone from wearing size 6-10 tops and relaxed fit size 12 bottoms (14 in some brands) to wearing size 6/8 tops and size 8 or 10 bottoms. It's extremely odd to me that I can now sometimes wear the same size shirt and the same size pants. I'm still a pear and actually like that about myself, but my top/bottom difference is much less extreme now and I'm much happier with my thighs.

Edited to add: I'm around 5'7" and currently weigh about 152 lbs. I was 189 at my heaviest, and I started MFP around 187.

sherisse69

bump to check out later Amazing everyone!!!!

nedbun

Bump! Great work everyone! I have photos in my profile as well, but I'm planning on posting new ones in the next few weeks. My biggest piece of advice is don't be afraid to lift weights!

HanaEhab7

Hey there. We have so much in common. I only used fad diets to lose weight, and trust me the weight came back so fast! So I was convinced that the only way to lose weight is exercise and reduce my calorie intake. However I am pear-shaped which makes it so hard to lose weight. That is what they say. "Genetics" and so. But I am only 16.3 years so maybe I have a chance to be fit. Man, I already have cellulite. But I'm working on it. I am Egyptian, so it sure is very hard to maintain weight here. Fast food including pizza and Mc Donald's are everywhere. But I will do this! I'm sick of all the "peer pressure" at school too. I need those slim legs.

KardioKim

Wow, you guys are awesome inspiration! I'm a pear, too, and this really gives me hope.

raneylfrick

Okay srsly, how in bloody hell are you guys losing weight in your hips and booty and thighs yet keeping your breasts?! My body won't give up an ounce of booty fat until my rack is completely decimated. I'm going to end up looking more pear shaped than ever at this rate because I'll have nothing left on top to balance it out...sigh. It is, however, highly encouraging that thin thighs may actually fall within the realm of possibility for me.

Can't speak for anyone else, but I never had a lot of boobs to begin with... they didn't get bigger with weight gain, which was a cruel, cruel joke from Mother Nature. I'm still wearing most of the same bras, just with shorter straps and tighter bands.

But strength training is the key. The heavier, the better.

Oh man...I know how you feel!! I have friends that are larger, but they don't look it because their boobs give them shape! I have tiny nubs on my chest! Lately, though, I have been doing the 30 DS and have noticed a change in them. Not necessarily bigger, but firmer. (I grab them more often now!! HAHA!!) But, nonetheless, they are still small and out of their natural habitat because of kids.... If I lose weight, I'll be content with not having boobs....

DUCKIEGYRL

Awesome

MostlyWater

I lost 7 inches in EACH thigh from Spinning twice a week. (Of course, I took 10 other gym classes too, but I was always in the gym a lot and ate right).

meandmyface

I'm still very much a work in progress, but I carry most of my weight in my thighs, hips, love handles and butt, and here's my progress so far!

jgonza132

wow, great transformation!

Topsking2010

Great job ladies!!!

lovelycatbones

Wow, I'm really happy to see that. I'm about 5"05' and 114lbs with "pear shape" too. I didn't know how that kind of girls will look after losing a bit of them O.O You're really inspiring

jazzygurl81

Wow...such inspirational pictures. I can't wait for the day that will post mine.

Cedarwren

Amazing!

zombie_meg

Amazing transformations ladies! I hope to be posting in this thread by next summer.

vickyplum

you are all amazing
bumping for later as have to read some more inspirational stories

AISIGO

Wow!

Ramona818

I'm also a pear hoping to trim up these hips and thighs. They have gotten a bit smaller as I've watched my calorie intake, which seems to be the key to losing fat overall. I think it's mostly diet.