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How to burn fat fast seems to be one of the most frequently asked questions these days. Do you struggle with food and weight loss from the moment you open your eyes in the morning? Do you constantly scan advertisements for new diet books, weight loss pills and potions? From celebrities to ordinary Joe's are jostling to get their hands on the latest fad. Somehow, each new product sounds just a tad more enticing and promising than the previous one, leading to a new stampede by a crowd of hopefuls. Do any of these burn fat fast fads work in the long run, or are they just lining the pockets of creative and innovative marketers? What are the six secrets that are really effective in the fat loss and muscle building race?

Secret 1: There Is No Quick Fat Fix

Sorry, folks. There really is no magical pound-melting potion on this earth. Not if you want a health body anyway, and most definitely not if you want a long-term solution. If you desire lasting good looks, or want to look after your man's health, it will take some work and planning. There simply is no quick fix. Burn fat fast solutions don't come in pill form.

Secret 2: Learning To Change Your Mind

The mistake many people make is to take on the weight loss challenge only on a physical level. Burning fat fast has as much to do with your psychological make-up as your physical weight. If you can harness the astounding powers of your mind, you will experience the fat loss success you crave. Step number one may be to find out if there is a behind-the-scenes reason why you hang onto your overweight image. There may be some kind of psychological pay-off. The extra weight may be a sort of safety buffer between you and the world out there.

Alternatively you may simply have conditioned yourself into believing that this is who you are. You may have been conditioned into making unhealthy food choices. Why not see the change as a new adventure? Why not make it fun to discover for yourself why one option is better than another? In the process you will also be teaching your kids not to stuff their faces mindlessly. Change your thinking and you will change your body.

Secret 3: Exercise Your Emotions

If your aim is to burn fat fast, it is vital to identify the times when you usually hit the fridge for emotional reasons. This can happen when you are bored, lonely, sad, happy, or excited. Don't try to white-knuckle it. If you can manage to get an alternative plan of action into place ahead of time, you will be more likely to succeed. It is much better to replace an established habit with a new action when that craving hits, such as brushing your teeth, going for a walk, dancing to upbeat music, perhaps drinking a glass of water or vegetable juice, or calling a friend. If you can just get through those few minutes, the feeling is very likely to pass. Once you have done this a few times, it will become easier and you will begin to feel more in control and that much better about yourself. This in itself will help to lessen the cravings.

Secret 4: Motivation To Move Muscles

No one is talking about becoming a female body builder here. You probably don't crave bulging muscles. The whole idea is to aim for extra weight you can put down when you're done! Of course, a lean and toned look is always attractive and will probably help to improve your self-image. The main thing is to get your metabolism revved up in the right way. Working with weights is one part of it, but you also need a cardio component to get the burn-fat-fast effect.

One possibility is to use a treadmill or elliptical trainer to move into your target training zone in as short a period as possible. Then downgrade to a lower intensity and try to keep this up for around 20 minutes or so. Before you know it, this form of fat burning exercise will have your body showing amazing changes. Not only will you be developing a lean look while dropping pounds, but you will be less likely to pick up weight so easily.

Secret 5: Get A Lifestyle-Lift

Burn fat fast solutions have much more to do with the choices you make, than with a particular diet. You need to adopt a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable. What good is it to go on this or that diet for a month, or to drink a weight loss pill for a few weeks? What happens on the first day of the next month? You probably head straight back to all your old habits. Before you know it, the weight you have lost, plus a few extra pounds reappear like old friends.

Why not learn to make smarter food choices instead? Doing just a few things differently may give you the boost you need. If you do the math, small changes such as switching to low fat cooking and eating, or decreasing your sugar intake slightly all add up. With a bit of planning, you can be right on schedule to drop a 100 pounds in a year, without a strict diet. Why not do some internet research to find out where you can make changes that will not leave you feeling deprived?

Secret 6: Clean Your Cupboards

Yes, Dr. Phil has been saying it all along. If it ain't there, it can't attach itself to your hips. Burning fat fast requires cleaning up your environment. How about initiating a kitchen spring clean? It will probably break your heart to throw out all the 'good' stuff you have in the house, but just imagine it all packing onto your thighs in the form of ugly lumps of fat... Better chuck it out, than chugging it around on you.

The thing is, there are going to come times when you will be vulnerable to eating just for the sake of eating. It takes a while to replace old habits with new tactics. Doesn't it make sense to make sure that the stuff that usually trips you up simply isn't in the house in the first place? At the same time you will be teaching your kids to make healthier food choices.

To burn fat fast is often more of a challenge for women. Remember that every woman's body composition is unique. If you can manage to love yourself and love your body, and stop being so fixated on diets, your life will take on a completely different color. Isn't developing a healthy body image a great gift you can give your kids? You probably don't even need scales and a body fat calculator to know if you need to firm up and drop some pounds. The way your clothes fit will tell you this quite clearly.

With a bit of homework and a handful of common sense you will find it easy to burn fat fast permanently and safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Is there a such thing as a Body Shape Calculator?
    I'm looking for a Body Shape Calculator to find out what exact shape I am, not BMI...I already know that. And I already know what my waist to hip ratio is. Something like a calculator that has you enter in your measurements for bust, waist and hips...I haven't found anything yet on Google. I'm not posting my measurements or other info on here...if you want that, PM me.
    No, not for clothes. Just for my own information.

    See...this is where I get confused. When I look in the mirror I see a spoon shape. But if I factor in my breasts, then it becomes an hourglass. And I've seen various websites say you factor in the breasts when doing your bust measurement, then other websites say you don't. And I've got 5 inches of a difference...So it doesn't make sense to me on which measurement to do.
    30/35-24-37. Some websites say you factor in the whole bust measurement...But do you?

