If you've got thick legs, curvy hips and a small waist, and narrow upper body, you are a classic pear. Women who are pear-shaped are more likely to have cellulite and varicose veins than other body types (per HealthSite). "People with this body type often develop problems with their veins and joints since they're being asked to support a lot of weight," clinical immunologist Lina Velikova told Livestrong. If your legs and arms tend to stay thin, but when you gain weight, it's all in your belly, then you have an apple shape. Having so much fat around the body's most important organs puts apples at risk for heart disease, high cholesterol, cancer, and diabetes (per WebMD).
But experts say that which piece of fruit your body most resembles is in no way a guarantee of any health problems, and that exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet can mitigate the more serious concerns. "Your overall diet, body weight, stress management and physical activity are much more prominent characters in the story of your overall health" than body shape, registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick told You Beauty.
