Apple Shaped Body

If you're a woman of forty-plus, you'll know how easily that apple-shaped body emerges during the years leading up to menopause. Find out why the fat gathers around your middle, and how to combat menopausal midriff weight gain.

Why does fat accumulate around your middle?

It's all to do with hormones.

Perimenopause can last for several years, starting as early as your mid-thirties and ending with your last menstrual period at the average age of 51. During the transition, your ovaries are gradually winding down and producing less and less oestrogen.

This diminished supply of oestrogen is bad news for your body, and causes menopausal signs like hot flashes, insomnia and roller-coaster emotions. This is where fat cells come to the rescue. Your 30 billion fat cells, much as you may disparage them, are cunning little entities. Fat cells take on a new job in midlife, because they start producing oestrogen in a bid to compensate for what's being lost from your ovaries and cushion you from the worst effects of lowered hormones. The trouble is, they do it by multiplying in number, and by getting bigger. Result - a gradual increase in weight, which creeps on inexorably, even if your eating and exercise habits are the same as ever.

And there's more. The stress hormone cortisol also plays an important role in shape-shifting your body. Cortisol is pumped out when you're under stress. It's one of the 'fight or flight' hormones, designed to give you a massive surge of energy when you need to escape from danger, or confront an enemy.

But when the danger in question is the fact that you'll be late for work if the bus doesn't come now, or the enemy is your partner who left a pile of dirty dishes on the counter, your stress levels still rise and your adrenals release cortisol. Because you don't use up physical energy in your response to stress, all that fuel swilling around in your bloodstream in the form of fat and glucose has nowhere to go. It's no surprise to learn that it ends up being stored as fat, and it piles on around your belly because that's the spot closest to your liver, where it can be quickly transformed into energy next time you need it.

The cortisol/weight gain link is a real problem for mid-life women who can face a whole welter of stresses, from their kids and partners, their own ageing parents, to their jobs, health, finances and numerous other worries.

Why is an apple-shaped body unhealthy?

Midriff fat is dangerous stuff. It seeps hormones and other substances into your bloodstream which can elevate blood pressure as well as affecting insulin and cholesterol levels.

Having a fat belly also raises your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, and is also implicated in the appearance of some cancers.

If you've noticed your waistline gradually disappearing, and your tummy becoming more rounded, it's time to take action.

How to shift the apple-shape from around your middle

These tips can help you beat the battle of the bulge and get your waistline in trim again.

Shun calorie-controlled or faddy diets. When you diet, your body feels deprived and responds by hanging on to every last ounce of fat and slowing your metabolism, making it extremely hard to shed weight. When you go back to eating normally, your body stores fat to protect you from future deprivation. That's why so many women get stuck in an endless cycle of diet - lose - end diet - regain the lost weight.

Eat several small meals each day, rather than 2-3 big meals. This strategy evens out your blood sugar levels, which in turn means you crave less for sugary, fatty carbs. A simple, healthy snack in the middle of the morning and the afternoon can make all the difference. Don't ever be tempted to skip a meal. You'll only find yourself eating more at the next one.

Cut down drastically on foods containing sugar and refined carbohydrates. Go for wholegrain carbs and pulses, eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit, include a good source of lean protein every time you eat.

Add different types of exercise to your lifestyle. Make physical exertion a priority, and don't stop at aerobics like walking or cycling. It's really important to build strength through muscle at this stage of life, so make sure you regularly include strength-building exercises like free weights, yoga or Pilates.

Tackle stress. Learning to put yourself and your health top of the pile is difficult, but it's vital to prioritise your needs for rest and relaxation, and for enjoyable pastimes that help you chill out. Try de-stressing techniques as well, there are many to choose from, so find those that work best for you and add them into your life on a daily basis.

