Any apple shaped women success stories out there?

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  • AmyEm3
    AmyEm3 Posts: 784 Member
    Apple here. I have really wide shoulders, wide ribcage, big ole pregnant-looking belly, flat butt, skinny arms and legs.

    I've lost 45lbs and and I still look pregnant. I don't really have a success story but I have had a little improvement.

    I'm 135lbs now and my waist still measures 36" at my belly button. There has been some improvement although it took a while. It was originally 42" when I first started. i haven't lost an inch in my waist in 4 months. Sigh. It's the only part of my body that I want to lose from still.
  • katythemommy
    katythemommy Posts: 437 Member
    Yup. I'm OBVIOUSLY still in progress. But so far I've lost 27 pounds.

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    So happy to see an Apple shape thread! I always feel so alone haha!

    You look great!
  • cassondraragan
    cassondraragan Posts: 233 Member
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  • kikilareggae
    kikilareggae Posts: 289 Member
    I have somehow managed to turn my "apple" body into an "hourglass" one.

    Weight: 150: December 2011
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    Weight: 135: About 2 weeks ago
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    Side by Side:
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    The difference 15 pounds (and EXERCISE) makes! Now just working on losing a little bit all over :smile:
    That gosh darn lower belly pooch is brutal....
  • kikilareggae
    kikilareggae Posts: 289 Member
    I have somehow managed to turn my "apple" body into an "hourglass" one.

    Weight: 150: December 2011
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    Weight: 135: About 2 weeks ago
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    Side by Side:
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    The difference 15 pounds (and EXERCISE) makes! Now just working on losing a little bit all over :smile:
    That gosh darn lower belly pooch is brutal....

    LOL K, let me try that again- WOW! I'm also and apple shape and it's awesome to see that you CAN INDEED whittle down the middle! Great job! What type of workout have you been doing?
  • kikilareggae
    kikilareggae Posts: 289 Member
    P.S. Bump
  • kikilareggae
    kikilareggae Posts: 289 Member
    Yup. I'm OBVIOUSLY still in progress. But so far I've lost 27 pounds.

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    So happy to see an Apple shape thread! I always feel so alone haha!

    You SO aren't alone and you are on your way, you already look smaller under your bust!
  • kspoon5
    kspoon5 Posts: 239 Member
    Woohoo! Apples in the house!

    I hate finding jeans that fit my legs and then they are way to tight for my waist or vice versa - ahhhhhhh!

    This sooooo my problem too ! My jeans fit my legs and too tight for my waist or tooooo loose on legs and fit in the waist ....
  • chelseelovesyou
    chelseelovesyou Posts: 109 Member
    is it possible to be both apple & pear shaped? I feel like a cross bred fruit...

    I have wide hips & a small waist and PESKY BELLY FAT! damn it to hell.
  • colorlessgreen
    colorlessgreen Posts: 173 Member
    Check out mybodygallery.com. You can choose height, weight, shape, size, etc.

    That's a cool site! Unfortunately there are only two women in my current height+weight+body type, and none in the 10-pound bracket below mine. I made a profile and uploaded a picture, though!
  • psiren28
    psiren28 Posts: 530 Member
    I'm an apple: slim-ish legs and arms, narrow hips, big bust, ribcage and belly. I have a before and after pic in my profile and a recent pic of how I look now (the 'droog' pic is the most recent). Feel free to have a mooch.

    I still have a big belly, probably always will have as I'm almost at my goal weight, but the right clothes can disguise it. It's all about dressing for your shape. So for me shorts and shorts skirts are in, midriff bearing tops are out

    Even though I'm not ecstatic about being an apple (I guess I was hoping for a nice hourglass to emerge once all the fat was gone), I think I look 100% better than I did at over 200lbs. So yeah, it's a success story... with a big flabby belly :laugh:
  • xrockinrobyn
    xrockinrobyn Posts: 95 Member
    I'm quite apple shaped. I've still got a poochy belly, I need to exercise it off! I went from 13st 5lbs (187lbs) down to about 178lbs without trying and then joined MFP. Lost 40lbs, the biggest part of my stomach went from about 40-42" (can't remember which) down to 36" and my waist has gone from 36" to 29" :)


