Apple, Pear or Hourglass MUST KNOW NOW

I stopped working out because I can no longer afford my gym membership and I wasn't seeing results. I want a workout regime that works for my body type. However, I changed my diet and strangely, I lose weight when I add carbs into my diet and retained my weight when I went low-carb.

I've lost weight, however I still look sloppy and have no *kitten*. I always felt I was apple shaped but in my previous post, people said I looked more like an hourglass or a pear. So idk!
Post #2 a few pounds thinner.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w27/prettyeyes1123/shape_zps7ad39219.jpg

Problem areas: cellulite on my stomach and back of thighs, inner thigh fat, love handles and the fact that my back literally goes straight down into my butt there is no curve.

Personally you look like a straight body type to me. You waist isn't much smaller than your hips. I found this article on Women's Health that I though looked interesting, maybe it could help you too!
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/best-workout-for-your-body-type

U have a cute figure. Your bottom looks awesome! U are a definite hour glass shape. But you have one hip that pulls up. So your shape may look funny to you. But it is a normal process we all have when our body ages. Stop worrying about what shape you are. There are so many ways you can improve. That doesn't mean you need to.

Even I thought I am an apple as I hardly have a hip.. but I have a defined waist.. Can you guys help me with determining?

Even I thought I am an apple as I hardly have a hip.. but I have a defined waist.. Can you guys help me with determining?

Can't post pics

Thanks.. where was I going wrong in posting?

First you have to put the IMG as img.

Second the link was wrong. Next time click on the picture then 'copy image URL' and use that. And then you'll be set. :bigsmile:

Waist at navel, hips at fullest part, bust at fullest part

Apple or V shape (triangle downward): Apple shaped women have broad(er) shoulders compared to their (narrower) hips. Apple shaped women tend to have slim legs/thighs, while the abdomen and chest look larger compared to the rest of the body. Fat is mainly distributed in the abdomen, chest, and face.

Banana, straight, or I shape (rectangular): The waist measurement is less than 9 inches smaller than the hips or bust measurement. Body fat is distributed predominantly in the abdomen, buttocks, chest, and face. This overall fat distribution creates the typical ruler (straight) shape.

Pear, spoon, bell, or A shape (triangle upward): The hip measurement is greater than the bust measurement. The distribution of fat varies, with fat tending to deposit first in the buttocks, hips, and thighs. As body fat percentage increases, an increasing proportion of body fat is distributed around the waist and upper abdomen. The women of this body type tend to have a (relatively) larger rear, thicker thighs, and a small(er) bosom.

Hourglass or X shape (triangles opposing, facing in): The hip and bust are almost of equal size with a narrow waist. Body fat distribution tends to be around both the upper body and lower body. This body type enlarges the arms, chest, hips, and rear before other parts, such as the waist and upper abdomen.


So just measure yourself. Is the difference between your hips and waist ten inches? Is your bust equal to your hip measurement? If so, it's hourglass.

Is your waist measurement 9 inches or less difference from your hips? If so, probably ruler / banana / rectangle.

Is your bust the biggest part of you with boarder shoulders? Carry weight in your midsection primarily? Less than 9 inch difference between waist and hips? That's apple.

Pear is clear, your hips are the fullest part of you.

What does all this matter for your perception of yourself as a woman? It does NOT. All body types are beautiful. Don't be angry at yourself if you're not a certain body shape. It's genetics not diet.

The only reason why you should know at all is to 1. buy the right clothes to flatter you figure and 2. be aware that apple shaped body disturbition may carry higher risks with obesity than pear shaped.

Midsection weight is more dangerous to our health. That's the only medical reason to be aware of what's up with our weight distrubution. Women who carry their weight below their waist line (pear) or evenly distrubute it (hourglass) may have a lower risk of obseity related complications. However, every body type will eventually carry excess weight around the middle and that's why it's important to exercise and lower weight for medical reasons.

I gained my weight around my middle last. But it's also the first place weight comes off as long as I keep my hyperinsulinaemia under control from my PCOS.

Anyway that's the HEALTH stuff.

If you're just having body image issues, learn to love the you that you are. If you're at a healthy weight, don't sweat your body type.

None of the above. Ruler/rectangle for sure (not sure where people are seeing an hour glass. :huh: )

^^^ I agree! I'm definitely not seeing an hourglass at all. The hips and waist look about the same size. Definitely a ruler. In the end it doesn't really matter.