Follow these tips and you'll be able to tame that apple-shaped body and have a happier, healthier menopause into the bargain.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
What is the medical name for an apple and pear shaped body?
I'm in an exercise prescription and testing class and my teach put a question on our final about what the medical name is for an apple shaped body and a pear shaped body. I've tried to google it but I'm having no luck. Thank you!
- ANSWER:
  It is called `Abdominal obesity'.
QUESTION:
what are some great outfits for a 21 year old girl with a apple shaped body?
i am a girl with an apple shaped body. i am big on the top and small on the bottom. i usually have trouble finding outfits for myself. i am into the latest fashion and i always use black to make myself look slimmer. i'm usually an XL for my shirts and top and size 11 for pants. sometimes i feel that a pear shaped body looks better than mine. i know a lot of big girls who have a bigger bottom than their top and i feel that their shape is more normal than mines. i have a flat butt but a big chest. i do have a low self-esteem at times about my body. HELP!
- ANSWER:
  I feel you on this one. I'm the exact same way. One rule to remember is classics always work.tees & Polos look best. Never wear extremely tight jeans because they can expand your waist to make your top part even bigger. Go for V-neck tops. They tend to draw attention to your better attributes. Also, if you are fairly muscular, try stuff that shows off your arms. TUBE TOPS ARE A NO-NO. I am a fashion student myself, and one trend that i noticed works great is tunic shirts. Wear a lighter undershirt with a darker tunic shirt to even out the proportions. I have learned though expirience that no matter how much you dis-like your body, if you ever want to have good relationships you have to accept the bad parts and focus on the good parts. As far as you being normal, you sound perfectly normal to me. Some guys like booty & some like chest, so it is all in the perspective. Good luck, hope I helped!
QUESTION:
What style of clothes can i wear for apple shaped body?
I have been described as being pear shaped, but i think i am really apple shaped, that is i carry a lot of weight around my middle and don't seem to have much of a waist.
- ANSWER:
  apple shapes & pear shapes do well will layers & things maybe a loose cardigan/shirt over the top etc
QUESTION:
Is an apple shaped body good and how can i dress it?
I have fuller at the top and smaller at the bottom. I was wondering are apple shapes good because I often find it bad personally. I often wish I had an hour glass figure. I really love someone else's opinion. Thanks in advance.
- ANSWER:
  i myself is shaped like a pear i weigh 360 and have a is little at the top and big at the bottom i have am a b cup. but you should where lot of dresses with leggings i love to where stuff like that leggings make me feel good. and i where stretch cute oufits and rompers if you dont know what a romper is type it up on google there so cute especially the one from baby phat
QUESTION:
Can someone who has an apple shaped body and is obese lose weight and have an hourglass figure?
I am wondering this because when I lose the weight, I want my body to be hourglass. HELP!!!!! Also I do not need any advice or any kind of pills or exercises and I will report you if you send me advertisements. Thanks in advance.
- ANSWER:
  It all depends on what your skeletal structure is like. For the most part, it would be an hourglass figure, but if your hip bones are twice the size of your rib cage, there really isn't anything you can do about it. If you lose the weight and exercise, you will get more of the hourglass figure, but in all honesty, very few people have the "ideal hourglass figure" that you see in all the fashion magazines. I personally have never had a problem with weight, but I have a very small ribcage and wide hips, so I have never had an hourglass figure. The main thing is to lose the weight and be healthy
QUESTION:
What do men think of the apple shaped body?
Like, big breasts, a wide waist, very skinny hips, very skinny legs, small butt.

(This body shape doesn't mean "fat" the waist can just structurally be larger.)

fat is often stored in the stomach.

What do the guys think of this?
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QUESTION:
What clothes look good on an apple shaped body?
I'm shaped like an inverted triangle, with broad shoulders and big boobs, narrowing down to thin hips and a flat butt, and it's always really awkward for me to look for clothes! Any advice? Tops, bottoms, shoes, accessories, etc. I'm open to any input. Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  What you want to do is emphasise the good features of an apple shaped body which one of them in your case are you big boobs. Wear V necks or low cut tops to show a little cleavage but not too much. Long coats worn open can make apple shaped bodies look slimmer but try to avoid tight fitted shirts underneath.
  
  This website gives further suggestions on what looks good on apple shaped bodys,
  http://www.suite101.com/content/how-the-apple-shaped-woman-should-dress-a81019
QUESTION:
I have an apple shaped body and need build my legs and thighs and to reduce the shoulder and back fat?
My body shows typical Apple shape, thin legs, big boobs, bra fat and undefined waist line. I do Arobics and that didnt help al all since it reduces only the lower body (legs)
I need to reduce more of the upper body includes bra fat and bufferllow hup and to build up thighs
- ANSWER:
  Hi, I also have a apple shaped body and found that running and walking everyday helped me lose 30lbs. Oh, eating very well also helped me to lose my upper body fat.
QUESTION:
What type of clothes to wear for pear/apple shaped body?
I'm 15 and 5'6 tall. Im a girl lol! I've had a mix of answers between apple shape and pear shape. I feel like nothing looks good on my cause of my wide hips! :/ any tips?? Thanks (:
- ANSWER:
  check this site out http://www.look-fabulous.com/body-shapes/pear-shaped-women.html
  
  it has all the info on what to wear.
QUESTION:
What's the best type of bikini for an apple-shaped body?
I'm going to Portugal on holiday and I'd like a cute new bikini. I'm kind of an apple / rectangle shape, and I'm also a bit plump (5'5" and 130 lbs). Basically I'm quite flat everywhere, so I'd like something that makes me look like I have wider hips and boobs and a smaller waist. Could you recommend anything?:))

