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Topic: body shape
Posted By: myfullhouse
Subject: body shape
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 8:12pm
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I just bought the "How to look good naked" book but am having trouble deciding what body shape I am. Although it has descriptions I can't decide if I am pear shaped or broad as I don't have a very definate waist or petite cos i am short. Any one know where I can get more info so I can work this out? I tried googling it but didn't come up with much ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 8:21pm
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I'm an apple, I got mine from Trinny and Susannah's website, what not to wear.
I have ok boobs, small bum, but large tum and hips, my tummy is my problem area. If it weren't for that i'd have the hourglass shape as my hips are the same width as my boobs. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 8:23pm
Is the book good? I watch the show most weeks and love how good he makes everyone feel  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 8:26pm
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Petite are small all over
Hour glass have balanced hips and shoulders and a small waist Pear has wider hips than their shoulders ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 8:38pm
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Yeah, I don't fit any one category either. ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 8:39pm
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236 - TrinnyandSusannah This has the 12 different body shapes ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 9:46pm
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The book looks good but haven't read too much as it is divided into body shapes and I don't know which one I am. Maybe I will get DH to help me measure and so from there.
He has descriptions like Petite are small all over, Hour glass have balanced hips and shoulders and a small waist, pear has wider hips than their shoulders - but for instance what consitutes a small waist? or small boobs? That's where I get stuck. ------------- Lindsey
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 14 July 2008 at 9:59pm
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Well I know what body shape I am, A new one called the elephant Have been shocked by recent pics and mortified all at the same time. Time to do something and fast! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
!Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 5:19am
lol kels!! if there is an elephant shape im one of those too 
i have no idea what shape i am, i know what shape i was before kids |
Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 7:34am
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Hmmm I appear to not be ONE shape either....very interesting though having a look at the shapes!
In saying that I am sitting here being very realistic and thinking...well I have had nearly three kids.. Cant see ever being a size 12 again.....enjoy my food..not into stressing myself out with diets etc and as much and all as would be so much easier so far as fitting clothes..... Its not really priority anymore!!! -------------  
 
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Posted By: AngieBabe
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 9:09am
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One way suggested to me to figure out face shape or body shape was to stand in front of the mirror (in form fitting clothes or near-naked) and get someone to draw around your shape, then stand back and see what that shape best estimates.
I know for me using the Trinny & Susannah guide, I'm mainly hourglass with a bit of Cello thrown in... nobody will fit exactly one category. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 9:24am
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Kels I will join you there in the elephant group. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 9:30am
| I'm a definite hour glass |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 11:46am
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Oh Kels....you are sooo silly!!
I am an hourglass.....a very fat hourglass!!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 12:11pm
I think I'm a Cello - the description reads right for me, especially this bit "your boobs are big and your buttochs and thighs are in a class of their own" I'LL SAY!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 3:28pm
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im a personal trainer. if you have any pics i can probably figure it out pretty easy. there is also android and gynoid which help with knowing you health. (if you carry weight more round your hips and bum its not as bad for your heart and internal organs as if you carry it round your waist and boobs) ------------- 
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Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 4:44pm
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I'm pretty sure I'm an hourglass.. I know "form-hugging" v-neck tops seem to suit me best, but I'm sure as hell not wearing one of those skirts, no matter how good it looks!
I just spent an hour today helping my little sister shop for clothes (she's visiting from gisborne for a few days) and convincing her NOT to buy v-neck anything, cause she has a few sweat shirts and shirts with that, and they look absolutely dreadful, she's I guess a petite skittle (noticed her getting a little bit of a butt in the last couple of years LOL, but not enough to be "pear shaped" she's like an xs top and s bottom) and they make her look completely flat cheasted  -------------  
 
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Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 7:15pm
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i dont know if im an hour glass or a vase! how on earth are you supposed to tell ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 7:46pm
Bugger!!! I just typed a big post, pressed the wrong button and it disappeared! 
DH thinks I am a pear and we have just measured me and that seems pretty accurate. ------------- Lindsey
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 7:50pm
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I think I am a cello, those that know me am I??? ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 8:18pm
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Here is the original guide http://www.trinnyandsusannah.com/misc/body-shape-survey'
found it quite straight forward. I also watched their program, and there were 4 separate groups depending on what was your main problem area, bum/thighs, tummy, big tits, or no tits, and this might help. I should be petite as I'm only 5ft 2in. and if i was at my ideal weight i probably would be. I had some of their shapewear under my wedding dress looked fabulous ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 8:35pm
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Becks, I think cello is right for you.
I'm a classic pear. -------------  |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 15 July 2008 at 8:44pm
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I would have said you were an hour glass Becks, your shoulders are in proportion with your hips, and you have great legs, and height lucky you.
Having a correct fitting bra seems to be a big thing, cause then your boobs aren't sagging and you get a waist. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |