pear shaped body
lismchp
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I recently investigated my body shape and doscovered that i am a pear. I am so bummed and disappointed knowing i will forever be cursed with these hips, thick thighs, and large bum. Most likely the cellulite as well. I feel as though no matter how hard i work, i will never look how i envisioned my perfect figure. Feeling so unmotovated at this point 
any pear shape women have any success stories?
any pear shape women have any success stories? 0
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would love to hear some success stories for this myself.0
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There is nothing wrong with being a pear. Pear, hourglass, apple, all can be beautiful and healthy. My bra size is 36A but I wear size 12 jeans to fit my hips/*kitten*. The great thing about being a pear? You can have a flat stomach and round booty pretty easily. And you know what a smaller chest means? Less sagging later.
So cheer up Charlie! Pears are a great fruit :flowerforyou:0 -
its not a curse, its a blessing to have big thighs and a big "bum"
you look beautiful my friend, just keep up the hard work in the gym and with diet, and you will see all the results! 0 -
I am a pear and while we may have larger hips, we do not have to keep the large thighs and bottom. You can do it, hard work and dedication and you can firm and tighten up those thighs and butt. Don't worry about the hips, they are what they are and give you a nice shape. Just pare down (pun intended) the rest and all will be fine. You got this, just gotta work at it.
ETA: You could also weight train to broaden your shoulders a bit and balance it out. 0 -
I seriously slimmed my hips and got rid of a massive amount of back of the thigh cellulite from using the elliptical 5 days a week the past 8 months. Also have been doing weight training. Total inches lost in hips so far is 7.0
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You know, not everyone desires that shape. I can understand. I'm a pear and I wish I didn't have any curves (I'm an androgyne).
But unfortunately, realism dictates that these are going to be trouble spots and we have to deal with that. I've seen apple shapes blast the apple right off their bodies, however, so don't give up. You might be pleasantly surprised with how things turn out for you if you keep working at it.0 -
I'm a pear. Nobody rocks daisy dukes shorts like a pear does.
I've found that exercises that encourage long lean muscles, like dance, pilates and yoga are most helpful for preventing extra muscle bulk in the thighs. I was a sprinter all through high school and buying jeans sure can be a pain with powerful thighs. I always ended up with "bucket-butt" - that annoying gap in the waistband when you find a pair that fits your hips properly.
You can also balance your figure by doing upper body lifting - Jillian Michaels talks about that in her 30 Day Shred videos. The best news here is that you have to fight less to get a smaller waist than apples will, and you'll end up with more of an hour-glass at the end of it all.
Embrace your booty, and if you're striving for an ideal, start looking for "models" who are also pears to emulate. I always get a kick out of J-Lo's booty. It's awesome.0 -
You can be a fit pear shape. I'm pear shaped. See my ticker, no cellulite. I love my booty.0
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I'm a pear, too...this topic was nice to read! It's definitely nice to know that I can have a nice (and hopefully sexy!) pear shaped body by the end of this journey. Thanks!0
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I am a pear shape that is quite upset about losing my big butt as I lose pounds... my big butt was my pride & joy....0
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I thought I was an hourglass before I lost all the weight off my upper body, pretty set on being a pear at my goal weight!
I don't dislike it, but I do wish I was more athletic looking!0 -
I have slender hips, and you know what? I can't get a fricking pair of jeans to fit me properly, even after my weight loss. Count yourself lucky that the world knows how to make clothes for you!0
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There is nothing wrong with being a pear! I'm a pear and, although I have some weight to lose, I love my body shape! My husband certainly doesn't mind either! He tells me every day how much he loves my "shapely" thighs.0
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<- I'm a pear. You just have to figure out what clothes suit you best, and then you can have that "perfect figure". I'm tiny on top and will always be, so I wear a lot of patterned tops and also skirts. My bf says I' have an 'hourglass' shape (I'm definitely a pear), guys cant' tell you know lol...they honestly just notice if you're confident or not.0
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I am a pear! Well it is difficult for us to have skinny legs but we can get a pretty great figure but toning up and working out our lowers properly! And embrace your curves! Very few are blessed with them! I for one am glad I am a pear cause it means that most of the time I have a flat stomach! 0
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I wish that I was a pear.. I have never been able to find jeans that fit me in the waist.. I am an hourglass figure and have had a hard time with any clothing.. whether I am fat or thin.. I find yoga pants are the best.. lol0
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<- I'm a pear. You just have to figure out what clothes suit you best, and then you can have that "perfect figure". I'm tiny on top and will always be, so I wear a lot of patterned tops and also skirts. My bf says I' have an 'hourglass' shape (I'm definitely a pear), guys cant' tell you know lol...they honestly just notice if you're confident or not.
Same with my husband. He adamantly says I am not pear shaped and that I'm hour glass. It doesn't matter. He can call me whatever he wants. I love the way he adores me and my figure.0 -
would love to hear some success stories for this myself.
My success story was to become pear shaped. I used to be a bell pepper before I lost weight.