Ps. It would be awesome if there was anything vintage-y like that.
- ANSWER:
  A lot of people think that it's hard to look the way you want in a bikini, but that's not true. It's easy to find the right one that flatters you and gives you everything you want. If you are flatter in the chest area then you can do a lot to make it look bigger. You can do any of these things, top with ruffles, top with horizontal stripes, thick halter top, or anything with detail and it makes it look like you have more.
  
  The same goes for the bottom. If there are bows on the side then that draws the eyes and makes you look wider. Some people have wider hips and want to hide them, so they wear solid plain colored bottoms and then a top with detail so it takes attention away from below.
  
  There are lots of little things you can do to get the look you want. These things won't make you have things you don't really have, but it brings them out. Hope this makes sense at least a little. If not, the links below should help.
  
  You don't sound plump to me at all btw.
QUESTION:
What clothes would flatter a thin apple shaped body?
I have wide shoulders and big boobs, though my stomach is flat. I have real thin hips, a flat butt and skinny legs. What tops can draw attention away from my shoulders and toward my boobs and stomach? What bottoms could I wear to make my hips and butt look bigger and even out my lower half overall?
- ANSWER:
  This should tell you everything you need to know x
  http://www.bodyshapefashionadvice.com/apple.php
QUESTION:
what's type of skirt or dress should an apple shaped body girl wear?
there's this "formal" thing going on and i have skinny legs so usually i wear shortish skirts, but in this case they cant be that short.
any suggestions on what type of skirt or dress suits my body?
- ANSWER:
  If by "apple" you mean larger.. i would recomend a dress with butterfly straps (that go more toward the shoulders) ad a larger print with darker frabric. You might want to look into some belt thingy that would exventuate your waist and give you a very nice curve.
  
  Ex sleeve: http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.31073082.jpg
  
  Not the best picture... but it shows what I'm talking about.
  
  Ex pattern: https://www.suparel.com/images/SU-FE-01882-Load.jpg
  
  Other dress option: http://www.fashionfuss.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/shoshanna-silk-flutter-sleeve-dress.jpg
  
  Good luck...
  
  Hope I got everything right.
QUESTION:
What type of clothes is good to wear if you have an apple shaped body?
to give a more hour glass kind of look what kind of clothes would slim the mid section and give a more feminine look
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
what is the best outfit to flatter an apple shaped body?
^^^^ thats the question!
- ANSWER:
  Wearing solid, dark colors on your upper body will make it look leaner.Layering light fabrics looks good on apple figures. For example a light cotton tank or cami looks great on an apple shape under a long-sleeved jacket or button-down top. An apple body shape has a heavier top than bottom, so try balancing it out with light colored and eye catching shoes, and boot cut and flare/ wide leg jeans. Tailored and fitted tops, sweaters and dresses: It will skim your silhouette in a flattering way compared to boxy tops that only exaggerate your figure
  Tops that cinch at the thinnest part of your waist:Such as empire cut to skim over your wide midriff.
  Good luck!
QUESTION:
what the heck is the difference between an apple shaped and pear shaped body?
Which shape has a larger chest? I've been told I have a pear shaped and other people, an apple shaped. OMG Im going crazy because idk which one I am! Tell me the difference between pear and apple shaped? Thanks!.
- ANSWER:
  The shape of a pear is smaller top larger bottom (Shoulder or breast regions) and a more rounder bottom (Midsection to hips) Where the shape of an apple is larger top (Maybe you have larger breasts to upper body) and slightly smaller midsection to bottom which is is a more Rounded figure. Hope this helps
QUESTION:
I have an apple shaped body, what should I wear that is suitable for school but looks nice for seeing a guy...?
I have an apple shaped body, what should I wear that is suitable for school but looks nice for seeing a guy after?
Just because someone is apple shaped, doesn't necessarily make me fat, my friends say I was more hourglass but I think I am apple shaped don't know...
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
What modern clothes suit an apple shaped body?
- ANSWER:
  http://www.zafu.com/
  