    Once again...I rarely go shopping and if I do it's for fabric because I make most of my own clothes. And besides...sales associates are trained to sell clothes, not pick out the best ones for your shape. Any instruction they do get on that is very limited time. I used to work in retail...I know how it all works. Afterall...I've been making clothes tailored to my shape for the past 12 or so years and they fit better than anything in the store. So why would I want their advice? Is it so wrong to want to know what shape I am?

    • ANSWER:
      You only need a mirror to see what shape your body is.

  2. QUESTION:
    Body shape calculator?
    Trinny and Susannah's body shape calculator, where is it? Has it ceased to exist? No matter where I look I can not find it, and I have never been this frustrated over a stupid google link. I found hundreds of links, all of which lead to a page with no calculator or any indication of its existence. Please, help me ;-;

    • ANSWER:
      They removed it, for reason's I don't know. My girlfriend used it and they have ceased its existence.

      Here's an alternate one: http://www.bodyshapefashionadvice.com/questions.php

      Hope I helped :)

  3. QUESTION:
    what are the sites where there are body shape calculators?
    like i put my measurements or size then i get my body shape
    iam confused between a skittle and a pear
    thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      i havn't heard of any sites with body shape calculators, i am sure i would have come across one if there was.
      but there are some quizzes you can take if you google body shape test/quiz, which will help you determine which you may be x x

  4. QUESTION:
    What body shape am I based on my measurements? Chest: 39 Waist: 29 Hips: 37?
    I have recently shed a few pounds and am trying to figure out my body shape. For example, pear, apple, rectangle, hourglass. The only problem is I cannot figure it out. I have went to several sites with body shape calculators and they give me conflicting results. Thanks for any help. :)

    • ANSWER:
      hourglass

  5. QUESTION:
    What's my body shape?
    Bust - 34"
    Waist - 30"
    Hips - 36"
    Hips to Waist Ratio - 1.2
    Bust to Waist Ratio - 1.13
    Waist to Hips Ratio - 0.83
    Waist to Bust Ratio - 0.88
    Body Mass Index: 21.3 kg/m2
    Waist-to-Height ratio: 0.48
    Percent Body Fat: 27.0%
    Lean Body Mass: 87.5 lb
    Weight is in the normal range.
    Do not need to lose weight.
    I'm really bored and school's coming up, so that means back to school shopping. I want to know what kind of jeans and hoodies and things to buy that will flatter my shape. I just don't know what my shape is. I did a BMI calculation on a website, but I couldn't find a body shape calculator that uses numbers instead of descriptions. Any help appreciated. Thanks :]
    I wasn't asking for opinions on what you think I look like. I was asking what my body shape is. And honestly, I'm not a big girl, only 54.7 kg and 5' 3" tall. I've lost a good bit of weight since my meal plan given to me after my diagnosis of type I diabetes. Thanks for your cruelty :]

    • ANSWER:
      Awe sorry ppl are idiots, congrats thought for losing weight ;)

  6. QUESTION:
    What is my body shape?
    My measurements are currently 32C(35)-25-37
    According to body shape calculators (the ones that use measurements) I don't mach any of the body types ._.
    I always thought I'm a pear or an hourglass but I guess I don't quite mach either of those.

    I'm 5"5 1/2 if that helps.

    • ANSWER:
      I dont see why girls worry about their body shape so much. maybe its just because im a guy. but really? can't you just be happy with who YOU are? I don't think body shape matters that much.

  7. QUESTION:
    What is my body shape????Thanks!:)?
    ummm i have a small bust like a 32A im pretty skinny but still have hips and a round butt i used a few body shape calculators and they keep on saying i'm a pear but i think that's so cuz of my butt, but i really don't look like a pear my hips and shoulder are basically perfectly proportioned but i still have a defined waist. What body type am i really???here they are:
    Bust:28.5
    Waist:23.5
    Hips:33

    • ANSWER:
      I believe you are still considered "pear" only because of the difference between your bust and hips. If you look different, you most likely have a "coca cola"/Hourglass shape!

  8. QUESTION:
    Is an hourglass body shape with small boobs considered a pear body shape?
    Well I've been trying to figure this out lately because I've been told by people I have an hourglass but from those online calculators, it says I have a "spoon" body shape which is pretty much a pear. But I don't think I'm fat at 5' 7" and weigh 125 pounds.
    Thoughts?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, your body sounds like a pear shape. The technical definition of a pear shape is that you have a wider bottom (hips, etc.) and a smaller top (bust, shoulders). And you're not fat at all! :)

  9. QUESTION:
    What can I do to change my body shape?
    I'm not technically overweight (at least according to the BMI calculator) but I guess I've always been a bit stocky and I'd prefer to have a more slight and lean build. I have fairly prominent love-handles and slight man boobs that never seem to go away. Okay okay I do indulge in the junk food a little more than I should. But does it also have to do with genetics? Can I fight genetics to get the body I want? Should I consider liposuction?

    • ANSWER:
      Of course genetics is involved...it is involved in nearly everything about you in some way. I think that you can fight genetics but only to a point. Our bodies have a set point that you will hover around (within 10 pounds) for most of your life (unless drastic changes are made...like surger for example). I do not have any dieting or workout advice, I dont know much about it. All I know is that be careful what you listen to because every "diet" will work differently for different people. I think as long as you stay consistently active and also cut back a little on your junk food indulgences you can work against those "love handles and man boobs"
      I know nothing about liposuction so i cannot give any answer to that. Sure you can consider it, but BE CERTAIN you understand it before deciding if that is right for you.

  10. QUESTION:
    What body shape is this?
    http://www.besleek.com/shape-calculator/your-silhouette-a.html

    Is it an pear shape?

    Here are example measurements

    Solder- 36 in -91.44 cm

    Bust- 30 in - 76.2 cm

    Waist- 27 in- 68.58 cm

    Hips- 39 in - 99.06 cm

    Thighs- 23 in - 58.42 cm

    What shape is this?

    Thankyou all soooo mucch ^-^

    • ANSWER:
      Normally you can just say bust, waist, hips, and people get what you're saying... so you'd be 30, 27, 39... You're measurements seem off o_o...

      But yeah. That's pear.

  11. QUESTION:
    What body shape do I have?
    I recently had measurements for uniforms and they were: bust:29.5, waist:23.5, and hips:31. Not sure if you need this but I was also 58.5 inches tall. I tried figuring out my body shape by putting it in a calculator but it said the shape wasn't available at this time. I really want to know what body shape I have, so do you have any idea?

    • ANSWER:
      Should put up a pic. It seems good but numbers are too vague without pics.

  12. QUESTION:
    35-28-36 inches , What's my Body shape ?
    http://www.calculator.net/body-type-calculator.html?bustsize=40&bustsizeunit=inch&waistsize=26&waistsizeunit=inch&hipsize=40&hipsizeunit=inch&x=69&y=1

    Acording to this site , i'm and banana/straight shape

    But i don't look like one .

    SO whats my shape guys , and any ideas on how to flatter it ?
    Because i don't get an proper ANSWER .

    I want answers based on fact .

    And it's important for me to know , personal issues that does not consider you

    • ANSWER:
      I went to my doctor's a couple weeks ago, and did the same thing with her. I'm banana/straight shaped too and my measurements are very very similar to yours.

      so, don't worry. you're fine! :)

  13. QUESTION:
    what is my body shape? (by my measurements)?
    so i keep measuring myself and i keep getting slightly different things, but ive decided to go with 34-26-34.25. thats what ive gotten the most. I can't decide if im like an hourglass or a pear or even a ruler/banana! because on the shape calculator things they keep telling me im a ruler but i have a pretty defined waist, so that really doesnt make any sense. thanks :)
    oh also, my height is 5'2.25, and my weight is roughly 120 ish...not sure about that one, havent weighed myself since like february. anyways....thanks! :) dont know if that helps

    • ANSWER:
      you can look at your self and tell what shape you are wouldn't hurt to show a picture.

  14. QUESTION:
    Determining Body Shape?
    Has anyone a link to an online calculator to work out body shape.
    Or if not, could you tell me which I seem to be
    Chest: 36"
    Waist: 30"
    Hip: 37"
    And I'm 5'3.5"
    Thanks =]

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  15. QUESTION:
    What body shape am I? ( measurements inside )?
    I am 13 years old and female (obviously)

    30 - bust
    26 - waist
    31 - hips

    What body shape do I have? Ive used all sorts of calculators online but each and everyone of them gave me a seperate body shape!
    I am around 4"10 - 4"11

    • ANSWER:
      Petit straight up and down at the momment but most thin 13 year old are bound to be straight up and down although you have a small waist you also have a very small bust and hip measurment unless the 30 is your band not your over but which isn't helpful. Body shape won't really matter till your a little bit older as at the momment your still very young although being thin you can get away with most styles as your body is still quiet androgyness chances are with age it won't stay that way.

  16. QUESTION:
    What is my body shape? dont get excited...no pic just measurements lol?
    bust: 36 inches
    waist: 27 inches
    hips: 37 inches
    And I have been told I have wide shoulders a lot for a girl. But not as a bad thing :/

    I am NOT fishing here. All I want is an answer no compliments or rude comments. I can't find a calculator online that gives me a true answer.

    Is is probably hourglass or pear?

    • ANSWER:
      You are hourglass shaped.

      Someone with an hourglass shape bust and hip measurement is about the same, which yours is a 1 inch difference. Rectangular shaped is the same except the waist measurement is close to the other to yet hourglass is a 10 inch difference, which is how yours is. Also pear shaped have a smaller bust line which you don't have.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bodyshapes.svg

  17. QUESTION:
    What body shape am i? I measure 41' 29' 41'?
    I've taken the online body "calculator's" which have all said different things- that I'm a pear, then an apple, then a hourglass.
    Help?
    In cm, my measurements are bust-102/104
    Waist- 74/76
    Hips-102/104
    Just to point all all those measurements are taken from the largest points of each body part
    eg; hips essentially means around the booty :)

    • ANSWER:
      an extremely sexy hourglass shape! post pic hottie! exactly like my dream girl

      answer http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkyZH68cah5gPPPodMvypWnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110405181633AAtzvpc

  18. QUESTION:
    What body shape am I? And what would my perfect measurements be?
    hey im 14
    5ft3/ 5ft4
    35 inches << full bust
    26/27 inches<< underbust
    25/26 inches<< waist (smallest part :( )
    32 inches<< hip
    35 inches<< full hip

    am I a brick? apple? or something else?
    also does anyone know any calculators that will tell me what good measuremnts for my age and height would be
    thanks, ali Ox

    • ANSWER:
      Everyones body is going to be different. There is not set "body shape" for any age. Too many factors come into play, like genetics and race.

  19. QUESTION:
    What body shape do I have? ( measurements inside )?
    I am 13 years old and female (obviously)

    30 - bust
    26 - waist
    31 - hips

    What body shape do I have? Ive used all sorts of calculators online but each and everyone of them gave me a seperate body shape!
    I am around 4"10 - 4"11

    • ANSWER:
      Hot

  20. QUESTION:
    what female body shape am I?
    I have tried various calculators on the internet but I am not sure what shape I am exactly.

    My shoulders are 36 inches
    My Bust is between 32.6 inches and 33
    My waist is between 25.5 and 26 inches
    My hips are 35 inches.

    • ANSWER:
      Somewhere between an hourglass and banana shape. So not super curvy but not totally straight up and down, just slim and proportionate with subtle curves.

