Whats your body shape?

Pear or Spoon or Bell (Triangle upward)

the waist circumference is at least 75% of the chest circumference, and the hips circumference is at least 110% of the chest circumference. The distribution of fat varies, with fat tending to deposit first in the buttocks, hips and thighs. As body fat percentage increases, an increasing proportion of body fat is distributed around the waist and upper abdomen. Jennifer Lopez, Vida Guerra, Bettie Page and Gwyneth Paltrow are classic pear shapes.

Hourglass shape (Triangles opposing, facing in)

the waist circumference is less than 75% of the chest or hips circumferences, which are virtually the same. Body fat distribution tends to be around both the upper body and lower body. Their body typically enlarges the arms, breasts, hips and rear before other parts, including waist and upper abdomen. Due to the preferable reputation that physical symmetry has, many celebrities falsely claim hourglass measurements but actually rate closer to a straight figure or apple. Marilyn Monroe,Sophia Loren, Lynda Carter, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Nigella Lawson are true hourglass figures.

Apple (Triangle downward)

the waist circumference is at most 75% of the chest circumference, and the chest circumference is at least 110% of the hips circumference. Body fat distribution tends to begin in the arms, shoulders, chest and upper abdomen first. Mimi Rogers, Elizabeth Hurley, Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder and Ellen Barkin are all apples.

Banana or Straight

the waist circumference is at least 75% of the chest or hips circumferences, which are virtually the same. The body has a relatively high androgen level compared to the estrogen level, and this causes the skeleton to develop in a more masculine pattern and body fat to be distributed predominantly around the waist. Madonna, Mia Hamm, Gisele Bündchen, Victoria Beckham and Hilary Swank are all good examples.

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