  This place is cool. you fill out a little survey about yourself and it helps find the clothes that will fit you the best!!
QUESTION:
Is it possible to go from pear shaped body to apple shape?
Just wondering?
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Is it harder for a woman with an apple shaped body to lose weight or a pare shape?
- ANSWER:
  I think it depends on the woman and not her body shape. I mean what kind of metabolism she has, diet, exercise, etc. Both body shapes can have challenges.
QUESTION:
Can you please give me some examples of measurements of women with an apple shaped body?
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QUESTION:
Well okay, im 5'2 and im 17 years old. I hate the my body made. I have an apple-shaped body and wondering ?
W can i get a better body. I workout but nothing helps. My aunt and grandmother are pear shaped but my mother is appled shaped. on my fathers side my aunts are pear shaped. Will i get a pear shape because ive been told im made up like my aunt on my fathers side. Will my body change as i get older? No harsh comments i want the truth and facts to back it up please.
- ANSWER:
  You can change by changing your diet and specific gymnastic excercices and dance movements.
  The best diet is the organic raw vegan, just check in internet, but it is not easy if you are used to eat meat, eggs, cowmilk...
  
  Best wishes!
QUESTION:
can i change my body shape from apple to pear?
I have an apple shaped body, the fat goes on my waist not my hips and trousers that fit on the waist are baggy on the hips. Is there any way I can turn my shape into a pear?
- ANSWER:
  Run.
  
  Well walk first, then jog, then eventually run. You CANNOT target where you trim fat from. You can only build muscle in select areas then lose fat by burning more calories than you take in.
QUESTION:
is it wrong to have a apple shaped body????
is it wrong to have a apple shaped body
Incase any one doesnt know what apple shapped is .....Apple shaped tends to describe women who have wide torsos (full bust, waist and upper back).
- ANSWER:
  experts feel that people with apple shaped bodies are more prone to diseases like diabetes and heart or respiratory problems. there is a link between waist size and these problems. women should have a waist size of 33" or less and men of 35" or less. just tyope "waist size" into any search engine and you get site after site that tell about it.
QUESTION:
dressing for an apple shaped body, what clothes would suit?
What clothes would suit my shape, i have a larger mid section/torso and thin legs compared to my torso, what clothes for summer would suit me,
websites/pictures would be great to as describing clothes can be hard
thanks
- ANSWER:
  I recently found a site that has helped be find what would fit me best according to the sizes I've given the site. It has 7 different body shapes and it finds the body shape that fits you best by you giving them your measurements. It then gives you a personal shop and in it, you're given clothing options that would look best on your body type. It also explains what and why certain styles would suit you best.
  
  You'll need a seamstress tape for best results and it takes a while to fill everything out, so make sure you have some extra time on your hands.
  
  http://www.myshape.com/
QUESTION:
help with apple shaped body?
Well, I'm not fat... im slim, BUT i am STILL an apple shape.
So,...my thighs my limbs they're all very slim compered to my waist...im thin....not too thin...but i know I'm not fat..
I'm just wondering what excersises would be great to narrow the waist or my entire lower torso..so that i don't seem like such an apple shaped body..BTW...how cn i work on my thighs to also make them a little more defined than my torso..and such..
here are a few pics...no not nudes lmfao

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/jackiecarlet/Utada%20Hikaru%20HIKKI%20/PARklolo.jpg

(in this one, im the one with the bangs of course)

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/jackiecarlet/Utada%20Hikaru%20HIKKI%20/Niceparky.jpg

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/jackiecarlet/Utada%20Hikaru%20HIKKI%20/PARKLLL.jpg

PLEASE PLEASE answer, thanks
- ANSWER:
  OMG ur like a goddess just do a few sit ups every night and thats it.Ur very pretty matter of fact beautiful.Dont lose weight i think ur just rite
QUESTION:
Dose having an apple shaped body have to do with your bone structure?
Last night, I found out I have an apple shaped body. My arms & legs are pretty thin but my belly is very round & fat. My mother always tells me that I should work on exorcising a lot & when ever I do, I do not see a change in my tummy. I can't help having an apple shaped body. I was thinking that I might have a strange bone structure since my mother's & my sister's do not have a curved outward back & stomach. What is the real answerer. Is my mother right that I should exorcise more often or are my bones different?
- ANSWER:
  It has to do with where your body stores fat most. Apple-shaped people store it in their front stomach, chest, arms, and neck--mostly above the waist. Pear-shaped people store it in their butt, hips, and thighs.
  
