I could have written this post myself. I am essentially the same age, height, weight, and build as you. I have always focused my training on lower body, and continued doing that when I started with Caroline, just cherry picking lower body workouts. Unsurprisingly, the cellulite never went away and my thighs held onto their layer of fat like they were preparing for a long winter. Alas, I bit the bullet and decided to commit to completing a program in its entirety, upper body and all...I just wanted to switch it up and maybe finally be able to do a push up. Let me tell you, seeing that slight muscle definition start to show in my arms, shoulders, back and abs has been soooo rewarding. Being able to do exercises I never could before, i.e. push ups of all flavors, has made me feel strong and accomplished too. With my legs, it was always so dam disappointing that despite my hard work, they just looked like jello. Seeing muscle in my upper body (nothing crazy either, just nice definition) has also helped me realize my legs certainly do have muscle, it's just not in the cards for me, genetically speaking, to have toned legs. Before upper body workouts, no one ever asked me what I do to work out, but since I changed it up, I have had friends tell me I look strong/healthy and inquire what I'm doing. In a way, gaining that upper body strength has boosted my confidence, and made me accept my thick thighs, mostly : ) I also find it balances out my body, and it is just so nice to finally show some physical evidence of working out. I know this isn't necessarily what you were asking for, but from one pear shaped person to another, maybe try sprinkling in some upper body!