2007-03-03 22:52:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It is usually fat a little lower than your waist line right above your hips. It is called love handles because it kind of looks like handles.
2007-03-03 22:56:41 · answer #1 · answered by ocean 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ditto the above.
Both men and women tend to be image-conscious regarding love handles, sometimes leading to a negative body image.
While many products are sold for eliminating love handles, it is generally agreed that spot reduction is impossible, and that the best way to reduce them is to lose fat by being more active (such as cardiovascular exercise and weight training) and eating fewer calories. However, love handles are also regulated by genes and may not disappear completely without also losing a significant amount of fat elsewhere.
Love handles also colloquially called "spare tire", due to the enlarged, almost tire-like shape around the midsection.
"Muffin Tops" and "Beer Belly" are similar phrases but describe the stomach area.
2007-03-04 07:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Nick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love handles are the roll of fat around your hips.
2007-03-04 21:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, as the other poster said fat on your hips. I have a bit of that myself.
2007-03-04 06:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same as spare tire - fat on your waist. So when you hug him/her, you can use the fat as handles...
2007-03-04 06:55:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, stored fat around the oblique region.
2007-03-04 07:03:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dee B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fat on your hips
2007-03-04 06:54:27 · answer #7 · answered by Sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