How to determine if you are an apple or pear shape?
Simply measure your waist circumference and your hip circumference, then calculate your waist to hip ratio. If you are .80 or above you are an apple. Below .80 you are a pear. Apple shape women tend to gain more fats around their waist area whereas pear shape women tend to gain more fats around their hip and thighs area.

Apple shape lady is more likely to develop disorders like heart disease, diabetes, or breast cancer. They're also more likely to have anxiety, depression, menstrual irregularities and fertility problems.

Pear-Women are more susceptible to problems like osteoporosis, varicose veins and cellulite.

Here are some useful tips provided by Dr. Marie Savard,

Apple Tips:

1. Eat Fiber-Filled Foods. They slow digestion of sugars, lower insulin and cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.
   
   
2. Do Aerobic Exercise. Thirty minutes daily is the easiest way to lose fat.
   
   
3. Test Blood Sugar & Blood Fats. If these tests are abnormal or even borderline, apples should be concerned and look into ways to remedy a possible problem.

1. Eat low-fat foods. Pear-zone fat cells are FAT magnets and will continue to store fat the more you consume, making your problem areas even worse, which can lead to poor body image or even eating disorders
   
   
2. Do resistance training. This type of exercise is great for pears to strengthen their bones
   
   
3. Get bone density scan test,particularly as you approach menopause to know your risks for osteoporosis.