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  • tanga_gurl
    tanga_gurl Posts: 66 Member
    Wow love this thread im an apple to the core! Big belly and boobs, no butt legs or arms! Argghh.. no success story just yet, but I have managed to lose 10lbs to far with a few more to go ( still don't know where it went? ) lol. Feel free to add me fellow apples id love more apple mfp buddys!
  • getfitnfab
    getfitnfab Posts: 418 Member
    An apple here
    Big biobs
    Bigger belly
    Big arms
    Size 4 jeans
    Size 10 shirts
    Size 8 or 10 in a dress
  • RainbowBrite86
    RainbowBrite86 Posts: 245 Member
    436 lbs 2008

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    DURING -247
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    After (I still have 40 lbs left to lose)
    181
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    ( still have that middle)
  • nileighttig
    nileighttig Posts: 147 Member
    Bump for later
  • ^^^
    Same her to girl!!.....Not a complete apple or pear!!...So glad to know there are more shapes and fruits out there!
  • Nikstergirl
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
    I'm an apple too! I've been working on this for nearly 2 years, lots of running and some strength training, keeping calories around 1300-1500 and eating back my exercise calories. But I'm starting P90X next Monday (I have a half marathon on Saturday, so I'm waiting until that's over) and I'm hoping it will help me loose the pooch!

    In my profile there's about the only "before" pic I'll post... I hate all those horrible shots of me, and the race picture that's my avatar is a pretty good "now" pic, I haven't changed in six months. Hoping this new program will be that last boost I need to kick my stomach off my body!!!
  • fourluvbugs
    fourluvbugs Posts: 194 Member
    I'm so happy to find other apples! I too always feel alone. I hope I'm not overstepping... I started a group for apple shapes. I invited lots of you already, but with four pages in the thread didn't get to everyone. You are all welcome, us apples need to hang together. Here's the group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4640-apple-orchard
  • WendyFlynn
    WendyFlynn Posts: 139 Member
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  • thedreamhazer
    thedreamhazer Posts: 1,156 Member
    EDIT -- I deleted my fix since she deleted the post. Wasn't sure if she wanted the photos up anymore!
  • rbates822
    rbates822 Posts: 14
    I am definately apple-shaped with big boobs, round stomach, and a less than round behind!
  • WendyFlynn
    WendyFlynn Posts: 139 Member
    EDIT -- I deleted my fix since she deleted the post. Wasn't sure if she wanted the photos up anymore!

    I hadn't realised you fixed them, sorry. I deleted the post as it seems silly having it there when no one can see the pics!
  • MoooveOverFluffy
    MoooveOverFluffy Posts: 398 Member
    I'm so happy to find other apples! I too always feel alone. I hope I'm not overstepping... I started a group for apple shapes. I invited lots of you already, but with four pages in the thread didn't get to everyone. You are all welcome, us apples need to hang together. Here's the group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4640-apple-orchard


    JUST JOINED!
  • ki4yxo
    ki4yxo Posts: 709 Member
    436 lbs 2008

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    DURING -247
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    After (I still have 40 lbs left to lose)
    181
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    ( still have that middle)



    You went from 436 down to 181! :drinker:
    That's a success story if I ever heard one.

    Congratulations!
  • ann2mauibeach
    ann2mauibeach Posts: 6 Member
    I never thought of myself as an apple but I AM! I feel like an upside down pear. I am 130lbs, and can't seem to lose just 10 lbs! No butt (as someone else on here mentioned), 36D (per a Victoria Secret measurement yesterday---ugh!) and a flabby belly.
    I asked a phy assistant who was rounding (and also owns a GYM) what I can do. She said watch my diet closely (she rarely does dairy, does very low carbs...) and heavy weights. She also said I wouldn't bulk up, as I don't have much testosterone to bulk up like men do.
    So that's my goal, diet and heavy weights and since I read on here, Ill do the 30 day shred, too. Thanks everyone!
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    I'm an apple, I think. I have broad shoulders, huge midsection w/ no curves, skinny arms and legs w/ no behind.

    Me at my heaviest 275

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    At 240

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    Now at 210 (-65 lbs)

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    I'm just now starting to tackle my midsection. It's been a bit of a battle.
  • EightDMB
    EightDMB Posts: 155 Member
    I'm apple shape and I have lost over 50 pounds, I have lost everywhere but in my stomach!

    You have lost weight everywhere. You look great!!
  • ellyloo
    ellyloo Posts: 49
    I am an apple and will be looking in on this thread for inspiration.
    Sexy legs, but yep, shopping for pants--they assume that if your waist is that large, your legs must be HUUUUUGE.
  • ann2mauibeach
    ann2mauibeach Posts: 6 Member
    To lachesissss-
    You look happy! :) Great job already!
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