  21. QUESTION:
    What body shape am i?
    i have a 22 inch waist, 34 inch hips round the widest part, 31 inch hips about 8 inches below natural waist line and 30"/31" boobs round the widest part. my under band is like 25 /26 inches.
    also, anyone know what actual bra size and body shape i am from these measurements? because the calculators on t'internet arent that accurate.
    im 5'4/ 5'5 if it helps. O.o

    • ANSWER:
      Alright so from your measurements you would have a bra size of a 26DD (which you won't be able to find anywhere) so the closest you will get is a 28D. From the looks of your measurements you would be a kind of pear shaped called skittle. You have a defined waist but a larger buttom by about 4 inches. So it may not make a difference. I hope that helps. You could also look hour glass but it's hard to tell from measurements

  22. QUESTION:
    What exactly is my body shape/type?
    I'm 6' with 40-30-43 measurements and I keep on getting different answers whenever I enter them into calculators I find online. Could anyone help me out?

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  23. QUESTION:
    How do you retain your body weight?
    I'm looking for a formula from which I can calculate exactly how many calories I need to consume per day in order to keep my body weight exactly where it is -- no more no less. I'm sure the number goes up/down according to how much you weigh, how tall you are, body shape, how active you are, etc., but I can't find any calculators for it online. Anyone know how I'd go about figuring this out?

    • ANSWER:
      I saw on the news that there is a machine that does tell you how many calories you have eaten and how many calories you need to burn. I am sorry I dont remember the name of this thing but i am sure if you keep looking online you'll find it.

  24. QUESTION:
    Do I have an hour glass figure?
    I'm trying to find new ways to dress up my body. I've taken body shape calculator tests that have told me I'm an hour glass, while other told me I was pear or banana shaped. My measurements are 34-25-33. So I'm confused? Which one would I be? I'm very petite. My hips aren't very wide, so I'm confused. If I am an hour glass, how do you dress up a petite hour glass figure?

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  25. QUESTION:
    I'm confused about my body shape...?
    My measurements are 46-31-51, none of the calculators i've used have been able to tell me my body shape...
    46 inch bust, 31inch waist, 51 inch hips
    Exactly -slightly- larger than my bust. Pear shaped women are defined as having a relatively small bust.

    • ANSWER:

  26. QUESTION:
    What body shape would you say I am?
    I am slim, and sort-of pear shaped, but my waist is a bit wide and straight in proportion to my chest and shoulders, but in good proportion to my hips. clothes that fit in the shoulders and are supposed to be flow-y around the waist tend to fit tightly. My measurements are 30-27-36 Would the make me a pear shape or something else?

    pear shaped doesn't seem right to me because my hips are not disproportionate to my waist, legs or height, it is just my chest and shoulders that are small. I found a calculator that said apple because my wast is wider compared to my chest, also.

    • ANSWER:
      Hourglass?

  27. QUESTION:
    I'm having so many issues finding my body shape.?
    My measurements are 5'5, 125 pounds, 35-25-35. I only fluctuate 1 inch to 34-24-34 to 36-35-36. Everything stays relatively the same. Some online calculators put me as a spoon or pear without factoring in breast size. I have small shoulders, but everything seems to be in relative proportion. My w-t-h ratio goes from about .69-.71 if that's any help.

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  28. QUESTION:
    Does height have any effect on body fat percentage?
    just wondering, because on a body fat percent calculator I filled out, it asked me my weight(200) and inches around certain parts of your body but it didnt ask any length measurements. I am 6'7 and in very good shape. It said I have a 11.5% body fat, which isnt bad but I think its better than that.

    • ANSWER:
      If you used an online body fat calculator, it won't be accurate anyway. You need to either have your body fat percentage measured by callipers, hydrostatic weighing or DXEA.

      But no, height does not have any affect on body fat percentage. The whole point of your body fat being measured as a percentage is that it is in relation to the rest of your lean body mass and that will include weight coming from the length of your frame, i.e. your height.

  29. QUESTION:
    How does the BMI calculator measure body fat?
    So I did one of those BMI measurement things and it said I was overweight, 26.6 or something, but I am a swimmer and I have lost a lot of my fat and gained muscle from swimming recently, and even though the scale hasn't gone down much I am losing fat and I'm in a lot better shape. So my question is do these calculators really measure your body fat and how? Because my results are the same as before and I'm positive I've lost body fat. Also my friend is close to my weight and height but she's quite a bit chubbier because she doesn't do sports, but if she did this we would get the same result. A little bit worried :/ ? Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      It does measure body fat at all, and does not take muscle mass into account. For example, at 6ft 0in and 225 lbs, I am considered "obese". While concede that I am at around 15% body fat and still have about 15 or so lbs of fat to get rid of, in order for me to reach a "healthy" weight I need to be 183 lbs. Let's do the math, shall we? 15% of 225 = 33.75 pounds. So, to make life easy, say I have 34 pounds of fat to lose. 225 - 34 = 191. That's with ZERO body fat (which is not possible). At 0% body fat, according to BMI I am still considered overweight. Am I supposed to start cutting of limbs now?

  30. QUESTION:
    Ahhh! I have a 42 inch bust, is this proportionate? What body shape am I?
    Ok, so I'm 16 years old (female, just for clarification) and I was curious, so I measured myself because I was doing research on the female figure. I measure out at a 42-30-40, and I was wondering what type of figure this is (because I'm not quite sure how to categorize it). Yeah, I wear a 32G. Yeah, I have a huge chest. No, I didn't get a boob job.
    I am also wondering if that's a good measurement- I have a small body frame according to the calculators and I'm 5 foot 3 and a half.
    I'm also a competitive dancer, so that probably explains why my waist is that big (I spend more than eight hours a week at my studio). It's really toned and I have a lot of lean muscle there; and I read that athletes have larger waists because of training.