  Exercise is good but you should also diet if you are overweight. If you're not overweight, then exercising won't do much good because you're talking about where your basic fat is mostly stored, and you're going to keep that fat. If you have a curved back due to scoliosis or something, then that could cause it to appear that you are fatter at your middle, but that won't be what they're talking about when they talk about an apple shape, because it's not caused by fat, but by bone structure.
QUESTION:
Pear and Apple Shaped body styles? I need help?
Hi,
I am 26yr old wife and mom to 4 kids. My youngest is 3yrs old and I am sooo ready to get all this leftover baby weight off me. I am 5'2 and 215lbs. I have lost 30lbs last year. I am ready to lose another 60lbs in total. And if that goes as planned, I want to lose more after that.
However while doing some searching online, I am confused about my body shape. When the say are you apple or pear shaped. Because I feel I am both. I have my weight in my tummy, thighs and waist. I have pretty good sized breasts 40d. I think I am evenly big in my tummy area as my thighs and waist are. I would say I am right smack in between
Yes, I have thought about that.
The thing is mostly I lose both in the tummy and leg area.
It just doesnt go off fast, like most ppl want. Goes slowly in both areas at bout the same amount.
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QUESTION:
Which is the most prefressed body shape of a women, striaght,pear shaped or apple shape?
I am 5' 8" with 34-30-42 cms as my vital statistics, i am a pear shaped girl. Can someone tell me if this is attractive to guys.
- ANSWER:
  online dating sites
  http://matchingsites.com/
QUESTION:
can you please give me some examples of measurements of women with an apple shaped body?
- ANSWER:
  36-42-36 just a guess as never heard any such figure before
QUESTION:
what to wear if you have an apple shaped body?
links would be helpful
oh and im barely 5ft ! :S
- ANSWER:
  Hi Drama Tears And Heartbreak-
  Well it sounds like you have a very beautiful body! One you can be proud of. If you have a small waist and big full hips ass and legs and you sound extremely curvy, if you look that good I wouldnt even worry
  what to wear.Why are you worried about what to wear? Cant you get a good fit hun? Wow! in todays generation of girls they are so damn big I didnt even know you are nearly under 5ft tall. You must be really cute and extremely curvy more than other girls!
  
  As to what to wear I wish I could give you an answer but I do not know my dear. Sometimes on yahoo under hourglass women they do have clothes to fit that type of hourglass or a curvy figure- Clothes for curvy women and girls. Sorry I couldnt give you a better answer honey.
  
  Goodluck!
  Longnailslover.
QUESTION:
Does this dress flatter an apple shaped body?
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2931229/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6001837?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6001837&P=4
it's for a semi-formal wedding. and the bride has asked all the girls to wear brown. But i dont know if this would flatter my body type
I'm a size 6 but i'm 5'2. and what i meant by apple was my upper body is slightly bigger than my hips. so i think i need a belt to define the waist
thanks for the help, i hate lace and im not really in love w the dress, and i dont like the color brown, i needed some ideas,
- ANSWER:
  If your hips are wider than the upper part of the body and you have a defined waist line that's called an "inverted triangle" or pear. Apple is where the waist line is the widest part of the body.
  
  The dress is okay for a pear; but I think the belt worn as the model wears it would narrow the waist too much and therefore emphasize the hip line even more. Without the belt it would look better, or with the belt worn lower than the natural waist. That visually widens the waist line and therefore makes the hip line look visually narrower. Also, if you do decide on this dress, add something to the neckline area, like a necklace in bronze or antique gold. This will give the top half the same visual detailing as the top and balance the top and bottom half of the body. If I were accessorizing the dress I would ditch the belt and add a belt, bold necklace, bracelet and earrings that all co-ordinate and then bronze or antique gold shoes and small clutch bag. The accessories would need to be a bit bold or they would get "lost" in the lace; and bronze/antique gold is less formal than gold and a fashion forward style.
  
