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Step 1
When you are pear-shaped this means you have more fat around your butt and hips, known as subcutaneous fat. These body types are more likely to get osteoporosis, varicose veins and eating disorders. Generally, pear-shaped individuals have a lower self-esteem as well. Be active, be healthy, a big butt does not make you unhealthy. Some life-healthy suggestions – eat low fat foods (just watch the sodium levels), and resistance training. Lifting weights will help burn fat, create muscle, and makes your bones stronger.
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Apple-shaped individuals are those who have more mid-body, abdominal fat. These individuals are more susceptible to diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. This is the more dangerous body shape of the two. Depression, anxiety, and stress levels are also elevated in those with an apple shaped body.Some tips for apple-shaped individuals are to eat high fiber food.Foods that are high in fiber will fill you up. Exercise is also important; aerobic exercise is best for burning fat.
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Step 3
The other two types of body shape are hourglass and ruler. Hourglass type women are those that are proportioned on the top and bottom halves of their bodies. Rulers are those who are very slim. Shoulders, waists, and hips are all about the same side. The body basically does look like a ruler. For these two body types
Comments
cherold598 said
on 2/25/2009 I used to be an hourglass. Now I'm a pear. Thanks for the weight-lifting tips for my shape. 5*
cherry67 said
on 2/25/2009 Great!
Gracie1402 said
on 2/25/2009 I think most girls are always hoping to be the hourglass shape...but sometime it just is what it is lol :)