maintaining body shape

[Swizz]

Recently i cleaned up my diet and as a result I've lost about a stone. I don't exactly mind, as my aim was to be healthier but I feel I've lost the shape I once had.

I have always had a fairly curvy lower half and (don't get me wrong, it's still curvy!) I just feel that I've lost that certain...je ne sais quoi. Are there any good gym exercises I can do to really tone up the area, while still maintaining a nice womanly figure? Thanks

[Dollie]

Hello Swizz, sorry cannot help you on the gym exercises but just wanted to tell you that you are not alone. I've always had a classic hourglass figure, that was until I turned 45 then i got that spare tyre round the middle that will not shift no matter what I do. I know its not the answer you wanted but thought I'd share it with you anyway. Take Care. Doll x

[Dollie]

Oops forgot to say, congratulations and well done you in losing a stone. I seem incapable of losing anything and If I lost a stone I'd throw a party !! xx

[stewey]

Swizz. I got in real trouble with my wife once. I assured her that she had a figure like an hour-glass: all the sand was sinking to the bottom. Didn't go over too well!

[banjosister]

Hey Swizz,

Well done you. I find yoga really good gentle exercise and it is beginning to tone up my lower half very well. I have to say that since I passed thirty - some time ago now! - it seems much harder to lose those extra pounds!

Best thing it to go to a class as you will learn to do the postures properly. British Wheel of Yoga will be a good place to find a local instructor.

Good luck x