  It's too bad this dress:
  http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2934710/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6001837?P=23
  doesn't come in brown. That one would be a knock out.
QUESTION:
I have an apple-shaped body type...I hate it!! Do you like your body type/shape?
My body shape is "apple," as in I tend to carry weight in my chest and midsection. I hate it so much. I would give anything to have a "pear" body type (where you carry weight in your hips and thighs) because it's so much more feminine. My midsection is the first to gain weight and its so ugly...i'm so jealous of girls who gain weight and it looks cute on them because they get cute little hips and thighs and keep their slender waist. Anyone else know what I mean??
- ANSWER:
  OMG I totally know what you mean. I'm not fat, but it's pretty much genetically impossible for me to lose weight in my tummy and get a flat stomach. I guess we both need to learn to love our bodies though, we're stuck with them for life lol.
QUESTION:
How do I get an "apple shaped" body?
Big chest, big stomach, skinny legs?
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QUESTION:
PROM is coming up! How do I know if I have a PEAR or APPLE shaped body + the BEST dresses that compliments me?
HELP WANTED! =]
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Thanks.
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QUESTION:
Surgery to Correct APPLE SHAPED BODY?!?!?!?!?!?!?
since there is a litany of other cosmetic procedures which scientifically are not all that different, is there surgery to correct a body shape? is that even a remote possibility? even if they have to reshape your muscles and bones? doctors, surgeons, and other cosmetic professionals especially - answer this please!
well i'm not sure but i would think bones at least. bones can recover by themselves after fracture and people have implanted or shaved their bones for cosmetic reasons so why not.
- ANSWER:
  Theres no way you can reshape muscles and bones. You would not be able to function properly after. Be happy with your body and be confident.
QUESTION:
Am I apple shaped body? (Picture)?
Me:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g11/0xxLoraxx0/sspx4824.jpg

I heard Drew Barrymore was an apple shaped:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wOsAeAM5XdY/SPB3tzd3MmI/AAAAAAAAAS4/kXHwABZUSUw/s1600/011636943.jpg

I know I'm not the drew barrymore size, but I'm working on it.
PS: Sorry about the underwear -_-

My measurements are 40-32-40 and I'm 5'9 in height.
5 hours ago - 4 days left to answer.
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QUESTION:
Question about having an apple shaped body, and losing weight?
Alright, so I'm going to start excersizing and eating healthier with a total calorie deficit of 600 calories per day. (eating 1,200 calories still.) If I were to exercise everyday with lots of cardio, and start losing weight, where would I lose the weight? Would I ever lose ANY in my midsection?! I read about many apple shaped women trying to lose weight, and losing it everywhere EXCEPT for their midsections? Does this always happen ,or is it possible to lose the weight aroung the gut?

If so, any tips on how to lose weight around the gut instead of in the arms/legs/etc?

Additionally, I am an apple shape; however, I have a slight bit of hourglass in there.

Someone please help! where will I lose the weight first?
- ANSWER:
  Here are my ten top tips to tip the scales your way:
  CREATE YOUR OWN VIRTUAL REALITY.
  
  # EAT NUTRITIOUS WHOLE FOODS.
  
  # ELIMINATE HIGH GLYCEMIC FOODS.
  
  # DRINK PLENTY OF PURE LIQUIDS.
  
  # MOVE YOUR BODY. BUILD MUSCLE.
  
  # INCREASE HIGH FIBER FOODS.
  
  # CUT OUT BAD FATS, ADD GOOD ONES.
  
  # ENJOY DOING IT YOUR WAY.
  
  # HAVE A SIMPLE ORGANIZED PLAN.
  
  # FORGIVE YOURSELF AND MOVE ON.
  
  Good Luck and Take care
QUESTION:
Which is more attractive:the pear or apple shaped body?
http://behealthy.baystatebanner.com/issues/2007/0405/images/apple_pear.gif
- ANSWER:
  It seems to me (since I'm apple shaped myself) that men like pear shaped women
QUESTION:
is it possible for your body to change from pear shaped to apple shaped?
I know this sounds weird but I know several guys as well as myself who were actually bottom heavy as teenagers. Now, in our early 40's, we are all apple shaped, with those typical middle age guts, but small butts. Is this possible to happen?
- ANSWER:
  if you don't exercise, fat can collect in certain parts of the body but usually you will retain the same body shape throughout your life
QUESTION:
what are the best clothes to flatter an apple body type?
my body is apple shaped, great arms and legs but a full middle

what shirts are the best for flattering it?
- ANSWER:
  babydoll tops !
  http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_416660_-1_12607_12552
  
  they flow around your flab hiding love handles and such .
QUESTION:
Is there a girt for a apple shape body?
I have an apple shape body and wanted to see if anyone know of a diet that may be used for the shape.
- ANSWER:
  nothing, if anybody tells u yes they're totally fad and nothing is designed for body type or else no ones gonna be fat.
  DONT EAT DINNER TRUST ME !! my friend was be4 fat and had a chubby belly now she's so thin and has FLAT abs, she says i just dont eat dinner!! and her sced. goes like:
  BF: all bran flakes+ low fat milk, 1 apple
  noon: 1 apple
  lunch: anything but 500 cals or less ( not deep fried, not fast food)
  after lunch : chocolate! 250 cals or less
  sugar free gum if extremely hungry ( not more than 4 a day)
  WATER!! it keeps hunger at bay
  ecercise ( aerobics: swimming, running, exercise vid....) 30 min 3 X a week
  thats it !!
  PS: i swear its worth it!!!
QUESTION:
Can an apple shaped body ever be fashionable?
I love fashion, but nothing looks good on me! Everything is made for a girl with a teeny waist, larger hips, and average sized boobs. I, on the other hand, have a thick waist, INVERTED hips, and DD boobs (still growing..) Fashion is the one thing I absolutely love & have always been interested it, but I feel like everything is completely working against me with this. I have a great sense of style if I say so myself, and I have found a few things that look good on me & I like to stick with the styles that do, but it seems like all of the really cute stuff is just made for women in a completely opposite shape?

