What Your Body Type Reveals About Your Health and Wellness (2 of 3)

Pear Shape

Associated Health Risks

Research is not as thorough for pear-shaped health risks because it has been thought of as a less risky body type — because fat in the lower body region is supposedly less unhealthy. But new studies show that a leaner lower body can still have its own benefits, like lower cholesterol.

Actions to Take

It can be harder to lose weight from the stubborn lower region of the body. The same high fruit and veggie, lower fat protein diet, with regular exercise is beneficial to pear shapes also.

Hourglass Shape

Associated Health Risks

Hourglass shapes are typically thought of as proportionate and low risk of health problems. But this body shape can be sneaky because fat deposits evenly throughout the body, so it is less obvious when weight is increasing too much.

Actions to Take

Because fat is evenly distributed, it is good for hourglass-shaped people to do full-body workouts. Also low-fat and high-fiber foods are great to incorporate into your diet.