But, you also want your body to be BALANCED, so don't neglect what's above the belt. And of course when you’re a pear shape then you totally want your butt, hips, and thighs to be tight and toned. Now I’ll admit it, I have found that in the past I have become OBSESSED with working on my lower body by doing a million lunges and squats, and spending way too long on the Stairmaster. when you’re at the gym then its time to hit the bar – heavy squats, lunges and deadlifts all the way! Time to embrace your lower body and work with what nature gave you. Instead I now make the best of what I’ve got and have stopped working against my natural shape, instead I’m focusing on getting everything tight, toned and STRONG! However, by performing exercises that burn fat and calories, as well as tone your muscles, all you juicy pears out there CAN lose weight.Īfter many years of hoping I could miraculously turn myself into a ‘straight up and down’ or even an hourglass kind of figure (never gonna happen without a boob job!), I’ve finally accepted that this is wishful thinking.
Pear-shaped women tend to accumulate all their excess body fat around their hips and thighs, and unfortunately, this can be the most stubborn type of weight to lose – it sucks! Now, I'm all about making the most of what I’ve got! Heavy squats and booty band workouts all the way! feeling self-conscious and working against my natural shape. Gone are the days of me hiding behind baggy clothes. I mean, have you ever tried to find a pair of jeans that fit both your waist and your butt? It's a nightmare.īut now, thanks to the Kardashian effect and the rise of J-Lo's iconic booty, having a big butt is totally on-trend and I'm all for it! “Far too much importance is placed on body fat levels when the focus really should be on incorporating fitness and proper nutrition.When it comes to body shape, I am a classic pear. “My advice to women frustrated by not losing more weight, or not losing weight in the desired area, is to try not to get on the scale and try not to get wrapped up in social media,” she said. If women can shift the focus from weight loss in problem areas to regular exercise and its advantages, that healthy, happy lifestyle we’re all aiming for is easier to attain. Roy said the benefits of exercise include lower cholesterol, improved self-esteem, improved chance of a long life, increased energy levels and improved sleep. “The bad news for men is that abdominal fat is linked irrefutably to those diseases, so it’s dangerous if they keep putting on that ‘spare tire,’” said Roy. “The good news for women who distribute their fat in a pear-shape pattern is that their risk for the so-called lifestyle diseases is minimal to nonexistent, and in some studies has actually been shown to be beneficial,” said Roy.Ĭonversely, men generally pattern excess fat in an apple shape-the waist/abdomen area-which puts them at higher risk of developing these same diseases. A little extra weight in the hips, thighs or buttocks-often problem areas for many women-does not increase the risk for several life-threatening diseases like high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or coronary artery disease. The fact is that you can’t lose weight just in your thighs or your buttocks spot reduction is nearly impossible.”īut there are serious advantages to having a pear-shaped body. “Women are pear- or spoon-shaped by nature, and, when they lose weight, they usually lose it in the waist area, visually exaggerating the fat in the buttocks, hips and thighs. Cathy Roy, an expert on the cellular basis of obesity who has researched metabolism in both men and women.īecause men and women are built differently-women tend to be pear-shaped, carrying fat on hips, thighs and buttocks, while men tend to be apple-shaped, carrying fat in the midsection-they lose weight differently.įat cells in women’s hip, thigh and buttocks areas can be stubbornly resistant to exercise and healthy eating, said Roy, associate professor of exercise science at Longwood. Many women know how frustrating it is when their bodies won’t shed weight where they want it to.īut understanding how you’re put together can translate to a healthy acceptance of your particular body type and lead to a happier-and ultimately healthier-life, says Dr. Expert says women should focus on exercise and a healthy lifestyle instead of weight loss in hips and thighs
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