Your Shape, Your Health: Pears v. Apples

Dangerous Fat: Fat that accumulates in the abdominal area is far more dangerous than fat in other areas of the body. This fat is linked to Metabolic Syndrome or insulin resistance which causes fat to be stored deep in the abdomen or around the liver and heart tissues. This type of fat increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes.

For Pears: The great news is that a small waist is a great indicator of good health and low visceral fat. The challenge is that fat in areas other than the abdomen are more resistant to loss and can take significant time and effort to tone and shrink.

For Apples: The good news is you will feel more in proportion when you reduce abdominal fat and abdominal fat is believed to be easier to lose than other fat stored in they body. The challenge is that this is a sign of a high amount of dangerous visceral fat.

Prescription for everybody: An exercise program designed for your body type combined with a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats is the most effective treatment plan you can follow.