Does anyone have any tips? They'd be very appreciated! The only good feature that fashion favors on my body is skinny legs...
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
apple shaped body please help?
I'm 28 ,I just joined the gym 5'1 204 lbs all in the mid section what combo of exercises can I do to shrink my bellyfat but yet round my buttocks.... type 2 diabetic
- ANSWER:
  Apple shaped bodies lose weight just as all body types. Theres no such thing as spot reducing. Fat Apple shapes have lots of visceral fat in their abdomen. DANGEROUS.
  Its this simple. Calories in vs. calories out. Count calories. 1,200-1,400 a day should be a good start. And dont be like most overweight women at the gym who are fooling only themselves by using the "thigh machine" and avoiding the cardio machines like the plague. Get on the treadmill or any other cardio machine. Thats where the fit people spend a lot of time. So should you. Work up to 40 min 4 times a week. Subscribe to Jillian Michaels newsletter. She doesnt screw around. You can do this.
QUESTION:
What is the best dress style for apple shape body?
I'm looking for a dress to wear for a casual summer wedding; I have small hips, butt & thighs, and nice upper body, but a large chest and a bit of a tummy.. any advice would be great!
- ANSWER:
  REGULAR CLOTHING TIPS:
  
  Trousers and skirts that are straight. Avoid very fitted or tailored garments, particularly those with well defined waist bands as these will only draw unwanted attention to your mid-section
  Avoid mixing and matching many different colours. Choose monochromatic outfits, as the use of just one colour will create an overall impression of length that will focus away from your width
  Tops should cover the hip area and be worn over tapered trousers that flatter slimmer legs. Shorter skirts also help to draw interest to your lower body region. Light coloured hosiery (preferably 'nude') will help focus attention on your legs
  Pockets should be avoided as often these can be unflattering and attract unwanted attention to the upper body
  
  DRESS TIPS:
  
  Anything with detailing around the hips would be a good idea because since your hips aren't your widest part, it'll be good to draw attention away from your torso.
  A slashed neckline will broaden the shoulder area. Do avoid halter necks, as this will exaggerate roundness at the waist.
  A continuation of detailing, beading and brightness down the centre of the body would elongate the circle and deflect the eye from the outer edges.
  A fairly straight dress will again emphasize the hips which are not your widest point.
  You probably have lovely legs so why not show them off with a slit up the centre which will further ¨cut the circle ¨vertically.
  The top of the dress should have a broad V neckline that will deflect attention from the mid area. This would create a triangular shape starting as a point at your widest point, the mid area and broadening out making the shoulders look a lot wider than your mid area.
  Be careful not to wear a necklace too tightly round the neck, as this will emphasize the roundness at the midriff. Avoid tight or tapered skirts. Straight or very slightly flared looks good on you.
  Dark colored dress always flatter areas of concern
  
  Hope I helped!
QUESTION:
What types of clothing suits an apple shape body?
Since new year, I've lost 37 pounds.

I have a goal of losing another 13 pounds by the middle of June for a very important event.

I really want to wear a summer dress, or cute skirt and top. I still have quite the stomach sticking out. What types of things can I wear?

Links or advice would be so appreciated of what I can wear and look good.
- ANSWER:
  ok so you want to hide your midsection do with v neck shirts, tops empire waist , preferably dark colors, and for the pants wear light colors it creates an hourglass shape , toulip skirts or skirts with ruffles always show ur neck put on a necklace to draw aattention to the boobs lol show off your pretty legs , same goes for dresses pick them with a higher waistline or use a belt just under your breasts.
QUESTION:
Differences in apple and pear body types true?
I was told that women who have pear shaped body (low hip-waist ratio) have higher levels of estrogen and more fertile than women with an apple shape body (high hip-waist ratio). Does anybody else think thats gross, i do. EEEWWWWW
- ANSWER:
  Yes, that's true. If you have a lower hip-waist ratio odds are you're more fertile and have higher estrogen levels.
  
