Why does my bottom "hang" down and what to do about it?
Replies
-
Yes a side view would be good- I'm still thinking posterior pelvic tilt along with low muscle tone.2
-
You think? I think it's far more likely an "I don't know what I'm eating"situation and as soon as calories go up, weight goes up with water so a belief that is falsely low maintenance levels
IMO The reduction in CO from long term deficit should not be overplayed or considered before accurate logging and proper time given for body to stabilise to increased calories e.g. 2-3 months at a regular intake
It is all too easy for people to misunderstand their maintenance IMO
Because her weight probably does goes up due to water retention with any increase in calories towards expected maintenance I am thinking she is actually keeping herself on an extended deficit because she doesn't give herself time to stabilise when her weight shoots up when she starts eating a bit more.
Whether she is eating 1500 or 1800 or 2000 by 100% accurate logging that I don't know.
But working at a job that requires her to stand while she's at work (looks like a hair salon) should be worth a couple of thousand calories in terms of a maintenance level... and if she's aiming for 1500 and not eating back exercise calories I have a hard time seeing how lack of weight loss can be solely attributed to eating more than she thinks.
I agree with you that she is mis-estimating her maintenance. But I think that you think that she is eating more than she thinks. Whereas I am thinking that she is stabilising her weight by creating a very efficient version of herself and by not allowing for muscle growth etc.
Note though that I didn't spot any issues with her bum... looked like a nice enough bum to me ;-)
But obviously others picked on posture, scoliosis and a host of other things that my untrained eyes just lumped together into a "nice enough bum, no real need to be so down on it" category
2 -
Girl you got nothing to worry about you look fine1
-
UPDATE: I took a side shot and I'll post it as recommended by some of the commenters here. Sorry for the delay. By the way, I used a belt today and it helps a little but not much.
IMO I see a flat-ish bum... It sure feels that way!
0 -
Looks normal to me but I imagine if you wanted to "lift" your butt that would require firming it which would require muscle strengthening which would probably be done best with high-weight squats and/or deadlifts.3
-
You look fine, but lifting and doing squats might make you feel better about things.1
-
TurtleTop08 wrote: »UPDATE: I took a side shot and I'll post it as recommended by some of the commenters here. Sorry for the delay. By the way, I used a belt today and it helps a little but not much.
IMO I see a flat-ish bum... It sure feels that way!
Yes, it is flat-sh. But that just gives you something to work on. Follow the suggestions to eat more and train to gain muscle using a program like Strong Curves and you'll be fine.4 -
dragon_girl26 wrote: »I'm with everyone else about lifting and eating more. The Strong Curves book/program by Bret Contreras has a whole section and routine dedicated to the bottom. I'd definitely check that out. Muscle mass will help, but not if you're still currently eating in a calorie deficit.
Bret IS the #assman4 -
Lift heavy things and put them back down. I agree with starting the Strong Curves program. Also, genetics plays a role, not everyone is meant to have a Kim K bubble butt unless you get surgery.4
-
Make sure your logging is tight. Eat more. Lift heavy things.
I wear my clothes SNUG and my butt is still lifted in the tightest of skinny jeans. I am admittedly blessed in the butt department but age is against me on the sag factor or should be, strength training means my potentially sagging butt is lifted (so much so it moved several inches up when I started exercising again at the start of my weight loss!). You have a good basis to start from, you're already pretty curvy in the rear, you just need to build a solid foundation to lift and shape I reckon.2 -
Oh and in that side view you look like you're tucking your pelvis, making it look flatter.1
-
My professional opinion: you have great genes, just need to follow the Smolov squat program to make that booty pop.0
-
I feel like I say it all over MFP but the Beachbody Brazil Buttlift DVD transformed my sagging rear and I eventually passed the pencil test... It worked for me along with eating enough calories.1
-
Squats n lunges. Plenty of protein.1
-
Thanks for the insight and advice. Another question (sorry) but what should my macros be for building muscle? I currently get 50% carbs, 25% protein, 25% fat. And can muscle be built on a vegetarian diet? Am considering going vegan but kinda undecided.0
-
Squats. 3 sets of 15, three days on one day off. Give it 3 months and your bottom will be completely reshaped and lifted up.0
-
TurtleTop08 wrote: »UPDATE: I took a side shot and I'll post it as recommended by some of the commenters here. Sorry for the delay. By the way, I used a belt today and it helps a little but not much.
IMO I see a flat-ish bum... It sure feels that way!
Awesome!
