By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
gladysliu.com
Notification
Latest News
How to roast pork: How to cook roast pork with crackling
31/01/2023
How to reduce food waste: 17 efficient ways to save money
31/01/2023
Should you eat before or after a workout? What the experts say
31/01/2023
Jabra Elite 7 Pro earphones review – great quality for your music and your calls
31/01/2023
DJI Mic review – a versatile audio recording system for content creators
31/01/2023
Aa
  • Home
  • Beauty
    BeautyShow More
    Is there any such thing as a pain free wax?
    29/01/2023
    How to clean hairbrushes in three easy steps
    28/01/2023
    11 of the best shaving hacks for women
    25/01/2023
    How to get perfect eyebrows at home
    24/01/2023
    How to wash your face properly, according to the experts
    24/01/2023
  • Food
    FoodShow More
    How to roast pork: How to cook roast pork with crackling
    31/01/2023
    How to cook jackfruit
    31/01/2023
    How to sterilise jars and bottles
    31/01/2023
    How to steam a pudding
    28/01/2023
    How to cook rice
    25/01/2023
  • Health
    HealthShow More
    Should you eat before or after a workout? What the experts say
    31/01/2023
    How to burn fat: 15 scientifically-proven tips
    30/01/2023
    30-day squat challenge: How to do the perfect squat
    30/01/2023
    How to reduce your cholesterol
    27/01/2023
    Laughter yoga: Everything you need to know
    27/01/2023
  • Money
    MoneyShow More
    How to reduce food waste: 17 efficient ways to save money
    31/01/2023
    Features of advertising in social networks
    31/01/2023
    Cheap holidays: save money and go camping!
    30/01/2023
    The 7 most expensive household items to leave on standby
    30/01/2023
    12 ways to save money on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus TV streaming services
    30/01/2023
  • Tech
    TechShow More
    Jabra Elite 7 Pro earphones review – great quality for your music and your calls
    31/01/2023
    DJI Mic review – a versatile audio recording system for content creators
    31/01/2023
    Features of advertising in social networks
    31/01/2023
    LG XBOOM 360 speaker review – you get a massive sound and a light show
    30/01/2023
    Paperlike screen protector for iPad makes it feel like you’re writing or drawing on paper
    30/01/2023
  • Lifestyle
  • Contact
  • English
    • Polski
    • Deutsch
    • Français
    • Русский
    • Português
    • Español
Reading: How to eat right for your body shape and lose weight
Share
gladysliu.com
Aa
  • Home
  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Health
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • Contact
  • English
Search
  • Home
  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Health
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • Contact
  • English
    • Polski
    • Deutsch
    • Français
    • Русский
    • Português
    • Español
gladysliu.com > Health > How to eat right for your body shape and lose weight
Health

How to eat right for your body shape and lose weight

Jane Nowacka
Posted Jane Nowacka 16/01/2023
Updated 2023/01/16 at 3:11 PM
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

Everyone loses and gains weight at different rates because of the body type you’re born with and the way each type responds to hormones and foods.

Contents
Apple shapeApple shape eating planPear shapePar shape eating planHour glass body shapeHour glass eating plan

When it comes to dieting sometimes it’s not only about calories, moving more, and cutting out alcohol  it can also be about recognising and respecting your body type.  Whether you’re shaped like an apple or a pear it could be the key to losing weight and feeling healthier. Here are some changes you can make…

Apple shape

If you have an apple body shape you tend to carry all or most of weight through your belly fat. With the legs and arms staying fairly slim.

morSsyAUHRgw9wcSrVkbWL-1280-80

Typical cravings – Starchy foods like bread and pastas as well as fizzy drinks and caffeine.

Hormone watch point – Insulin. The key to losing weight for the Apple is getting her blood sugar levels under control.

Foods to eat – Clean protein, including chicken lean beef, pork and fish. Healthy fats like eggs, avocado, nuts, seeds, nut butter and full fat cheeses. Leafy greens like spinach and kale.

Foods to avoid – Starchy carbs, high sugar fruits, coffee and fizzy drinks.

Celebrity apples – Catherine Zeta Jones, Colleen Rooney.

Apple shape eating plan

Breakfast: 3tbsp cottage cheese with tomatoes, handful spinach.

Lunch: Turkey steak with raw veggies, 3tbsp fresh salsa and ½ avocado.

Dinner: Kale, mushroom and onion omelette made with 2 eggs.

Snack: Small bag salted popcorn.

Pear shape

Pears mostly gain weight around hips and thighs with sometimes a small pouch of fat around the lower abdomen. They tend to suffer more with fluid retention and PMS affected by hormones.

qozjeLqBbNGpKCTKjHvwXH-1280-80

Typical cravings – High fat dairy like creamy cheese, lattes and rich desserts.

Hormone watch point – Estrogen if other hormones like progesterone are out of balance, can promote lower body weight gain.

Foods to eat – High fibre vegetables and fruit. Small amounts of protein like turkey breast and white fish such as cod and non-dairy fats like coconut oils and eggs.

Foods to avoid – Heavy cheeses, cream and sauces, caffeine and alcohol.

Celebrity pears – Kim Kardashian, Beyonce.

Par shape eating plan

Breakfast: 1 tub Greek yoghurt with handful berries.

Lunch: Grilled chicken breast with large green salad and 1 tsp oil dressing.

Dinner: Small portion cod cooked in coconut oil, sea salt, and 3tbsp, with broccoli.

Snack: 1 apple with 1 tbsp nut butter

Hour glass body shape

This body type tend to gain weight evenly throughout body, most obviously around the face but also round knees and ankles giving a soft, rounded look.

BPwyGH2HRFyBGNAjUuC9uj-1280-80

Typical cravings – Dairy products especially ice-creams, refined sugar, carbs such as pastries and sweets.

Hormone watch point – The master of hormones, the pituitary gland that affects both cortisol and insulin.

Foods to eat – Whole grains cereals, like oatmeal and quinoa, one serving of lean protein like lean chicken or fish, plenty of spices like cumin and cinnamon.

Foods to avoid – Dairy products, refined carbs and sweets.

Celebrity hour glasses – Carol Vorderman, Kelly Brooke.

Hour glass eating plan

Breakfast: Smoothie made with 3tbsp Greek yoghurt, coconut milk, berries, dash of cinnamon.

Lunch: Grilled salmon fillet with grilled tomatoes, pepper and onions.

Dinner: Grilled chicken breast, ½ sweet potato, baked and 3tbsp. broccoli.

Snack: 5 prunes, handful unsalted nuts.

You Might Also Like

Should you eat before or after a workout? What the experts say

How to burn fat: 15 scientifically-proven tips

30-day squat challenge: How to do the perfect squat

How to reduce your cholesterol

Laughter yoga: Everything you need to know

Jane Nowacka 16/01/2023
Share this Article
Facebook TwitterEmail Print
Share
Previous Article How to get rid of dark circles under your eyes
Next Article How to get rid of frizzy hair: 15 tips from haircare experts
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Hot

How to detangle curly hair
20/01/2023 9 Min Read
Is there any such thing as a pain free wax?
29/01/2023 5 Min Read
How to cook rice
25/01/2023 11 Min Read
Apple Watch Series 7 review – a millimetre bigger but miles better
20/01/2023 7 Min Read
How to cook jackfruit
31/01/2023 10 Min Read

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?