Determine Your Body Type
Do you tend to carry weight in both your upper and lower body, yet are more slender through the waist? Is there a significant difference between the circumference of your chest and your waist (or between your hips and waist)? Does your body appear balanced and curvaceous when you look in the mirror?
If so, you are an HOURGLASS.
remember ladies to be an hourglass there has to be a minimum of a 6inch difference between your waist and your bust and hips you should look like an hour glass literally before you can claim this shape.
Do you carry most of your weight in your hips, thighs and buttocks? Are you more slender on the top? Do you tend to gain weight or carry extra weight from the hips down? Do your eyes go directly to the lower half of your body when you look in the mirror?
If so, you are a SPOON/PEAR.
Are you pretty much built straight up and down with very few curves? Is there little difference in the circumferences of your chest, waist and hips? Do you tend to put on weight around your midsection?
If so, you are a RULER.
Do you tend to carry most of your weight in your back, chest, arms and stomach? Are you more slender from the hips down?
If so, you are a CONE/OVAL/TRIANGLE.
Important Facts and Tips :
Most women are either Spoons or Hourglasses.
Most men are Rulers or Cones.
If you are overweight, it may be more difficult to determine your actual body type.
You may be caught between body types.
You can be thin or fat for your body type, as well as short or tall for your body type.
Although it is not very common, some women are flat-chested Hourglasses. Remember that determining your body type is about proportion. It is the total circumference of your back and chest that is relevant, not the size of your breasts.
Some female Rulers naturally have big breasts, though it is not the norm.
Although Spoon women are relatively small to medium chested,
you could be a busty Spoon, though your hips and thighs will be comparatively larger.
Your "diet" has very little to do with your body type,
but it does directly influence your scale weight.
Still Not Sure?
read this article!!
If you are having problems determining your body type, it is probably because you are carrying extra weight. Fear not, simply follow the Hourglass workout until you shed off some of that weight. As you become slimmer and your natural shape begins to emerge, you can start adding some resistance and weight to your exercises.
I find that many women look in the mirror and have eyes only for their problem areas. I can't tell you how many women misdiagnose their body type as a Spoon. They are all obsessed with the size of their thighs. A woman who is 5'8" and 170 pounds, who bulks in the arms and the thighs and is more slender around her stomach may think she is a Spoon because she has very big thighs. But in reality, she is an Hourglass with a tendency to bulk down below a little faster than she does up above.
I call this type of woman a bottom-heavy Hourglass. She bulks both above and below but more on her bottom half. Because she is overweight by at least 20 pounds, a lot of that extra weight is emphasized below. She only thinks she is a Spoon because she dislikes that part of her body so much.
In truth, you're only temporarily caught between types. Deep down you are a pure Hourglass, Spoon, Ruler or Cone and you're overweight. You cannot be anything else. For example, you can't be a top-heavy Ruler, because someone who bulks only on top by definition is a Cone.
Nor can you be a top-heavy Spoon, because that would make you an Hourglass. If you are larger throughout any one part of your body, you are either overweight and/or bulkier due to the type of exercises you have been performing.
TAKING MEASUREMENTS:
Measurements are very important every women should know their measurements,
Especially if you are trying to get in to modeling or the entertainment industry,
Unfortunately weight and body shape is such a huge deal and you have to have your body on point.
If you are not overweight then try toning up any problem areas.
you can't spot diet but you can tone up muscle.
For me my issue is my waist it's not as slim as it used to be lol mainly due to my 2 kids,
When I was younger I had a 23inch waist,
After my first child I was a 25inchs and still very proportionate...
but after my 2nd it's been a lil harder to maintain :)
Well I started toning up and getting back in shape 4 weeks ago I have been doing a belly dance work out video, and core abs.
