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I want to lose weight, but I don't want to lose my curves :/

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  • Kenazwa
    Kenazwa Posts: 278 Member
    You won't. Your measurements will be smaller, but the shape will remain.
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    You are a typical hourglass, which is very rare! I would imagine that when you lose weight your measurements won't be so extreme but I don't think you will lose your natural shape. Your hips and bust may get small but your waist will too.


    I agree. I have a similar body shape and am lucky I tend to gain or lose everywhere. I think most people stay pretty much the same shape when they lose.
  • cherylbileau
    cherylbileau Posts: 8 Member
    I have lost 116 pounds in just under 2 years. Your "curves" will remain although they change some. It is hard to explain. I will warn you of some unpleasant side effects of extreme weight loss. Many people (myself included) although not all, experience a ridiculous amount of hanging excess skin so mentally be aware that there is a chance that can happen. I look fine in clothing but outside of clothing it is not pretty. No amount of weight lifting will help it either, and my doctor agrees.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    wants to lose weight without changing measurements…*facepalm*
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
    wants to lose weight without changing measurements…*facepalm*

    Wants to lose weight without changing *proportions* is probably more accurate.
    I started at 240lbs with a hip/waist ratio of 0.71 and I am 168lbs now with EXACTLY THE SAME ratio. In the last year I lost 5 inches off my waist and 7.5 inches off my hips.

    I'm proportionately the same, but a lot smaller.
  • xNausicaa
    xNausicaa Posts: 61 Member
    wants to lose weight without changing measurements…*facepalm*

    If it wasn't obvious, I want to lose some of my measurements. If you read again, I'm worried about losing my curves, particularly my hip area. I know I'll lose inches (I want to) I just don't want to lose my shape
  • Trying2Recover
    Trying2Recover Posts: 43
    I've lost 50lbs:-

    43/44" chest
    34.5" waist
    44/45" hips

    Now:-
    39.5" chest
    29.5-30" waist.
    40/41" hips.
  • kk_140
    kk_140 Posts: 518 Member
    I don't know, I started this journey an hourglass at 163 pounds. I was 39-29-40.

    Now with 23 pounds down I am 36-27-36. So I've lost it to an extent, but I'm very happy with the results. A general rule of thumb is wherever you store the most fat is where you will lose it most.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    I lost 77 lbs and believe me I still have plenty of curves!
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