    Help?
    I just re-measured my bust, and it's closer to a 41 than 42. I guess that would make me an hourglass, then..
    I'd be considered a cello if I had broad shoulders- which I don't. My shoulders and hips are in alignment with one another so I couldn't be a cello... Thanks for the imput though...

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  31. QUESTION:
    A female body type question?
    My friend just did a body type calculator and she came out ectomorph, which means she's built like a ruler. Her measurements are 31-24-32 1/2. She looks like she did when she was 10, but significantly taller. She has very little hip, too. Her period was crazy for a few years, so does that mean she's been held back a little? Do women hold on to the shapes they had as children? I guess what I should be asking is if she'll eventually grow out of that shape? Here's an example of what she looks like; she's 17. I will not display her personal images.

    http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://weightfan.com/files/2010/07/female-body-shape-ruler.gif&imgrefurl=http://weightfan.com/blog/2010/07/06/body-shapes/&usg=__McW8sS28Rpe7DOXvDLEpP2gWy2Y=&h=410&w=115&sz=19&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=bA4Nz14vA7E9XM:&tbnh=144&tbnw=40&ei=n51cTeG7DZKisAPdq7TUBQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Druler%2Bbody%2Bshape%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D544%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1136&vpy=125&dur=2847&hovh=328&hovw=92&tx=86&ty=301&oei=ap1cTaLbFZD6swPN3sjlBQ&page=1&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:26,s:0
    She's very slender and hasn't gained much weight since she started puberty. I think she was about 95- 98 pounds when she started at 11, 100 around 14 and now she's about 105, 106. Could it be that she's underweight and that alters her body shape as a result?

    • ANSWER:
      I wouldn't consider her period being irregular as a sign that she is behind, puberty wise. Many women in their teen years find that their periods are irregular. Women don't typically hold onto the shape they were prior to puberty. At puberty the body shape changes, usually to ripen the hips and breasts to a plumper size. This doesn't always completely occur because of genetics. Some women have less "curves" than others. A good place to look, if possible, is at her mother's shape and her grandmothers' shapes. This can sometimes give a clue as to what she may grown to look like. Since she is 17 though, she is on the tail-end of her growing years but some women find that they keep growing until about 21.

  32. QUESTION:
    An idea what my bodyshape is?
    Well, I am about 5'5, 104 pounds so pretty skinny and wondered where my weight would be distributed if I gained a few pounds?

    My measurements are 30DD (34 inches at the fullest part)- 25- 34

    I have tried doing all those online body shape calculators and they are inconclusive. Anyone with similar measurements? What body shape are you?

    Thanks :)

    • ANSWER:
      Hourglass atm, don't gain weight, if you do, probably your middle

  33. QUESTION:
    Where do ruler shaped women tend to carry weight?
    I know this may be a silly or obvious question to some, but i'm completely bewildered. I am ruler shaped (33", 25", 34",, i typed in my measurements using a body shape calculator and it concluded that i was ruler shaped) I've been small basically all my life (i'm 18 years old, now, still standing at 4'11 since junior high :/,106 lbs) so it's hard to tell where exactly i'll gain weight when i do. it's pretty much obvious to tell where hourglass and pear shaped women will gain weight, but as far as ruler shape, i just don't know. can anyone help me?

    p.s. PLEASE do not tell me that if i haven't gained any weight by now, I never will. First off, that's ludicrous, second my mom was thin throughout her life until her second semester of her freshman year in college, as well as my grandmother, aunt, etc, so i know that eventually i'll be hit with weight gain. i'm in college now as well, by the way) and also please don't tell me to just look at my mom, grandmother and aunt to determine where i'll gain weight. my mom is an hourglass, grandmother is a well defined pear, and aunt is an obvious apple. so, that won't do me any good with me being ruler shaped and all.

    please, and thank you.

    oh, and also, do you think it's possible for a ruler shaped woman to transform into a subtle hourglass with enough weight gain and enough work on the mid-section? just curious.

    • ANSWER:
      First of all I'd consider you to be a VASE shape which is cross between hourglass and ruler. It would seem you distribute weight evenly throughout your body, not in one specific place.

      Example:

      33-25-34 = vase (you)
      33-27-34 = ruler
      33-23-34 = hourglass

      Hope this helps.

  34. QUESTION:
    Do body fat calculators work?
    I really want to know my body fat percentage. Cause I am trying to get into shape. And everyone keeps telling me I need to get my body fat percentage to about 10 percent. How do you figure out your body fat percentage? Cause I went online and used body fat calculators and they said I was almost overweight, and I'm not. I'm a little over 6 foot and 175 pound ( I also workout). So how do you properly calculator your body fat percentage?
    Who do you go to?

    • ANSWER:
      There are many methods to calculate body fat. Usually, there is a pinch test using a tool that pinches specific areas designed for each gender. There's the underwater body fat test. It's common to go to someone else to calculate it for you.

  35. QUESTION:
    What body shape am I?
    I've tried those calculators but im not sure if they're right. Bust- 31" Waist- 24" Hips- I'm not sure where to measure, but about 34" at the widest. THANK YOU :)

    • ANSWER:
      With your measurements, you are close to a perfect hourglass. Thats a tiny waist and curvier hips and bust. Thats gawjus!!!!!!!!

  36. QUESTION:
    Can a BMI calculator tell the difference between muscle and fat?
    I'm a naturally thin person (I'm 5'5" and normally about 100 lbs.), but I'm also very athletic. During the cross country season I'm often 108-110 lbs. because muscle weighs more than fat. Whenever I calculate my BMI it says that I have a higher percentage of body fat when I'm more in shape, even though I know this is not accurate. Is there a BMI calculator available that can distinguish between fat and muscle?

    • ANSWER:
      Nope BMI does not measure body fat percentage, it's merely a comparison of height and weight and takes no account of frame size, muscle mass, etc.

