Four Things You Should Know About Body Shape
Closed Published by newseditor January 18th, 2010 in In the Media1. Hip fat is healthier than tummy fat. Fat around the hips, thighs and 
buttocks may work advantageously against heart and metabolic diseases. In contrast to tummy fat, hip fat burns slower, thereby releasing fewer pro-inflammatory cytokines, hormones that are linked to heart disease and diabetes. Also known as visceral fat, this dangerous fat lies closer to vital organs, whereas subcutaneous fat is situated closer to the skin and is more visually accessible. A pear-shaped body typically carries less dangerous visceral fat and more subcutaneous.
2. Better Fat redistribution is in the works. There are procedures intended to redistribute fat and turn an apple into pear. But aside from aesthetic benefits, it’s difficult to say if doing so would allow you to realize the purported health benefits.
3. What your body wants: protein and exercise. Citing studies conducted on the effects of training on waist size, medical researches advocate incorporating at least 30 minutes of physical activity five days per week, and two days of strength training; and cutting calories by 500 to 1,000 daily. Also important is to eat 25 grams of fiber and 60 to 70 grams of protein daily. Added protein and strength means more muscle and less fat.
4. Love the curves you have and strive for your idealized self. Before and after plastic surgery, diet and exercise remain the key to maintaining your figure and your health. Combine a healthy lifestyle with body contouring and you may be able to have your cake and eat it too. Literally.
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