Re: Where the fat goes
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 20:20:08 -0500 (CDT)
Hi,
when my PCOS and Hypothyroid started getting really bad, I also gained
heaps of weight around my stomach area (even though I didn't actually
gain much extra weight) - in fact the redistribution to my stomach was
so fast that I got stretch marks there over a period of a couple of
months.
I have big breasts, belly, and substantial butt. My thighs and hips are
not small but also not terribly big, but my calves are those of a slim
woman. So I guess my body shape is somewhere in-between, quite curvy,
but with big belly.
Since I have lost weight (about half way to target - 35 down and 35 to
go, and it goes ever so slowly!), I still have a big belly (but it has
improved), and having big breasts helps to camoflage it.
Sally
At Sat, 29 Jun 2002, Joanna wrote:
>
>My weight is mostly my stomach aswell, but I wouldn't say I was apple
>shaped, as I'm pretty big all over, and I hate my calves. They are so
>big I look rediculous in trousers:(
>
>But hey, I think I may have lost a pound or two this month, so I'm not
>complaining (too much) ;)
>
>At Sat, 29 Jun 2002, Pat wrote:
>>
>>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
>>Balanced Eating Support
>>http://home.attbi.com/~cnmpat/favlowcarbsites.htm
>>http://home.attbi.com/~cnmpat/siteindex.htm
>>PCOS Support
>>http://www.midwivesofwa.org/pcos.htm
>>http://www.midwivesofwa.org//pcosarticles.htm
>>
>--
>Joanna
>
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