      The only way to get an accurate body fat reading is by DEXA, hydrostatic weighing or body fat callipers.

  37. QUESTION:
    Does corset training work for anybody?
    I want an hourglass figure, but i have a straight shape or banana but not too straight. when I enter my measurements in the body shape calculator i get banana but when I shrink my waist from one inch i get hourglass. So... is corset training worth only one inch? is it unhealthy? does it work? do you need to eat differently too? is it going to make a difference for my banana shape because I see girls who already have an hourglass shape or a pear one and it works I never saw the results of anyone who had a straight shape. Plus I have broad shoulders. Is it going to make a difference at all?
    btw I absolutely do not want to loose weight

    • ANSWER:
      Wearing a corset will definitely give your shape a boost...make sure you get a good quality one :) It will probably pull your waist in more than 1 inch actually :)

  38. QUESTION:
    What body/figure do I have?
    What body shape do I have?
    And do I need to lose weight?

    Weight: 120lbs
    height: 5'2

    measurments: (inches)

    bust: 35 (34B)
    waist: 28
    hips: 32
    thigh: 20.5

    body fat percentage: 19.5%

    I'm 13 years old.

    Btw the body fat percntage was done by an online calculator therefor if it's wrong please tell me the real awnser.

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      u sound curvy and thin but then again ur still developing...u just started... body changes all the time.. what type of body do u think u have and what do u want to have? do u have a pic it will help and u will get more answers....just wondering..

  39. QUESTION:
    I am 5'8'' at 140, and this hip/waist calculator is saying that I am at an increased risk for diabetes...?
    I'm not entirely certain why. I'm in shape and exercise daily. As far as my body shape is concerned, I have broad shoulders, am busty, have an irregularly small waist, and normal hip measurements in comparison to my shoulders. Why is it saying this? What do I do?

    • ANSWER:
      I don't see why at 140 pounds and with your height you would have an increased risk of diabetes. Unless your waist measures over a thirty-five, than you should be fine. On the BMI (body mass index) you would be considered OK. Ask your doctor.

  40. QUESTION:
    another teen who hates there body, bare with me people?
    hi im almost 13. i weigh around 130-ish pounds.. im about 5'0 ft.

    my measurments are
    bust:30 in
    waist:32 in
    hips:36 in
    butt/thighs: 40 in (both thighs combined)

    i am flat chested (32A kids) most of my weight is @ my thighs and butt, as you can tell, and i have a little pouch at my stomach. i also have alot of curves, so basically my lower body is more developed than my upper body lol

    do you know most kids like this? im probably the only one at my school with these measurments and i feel out of place. am i THAT overweight? the BMI calculator says im on the verge of becoming overweight. my mom sayss im fat. so yeah.

    what is my body shape as far as you can tell from these measurements? i cant post a pic cuz i dont have a myspace or anything like that.

    thanks no rude comments plzz
    Also in gym i feel like im the fattest girl, everyone in my class are ATHLETES, literaly, and they look at me the wrong way.

    • ANSWER:
      you'll grow into you trust me.
      at 13 i had curves too. i don't think you're overweight!
      ignore your mom.

      i have that pouch too. im trying to lose it > i like my curves! who wants a body thats just like this: I I
      seriously thats boring. you'd look like one of those starving supermodels lol.
      im a 32 too you know. thats not flat chested. AA cup is flat chested.
      i have no clue how big my hips and thighs are...in like inches...lol

      you're still going through puberty! everything will even out in time.
      tell your mom to stop calling you fat. you are not fat.

      just remember to eat right and exercise!

      - cut out the fast food (mmm mcdonalds milkshakes are my problem...) and extra sweets.
      - eat more veggies (i like veggies more than fruit...lol) and fruit.
      - eat foods high in protein. (nuts for instance. cashews are DELISH!!!!!!!)
      - exercise at least 3 or 4 times a week. (go walk around the block with a friend or parent or a pet or someone lol. with the way the world is don't go alone haha. theres a girl on youtube that does exercise videos. she rocks. get some free weights and watch her videos.)
      - drink lots of water. (if you don't like a lot of water vitaminwater is a good way to get lots of it. its so addicting lol. or those crystal light things that you pour in your water MMMM those are good.)

      don't waste your summer! go swim! go run! eat right! enjoy ^.^

  41. QUESTION:
    Is there somthing wrong with me? Guys dont seem to notice me....?
    Hello, I Am a normal 17 year old girl standing at 5'5. I have a Pear shaped body but am thin but NOT Overweight....Short Dark Brown Hair and Blue Green eyes....I do wear glasses, but i also wear contacts somtimes... (Pear Shape: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.calculator.net/img/body-shape.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.calculator.net/body-type-calculator.html&usg=__O5SwhOt4j5rQ_hi8DxmKk0H88RQ=&h=345&w=493&sz=18&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=vfaRcA9GJXwHvM:&tbnh=104&tbnw=149&ei=sdrvTaD1McrZgQf9_rmVDw&prev=/search%3Fq%3DPear%2BFemale%2BBody%2Btypes%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1236%26bih%3D495%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=168&page=1&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0&tx=42&ty=9&biw=1236&bih=495)
    I have mostly clear skin with a few pimples but nothing I cant cover w/ coverup.....and nothing abnormal for a teen. The only Makeup I wear is coverup to get rid of Pimples and Dark Under-eye spots from tiredness, and some eye liner...Sometimes I do wear perfume but not very often....
    I normally wear Jeans, A t-shirt with a band name or something on it, and a Hoodie.

    Iv been told that Im pretty but other than that no boy pays any attention to me...
    I dont know if it's a personality flaw or what...
    I Would describe me as strong willed girl, I am not worryed about speaking out about things that bother me. Im a bit of a tomboy, but I really have no intrest in watching sports, but I know that is I had a boyfriend that played one, I would go to watch them if he wanted. Im flexible w/ the things ill do for somone I like....
    Im nice to people untill they give me crap, I dont really fit into the "cool-I-play-sports-and-what-not" Group but I have many friends.......I dont know what's wrong....Im not dumb, Im a solid A,B student with trouble in Triganometry.

