Re: Where the fat goes
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 11:06:53 EDT
I am definitely apple shaped...very large chest...smaller butt. My legs were
never the problem...they were never considered heavy.
Anonymous
In a message dated 6/29/2002 10:24:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
cnmpat@attbi.com writes:
> Subj:Where the fat goes
> Date:6/29/2002 10:24:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time
> From:<A HREF="mailto:cnmpat@attbi.com">cnmpat@attbi.com</A>
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> I know you all know about the apple vs the pear shape. I was just
> wondering how many of you fit into which group. Perhaps there is a link
> between body type and how the PCOS manifests itself. I don't know
> whether there has been enough research on this, but I am curious.
> The research does suggest that those with an apple shape (weight around
> the middle) are at higher risk for PCOS, Diabetes, and Syndrome X. This
> seems to be because if the fat is on the outside of your middle, it is
> also on the inside, surrounding your inner organs. Others with the pear
> shape have more of their weight in their legs and thighs. There are no
> internal organs there, so the weight is just there. So, those folks are
> at less risk for the same problems. My observation is most women who
> have PCOS are more of an apple shape. I am wondering if this is true.
> Also, smaller buts, and mabye larger breasts. Any comments? There has
> been some research about differing body types, and how they might need
> to eat differently, so I am just trying to put some links together.
>
> Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM, MS
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