Apple Shaped Ladies: Holla Back!

[LynRN 294]

Here is my before and me in my wedding dress. No longer an apple. Now an hourglass. And I love it!!!

Beautiful! You should be so proud of yourself. And congrats on the upcoming nuptials.

[1sunnuri 77]

Awesome job !

[SarahJean30 33]

I am definitely an apple. I have lost almost 50lbs since my highest weight and all the weight is coming off in my butt... a place i didn't really need to lose a ton I feel like i can fit a small toddler in the butt of my pants, but the waist is only a little baggy not enough to switch sizes.

[VSG AJH 499]

Hope my pics help. These are pics I have from my phone.

My stats

HW 274

SW 242

CW 171

Bottoms were 18/20

Was always baggy in the butt and things. Tight on my waist

Tops 3X

Tops were always snug

Bra size 42 DD

Now

Bottoms are 8/10

Tops L/M mediums are rare

Bra 38 D

I haven't been able to workout in the last 4 months due to a change of home dynamics and a new job. But I know that of I tone and work on cardio I can get my back and mid section drastically smaller. I was very on top of my physical activities. I know I'll get back to in soon. Plus I just got my gallbladder removed.

My butt and thighs are so skinny. My butt is so flat it hurts to sit lol. Luckily squats and lunges will help there.

Hope this helps

Forgot to add. Surgery was 2/22/13 and my GW is 155 and I'm 5'7"

You look fantastic!! Your post is so encouraging!

[VSG AJH 499]

Here is my before and me in my wedding dress. No longer an apple. Now an hourglass. And I love it!!!

Stunning!!

[heartonmysleevey 133]

You look fantastic!! Your post is so encouraging!

Thanks!! With lots of cardio, it's possible for "us" to have a somewhat proportional body

[alene 74]

Awesome job, you look beautiful in your wedding gown!!

[Jerzygurl 372]

Just a little information for all shapes:

Most common female body shapes

The following are the four most common female body shapes:

Apple (triangle downward)

Apple-shaped women have broader shoulders and bust, and narrower hips.

banana, or straight (rectangular)

Banana-shaped women's waist measurement is less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurement.

Pear, Spoon, or Bell (triangle upward)

Pear-shaped women's hip measurements are greater than their bust measurements.

Hourglass Shape (triangles opposing, facing in)

Here, the hip and bust are almost of equal size, with a narrow waist.

A study of more than 6,000 women conducted at North Carolina State University in 2005 revealed that 46% of women were banana-shaped; just over 20% were pear-shaped; just under 14% were apple-shaped; and only 8% were hourglass-shaped. The hourglass is normally accepted as the "ideal" female shape in Western countries.

Research suggests that apple-shaped women have the highest risk of heart disease, while hourglass-shaped women have the lowest. Diabetes professionals say that women with a waist measurement of over 80cm (32 inches) have a higher risk of heart disease due to body fat buildup around the waist, which poses a higher health risk than fat buildup at the hips.

[Jerzygurl 372]

My oncologist once told me, that women that tend to gain more weight around their hips and maybe prone to cellulite appear to be more prone to female cancers such as ovarian, uterine and cervical.

Made me think ..because I'm more of an hour glass and prone to gain weight in my hips and arms more than anywhere else and I definitely have had my share of female "cancers"

Just a little tidbit of info for us ladies.

[LynRN 294]

Just a little information for all shapes:

Most common female body shapes

The following are the four most common female body shapes:

Apple (triangle downward)

Apple-shaped women have broader shoulders and bust' date=' and narrower hips.

banana, or straight (rectangular)

Banana-shaped women's waist measurement is less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurement.

Pear, Spoon, or Bell (triangle upward)

Pear-shaped women's hip measurements are greater than their bust measurements.

Hourglass Shape (triangles opposing, facing in)

Here, the hip and bust are almost of equal size, with a narrow waist.

A study of more than 6,000 women conducted at North Carolina State University in 2005 revealed that 46% of women were banana-shaped; just over 20% were pear-shaped; just under 14% were apple-shaped; and only 8% were hourglass-shaped. The hourglass is normally accepted as the "ideal" female shape in Western countries.

Research suggests that apple-shaped women have the highest risk of heart disease, while hourglass-shaped women have the lowest. Diabetes professionals say that women with a waist measurement of over 80cm (32 inches) have a higher risk of heart disease due to body fat buildup around the waist, which poses a higher health risk than fat buildup at the hips.[/quote']

Thank You WebMD. (Said in jest, so no hurt feelings please).

[LynRN 294]

Also, I'm the OP and happen to be an OBGyn nurse.

[Jerzygurl 372]

Thank You WebMD. (Said in jest, so no hurt feelings please).

lol no hurt feelings...actually made me giggle.

[Jerzygurl 372]

Also, I'm the OP and happen to be an OBGyn nurse.

oh one of my favorite people on the planet earth..lol "strip from the waist down, the doctor will be with you shortly!" :-)

[LynRN 294]

oh one of my favorite people on the planet earth..lol "strip from the waist down' date=' the doctor will be with you shortly!" :-)[/quote']

Yeah, and don't forget, "Are you interested in STD testing today?" or "Don't worry, people lose tampons in there all the time." Luv My Job:-(

[LynRN 294]

Anymore apple shaped girls with pics? I know you're out there?