Marilyn Thipthorpe
We always have the same conundrum. To thin, too fat, too tall too short. Big hips flat chest. That’s just your body type and no matter how much you diet or exercise nothing is going to change it. Rather you should eat healthy and exercise for your specific body type. Now there are over 10 types of bodies out there in the world but most fall in 4 broad categories: The Apple; The Pear; The Hourglass and The Rectangle. So, here’s a few tips in both nutritious diet and exercise moves for you to try out to stay fit and sculpted no matter what.
THE APPLE
Those with this sort of body type, tend to hold more weight in their torso, as a result they often appear bloated. Their chest might look normal but their hips and thighs appear smaller. Celebs with this body type include Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Hudson.
Diet: This body frame is more often than not associated with heart disease, so try to stay away from fatty food. Instead fill half you plate with fruits and vegetables. Try to include whole grains, quinoa, oatmeal and fats like fish beans and nuts.
Exercise: Focus on cardiovascular and strength training. Make yourself used to brisk walking, jogging. Yoga and weight training.
THE PEAR
The pear shape carries most of its weight in it’s bottom half, making you appear heavier in your buttock section. This is an extreme trouble zone and is only maintained with a rigorous schedule. But it’s not impossible if you make it a way of life, I say this because this body type is the most prone to retaining fat.
Diet: Eat lean proteins like chicken or fish, trim off any excess fat before you prepare your meals. Include fruits and vegetables in your diet and try a higher intake of complex carbohydrates like lentils and beans.
Exercise: Try cardio workouts that focus on the lower half of the body like running or cycling. Along with this keep up a simple top half workout.
THE RECTANGLE
This body type appears more slender and boyish. However people with these body structure’s tend to get very frustrated as all their measurements are the same or when they tend to fill out around the midsection looking like they have a ‘pouch’. It can be quite a problem when wanting to appear more feminine or masculine or even when buying clothes.
Diet: A simple remedy is to fill your diet with healthy fats like avocados. Lean proteins like fish and chicken and it goes without saying that your greens are extremely7 important in keeping you fit and healthy.
Exercise: Focus on muscle building exercises in an effort to keep the weight off and create contours in the body.
THE HOURGLASS
Yes many a person curse those with hourglass figures. They think that it is the most desirable body to have, for a woman at least. Even though their weight seems to be evenly spaced out they do have problems keeping excess weight off. It’s not as easy as it might seem as they tend to gain weight in the most ungainly areas like the knees, face, arms and ankles.
Diet: This is basically a regular diets with vegetables, fruits and proteins. Keep the meal plan small and simple. Don’t overcrowd your plate. Try whole grains and stay away from sugar.
Exercise: Nothing to it- You will need a whole body workout to stay in top form and keep getting all those envious glances!