  Why is that gross? What are you, like 13?? LOL
QUESTION:
I still don't understand how to tell an apple body shape?
i know They are the ones who have the larger stomachs, but if they are in shape and do not have excess fat how do you know you have one? What's the diff. between the apple and ruler body type?
- ANSWER:
  The apple body shape is the chunkier version of the "cone." People with cone shapes have a top-heavy appearance, with medium to broad shoulders, and a larger bust. Their waists are usually straight or slightly defined, with slim hips, small or flatter bottoms, and long slender legs. They turn into apple shapes when they gain a lot of weight.
  
  Some one with a cone shape would have measurements similar to these:
  
  Bust: 38
  Waist: 28
  Hips: 34
  
  I know, because I'm a cone shape and those are my measurements.
  
  A more apple-like body shape would be:
  
  Bust: 44
  Waist: 39
  Hips: 36
  
  Some one with a ruler body shape would have a very straight up and down figure. They have relatively small or medium size busts, no clearly defined waist, and small to medium size hips.
  
  A ruler's measurements would be similar to these:
  
  Bust: 34
  Wast: 30
  Hips: 32
  
  Remember these measurements are just approximations. Some one with these body types can all have different measurements, its the porportions of them that defines their body shape.
  
  If you're having trouble figuring out your shape, this is a nifty calculator that may help you:
  
  http://www.igigi.com/scripts/shape/shape.html
QUESTION:
Apple shaped body!?
how can i get rid of this appleage fat i have around my stomach, and my armpits and junk ew
- ANSWER:
  cut back on junk food.. go salad and water.. and APPLES! lol work out.. exercise.. BRISK WALK! yull see restults in a coulple of weeks.. POMISE!
QUESTION:
apple shaped body.............................?
i recently as diagnosed w pcos and carry most of my weight around my tummy summer is approcing and i am sick of always wearing hoodies and jeans i would like to no what i could wear to slim me down but still keep me from over heating i have rather nice legs so thats not a problem btw im 19 so youthful would be nice
- ANSWER:
  You posted this in the Botany category. Try deleting this question and reposting it somewhere else like in Fashion.
  
  EDIT: By the way, pretty much no matter what you look like, there'll be a guy out there who thinks you're attractive. Your body is the way your body is. If you try to make it appear to be something it's not, you/your partner may not be happy with things after the illusion has worn off.
  
  Typically we have a great deal of control over our personalities and, from my own personal experience, most younger people tend to have... mmm... personalities which don't promote happiness in their partners over the long term. So my recommendation would be to focus on your other traits if you think your body isn't so hot.
QUESTION:
Apple shaped body, help me find clothes?
I have a bigger sized stomach and small legs and I have the hardest time finding clothes that flatter my shape. This is what I feel like http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u25/F… Obviously I am not to that extreme but I do have larger arms and stomach than I do legs. Jeans sag in my butt and legs when they fit my upper half. Cute shirts ride up and show my gut if I don't wear something under them (which can look really stuipid sometimes) Help! What are some tips to help me dress better?
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u25/Fat-Man-photos/UpperBodyFatAndLowerBodyFat3.jpg
I hope this one works!
- ANSWER:
  I think empire waist flatter that kine of figure, (like mine haha).
  
  Kind of like these.
  link:http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Apparel/Tops/Gray-Grecian-Sequin-Top-595515.jsp
  link:http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Apparel/Tops/Camouflage-Stud-Halter-Top-567731.jsp
  link:http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Apparel/Tops/Olive-Roll-Sleeve-Military-Button-Tunic-528070.jsp
  
  The tightness under the breast and the lose flowing give a nice shape in my oppion
  
  I cannot fit any jeans (that I cant find) and it look flattering, just weird, I have 1 pair of jeans that I like, most of the time I wear nice dress cotton pants, kind of like these.
  
  link:http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Apparel/Pants/Source-of-Wisdom--Black-Ponte-Knit-Skinny-Pant-581615.jsp
  link:http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Apparel/Pants/Torrid-Basic-Black-Pant-Extra-Short-516523.jsp
  
  but cotton, and At the dollar store I even found them with the white pinstrip down them, they look very classy, I also like the leggings under the shirts like those.
  
  *ETA
  
  I sometimes like the shirts like the link in the post below, but I rarely do I am not too fond of it "hugging" my hips like that, lifting kids ect. it is easy for it to come up, and it doesnt fall down unless u pull it because, well it is hugging you.