Eventually though, I sort of slid into hourglass body type(or as my friend calls it: coke bottle glass). I didn't think my waist could have gotten smaller. Yet, every month it looks like it lost another inch or so. I'm actually getting a bit scared.0 -
Wow, those are some beautiful ladies.0 -
I'm a pear shape and always HATED it, especially with lots of weight to loose as i feel way out of proportion. But if you look at what celebrities are pear shaped, like for example, Kim Kardashian, and learn what style of clothes compliment you, it doesn't have to be a negative thing. If I can get past hating my pear shape,, anyone can!!!! And the more weight I loose, the more i'll like my shape.0
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Recently took my own measurements and found out that I'm a pear. I was like you in thinking that nothing I do is gonna get rid of these hips. Then, my husband gave me a slap on the behind and reminded me that a pear is better than the shape I used to be... a potato! Haha! Love him!0
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I was just kinda straight everywhere. As in, overweight, but no where in particular and in the last couple of years (I am 27) my body shape changed completely, and I have become an actual pear... which is odd for me because it is so different to what I used to be.
Either way, what exercise should us pears be doing to get rid of the hips, etc.
oh and ye, my hubby loves it too
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I seriously slimmed my hips and got rid of a massive amount of back of the thigh cellulite from using the elliptical 5 days a week the past 8 months. Also have been doing weight training. Total inches lost in hips so far is 7.
What's your routine with weights?0 -
another pear checking in..................... we have to remember that pathophysiologically we are much better off than apples - whom have a much higher cardiac risk profile! I know, I know, I do enjoy eating pears, but have always struggled with my shape. we must try to focus on the positive!!!0
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<- I'm a pear. You just have to figure out what clothes suit you best, and then you can have that "perfect figure". I'm tiny on top and will always be, so I wear a lot of patterned tops and also skirts. My bf says I' have an 'hourglass' shape (I'm definitely a pear), guys cant' tell you know lol...they honestly just notice if you're confident or not.
Same with my husband. He adamantly says I am not pear shaped and that I'm hour glass. It doesn't matter. He can call me whatever he wants. I love the way he adores me and my figure.
You are so pretty. I think your husband may be right. Looking at your picture your hips and shoulders look about the same width. A pear has shoulders/upper body that are smaller than their hips.0 -
Don't feel bad! Most women don't have the wonderfully small waists like us! When I was a teen, I was jealous of those apple-shaped women with skinny cellulite-free legs. Now that I'm in my 40s, I'm actually thankful for my figure! Pear-shaped women like us don't store much fat in our upper bodies, which makes us less prone to heart disease. My husband LOVES my small waist and "bubble butt" and doesn't care if I have a little "junk in the trunk". Even at my skinniest (size 0), I still had the same waist-to-hip proportions (11 inch difference). What will help: lifting weights to add a little bulk to your shoulders, arms, back, and chest to balance out your bottom half.
Some companies like Levi's, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor make jeans and pants in curvy cuts; if not, find a great tailor who can take in the waist of your clothes; I usually have to buy one or two sizes up to accommodate my hips, but then need to have the waist taken in by 2-3 inches. Straight "pencil" skirts don't usually work; stick with A-line or paneled skirts that skim the hips. Avoid light-colored pants and skirts. The rule is to draw the eye to the upper half of your body by wearing bright and patterned tops and also accessories such as scarves or bold jewelry. There are many articles online; just Google "pear shaped body".0 -
I'm a pear shape also, but due to lifting weights and Ballroom/Swing/Country dancing, I've managed to add a little bulk to my upper body while toning my bottom half; now I look almost like an hourglass! My hips are 3" larger than my bust...not a huge difference!0
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Another pear here! When I was working out when younger, I biked 15-30 miles a day, then did aerobics during the week and had a weight training routine. I had more people asking me for my workout routine and for tips as my lower half was in real good shape. I also received a lot of compliments then on my figure (wish I had realized I looked okay too then, as I'd love to look like that now!). Frankly, as much as i know I need to balance the upper half, I've always liked working out the lower half better and love having strong legs/rear. These days, thinking of the strength I had is big motivation, though I have a lot of nerve damage in one leg so it's harder to work out now without causing nerve flare ups. I'm hoping with time, I'll be able to get my figure back and be a proud pear!0
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hi! im a pear, and here is my sucess story
I found when I was 112-115lbs I looked my best im 5 ft 3 so thats BMI of 20. Dress size 8 uk and supposedly 4 US but I think its more like a 2 because I think the clothes are vanity sizes there more.
FOR me this was my best weight because although as a pear you will never have balanced proportions but when you are at BMI 20 you dont have much excess fat but you still have a curve on your hip and shape to you so you dont look too skinny.
I used to hate being a pear but now i realize that its the 2nd best body shape out there ( after hourglass) we pears just dont have the boobs! ! Its much better to hold fat on your hips and butt than on your tummy for example! and its healthier.
Now ive gained 10 lbs and i dont like my body as much, because as pear shapes go , its gone straight to my butt and thighs!
Leighton meester from Gossip girl is a perfect example of a slim pear
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