Hi Anonymous,
Thanks for your question and for being a part of the EmpowHER community. I have a friend in my women's group who is a certified personal trainer. I will ask her if she has any suggestions.
Besides for that, I'm not sure your body type can be changed, and I'm sure it doesn't look as odd as you perceive it to be. There is a saying that goes, "you are your own worst critic." There is something to be said for trying to be healthy, but if you're already thin, perhaps you may be better served to work on your self-image.
I realize it may be easier said than done, but if you can learn to love yourself--that confidence will permeate to how others view you. I know it may not be the answer you're looking for, and not to get all "Cosmo-ish" on you either, but you also may want to try altering the way you dress to help draw more attention to other parts of your body instead of the shoulders. Here's an article I found online that explains:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2196412_dress-hide-broad-shoulders.html
Good luck, and I'll let you know about the exercises when I hear from my friend.
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Hi Anonymous,
September 3, 2010 - 8:48amThanks for your question and for being a part of the EmpowHER community. I have a friend in my women's group who is a certified personal trainer. I will ask her if she has any suggestions.
Besides for that, I'm not sure your body type can be changed, and I'm sure it doesn't look as odd as you perceive it to be. There is a saying that goes, "you are your own worst critic." There is something to be said for trying to be healthy, but if you're already thin, perhaps you may be better served to work on your self-image.
I realize it may be easier said than done, but if you can learn to love yourself--that confidence will permeate to how others view you. I know it may not be the answer you're looking for, and not to get all "Cosmo-ish" on you either, but you also may want to try altering the way you dress to help draw more attention to other parts of your body instead of the shoulders. Here's an article I found online that explains:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2196412_dress-hide-broad-shoulders.html
Good luck, and I'll let you know about the exercises when I hear from my friend.
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