“I realize everybody wants what they don’t have. But at the end of the day, what is on the inside is much more beautiful than what is on the outside.” Selena Gomez. Women with wide hips are envied by many. The likes of Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, and Jennifer Lopez have taken the wide hips craze to another level. Girls want to be them if not like them.
However, before you rush to do whatever you have to do to become a wide hipped girl, maybe you need to stop and think that the grass may not be entirely greener on the other side. It may seem a little obvious but to set the record straight, let us look at the meaning of wide hips.
How to tell if you have wide hips What do wide hips mean?
If you are wondering how to know if you have wide hips, there is a way. Measuring your hip to waist ratio will determine if you fall in the category of girls with wide hips or not.
Here are the steps to find out your hip size: First, on your outside hip, feel the part that is bony.
Place your tape measure around it and determine the measurement. This measurement is known as the hip girth.
Next, measure your waist area where the belly button lies. Divide the waist size by the hip girth.
The waist-to-hip ratio should be at most 0.85 for a woman. Otherwise, you are a woman with wide hips.
Do guys like wide hips? You bet they do. If you have extra wide hips, you are aware of all the attention that comes with them. Guys trip when they are trying to get a good glimpse of your wide hips from behind (with or without your knowledge.)
A lot of tension occurs when wide hipped babes are shaking their assets when walking past men who are in the company of their wives or girlfriends, then the man suddenly shifts all his attention to the wide hipped girls. Research has proven that a wide pelvis female is luckier when it comes to men compared to a girl with small hips.
The good, the bad and the ugly of wide hips You may be surprised that while most women love their big hips, others do not. I will give you both sides and let you take your stand on wide hips. Are big hips good? Why you should be proud of your wide hips
1. Girls with big hips are more intelligent According to research by the University of Oxford, omega 3 fats store up on hips and thighs, and these help in brain development making wider women smarter than their not so hippy counterparts.
2. Brace yourself up for intelligent children According to the same research, wide hipped women give birth to intelligent kids because the omega 3 fats are passed on to the baby.
3. A smooth ride in the maternity ward The strength of your hips will come in handy when you are ready to pop.
4. Effortless dancing With wide hips, you need not put any effort on the dance floor yet you will still attract most of the attention.
5. Men will follow you like bees If you enjoy attention from the brothers, then your hips will do all the work for you.
6. Your hips create space for you You do not have to tell anyone to move over or get out of your space because they can already see that there is no space for them anyway.
7. You can do just anything with your hips, and it is convenient You can do a lot with wide hips. Close the fridge door, push people over, book two seats.
Why are wide hips bad?
There are times, however, when you wish you could trade your wide hips even for a day. We must not undermine these struggles that a wide hipped girl faces:
1. The fashion industry does not seem to remember you exist There are limitless clothes for all other body shapes but finding something for you is an uphill task. Jeans do not fit, you rarely get an online order for clothes right, and nothing ever fits well. There are a few options on what to wear.
2. Sitting issues Plastic chairs are a nightmare as you will most often than not break them. You freak out when you get to a class or to the film theatre late and you have to take a middle seat, yet you know you will not fit well.
3. Sweating like crazy Your hips and thighs are always rubbing on each other, causing you to sweat and if you were wearing a short dress or mini skirt, it would be a challenge to want to walk where people are.
4. Too much attention and gossiping Whenever you pass on the streets, people stop and stare, and sometimes talk mean. Even male attention is tiring at times when you need some ‘you’ time.
5. Losing weight is an uphill task Many women with wide hips can testify that it is not easy to lose some of those hips when you want to.
Why do I have wide hips? The question: ‘why are my hips so wide?’ could be considered an unlikely question from a woman who society deems to have the ideal body. As we have seen, wide hips can be a blessing and a curse in equal measure. So, what causes wide hips? There are many reasons why your hips may be so full. So, why do females have wide hips?
