Out of proportion hips

[Rora]

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen!!:

Well my body is somewhat out of proportion, I have a petite figure, but my hips are pretty big.
Not that I'm complaining! I have a really small weist, which looks kind of weird where the weist and the hips connect. (This is hard to explain) But basically my weist does not smoothly curve into my hips...my hips just pop out, which looks a bit weird lol. Ill include apicture to show you the problem area...
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g42/rora69/gross.jpg

On the right model, i marked the area i want to work out...to even out my weist line into my hips, so my hips dont look so weird poping out.
(I hope some of you ladies know what im talking about, ive seen this problem wtih alot of women)

[.V.]

Well, I'm not a lady so you may not want my opinion. But I'm going to ask a question. You wanting to make the hips smaller or the area above them a little bigger to even it up?

Are you saying that your body prefers it's fat storage area to be on your hips?

[Rora]

Oh sorry i didnt mention that...i'd like to make that area bigger.

[.V.]

Squats and weighted side bends?

[CF-OC_gal]

Hi Rora

I really don't believe in a problem body on women. Certainly the photo you posted had none. In fact if that is what you look like then you are probably envied and admired by many. I rarely see problems with women, only in the way they perceive themselves.

This is more what it sounds like you are describing.

If it is, well that's the way you are built. If the contour of your body is not smooth then I would suspect it is a bodyfat level issue. I disagree totally with weighted sidebends for women. It only makes a blocky, manish silhouette (sp). Beside you would never see the results if you have normal female bodyfat or above.

Try a balanced cardio and strength training routine 3 days of cardio and 3 days of weights over the course of a week. There are lots of beginner routines posted here on DF. Squats are a good exercise but certainly not the only one to get at. Don't forget to take a good hard look at how you eat and whether your lifestyle supports a change.

What exactly is your fitness activity commitment right now?

[Lady C]

Training the whole body will lean it out overall. IF you are trying to gain muscle in particular areas then you have to work them with resistance (weights).

A balanced routine of weight training, cardio and a good diet will get you there.

[Rora]

The picture that was attatched two posts above me...is exactly the kind of look im trying to achieve.

I just rescently started hitting the gym again. I just use the usual lower body machines in the gym, and do squants with 25 pound dumbells (yes i know im not quite as advanced yet lol).

[cursor]

Including squats and deadlifts in your balanced muscle development (none of you muscles deserve neglect), and pushing towards increasing the weights, is the right course to approach/reach your goals.

[.V.]

If you are referring to post #5 - yeah, that's a fine way for a lady to look. Except for the black bars darn it.

Seriously, look at post #6 - there is your answer. I also agree with what brat posted if you don't want to widen out the trunk. If you do want to widen it out to match wide hips though - weighted side bends will do it rather quickly.

If you notice a difference between what you posted, "only the lower body machines" and what lady C posted - "work the whole body". The body is not just a collection of individual parts - it all needs to be worked. Whether that be full body workouts 2 or 3 times a week, some kind of split, one body part/day...whatever. Just work everything at some point during your week. Pay close attention to nutrition - LC and Cursor have some excellent nutrition information for a well balanced healthy diet to gain or lose fat with posted all over this forum which should be followed unless you have some special oddball nutritional needs - or are just in a hurry for rapid MASSIVE fat loss...if that's the case, then we'll talk. Also pay attention to what was mentioned about cardio. Whether you choose low intensity stuff, HIIT, moderate intensity, short HIT cardio sessions...whatever - your heart is your most impotant muscle so don't neglect it.

[CF-OC_gal]

Originally Posted by Rora

The picture that was attatched two posts above me...is exactly the kind of look im trying to achieve.

I just rescently started hitting the gym again. I just use the usual lower body machines in the gym, and do squants with 25 pound dumbells (yes i know im not quite as advanced yet lol).

That girl has a tiny waist and normal female bodyfat levels. If you want that then keep yours too. Get into a more complete exercise program. The search function here should be able to dig up some sample exercise plans or maybe some of the others who respond and know where to find them can help.

If you are at a gym you will have access to free weights to use as a total body workout.

[Lady C]

Actually, the first contest ladies pictures make their hips look small. Why? Because they have added mass/muscles to their shoulders. It tends to make the waist and hips look smaller.

If your genetics dealt you with an pear shaped body, there is little you can do to change its shape. You certainly should maintain good health with proper diet and exercise.

[CF-OC_gal]

Look through the links on this post and see if anything could work for you:

http://www.discussfitness.com/forums/331014-post2.html

[Rora]

Ahhh i dont think you guys know how amazing you are!
I'm taking fitness and health promotion in college right now (currently in my second semester, its a 4 semester program). I think ill be comming on these forums more often, you guys are quite an inspiration:

[cursor]

Hey Rora ... welcome.

Be sure and tell all of the other student in your class to pick a username and join us in hour little gym (and nutritional kitchen). There's always room for more here. :