Body shape: Triangular

• This is a very good shape to be.
• These women have broad shoulders and narrow waist
• Triangular types are often labelled as having a swimmer’s body.
• With their large proportion of muscle and good height to weight ratio, the triangular shape has a high metabolism and does not gain fat easily.
• However, if they eat a diet laden with fat, they will be making themselves prone to heart disease.
• Those with a triangular shape tend to have a very hard-working adrenal gland, so they are very active and prone to cravings for instant energy-giving  snacks
• A low calorie, low fat diet will help them lose excess weight

Body shape: Apple

• Most likely to develop with age.
• This shape is the most worrisome one. Fat tends to gather around the waist, giving a barrel-like tummy. The vital factor with fat is its location.
• In this body type, fat is stored around the organs medically called visceral fat.
• This type of fat constantly breaks down and circulates in the blood, giving a higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
• Apple shapes tend to crave starchy, flour-based foods, such as bread, as well as high-fat spicy foods and salty wheat snacks.
• This body type is prone to diabetes, stroke, IBS and digestive problems, constipation and water retention.
• Often this body type benefits from cutting wheat from their diet, as this mediates blood sugar levels and also lessens bloating.
• Any type of aerobic activity will help. Swimming is perfect, and weight training would help, too.
• They are better suited to a high-protein diet with minimal carbohydrates and plenty of fiber.

Body shape: Pear

• This classic shape, bemoaned by women worldwide, is prone to accumulating fat around their bottom and thighs.
• It’s much healthier to be a Pear than an Apple.
• Fat deposits on the hips are less likely to travel around the body, reducing the risk of heart disease, angina and diabetes.
• However, carrying extra weight on the hips can lead to osteoarthritis, and fat is more likely to appear as cellulite.
• Pear-shaped physiques crave sweet-creamy or starchy foods.
• Exercise that will work the major leg muscles, such as running or power walking will help reduce the fat around their hips and thighs.