This is a great question. I am the bearer of an apple shape body and become aware of the differences a few years ago. Alysiak is right on the money when she says that the apple shape body is at greater risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes and also heart conditions. However, we have a much easier road to losing weight than pear shape bodies. Whenever we are stressed we build high levels of cortisol and this will show around the waist. Apple shape bodies will tend to show this more obviously than the Pear shape bodies. If you are gaining weight around your waste or wish to lose a couple of inches on your waist line try taking Green Tea supplements or drink 8-10 cups of this tea during the day. Green tea is a natural fat burner and it has worked for me all the time. Another supplement that has helped me maintain healthy weight and shape around my waist is Chromium Picolinate. This helps control high glycemic levels and fats.
Before you incorporate any changes to your diet by adding supplements, you may always want to ask your doctor to check your cortisol levels to make sure this extra weight is not related to stress due to high cortisol levels. Good luck!
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This is a great question. I am the bearer of an apple shape body and become aware of the differences a few years ago. Alysiak is right on the money when she says that the apple shape body is at greater risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes and also heart conditions. However, we have a much easier road to losing weight than pear shape bodies. Whenever we are stressed we build high levels of cortisol and this will show around the waist. Apple shape bodies will tend to show this more obviously than the Pear shape bodies. If you are gaining weight around your waste or wish to lose a couple of inches on your waist line try taking Green Tea supplements or drink 8-10 cups of this tea during the day. Green tea is a natural fat burner and it has worked for me all the time. Another supplement that has helped me maintain healthy weight and shape around my waist is Chromium Picolinate. This helps control high glycemic levels and fats.
Before you incorporate any changes to your diet by adding supplements, you may always want to ask your doctor to check your cortisol levels to make sure this extra weight is not related to stress due to high cortisol levels. Good luck!
November 24, 2008 - 11:27pmThis Comment
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