Measurements

[VeggieLifterChick]

Ever read the stats for models or fitness models or competitors? Do you know your own measurements? My roommate is taking this class called Social Evolution, in it she learned that testosterone corresponds to waist-hip ratio. Supposedly the average female has a waist-hip ratio of between .75 and .78. In studies, men rated women with ratios on the lower end as more attractive (and interestingly, this supposedly corresponds to lower testosterone levels). I decided to measure myself, just to see what my ratio was. It is .805 which I suppose means I have more test than the average lady.

Then I decided to do the chest-waist-hip measurements just to see where I am in comparison to the measurements I read about in mags and stuff. I measured around chest and back right under boobs (and this is not the same as bra size), around waist, and around hips (hips as marked by hip bones). My measurements are 32''--29''--36''....is that unusually uncurvy? Because I know I have read that ideal measurements are more like 36-24-36. Anyways, just wondering everyone else measures at. And especially I am curious as to what everyone's waist-hip ratios are, if the more successful muscle-builders (naturally speaking) have larger ratios and therefore more test.

 

[The_Monster]

Social Evolution doesnt apply very well to modern man (IMO).
We're TOLD that men are naturally more attracted to larger breasts and hips because they denote greater fertility and trigger an instinctual desire to successfully procreate.
Are we (men) so primative (dont answer that, purely rhetorical! ) that we are still instinct driven in our search for a mate? God I hope not.
On the flip side of that coin, women are instinctualy programmed to prefer older men. Receding hairlines were a sign of age, and age denoted a man who was smart enough to have lived that long. This person must therefore be an able provider, and capable of providing for his mate and future children.
Last time I looked, balding guys were striking out!
So Social Evolution is kind of shaky. I feel that our Social views are as much a matter of current trend as any evolutionary instinct.

I fully appreciate a nice set of hips. I really do. But a slimmer set of hips is equally attractive, and as for breasts, I prefer smaller without a doubt. The wives are an A and a B respectivly, and I find that to be just right! They both want implants, and I could enjoy larger breasts, but I like a smaller chest (they never believe my saying that).

The chest, waist, hips ratio probobly has some validity to it, but I dont read too much into these things, they are never created with us in mind (for example, the BMI index which places Dorian Yates as morbidly obese)


VLC: "is that unusually uncurvy?" No, I dont think so. Id say 36-24-36 is bullshit. I doubt many women can pull that off without surgery.
At 32-29-36... are you very lean with that 29? If not might you actually be a 26 (or 24?). 32-26-36 is actually quite curvy, just a thought.

Spatts: GOD DAMN!!! Dont talk about hips going 40 back at 2 am!
Im either gonna need a cold shower or Im gonna need to go and be alone with my nasty thoughts...

 

[The_Monster]

Is there a curvy woman out there that would like to take my almost 30 year old, receding hair-line, well-to-do, very fertile, makes GREAT kids, husband off my hands?

If so, as so as they step out the door, call me! Say what you will about your hammies... I still say it sounds goooood

(40-28-40 sounds better, anyway. 40-26-40 sounds almost Barbie-ish, lol)

 

[VeggieLifterChick]

VLC: "is that unusually uncurvy?" No, I dont think so. Id say 36-24-36 is bullshit. I doubt many women can pull that off without surgery.
At 32-29-36... are you very lean with that 29? If not might you actually be a 26 (or 24?). 32-26-36 is actually quite curvy, just a thought.

I have all of my fat in my midsection. Well, not ALL of it, but the majority. I think I'm at just below 20% body fat right now. I got to a 28'' waist once, and I think I felt like I could still pinch about an inch there. So at best I think I could have a 27'' waist. Smaller than that would require rib removal, I think. At 32'' my back probably sounds scrawny, especially compared to Spatts' 40'' I'm a D cup though so I guess it makes my waist look smaller than it is. Still, I could use more muscle on my ass like Spatts has...perhaps in a year or so I can be telling you of my 40'' hips that go back not wide.

 

[Bikini Mod]

I wouldn't stress so much about what is printed anywhere about any "ideal". The way I look at it, if I like what I see then that is good enough for me. If I am dissatisfied for any reason then I do what needs to be done to get satisfaction or I just shrug and eat another donught..... Works for me.

 

[CAROLINACHICK]

VLC: I agree , it does sound alot like BS ta me.

My measurements are 35-26-36 and my waist-to hip is .72
(But I was always told ta measure chest right along the nipple line.) And that the ideal waist-to-hip ratio for a woman was .85 or less. My measurements may sound ALMOST ideal but they are not!!! I am 5'6 118lbs w/ 16%BF and I'm scrawny and weak as hell!!! To me, your measurements sound IDEAL! SO you just go out there and rock those curves of yours. Who cares what they say you "should be" as long as you look good and you're healthy.

BM: I'm sure you don't even think of eating doughnuts.lol

 

[smoknjilly]

i honestly do not know one person who is actually 36-24-36.

And whoever does, is going to have a very hard time finding clothes that fit!!!

any pants with a waist of 24 or 25 will have a max hip of 33-34..more likely a 32.

 

[Raina]

34-25-35. I read measurements from time to time over here and was curious so I measured myself a few weeks ago. 5'7, 133 right now, 17-18% bf. Finally putting on weight again but getting smaller.

 

[circusgirl]

well you can all relax, coz I'm a whopping 40-34-40 - fat around the midsection but not the ass for some reason. I look like a tubby guy from the side, if it wasn't for the breasts.
circusgirl

 

[Bikini Mod]

You are right about the donut thing - LOL!

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