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The Science behind Spare Tires and Thunder Thighs

Posted Dec 14 2008 8:57pm

The Science behind Spare Tires and Thunder Thighs

Why is it that some people store their body-fat around their middle while others store it on their thighs and bottom?

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Your doctor will tell you that your genetics predisposes you to be either an “apple” or a “pear” when it comes to your body-fat distribution.

So what kind of fruit are you?

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Generally speaking, women typically collect fat in their hips and buttocks, giving their figures a “pear” shape. In medical terms, this fat distribution pattern is referred to as gynecoid.

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