back dimples / dimples of venus

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SabKab16
SabKab16 Posts: 114 Member
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I SOOOO want them. I've heard that you have to get down to a certain amount of body fat in order to get them, and most of the time its hereditary?

Sometimes, when I look at my lower back in the mirror, i feel like i can see slight indentations where they are supposed to be, but then I cant tell if it's just me seeing things that aren't there!

Anyone here who didn't have lower back dimples, and then got them AFTER they lost body fat? Please share!
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  • Nix_
    Nix_ Posts: 94
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    I think it's you either have them or you don't - I think! Only reason I say that, is because there was a girl in school with me and she wasn't small but she had them. I also think they are great! So if there is a way to get them, I would love to know, but I think we're just being hopeful :( lol
  • kalynn06
    kalynn06 Posts: 368 Member
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    I have them, though they aren't really pronounced, and I definitely am not really lean.
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
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    I'm 99% sure they're genetic. My ex had them...big or small...bodyfat was irrelevant.
  • SabKab16
    SabKab16 Posts: 114 Member
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    Ahh, a girl can dream :( Nevertheless, I am finding a way to get those things on my lower back, if it's the last thing I do! lol
  • SpringFever19
    SpringFever19 Posts: 180 Member
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    They are called PSIS (posterior superior iliac spine) and they are anatomical landmarks and points of muscle tendon and ligament attachment (sorry for sounding like a snob). Point being- it's your anatomy, not your weight, that determines the visibility of these. Like "hip bones" in the front (ASIS), or collar bones, etc. Some people show them, some people don't!
  • SpringFever19
    SpringFever19 Posts: 180 Member
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    And- you are gorgeous! Forget those, you don't need them!
  • sparkle126
    sparkle126 Posts: 132 Member
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    I have them put you can't really see them that well, i reckon if i lost more weight i would have the full dimples. I only say this because my little 7 month son as them on is back and they stand out and my partner doesnt have them, so i guess he got them from me lol xxx
  • FitFi74
    FitFi74 Posts: 129 Member
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    I've got em' never heard they were weight related or wanted! Might flaunt em more ;-)
  • _AllieCat_
    _AllieCat_ Posts: 515 Member
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    I have them and I am a chunky monkey! I think they are genetic, but I do know when I weight less they are much more pronounced.
  • kylesmommy89
    kylesmommy89 Posts: 356 Member
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    I've had them with and without weight. I think you got 'em or you don't. It doesn't matter though!!! I never even knew they were sought-after.
  • ishallnotwant
    ishallnotwant Posts: 1,210 Member
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    I thought everyone had them! lol! I've always had them. I have a dimple on each shoulder, too. I hated those growing up but now that i'm grown i've become fond of them.
  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 798 Member
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    I've always had them, my brother doesn't though, just genetics and body types
  • hollyeverhart
    hollyeverhart Posts: 397 Member
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    I have them now that I exercise & have lost body fat, but I think I always had them maybe they were not as noticeable. I think they are super cute though.. But nothing to obsess over
  • skinnieminniemouse
    skinnieminniemouse Posts: 118
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    I have them, am I the only one that doesnt like them? You can have mine haha
  • ginger_red
    ginger_red Posts: 20 Member
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    I was just standing in front of the mirror today checking for progress, and noticed I have them. I've noticed them before but didn't know they were sought after...I always thought it was because I'm overweight. I was checking to see if they have gotten smaller today. Well, I guess that's one less thing I have to worry about then since they might not be going anywhere even after I've reached my goal! Glad to know I'm not abnormal! haha
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
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    How funny, something I never thought of, so I went and looked in the mirror and yup, I have em, ha ha ha.
  • ShalisaClam
    ShalisaClam Posts: 190
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    I have 'em, and I'm very, ahem, chunky..... I just thought it was two spots that my fat didn't deposit. :happy:
  • SlimBananas
    SlimBananas Posts: 124 Member
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    i have them and both of my kids do as well...but my husband doesnt.
  • Ashley_Panda
    Ashley_Panda Posts: 1,404 Member
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    I have them and I know my son does, not sure about my daughter yet. :)
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
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    I want them, didn't have them, and have very faint ones now. In certain lighting and at certain angles.

    Certainly preferable to the dimples I used have in my thighs and butt cheeks!

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