Be Proud of the Fruit You Have!

Sorry I haven’t been blogging this past week, but I was struck down by a nasty cold. I guess it was bound to happen before winter was over. But I’m back and feeling better, and taking my vitamins everyday! One of the cool things about blogging is you can actually see what search terms people use via Google to get to your blog. Since January I have noticed that a lot of you are searching for information on exercises and clothing for your shape (i.e. apple or pear). This is to be expected as we all know that the first of the year is all about getting into shape and eating healthier. Those of you who have been with me since the start of the blog, may remember one of my first posts’ on Apple and Pear Shape. To give those of you a little more information on the whole “fruit shape” phenomenon, I have asked my guest blogger Sara to give you her insight on the issue. As a pear, this is something she is a bit concerned about and apparently thinks about it often. So, this week it will be all about the apple and pear shapes. She has a little something for you each day. Enjoy!

Sara’s Thoughts on Apples and Pears 
When you wake up in the morning, no matter what you are planning to do for the day, the most important thing is to feel good about yourself! Whether you are heading to work or planning a new exercise routine, it is important to understand your body and feel good about it in order to attain a healthier you. As mentioned several times in this blog, determining your body shape (apple or pear) can help you determine best exercises and clothes to wear to make you feel great! To determine your shape see the “Apple or Pear” post from November 2007. While it is important to exercise your whole body consistently, there are specific exercises you can concentrate on to work those “problem areas.” Check out these websites for exercises for apple and pear shapes.

Exercises for Apple Shapes:
Ab Crunch
Reverse Crunch
http://www.flat-stomach-exercises.com/ab-crunches.html
Elbow to Knee Side Crunches
http://exercise.about.com/cs/abs/l/bloblique.html

Exercises for Pear Shapes:
Lunges
Squats
Sumo-wrestler squats
Leg Circles

For everyone, it is important to have a strong core:
http://www.flat-stomach-exercises.com/pilates-exercise.html

Later this week, we will talk about clothing for your apple or pear shape.