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      I carry all of my extra weight (when I have extra weight) in my hips, thighs and butt. But weight training has proved to help change my shape.

      5'4" 130-ish pounds (probably more like 135 but I didn't weigh myself back then).

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      Now - 112 pounds and drastically lowered the hippy-ness and thighs!

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      Fantastic results :smile:
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      Pear here (still a work in progress, i'm starting 5X5 today)....I tend to lose all over the top half then once i'm lean up top THEN the hips decide they can't hide anymore and decide to follow suit (I don't know my weight but i'm measuring 32-29-43 here, this is after 4 months of heavy lifting and running (sorry the pics are kind of big i don't know how to resize) oh and i'm 48:

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      Awesome job guys!
      I love my pear shape I just want it tighter and a lil smaller.

      ^^^^THIS^^^^

      I love my shape; my hips and thighs are what make me feel like a woman, otherwise, I'd look like my daughter, lol. I would like to get rid of the extra flab, but I love my body shape.
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      So much awesomeness in this thread! :drinker:
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      Bump...great motivation!!!
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      I've always thought of myself as a pear shape, but I was analyzed as a 'soft straight' or something.. :| I still think I'm more of a pear. atleast when I was bigger.

      this is a bit embarrasing to post such big photos :o but here goes..

      d38vyv8
      first pic is back in 2009 when I was at my heaviest weight of.. 141lbs?

      after that I've lost weight and it has been anywhere between 125-115lbs.

      but this is me now:
      cd53jfs
      about 115lbs, I've been a member of the local gym since march this year. I lost 8 lbs this year :3 my goal is to get more muscle and 'tone'. sorry the pose is a bit awkward.

      edit: would someone help with the pics? :laugh:
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      This thread is awesome! I love my pear shape, my big bum is probably one of my favourite things about me. Wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same?
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      I've always thought of myself as a pear shape, but I was analyzed as a 'soft straight' or something.. :| I still think I'm more of a pear. atleast when I was bigger.

      this is a bit embarrasing to post such big photos :o but here goes..

      d38vyv8
      first pic is back in 2009 when I was at my heaviest weight of.. 141lbs?

      after that I've lost weight and it has been anywhere between 125-115lbs.

      but this is me now:
      cd53jfs
      about 115lbs, I've been a member of the local gym since march this year. I lost 8 lbs this year :3 my goal is to get more muscle and 'tone'. sorry the pose is a bit awkward.

      edit: would someone help with the pics? :laugh:
      Sorry. Tried to help. Think you have to change IMG to lowercase
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      I still have a lot of thighs, but a lot less than I used to. I'm 5'5 and 40 years old.

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      July 2010, about 152#

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      Today, 135#

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      You look younger than 40!!! Beautiful! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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      You look great, I have the same problem you used to have. What kinds of weights? And how often? :smile:
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      wow you guys are looking amazing , congratz
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      Thank you ladies! I feel so inspired now, I can fly :):):)
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      Amazing
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      Wow, ladies. What a transformation! Congratulations on your weight loss & being now a smaller pear! Y'all rock.

      Can't wait for my turn to post here. Alas, it's going to be a long while yet.
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      WOW!!! Great job ladies!!!
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      Just wanted to say "I love your hair! So cool :)"
      This thread is awesome! I love my pear shape, my big bum is probably one of my favourite things about me. Wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same?
    • Posts: 257 Member
      I carry all of my extra weight (when I have extra weight) in my hips, thighs and butt. But weight training has proved to help change my shape.

      5'4" 130-ish pounds (probably more like 135 but I didn't weigh myself back then).

      2004_b-1-1.jpg

      Now - 112 pounds and drastically lowered the hippy-ness and thighs!

      Epic_2011148-2.jpg

      Wow, amazing! Hard work pays off!
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      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...

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      You look like a whole different person!
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      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.
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      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.
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      bump to check out later :) Amazing everyone!!!!
    • Posts: 36 Member
      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!
    • Posts: 16 Member
      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.
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      Wow, you guys are awesome inspiration! I'm a pear, too, and this really gives me hope.
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      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....
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      Awesome
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      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).
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