I have been taking my measurements again since 3-27th and I have toned up a lot I am proud of my self because I hate to work out and I love to eat, but summers coming up so I had no choice lol
March 27th
I started at
38-33-41
April 29th
38-30-40
I will measure again at the end of this month
My goal is 27 inches I probably won't get there till July lol
I strongly recommend that you take measurements prior to starting any body-type fitness routine. I suggest that you record your measurements every 30 days.
While toning up or losing weight this will help a lot so you won't over do it,
And loose too much weight.
Keeping track of your measurements will also help you adjust your workouts to meet your goals. Let's say you are an Hourglass and two months into your workouts you notice that while you're losing inches from your hips and thighs, your upper arms and back aren't responding as well. That typically means that you are not doing enough of your upper-body routine and/or aerobic exercise. Knowing this, you can then adjust your workouts so that your upper body begins to change at a faster pace. You may also find that after losing a certain number of inches throughout your body that you don't need to lose as much weight as you first thought.
You may have started out thinking you needed to lose at least 15 pounds, but after two months, of toning up you find out that you have dropped two dress sizes even though you only lost only 5 pounds. toning up is a lot better then dieting and popping diet pills, you are working your body out by doing simple exercises and walking more, hell a lot of us need to get up and exercise more, This can help to prevent all types of diseases.
How and Where to Take Your Measurements
get a tape measure and record the circumference of the following:
CHEST. Place the tape measure across the middle of your breasts or chest and around the circumference of your back; exhale before the measurement is recorded.
WAIST. Place the tape measure around your midsection, 1 inch above your belly button.
HIPS. Place the tape measure just below your hips, at the widest spot but still above your buttocks.
THIGHS. Measure the circumference of your upper thigh at the widest point, just barely under your buttocks.
KNEES. Measure 1 inch above the top of your kneecap.
CALVES. Measure in the middle of the calf, at the widest point.
ARMS. Measure on the upper arm just under the armpit, at the widest part.
Guidelines to Help Determine Your Body Type
Here are a few examples of some measurements:
1. HOURGLASSES will find that there is at least a 6-inch difference between their chest and waist and between their hips and waist. The girths of their chest and hips are within a couple of inches of one another. Common Hourglass measurements for chest, waist and hips respectively are 33-26-33, 36-30-38, 34-28-35, 39-32-38, or 42-35-44.
2. SPOONS/PEARS will find that there is not a significant difference between the girths of their chest and waist but a significant difference between the girths of their hips and chest. For example, 34-30-38, 36-30-44, or 32-28-39.
3. RULERS will find that their chest, waist and hips are relatively close in measurement. Rulers are similar to Hourglasses but are less curvy and not as slender through the waist. For example, 34-30-35, 36-33-37, or 40-36-42.
4.CONES/TRIANGLE/OVAL/DIAMONDS
will find that their chest and waist are relatively close in measurement and that their hips and thighs are significantly smaller than their chest.
For example, 36-32-30, 40-36-33, or 34-30-29.
Remember, if you're overweight, you could be "caught" between body types.
find out your exact shape!!
THE RULERS:
michelle williams
eva the diva
paris hilton
Rulers: have the most common body type. Over 45% of American women have a Straight body shape. This means that your hips and bust are balanced and your waist is not very defined. You probably have a bottom that is more flat than round. You tend to gain weight in your torso first and then your upper thighs and arms. Your lower legs are always shapely and one of your best assets.
How to Dress a ruler Body Shape
The key to dressing a Straight body type is to proportionally dress the top and bottom of your body while enhancing your waist. If you are comfortable doing so, you can wear form fitting clothing (such as a tube-type dress) and create a waist by adding a wide, dark belt. However,
to create a more curvaceous effect add volume (or the illusion of volume) proportionally to your upper and lower body by mixing and matching suggested separates. Please click on the thumbnails below to learn more about how to dress a Straight body type
THE PEARS/SPOONS

