Question:
Any black women who are very bottom heavy?

I am very hippy, or I think I am a pear shape. Anyhoo, anyone who had their wls,lost their hips or did loose atlot of weight from your hips :o)    — Ruschell (posted on September 24, 2003)


September 24, 2003
I'm not a black woman.. but I've got me a big ol' bootie! I'd like to know the outcome of the pears out there!
   — Michelle J.

September 24, 2003
I am a pear shape. I've always had a bob (big ol butt). I've lost 132 pounds in a year and yes, my bob is practically gone. The only complaint, is all the sagging. I jokingly told my husband that my butt is now on my legs. But, I still look 100% better. --Shelly
   — Shel E.

September 25, 2003
heya hun.. big hips yep..i got them.. i have lost over 100lbs..and i still have big hips..smaller than they used to be of course..i seemed to have lost porportiantely.. im smaller everywhere.. hips started at 56in and now are 42in..soo..still big..lol.. but..i went from a 24/26 to a 11/13 ..hope this is helpfull..
   — johanna F.

September 25, 2003
I'm not black, but the women in my family have "Child bearing hips" I have lost over 100 lbs and my butt is smaller but I laugh and say I have a "J-Lo" butt! It looks good on her and she's skinny!
   — Lora T.

September 25, 2003
I have always been bottom heavy, and white. Every time I have lost the butt was the last to go. This time is no exception. I am in a 14 jeans and some 12 pants but still have large saddlebags on my hips. PS wants $5500 to take them off so I will have to buy a girdle until I can afford it. I was 64 inches in that area and am now 43.
   — Tawnda C.

September 25, 2003
Yep. I have the big ol butt. Genetic I believe. I call my body a pear shape my husband says its an hour glass. I am loosing all over but the butt is going nowhere, just smaller of course. I actually like it and so does my hubby, thats all that matters. My hubby is a workout fanatic, after surgery he started me weight training. I do squats at the gym which has lifted and toned my butt making it more shapely.
   — Lisa G.

September 25, 2003
I'm white and was pear-shaped from puberty on. Very bottom-heavy: butt, hips, thunder thighs, etc. I kept that basic shape throughout my weight loss until the last 20 pounds, which I swear ALL came from my rear end. Now (after breast lift w/ impants) I am actually smaller on the bottom that on the top. It is VERY strange, but I am getting used to it. I wear a 6 or 8 blouse and a 4 or 6 skirt or pants. Amazing! hugs, Ann RNY 9/10/99 260/124
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 25, 2003
Ruschell, I have been dying to ask this question but I figured everyone would think I am nuts. I have lost 98 pounds in six months but only 1/2 an inch from my rear end. I told the owner of Curves when she measured me that if I kept going like this I wasn't going to be a pear shape any more...I would end up being a TRIANGLE. I have lost several cup sizes in my bras and lost in my waist,arms, wrist, ankles, thighs...but the bootie won't budge. You are not alone my sister. I have noticed though that I know longer have a shelf on my butt. You know where you can sit things and they wouldn't fall off. (no kidding) There is now a slope that I think is more attractive. My rear end is huge and I had really hoped it would be the first thing to go. You wouldn't believe the teasing and ridicule I have put up with because of it. I have gone from size 34/36 everywhere to 22/24 in tops and 32 in pants. I suppose that is some progress. I would love to know if any out there has great exercises for the butt. I am doing Curves four times a week and water aerobics three times a week....surely there is more that I can do to get some of this "BOB" to go and have a more normal looking figure. My personal weight goal is 30 pounds above my doctor's because I want to have curves. I want to be an attractive African American woman and not feel like a freak with this monster bootie. Let me know if you find out anything positive for losing weight from the hip area. Thanks for your great and timely question. Ann in TX (www.picturetrail.com/annb)
   — Ann B.

September 25, 2003
Ann B. Squats done with weights are quite known for glutes ( the Booty) I tell you my husband introduced me to this exercise machine inthe gym and it has made a significatnt change in my bottom. I cant remeber the actual name of the machine, but if you go the the gym they will know what you are tlaking about. I go to curves and Golds gym. Curves has a machine for squats, but at curves I couldnt stay on it long enough to get the benefit due to the 30 second change of machines,so I joined Golds too. What has worked for me too is the elliptical machine with the tension set at the glutes, it works.
   — Lisa G.

September 25, 2003
I have a friend you had the surgery about six months ago. She's white, but was extremely bottom-heavy. She now looks totally normal. Exercise, exercise, exercise! Good luck!
   — aferrendelli

September 25, 2003
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR REPLY.GOOD LUCK ON MEETING YOUR PERSONAL GOAL....KEEP BEING A "LOOSER" XOXO
   — Ruschell

September 26, 2003
Hi sll. I am another big hip/butt black women. I had my surgery 6 months ago. Lost 92 pounds. Size 18 top, size 22 bottom. I starterd out as a 32 all over, so alot of progress, but I wish my bottom would catch up with my top. If anyone finds a solution, please enlighten me.
   — odusanya




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