1. Nature For one, you may have naturally wide hips because of the make of your pelvis.
2. Genetics Wide hips can be genetic. In such a case, there is nothing much you can do to change that (if you want to.) On the other hand, other not so pleasant factors may cause you to have wide hips. You can ‘create’ your wide hips by how you live and what you eat.
3. Intake of high-calorie foods Did you know that most of the fat that we accumulate as women collects on the hips? Now you know. If you are a love of sugary junk foods such as ice cream, cakes, and cookies, starchy foods, greasy foods such as fries, and a die-hard for bacon, burgers, and the like which contain unprocessed meat, then brace yourself for wider hips and thighs.
4. Lack of or inadequate physical activity If your work or routine forces you to spend most of your time seated, then you will accumulate a lot of weight. Again, if you are always on the couch all day watching ‘Shrek’ while munching on packets and packets of popcorn, then you are doomed to have an unhealthy build-up of fats in your body. In this case picking up hobbies such as walking, jogging, swimming, or dancing will help you lose calories and keep your body in check.
5. Age As you age, you lose muscle. Muscle uses the energy stored up in fat cells even when you are resting. Less muscle means more fat accumulation. When you are much older, it is more difficult to lose weight when you gain it.
6. Menopause When you reach menopause, your body undergoes hormonal changes that cause you to gain weight around your hips and belly.
7. Low water intake To many, it sounds like a myth, but water intake does determine how much weight you accumulate. When you take less water, waste products are not eliminated from the body, resulting in weight gain and accumulation of fats. Sufficient water intake removes toxins and reduces fat mass and extra wide hips.
8. When your thyroid system fails The thyroid hormone from the thyroid regulates the rate of fat breakdown. Metabolism rate slows when the thyroid is not functioning correctly, leading to fat accumulation. In this case, visit a doctor.
9. Medical conditions You may be bedridden, have a fractured bone or limb that ties you to a chair all day limiting your ability to work out. In this case, you can choose to eat healthy and do minor hand and leg exercises while at it.
How do you lose wide hips?
So, you fall into any of the 7 categories that could explain your wide hips, and you want to lose them. How do you go about it? Here is how: 1. Avoid spot treatment and use natural ways to lose fat It is tempting to get a quick fix such as the use of herbs to get to the shape you want, but in the long run, you will regain all the weight you had lost and more—faster. Instead, opt for natural means of weight loss that have much lasting effects.
These include: Restricting calorie intake You can lose 1-2 pounds weekly if you reduce calorie intake and exercise. Eat healthy Fruits, vegetables and legumes should be the best friend of wide hips women. They are low-calorie, and they keep you feeling full longer. Eat small portions every 1-2 hours instead of eating all the food at a go.
Liquid calories are your worst enemy Every time you are thirsty, you are tempted to grab any drink available, oblivious of what it could do to your hips. Tea, coffee, alcohol, sodas, and fruit juices are not the savior you think they are.
Exercise Strength training for specific body parts, squats and lounges are perfect exercises for women with large hips. Combine these with some running, swimming, jogging or cycling for your cardiovascular benefit. Spare at least an hour a day to exercise.
Yoga is also good for weight loss around specific body areas, so take those yoga classes if you can.
2. Apply extra virgin coconut oil Coconut has medium chain fatty acids that are easily absorbed in the cells and converted into energy for quick use. Cooking using coconut oil lowers your appetite which is healthy for you.
3. Intake of apple cider vinegar Vinegar has essential minerals such as calcium and potassium which get rid of wastes. Vinegar also breaks down fats and prevents their accumulation. Wide hips are not as bad as they may seem to some. They come with immense benefits.
If you have them, love them. For women with big hips who are uncomfortable, lose them if you can. Eventually, what matters is what make you happy, comfortable, and content. Disclaimer: All the information contained in this article is not implied or intended to be a substitute for any professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content including text, images, graphics, and information contained on or available through this page is for general information purposes only.