curves

[Guest Razilee]

In doing a search for my measurements and height (42-30-42 5'7) I discovered that I am the same height and proportions as Serena Williams. Perhaps that's why one comment said that for a black woman that's not fat, but athletic, but for a white woman it's fat. Others however explain that it's a cultural thing. N. Americans and Europeans have been conditioned for a WHR (waist-hip ratio) of 0.7, like Marilyn Monroe, et al. Asians prefer lower 0.6 while S. Americans higher 0.8-0.9. Another rule of thumb given was that the waist should be half one's height for an hourglass figure. A taller woman however would be perceived as thinner even with the same WHR and a short woman as fatter.

Curvy Raz

[Guest Raya]

Hmm, 73" ht would be 36" waist, it's 32" now and I want to go narrower to give the illusion of curves.

36 32 37 now, basically the "lean rectangle" shape. Sigh.

Maybe the hormones will help with top n

bottom, meantime I'll work the middle, try to get rid of the last of the old gut.

Right in the middle of BMI chart now.

I really don't want to obsess over appearance, but I sooo want a curvy shape.

[Guest Razilee]

Yes, Tracy, we don't want to obsess about it, but we do think about it, don't we. I was rather surprised that the topic did not come up in a search. Of course we see women of all shapes and sizes, round, pear-shaped, etc., but some curves are more desirable than others, especially on ourselves. 32/37 = 0.87, a S. American beauty. Getting rid of the old gut sounds like a plan.

Thanks for responding,

{{HUGS}}

Raz

[Guest clearleeraines]

Hmm, 73" ht would be 36" waist, it's 32" now and I want to go narrower to give the illusion of curves.

36 32 37 now, basically the "lean rectangle" shape. Sigh.

Maybe the hormones will help with top n

bottom, meantime I'll work the middle, try to get rid of the last of the old gut.

Right in the middle of BMI chart now.

I really don't want to obsess over appearance, but I sooo want a curvy shape.

I am so with you on that one! curves "yyeess" I have been working hard on this one (that gut) I am 54 never had a gut before, they locked me up for 8 mos and wella GUT reverse hourglass, yes i got the top and bottom with 9 mos HRT and that IS weight, but the middle is just as big. I whent from \/ to | | i want )(.

I was wondering in addition to the hundered miles a week of mtn bike and stuck @ 193 lbs 5'8" i am slightly overweight on the bmi for a 54yrs male . I dunno bout girls chart however. I have never been overweight in my life, allways the nurotic drug addict thin as a rail 165lbs. SO . . . anyone know where to get corsets, that and i am going on a serious core training program, we will see ?

I have heard fat cannot stay where there is a restriction like the belt area ? ANYONE have experince with corsets ?

Thanx Mx Clear Raines