beyonce
mya
Rhianna
Pear/Spoon Body: your hips are larger than your bust and you have a nicely defined waist. You have an elegant neck and proportionately slim arms and shoulders. You first gain weight in your bottom and legs flowed by you tummy and upper body. Your waist is your best asset so don’t be afraid to show it off.
How to Dress a Pear Body Shape
The key to dressing a pear body type is to enhance and add volume (or the illusion of volume) to your upper body while emphasizing your waist and deemphasizing your lower body to create a balanced, hourglass appearance. Create the most curvaceous effect by mixing and matching our suggested separates
The lucky ducks a.k.a hourglass
tyra is very proportionate
even thoe she has gotten thicker
over the years she still has a banging shape.
Danielle evens from antm
i concider her a thin hour glass.
i love
Danielle:)


it's hard to tell but this is tocarra from antm!
she is a plus size hourglass, you can be a bigger hourglass
as long as your body is very proportionate and tocarra has it all:)
miss keyisha cole is another
wonderful example.
she is a petite hourglass

shay "
buckeey"
johnson from
flava of love....
her shape is very nice as well
she is a tightly toned hourglass
to me.
mrs. halle berry is lucky as well!
Damn ya'll hourglasses shaped females ;o) Lucky you! lol that is mine and a lot of ladies
dream shape, i'm close but damn it, I'm not close enough lol!
If you have the Hourglass body consider yourself lucky because this is what most women strive for. Your bust and hips are well balanced and you have a beautifully defined waist.
You have gently rounded shoulders that align nicely with your hips. Your waist is obvious and gracefully curves out to your hips.
You most likely have a rounded bottom and beautiful side as well as front profile.
Your upper body is proportionate in length to your legs which are shapely.
From top to bottom, you are a picture of harmony and balance.
The key to dressing an Hourglass body type is to proportionally dress the top and bottom of your body while accentuating your waist. Wide belts over shirts
and dresses are a great way to show off your waist. You can create an even more curvaceous effect by proportionally adding a bit of volume to your upper and lower body, but always try to maintain balance since it is your best asset. You have great legs so feel free to play with any skirt length.
Here are a few extra shapes that are out there these are "supposedly" rear shapes to find
but i have seen them time and time again.
Top heavy hourglass

bootz from flavor of love
fit's in to this perfectly
she is very top heavy naturally.
and she is thick but portionate.
she recently had a baby, so who to say if she still
looks like this but i'm sure she does:)

jennifer love huge tits
is a skinny top heavy lol
love jen!

jessica simpson falls in to this as well
she is a petite top heavy hourglass female.
As a Top Hourglass Body Type, you have a beautifully defined waist and a bust that is larger than your hips. You have gently rounded shoulders that align nicely with your hips. Your waist is obvious and gracefully curves out to your hips. You most likely have a rounded bottom and beautiful side as well as front profile. Your upper body is proportionate in length to your legs which are shapely.
How to Dress a Top Hourglass Body Shape
The key to dressing a Top Hourglass body type is to balance your lower body with your ample bust while accentuating your enviable waist. This is achieved by selecting clothing cuts that will fill out your lower half. You have great legs so feel free to play with skirt lengths.
the triangles/cones
ex plus size model mia tyler
raven symone a.k.a
lil 'oliva lol, I love her on
that's so raven me and the boys
watch it all the time!
Triangle Body Type:
As an Inverted Triangle body type, you have a proportionally larger upper body.
You have broad shoulders, and ample bust and a wide back. Your hips are slim and your bottom may have a tendency towards the flat side. Your waist is subtle and you have a tendency to gain weight in your belly and upper body. Your beautiful, shapely legs are your best asset.
The key to dressing an Inverted Triangle body type is to balance your broader shoulders, chest and back with your narrower lower body to create more of an hourglass effect.
This is achieved by choosing clothes that add curves to your hips and bottom while creating a more defined waist. You have amazing legs so feel free to play with skirt
lengths, but don’t go too short otherwise you will further a top-heavy look.
the apples/ovals

sherrie shepard from the veiw
has this shape.
Apple or Oval Body Type:
As an Oval body type, you have a large bust, narrow hips, and a full midsection. You have a tendency to gain weight in your stomach, back and upper body. Your waist is undefined and the widest part of your frame. You also have a full, shorter neck and full face. Your buttocks are somewhat flat and your legs are slender. Your shapely legs are your best asset.
The key to dressing an Oval body type is to deemphasize your midsection and create a more defined waist. This is achieved by choosing clothing that add curves and fullness to your lower body and tops that taper to a waist. You have amazing legs so feel free to play with skirt
lengths, but don’t go too short otherwise you will further a top-heavy look.
the Diamond Body

Mo'nique has this shape her breast are a lot smaller
then her lower half.
Diamond Body TypeAs a Diamond body type, your hips are broader than you bust and shoulders and you have a full midsection. You have a tendency to gain weight in you stomach, back, hips and buttocks. Your waist is undefined and the widest part of your frame. You carry some weight in your upper legs, but your lower legs are shapely and one of your most attractive features. You also have proportionately slender, attractive legs
The key to dressing a Diamond body type is to balance your shoulders and bust with your hips while creating a waist. This is achieved by choosing clothing that adds curves and fullness to your upper body with appropriate clothing cuts while choosing pants and skirts that will lean and lengthen your lower body. You have amazing lower legs so feel free to show them off.
here are two fun quizes you can do to
find out your shape and your celeb body double!
love the shape you have and work it!!
You're a buxom babe just like the former Mrs. Lachey. Your upper body tends to be more filled out than your lower body. Don't be afraid to show off your stacked shape ‑- many women pay big bucks for cleavage like yours! Other stars that share your shape: Demi Moore, Madonna and Michelle Williams
haha this fits me perfectly.
take the quiz and post your results!
hope you got some good info from the blog!
peace