    Id there somthing wrong w/ my Apperance? or my personality? Iv hear that Strong willed women often tend to scare off men but still......Sometimes I feel like I will never find a boyfriend. I wonder what I am doing so wrong. I go online and I read about 40 year olds who have never had a boyfriend and think to myself that's going to be me.
    It worries me alot......Iv Never had a boyfriend or any date at all....Is there somthing wrong?
    I do also enjoy Playing Video games, and I do like to PLAY Sports, Just not watch em' (That's boring)....I generally hate shopping for long periods of time, and only once in awhile. Somthing I think guys would like.....

    • ANSWER:
      Nope you're awesome! teenage guys are really dumb about dating but that doesn't mean that you should worry if there's something wrong with you i can't promise you that you'll have a bf if you "put yourself out there" cause it's different for everyone try looking for a job and meet new people there I hope this helps

  42. QUESTION:
    Body frame, measurements, weight... what should I go by?
    Basically I'm really confused. I have always hated my body. I always thought it didn't make sense. I'm just looking for someone to maybe clear this all up for me lol. What measurement should I use to determine if I am healthy?
    I am 64 inches and weigh 123
    That puts my bmi at 21.1 according to some calculators.. I guess that is good lol
    Then I did a body frame thing.. according to my wrist size I have a LARGE frame.
    And my measurements seem wacky to me. I'm 34 26 37 (I HATE my hips) I have always had big hips and its all bone =(
    So I guess what I want to know is. If I have a large frame... how am I at a good weight? Is it just bone structure? What should I use to determine if my body shape is healthy? I am not working out right now because when I do nothing changes except my waist. then I become 34 23 37.. I look funny with those measurements. Thanks =)

    • ANSWER:
      You're thin with a pear shape. You're at a healthy weight with a good waist to height ratio which is a better determination of health than bmi

  43. QUESTION:
    Smaller waist, lower body fat?? help, please?
    Smaller waist, smaller body fat?
    I'm a 5'5 female weighing around 113 pounds. I used a body fat calculator which said I have 18.5 % body fat. I'd like to lose 2 or 3 % body fat and at the same time, *Make my waist smalleR* right now it's around 26" and I'd like to get it down to 24 to define my slightly hourglass (?) shape. I'm very fit; I run at least 3 or 4 times a week. I eat healthy foods, almost all organic. I can't help but overanalyze nutrition information on every single thing I eat; calories, carbs, fiber etc.
    What can I do to burn fat and shrink my waist?

    • ANSWER:
      Without knowing how long you run at one time, cardio for an hour 4 times a week. Crunches and superman exercises. What body fat calculator are you talking about? You can't really calculate that without being in water or another test with your body measured. Do you mean 18 on the BMI? The BMI is inaccurate because it doesn't account for muscle mass.

  44. QUESTION:
    Smaller waist, smaller body fat?
    I'm a 5'5 female weighing around 113 pounds. I used a body fat calculator which said I have 18.5 % body fat. I'd like to lose 2 or 3 % body fat and at the same time, *Make my waist smalleR* right now it's around 26" and I'd like to get it down to 24 to define my slightly hourglass (?) shape. I'm very fit; I run at least 3 or 4 times a week. What can I do to burn fat and shrink my waist?
    I eat healthy foods, almost all organic. I can't help but overanalyze nutrition information on every single thing I eat; calories, carbs, fiber, fat.

    • ANSWER:

  45. QUESTION:
    Am I able to make my waist smaller?
    Measurements:
    bust/chest: 33"
    waist: 25"
    hips: 37

    -20 years of age
    -Weight 119.5 lbs
    -5'5"
    -20-24% body fat (according to an online body fat calculator)

    So evidently I'm not thick in build, nor am I excessively thin. At first I wanted to be a bit thicker, but I don't care what I eat or how much I eat, I don't tend to gain much weight (if any at all). But I'm afraid that while the majority of fat in my body is stored in every place but my chest and stomach, I feel as though once I start gaining weight, I may end up gaining weight in my tummy area. (Sorry, I know this info is somewhat besides the point because my goal isn't really to prevent weight gain.)

    Basically, I'm wanting my waist to be slightly smaller for a bit more definition. I think the only time you can really tell that I have a nice body shape is when I wear tight clothing, and I've seen where when some females have small waists, they don't have to wear the tightest of clothing for you to be able to tell that they have a small waist. Is there anything I can do to get a smaller waist? I heard that yoga and pilates make the tummy area more boxed shape, and I definitely don't want that.

    Thank you guys in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      I had exactly the same wish at the age of 21, so I can understand what you want to know. But I am only 5'1". I always wanted a smaller waist and tried exercises, running, yoga and all sorts of diets. Then I met someone who suggested a corset to be worn at nights and weekends, to train my middle. It seemed a strange thing to do and I fought the idea for some time, but then tried it out - and it worked immediately - within a few weeks. Then I got addicted!!

      Before I started corseting at the age of 21, my waist had been about 30 inches. I trained slowly at the rate of about 2 inches each year, so that I achieved my 20 inches in about 4 years. The slow training was pain-free and I soon learned to move differently, to eat more carefully and sensibly, and sometimes to rest a little more. I am in perfect health with normal cholesterol, iron, vitamin-D, calcium, blood pressure, liver and renal function, menstruation and everything else. I live near London UK, have a Maths degree and work in specialized insurance in the City.

      I have been training my waist since 1996 and have worn a tight-laced corset every day since 1999. That will be12 years in August 2011. My tight waist during the day is 20 inches. For special occasions I lace myself an extra inch tighter to 19 inches. I sleep in a special light short corset with my waist at 21 inches. I got married five years ago and my husband thinks he is in heaven !

      My measurements in a normal day are bust 36C, waist 20, hips 38. I do not go crazy or aim at a world record tiny waist. And I do not show it off. I am not an exhibitionist. I do it for my own satisfaction and my husband's appreciation.

      I am not looking to convert you to wear corsets, but if you want to try it out you'll be amazed. An inch or two reduction will be easy if you just wear the corset at night and weekends. Message me if you want any more info.

  46. QUESTION:
    BMI calculator says I'm overweight?
    I am 13 years old, almost 14, and I'm very short for my age, I'm only 5'0 and I weigh around 120 pounds, I want to lose weight because I calculated my weight and height and the BMI calculator said I was way overweight for my age. I'm not actually that fat, my short torso just makes me seem fat. My real problem is in my thighs and legs, which are also short. Any advice on how to thin my legs/thighs, and is there any way to make your torso longer? The main reason I want to know this is because I want to look decent in a bikini this summer because last summer I didn't go out at all in a bikini because I was ashamed of my body..Oh, I also did some research and I have a pear shaped body...So any advice on any of this would be greatly appreciated (: And please no rude remarks..Thank you.
    I checked several BMI calculators that said I was overweight, some said I wasnt, but either way, I still want to lose weight.

    • ANSWER:
      YOUR NOT OVERWEIGHT??

      http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

      If you are a pear you will want to focus on exercises that will balance out the top half of your body with the bottom half of your body. You will also want to try to thin down your lower half. To achieve this, focus on aerobic activities that work out your lower body, and resistance exercises that will build your upper body. Use light weights and perform high repetitions of exercises. Some great activities include:

      walking
      cycling (with low resistance)
      elliptical training
      jumping rope
      leg lifts and dips
      push ups, chin ups, and shoulder presses

  47. QUESTION:
    Style tips for a 13 year old!? Please?
    So this will be my 8th grade year and I want to make a statement. I got the perfect grades straights A's now its time for the perfect clothes. A body calculator told me I have a ruler shaped body type if that helps. I want to know what type clothes looks best on it? How to dress nicely but stay out off the it crowd? How to appear beautiful in what I wear? Ways to do my hair? Please just anything you could think of I have always be a nobody now its time to be somebody people notice!
    http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.164282963589819.34339.100000243501364#!/photo.php?fbid=164284436923005&set=a.164282963589819.34339.100000243501364&type=1&theater
    http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.164282963589819.34339.100000243501364#!/photo.php?fbid=164284723589643&set=a.164282963589819.34339.100000243501364&type=1&theater
    http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.161697930514989.31019.100000243501364#!/photo.php?fbid=209282292423219&set=a.161697930514989.31019.100000243501364&type=1&theater

    sorry for the crappy pictures but the last one shows my hair after i got it cut. Also you can look though the rest of my photos to see more me. What hair style would look better on me thanks!!! Thanks you guys so much for the help!!! the thought of looking beautiful one year makes me want to cry!!!!
    What clothes should i wear colors, type, shape, and brand things such as that thank you! Also if you don't mind what would you rate me?

    • ANSWER:
      Okay,
      Maybe die your hair a choclate brown colour i think that would look nice:) Get a side fringe (bangs)! You could curl your hair and keep your fringe straight that would look nice, or you could straighten your whole hair and put your fringe into a braide :D

      Because its winter you could wear stuff like long tights or skinny jeans, they always look nice ecspecially with ugg boots,! I always wear that :D And because you have a nice figure you could buy tops that show the bottem of your belly and that are baggy, with a cardigan or just a jumper! :) I think that would look nice :D

      Dont go over the top with makeup cause you will look stupid just wear a little foundation eyeliner and miscarra maybe some blush to make your cheeks look nice and rosey :D
      Perfumes always good to smell nice too! :D

      You could paint your toenails and fingernails to match! Or you could go get a pedicure and a manicure :D Acrylics always look good!

      Goodluck,, you have alot of potential ;D

  48. QUESTION:
    Am i normal weight for my height?
    Well i am 54kg and im 5"8 and a half.
    i dont know if im fat or thin or normal. and BMI calculators dont tend to be that accurate for my body shape i dont think.
    Help?

    • ANSWER:
      well dear u r under weight n according to ur height 58 or 60kg is idol.well its also normal but if u want to be fit then u should hv to increase ur weight.

  49. QUESTION:
    GCSE Maths - Calculator Paper?
    Next Monday i will be sitting my GCSE Maths Calculator Paper. But i cannot remember what will be on the paper, and what I need to revise. I'd ask my teacher, but as it i half term now, I won't be able to get hold of her. Does anybody know what subject will be on the paper?

    If it helps..i think we are taking Module 5 - Algebra and Shapes, and the examining body is AQA

    • ANSWER:
      Simplifying and factorising equations,
      Expressions for length,area and volume,
      Pythagoras’ Theorem,
      Angles in a kite, inside a circle.
      Angles in a circle,
      Transformations,
      Trigonometry,
      An x - squared graph,
      Volume of a cube and area of a circle.
      Thats what we have learnt. Id look up a past paper on the AQA website, they are very usefull.
      Heres a past paper for you to do
      http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gcse/qp-ms/AQA-33005H2-W-QP-JUN05.PDF

  50. QUESTION:
    are the BMI calculator scales..?
    the bmi calculator scale that are online acurrate? im a wrestler. last year i weighed about 160 with a body fat in the teens. then i started to lift for football during the summer. then i was out in the fall due to injury gain a few pounds. then they we were certified for wreastling then i had a body fat percent of 22. now i did it online and it say that i am 28 %. i am 5 foot 7 180 pounds and in good shape. are these accurate calculations?

    • ANSWER:


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