Changing your body type

If you're looking to change the shape of your body the basic groundwork is the same.

• eat fresh, low fat and healthy food


• avoid large amounts of toxins such as alcohol and caffeine


• take regular exercise which should include elements of stamina (puffing), strength (grunting) and suppleness (bending)
  

Basically there is 3 different kinds of body types for male. For me I would call it the Lean, V and the round. However there are some technical names for these body types.

So now I present to you the 1st body type:

Ectomorph

• Small “delicate” frame and bone structure


• Classic “hardgainer”


• Flat chest


• Small shoulders


• Thin


• Lean muscle mass


• Finds it hard to gain weight


• Fast metabolism

Ectos need a very huge amount of calories to gain weight. If you want to have a body with more build to make you look stronger, here is the solution.

SOLUTION:

• Workouts should be short and intense focusing on particular muscle groups.


• I would recommend supplements like protein.


• You should eat before going to bed to prevent muscle catabolism at night.
  

Generally ectomorphs loses fat very easily which makes cutting back to lean muscle easy for them.

WOO HOO!! Ok watch out for the next post!

Labels: BodyShapes, FASHION

This is the 3rd one! I love this body shape because of the curves. :)

FEMALE BODY SHAPES

3) The "8 Frame" / Hourglass

CHARACTERISTICS:
We are of proper height and weight for our body. Our bust and hips are of the same size, and our waists are approx. 10 inches smaller. Our gains are evenly distributed, as well as our fat loss. We are normally with full bust, small/short waist and curvy hips.

GOAL:
Appreciate our full bust, curvy hips and small waist, without over accentuating our curves.

OPT FOR:
a) open necklines
b) deep V fitted cardigans
c) pencil skirts
d) high heels
e) fitted dresses to elongate the waist

TRY TO AVOID:
a) big sleeves
b) blouses with bows and frills
c) smocks
d) flats
e) big belts
f) loose pockets on trousers
Overall steer clear from clothes which don't hug your body shape.

CELEBRITIES WITH THIS SHAPE:
Salma Hayek

The next one would be The "ruler".

Labels: BodyShapes, FASHION

This is the second type of body shape where most of us belong to

FEMALE BODY SHAPES

2) The "V Frame"/ Inverted Triangle / Cone

CHARACTERISTICS:
We usually have broad shoulders that are 2 or more inches wider than our hips, full bust, and no waist with narrow hips, long and thin legs.

GOAL:
Minimize the shoulders and full bust and emphasize and accentuate the already long slender legs.

OPT FOR:
Pieces that balances the body.
a) scoop neck/balloon sleeved dresses
b) short fitted jackets
c) V-necklines
d) single breasted jackets

TRY TO AVOID:
a) wide-legged sweat pants
b) shift dresses
c) chunky knit sweaters
d) slashed necklines
e) double breasted jackets
f) skinny belts

CELEBRITIES WITH THIS SHAPE:
Catherine Zeta-Jones

YOU MAY WANT TO TRY:
Bring the lower body up to speed with the upper body. Increase the size of your legs by abit to match the upper body.

Next up we have "The Hourglass".

Stay tuned :D

Labels: BodyShapes, FASHION

OK, let’s start!

FEMALE BODY SHAPES
Basically there are 5 common types of body shapes.

1) The "A Frame" / Spoon / Pear

CHARACTERISTICS:
We have extra weight around the lower part of our body, mainly on the hips, thighs and buttocks. We have a small waist (sometimes long as well) and a small bust.

GOAL:
Minimize hips and thighs and also create an illusion of curves above the waistline.

OPT FOR:
a) Long A-line skirts

(mostly for office styles)

b) strapless dress with full skirt

c) delicate chiffon shirt with puffed sleeves

d) shoulder enhancing shrugs/boleros

e) chunky heels

TRY TO AVOID:
a) bias cut skirts
b) pencil skirts
c) skinny jeans
d) ankle straps

CELEBRITIES WITH THIS SHAPE:
Katie Holmes and Sandra Bullock

YOU MAY WANT TO TRY:
Widen your shoulder circumference and back to achieve balance.

If you don't belong to this category, fret not! You might belong to the next body shape which is the The "V Frame"/ Inverted Triangle / Cone!

Watch out for the next post!! :D

Labels: BodyShapes, FASHION