Okay, so first of all you have a posterior pelvic tilt! I am suprised because this is actually pretty rare.
This could already be making your non trained behind look smaller than it really is. In any case, as it stands this is perfectly indicative of why your glutes are so weak.
You can watch more information on this here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOyxZP5_LzI
and here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgmQg2B4Xa4
and here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAoEhp4p0Zs
A combination of strengthening the weak muscles and releasing tight muscles should help tremendously. I think yes you have weak glutes, but i think they look this way specifically because of the posterior pelvic tilt. Here's another girl with the same issue for reference:
Her butt shape looks very very similar to yours.
You will notice in all of these videos they mention that people with your specific postural distortion have a very hard time performing a squat properly, i would agree with this from my experience. The butt-wink is real in people with this particular problem. I say to give it about 4-6 weeks of daily stretching/foam rolling and 3-4 time weekly strengthening exercises before you take on something like strong curves (which rely on proper core stabilization and bracing). The chance that you will not be able to keep a neutral spine (thus increasing your risk of injury to the low back) is pretty high if you do not work on these issues.
9 -
rainbowbow wrote: »TurtleTop08 wrote: »UPDATE: I took a side shot and I'll post it as recommended by some of the commenters here. Sorry for the delay. By the way, I used a belt today and it helps a little but not much.
IMO I see a flat-ish bum... It sure feels that way!
Awesome!
Okay, so first of all you have a posterior pelvic tilt! I am suprised because this is actually pretty rare.
This could already be making your non trained behind look smaller than it really is. In any case, as it stands this is perfectly indicative of why your glutes are so weak.
You can watch more information on this here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOyxZP5_LzI
and here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgmQg2B4Xa4
and here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAoEhp4p0Zs
A combination of strengthening the weak muscles and releasing tight muscles should help tremendously. I think yes you have weak glutes, but i think they look this way specifically because of the posterior pelvic tilt. Here's another girl with the same issue for reference:
Her butt shape looks very very similar to yours.
You will notice in all of these videos they mention that people with your specific postural distortion have a very hard time performing a squat properly, i would agree with this from my experience. The butt-wink is real in people with this particular problem. I say to give it about 4-6 weeks of daily stretching/foam rolling and 3-4 time weekly strengthening exercises before you take on something like strong curves (which rely on proper core stabilization and bracing). The chance that you will not be able to keep a neutral spine (thus increasing your risk of injury to the low back) is pretty high if you do not work on these issues.
Thank you so much! I honestly had NO idea I was doing this. I'm surprised no one brought it up in the past. Not even my own parents (or boyfriend)... I'll make sure to work on it.
0 -
TurtleTop08 wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »TurtleTop08 wrote: »UPDATE: I took a side shot and I'll post it as recommended by some of the commenters here. Sorry for the delay. By the way, I used a belt today and it helps a little but not much.
IMO I see a flat-ish bum... It sure feels that way!
Awesome!
Okay, so first of all you have a posterior pelvic tilt! I am suprised because this is actually pretty rare.
This could already be making your non trained behind look smaller than it really is. In any case, as it stands this is perfectly indicative of why your glutes are so weak.
You can watch more information on this here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOyxZP5_LzI
and here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgmQg2B4Xa4
and here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAoEhp4p0Zs
A combination of strengthening the weak muscles and releasing tight muscles should help tremendously. I think yes you have weak glutes, but i think they look this way specifically because of the posterior pelvic tilt. Here's another girl with the same issue for reference:
Her butt shape looks very very similar to yours.
You will notice in all of these videos they mention that people with your specific postural distortion have a very hard time performing a squat properly, i would agree with this from my experience. The butt-wink is real in people with this particular problem. I say to give it about 4-6 weeks of daily stretching/foam rolling and 3-4 time weekly strengthening exercises before you take on something like strong curves (which rely on proper core stabilization and bracing). The chance that you will not be able to keep a neutral spine (thus increasing your risk of injury to the low back) is pretty high if you do not work on these issues.
Thank you so much! I honestly had NO idea I was doing this. I'm surprised no one brought it up in the past. Not even my own parents (or boyfriend)... I'll make sure to work on it.
you're welcome! Definitely do! I imagine that just by working on this issue (before you even build some serious mass on your butt) you will see visual improvements in shape.
P.S. don't be surprised! I would say most people don't have any clue about postural patterns and distortions and how they effect the entire kinetic chain. The first time i did a posture assessment on my boyfriend (don't ask, LOL) he had no clue his ear should be aligned with his shoulder. 3
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 427 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions