losing weight but still wanting to keep the curves?

Farm_Girl_Strong
Farm_Girl_Strong Posts: 81 Member
edited November 13 in Getting Started
would love to meet some other ladies who are Wanting to 'down size' but still keep the curves... I love love love my big butt and smaller waist, so being 5'1" I am not looking to go below 135. Any other ladies out there wanting to keep those awesome curves?

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  • PandoraGreen721
    PandoraGreen721 Posts: 450 Member
    I'm the same height as you and that's my goal, too. I like what I got, just want to lose a bit more and tone up. Feel free to add me!
  • ditch_doctor8503
    ditch_doctor8503 Posts: 17
    I'm agree with you both. I love my "assets" just need a few more pounds gone and some toning. Mainly now it's changing my bad eating habits. Please feel free to add me. I'm new so any support is greatly appreciated!
  • techgal128
    techgal128 Posts: 719 Member
    I'd like to gain curves actually. My waist is fat which ruins the hourglass effect for me. Luckily unlike a lot of middle heavy ladies I don't have a flat butt. lol
  • Farm_Girl_Strong
    Farm_Girl_Strong Posts: 81 Member
    Struggling with a tummy isn't ever fun! I am having a b#*%^ of a time getting rid of my mommy tummy after my last c-section :(
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Well, I had curves when I was young and skinnier than I'd want to be at my current age, so I don't have any reason to believe I won't have curves if I lose weight now.

    And as a poster above noted, extra fat just takes away from the curves by making my waist bigger.
  • Farm_Girl_Strong
    Farm_Girl_Strong Posts: 81 Member
    Very true! I just met a new friend about three weeks ago and my hubby made a comment about my butt, so I looked at her and said 'I have a great *kitten*... It's just camouflaged by back and tummy fat right now!'
  • GPHX_GEEK
    GPHX_GEEK Posts: 32 Member
    Here's what I learned about keeping curves. It's all about working out. Yeah, seriously, it's that simple. In the past, I've lost weight through diet only and surprise surprise, every time I "lost" my hips and hated it. This time (started 5 months ago) I have actually managed to keep it all in proportion and all I had to do was incorporate toning exercises and strength training into my workouts. It's not so much about the number on the scale for me as much as it is about the shape of my body.
  • Jennym93
    Jennym93 Posts: 136 Member
    edited March 2015
    I have the same goal (keeping curves I mean), I'm not going under 130lbs but I'm focusing more on where I feel my best, 130lbs is just a target so I don't lose track but I'm focusing more on measurements. I only have 6-7" difference between waist and hips/bust so I'm hoping weight loss will emphasize it, I have pretty nice legs/butt just need shaping up a little more, I'm worried about losing the thickness there though.
    Hate my waist/belly though, too big
  • hotjodels
    hotjodels Posts: 118 Member
    That is my height and current goal as well. : ]
  • dannatona
    dannatona Posts: 101 Member
    Getting rid of the tummy has been an issue with me for years. I actually started using the gold's gym waist slimmer while doing cardio, and I seriously notice a difference! Sweating like crazy from your tummy area makes you kill more fat cells! :) Obviously, along with a healthy diet, and I drink at least 12 glasses of water a day (aka I pee a lot)
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    edited March 2015
    dannatona wrote: »
    Getting rid of the tummy has been an issue with me for years. I actually started using the gold's gym waist slimmer while doing cardio, and I seriously notice a difference! Sweating like crazy from your tummy area makes you kill more fat cells! :) Obviously, along with a healthy diet, and I drink at least 12 glasses of water a day (aka I pee a lot)

    Oh my! No, this is wrong. Sweat does not kill fat cells. It just means your body is trying to cool itself.
  • BCUONZO
    BCUONZO Posts: 27 Member
    I love my curves and lifting weights is how I have been able to keep them. I would not be to happy to loose my booty!
  • dannatona
    dannatona Posts: 101 Member
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    dannatona wrote: »
    Getting rid of the tummy has been an issue with me for years. I actually started using the gold's gym waist slimmer while doing cardio, and I seriously notice a difference! Sweating like crazy from your tummy area makes you kill more fat cells! :) Obviously, along with a healthy diet, and I drink at least 12 glasses of water a day (aka I pee a lot)

    Oh my! No, this is wrong. Sweat does not kill fat cells. It just means your body is trying to cool itself.

    Sorry, should have also included in my reply that I'm not a certified trainer or dietitian or anything like that.

    sweat-is-fat-crying.jpg
  • comeongethealthyro
    comeongethealthyro Posts: 50 Member
    edited March 2015
    I've struggled with the same situation for the past 2 years! What really has helped me keep my curves & tighten the waist are both counting macros & a combo of cardio/lifting weights.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Weight training

    I've got different curves now, after losing near on 50lb

    My boobs have gone down to a D cup and my hips have shrunk...I'm not as Jessica Rabbit as I once was but weights help
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    dannatona wrote: »
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    dannatona wrote: »
    Getting rid of the tummy has been an issue with me for years. I actually started using the gold's gym waist slimmer while doing cardio, and I seriously notice a difference! Sweating like crazy from your tummy area makes you kill more fat cells! :) Obviously, along with a healthy diet, and I drink at least 12 glasses of water a day (aka I pee a lot)

    Oh my! No, this is wrong. Sweat does not kill fat cells. It just means your body is trying to cool itself.

