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chewyspaghetti

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I've been having such a difficult time lately finding anything that makes me feel fab. I feel like my body has changed again, but not sure if it's a true shape change. I took a couple of pictures myself- not great, but I hope they work (I can take more if needed). My waist is not so pronounced anymore, but I feel like my lower half is.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/c.....767867599/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/c.....768506430/

What do you ladies think?

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Latest reply was from medusa

Sparky

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You still look like an hour glass to me, but I'm the opposite of expert. It's also a little hard for me to see your waist as the top you're wearing is a bit loose.

You have a lovely shape, BTW! I hope you start finding new things that make you feel fab

Itari

(website)

Still a hourglass, I guess. I think you might have lost your apple tendencies, though. It's hard to tell from the photos. Oh, and your shoulders are beautiful, I wish they were mine

Anonymous

You also look like an hourglasss to me and have a pretty shape, but I understand the body change issue. For about 4 months my weight hasn't changed but I seem to have more at the low hip/thigh and maybe a bit less at the waist. I feel like I've gone from apple to rectangle and maybe now to pear.

greenglove

(website)

Veteran

You look like an hourglass- just beautiful. I think if the top were more fitted we could see it more.

RoseandJoan

Veteran

I agree with the above, you look like a beautiful hourglass to me, do you think you may be shorter to the waist and longer in the rise Khris?

NK

(website)

I'm seeing hourglass too. I think you upper and lower halves are balancing each other out, and your waist seems pretty defined to me.

AJ

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Oh, pretty waistline! I too think that your rise is long but your torso may not be. Are skirts and pants frustrating you more than tops?

How about experimenting with medium width belts to create a sleeker torso yet under the belt, the top blouses over the lower abs? Also play around with leg lengthening silhouettes. How does that sound?

chewyspaghetti

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Julie- yes I am short waisted and long in the rise, but that's nothing new.

Oh and the top is not loose- that's really as far as my waist goes in now. That's what I mean- it's changed

puffenstuff

(website)

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Khris you have almost the same shape as me - I sometimes feel like I may be a bit pear like on the bottom half with the shapely legs. Maybe have a squiz at Angie's guidelines for the pretty pear and give something a crack?

The other thing I remember from our summer time was me having a panic attack because it was so hot and I felt uncomfortable in everything. I felt like I had no options and stuggled layering with necklaces. I know you posted recently about your dress struggles but I dont recall if you got yourself some good options - maybe that's something that's making you feel not so fab?

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Very hourglass-y :0)

florida

Veteran

Hourglass all the way. You look strong and healthy--hope you feel that way, too!

Katiepea

(website)

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Oh thank goodness everyone agrees, I look at your photo and thought "what would I say?" before I peeked at everyone else. I noticed your gorgeous hourglass shape and a very pretty shoulder line I must say.

crwilson

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I'm not very good at body shapes, but I definitely think hourglass. I think that this season's dresses are hard to wear, though I think I might be in the minority in this view. A lot of them have unflattering gathering at inopportune areas, or straps that are too small, etc. I wonder if that plays into your difficulty finding clothes right now?

chewyspaghetti

Veteran

I don't know if it's the weather, the available clothing, the actual changes in my body or all in my head (a little of everything probably). Honestly, I feel like a big fat cow most days right now.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

It's definitely all in your head. Your desert heat is debilitating though.

You have never looked better on this forum then you do right now.

Sarah

(website)

Veteran

I don't know if it's the same for you, Khris, but I was shocked how much harder I was on my body after the bulk of the weight was gone. But do you know why? It was because I could actually see individual parts. No longer was I saying "I'm such a fat blob" but I was saying "my bum is a pancake, my upper thighs are still so jiggly" and so on. But these are things I couldn't even see before.
So while being overly critical of your body isn't good, realize that you're criticizing it differently. You are definitely smaller and I bet your body is just getting ready to start another phase in weight loss. I always got the most discouraged right before a huge break through.
So keep your chin up and keep looking as fab as you do.

fathenry

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I'm late to this but just wanted to chime in and say how fit and lovely your figure looks! You look like a beautiful hourglass to me too.

I can relate to your frustration. Dresses, skirts, shorts and tops have been a huge hassle this season. Part of it is the selection I think. Tissue weight shirts, short flouncy skirts and dresses, skimpy straps - all widely available at my low price point and all big nos for me. And they make me feel flabby because they are so skimpy.

Also - have you become a lot more selective thanks to YLF? I know I have - now I want everything to be Killer, no compromises but also takes more effort!

Carole

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Well, I have noticed how beautiful and slender you are and how great you look in your outfits. Maybe you need a new mirror!

medusa

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Hourglass! And Khris, because I've not been on the forum for a while I haven't seen your photos in a few months. You have lost so much weight, your figure is gorgeous, you look fantastic. Please appreciate how your hard work has paid off! Maybe you feel bad because of a small change but look at some of your pictures from a year ago to remind yourself how far you've come.