I am definately a pear! It's been the bane of my existance most of my life. I think the worst experience I ever had was my first time kayaking. I had a heck of a time wedging my butt into the boat, and staying there was very painful. Thank goodness it was only for 3 hours. The next time I kayaked I made a point of asking for a bigger boat, but you should have seen me in the wet suit they supplied for teaching wet exits! I looked like the Michelin man...it was pretty disgusting and I have the photo to prove it.

Anyway....When I get all of the pounds off, if I still have the saddle bags I am going to have liposuction to get rid of them. Hopefully that will be the end of them because they are without doubt my least favorite part of my body.

<b>Madpiano</b> I know exactly what you mean about trying to buy slacks. I always say that by the time they fit my hips someone else can get in at the waist. Consequently, I rarely wear pants.

Marlaine