    Sorry, should have also included in my reply that I'm not a certified trainer or dietitian or anything like that.

    sweat-is-fat-crying.jpg

    I hate it when the fat cells in my armpit cry.

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  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    dannatona wrote: »
    Getting rid of the tummy has been an issue with me for years. I actually started using the gold's gym waist slimmer while doing cardio, and I seriously notice a difference! Sweating like crazy from your tummy area makes you kill more fat cells! :) Obviously, along with a healthy diet, and I drink at least 12 glasses of water a day (aka I pee a lot)

    Um, no. You never "kill fat cells". You always have the same number of fat cells. They just increase in size (calorie surplus) or decrease in size (calorie deficit).

  • jenncornelsen
    jenncornelsen Posts: 969 Member
    unfortunatly for me one of the first things to go is my boobs. whatever i can wear padded bras lol! but i seriously work on squats so i wont also loose my butt! my goal is also 135 but im 5'4
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    jennifershoo wrote: »
    dannatona wrote: »
    Getting rid of the tummy has been an issue with me for years. I actually started using the gold's gym waist slimmer while doing cardio, and I seriously notice a difference! Sweating like crazy from your tummy area makes you kill more fat cells! :) Obviously, along with a healthy diet, and I drink at least 12 glasses of water a day (aka I pee a lot)

    Um, no. You never "kill fat cells". You always have the same number of fat cells. They just increase in size (calorie surplus) or decrease in size (calorie deficit).

    I don't think this is correct either. You can create new fat cells if you continually eat at a surplus.
  • badgalmari
    badgalmari Posts: 22 Member
    Same here. I'm mostly doing weight training and a little cardio to keep my curves. Anyone feel free to add me.
  • got2bfitmom
    got2bfitmom Posts: 164 Member
    I am 5'2 and would like to get to 120. My hubby doesn't want to me to get all muscles he said he doesn't find it attractive.
  • RoundDoz
    RoundDoz Posts: 72 Member
    Well my understanding is...whats there will always be there just to a lesser or greater degree based on how you carry your weight. If you have curves, they wont go anywhere entirely. What ends up happening though is that some women body gives the illusion of curves with the fat pockets they carry. So when it is all gone and melted away, what truly is their natural shape and body type is revealed and they make not prefer it.

    Im 5'6 and recently lost 20 lbs. I now weight 150. It may sound a bit much but I carry my weight really well...or at least the way I prefer it. Im all butt thighs and hips and unfortunately (but fortunate for me ) I cant relate to a lot of you with the tummy issues. I've always been small up top and my stomach is the first to go. My waist is always about 13-15 inches smaller than my hip area, has always stayed in the mid 20's even at my highest weight of 190, and my goal currently is to get to 23 in. (my sister holds the record of 21in and shes 33. smh) I love my figure and love it when its thicker. I dont want to lose much more weight but more so gain muscle, firm up, lift up, set in place, and get cuts along with my definition. Im not looking to look muscular as much as I am looking to just look FIT. So...I want to heavy lift because I think and have heard that will do the trick with my goals but Im so nervous about losing my extra umph! Even if I keep my shape I dont want it to be nearly unnoticeable. I like looking in the mirror and seeing the extra POW affect. You know what I mean? AM I being unrealistic? Is the fat that makes me POP, the very fat that has to be pulverized to get that fit and firmness Im looking for? Will I loose my hour glass to the point where I can barely tell its there? Just need some guidance. And as I lift...how to eat properly as a vegan soon to incorporate raw.
  • Jesusjohnjames
    Jesusjohnjames Posts: 378 Member
    i'm 5'4 Hips 44, waist 32
    Goal is Hips 43 Waist 30
    Goal weight 169
  • Jesusjohnjames
    Jesusjohnjames Posts: 378 Member
    I'm mostly booty and hips stomach is flat.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I kept my curves mostly...people say I have little hips now but they measure 38"....I got a butt.

    Everything just got smaller but still an hour glass.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    I lost 66lbs after my 2nd baby and kept my curves :). Currently losing after my 3rd baby and seem to be keeping my curves. Fingers crossed.

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    I'm 5'6 and was 154lbs here. It was just before I found out I was pregnant with my third.
  • Donnamar86
    Donnamar86 Posts: 14 Member
    I'm slightly curvy and want to keep it too as I lose weight. A couple of years ago I dropped about thirty pounds and spent way too much time doing cardio and lost my butt.

    Now I'm being careful to strengthen that area to give it a lift without completely losing it.
    It wouldn't hurt if my belly would shrink too to define the hourglass shape :)
  • WickedPineapple
    WickedPineapple Posts: 698 Member
    I'm 5'1" as well, large framed, hourglass. I'm 129 lbs at the moment (started ~170). I actually think weight loss has made my curves more dramatic. I lost a bunch of fat around my natural waist and ribcage, so my boobs, which stayed about the same volume (maybe went down slightly), appear to be a lot bigger. I will say that I lost a bit of my booty in the process, but the shape is much better (more bubble than bulgy). I consider my booty a work in progress at the moment and am aiming to shape it a bit more with lifting. :)
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