What Does This Mean?

Azeeza · 12-16-2009, 01:02 PM

"Low hip to waist ratio."

I'm cornfused.

Azeeza

Kharis · 12-16-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azeeza

"Low hip to waist ratio."

I'm cornfused.

Azeeza

Short waisted?

gisela · 12-16-2009, 01:28 PM

I'm pretty sure it means the difference in circumference around the waist and hip. It is supposed to be healthier to have a higher (or lower?) hip to waist ratio meaning that there is bigger difference between the thin waist and wide hips. There is a special number I think but I can't remember it. Just like BMI it's a way to measure your body size and decide if it is in the healthy range.

Safran · 12-16-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gisela

I'm pretty sure it means the difference in circumference around the waist and hip. It is supposed to be healthier to have a higher (or lower?) hip to waist ratio meaning that there is bigger difference between the thin waist and wide hips. There is a special number I think but I can't remember it. Just like BMI it's a way to measure your body size and decide if it is in the healthy range.

What she said

gisela · 12-16-2009, 02:03 PM

Here is more:Waist-hip ratio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The number for women is 0.7
I think it is like this:

waist ratio
__________ = (in a perfect world

) 0.7
hip ratio

I daren't measure this on me because I am nowhere near it.

lizaj · 12-16-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gisela

Here is more:Waist-hip ratio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The number for women is 0.7
I think it is like this:

waist ratio
__________ = (in a perfect world

) 0.7
hip ratio

I daren't measure this on me because I am nowhere near it.

0.75 here but you ain't getting the measurements

gisela · 12-16-2009, 04:07 PM

Oh I've seen pictures of you. You are a BABE!

lizaj · 12-16-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gisela

Oh I've seen pictures of you. You are a BABE!

An ancient babe....now there's a troupe name!

Kashmir · 12-16-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Azeeza

"Low hip to waist ratio."

A ratio is just a fraction so, waist to hip ratio is waist size divided by hip size. Low waist to hip ratio means small waist for hip.

Women tend to have a lower one than men. Younger (and fertile) women have a lower one (body shape changes with menapause). There is also a genetic side. I have a typical Eastern European build - top heavy, no hips - so even as a young, fit woman my waist to hip wasn't the touted ideal.

And then there is your weight. Carrying fat around the waist is considered a bad sign for a number of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. So if you carry your excess on your hips and thighs (in theory) you are healthier than those (like me) with no butt or hips who tend to layer it on the belly.

Azeeza · 12-17-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kashmir

A ratio is just a fraction so, waist to hip ratio is waist size divided by hip size. Low waist to hip ratio means small waist for hip.

Women tend to have a lower one than men. Younger (and fertile) women have a lower one (body shape changes with menapause). There is also a genetic side. I have a typical Eastern European build - top heavy, no hips - so even as a young, fit woman my waist to hip wasn't the touted ideal.

And then there is your weight. Carrying fat around the waist is considered a bad sign for a number of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. So if you carry your excess on your hips and thighs (in theory) you are healthier than those (like me) with no butt or hips who tend to layer it on the belly.

Yes, I think you hit the nail on the head. I didn't give much detail regarding the circumstances for my question.

I was reading an online article regarding pay rates between different looking women. Apparently, women who were taller, thinner and had a "small hip ratio to waist" made more money than their counter parts. I wasn't sure if it meant small hips or small waists.

Just curious, as always.

Thanks,

Azeeza

PS The article didn't tell me anything new, which I hoped it would.

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gisela Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,621	I'm pretty sure it means the difference in circumference around the waist and hip. It is supposed to be healthier to have a higher (or lower?) hip to waist ratio meaning that there is bigger difference between the thin waist and wide hips. There is a special number I think but I can't remember it. Just like BMI it's a way to measure your body size and decide if it is in the healthy range.

12-16-2009, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
gisela Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,621	Here is more:Waist-hip ratio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The number for women is 0.7 I think it is like this: waist ratio __________ = (in a perfect world ) 0.7 hip ratio I daren't measure this on me because I am nowhere near it.

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gisela Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,621	Oh I've seen pictures of you. You are a BABE!