pear shaped body

would love to hear some success stories for this myself.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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....

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!

<- 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.

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.. lol

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.

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.

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

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!!!

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".

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!