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Apples & Pears: The Body Shape Solution for Weight Loss and Wellness

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If you're an apple shape you won't feel very good about yourself after reading this book. The book goes into detail about all the various apple related health problems - cardiovascular, reproductive, even psychological (apparently, apple shapes suffer from more stress and depression - yet pear shapes suffer from more body image problems?!?) Additionally, there seemed to be a lot of words of encouragement for pears and virtually none for apples - and since apples are apparently at such a higher risk for all of these unpleasant conditions (again, everything from psycholgical to hormonal to vascular) aren't we the ones that need the words of encouragement? It didn't make me feel too good to read that even if I lose as much weight as I possibly can (and do it in the healthiest manner possible), I'm still an apple shape and therefore still at a higher risk for the above said problems. I find that hard to believe.

If you're pear shaped and don't like your body, read this book - I guarantee you'll feel better about yourself after. If you're apple shaped, DO NOT read this book. It will only make you feel worse. If you're an apple who has struggled with your weight for years (like me) you most likely know that carrying excess weight around your middle is not healthy - you don't need to read a whole book devoted to explaining how bad it is.

If you're an apple shape looking for advice on whittling your waistline, read The Abs Diet instead.

I picked up this book when I was frustrated over hitting a plateau and couldn't understand why things weren't working. Afterall, I was exercising five days, sometimes six, a week. I was eating low-carb and not getting to my goal. I've always known I was an apple girl, but I didn't know what to do with that information. Dr. Savard's book really put me at ease and opened my eyes! I now have real, honest advice that is not another gimmick. And it's about so much more than your diet...it's about your overall health as a woman. I've lost half an inch around my waist and I feel less cranky and tired. I'm relieved to know that apples can have healthy bread and eat fruit! So, it's an apple a day for me. :-)

I've never been so happy about my big thighs! That in itself is a reason to read this book!

Otherwise, this is a great book for all women wanting answers about their health today and wanting a prediction about what is likely to happen to them in the future. Who knew body shape was so predictive! You'll never look at the world the same again. After reading this book, I wander around looking at women saying to myself... you're an Apple, Apple, Pear, Pear, Pear... it's so fun.

Learn what you can do to protect yourself, your family and your friends. This book is fun, easy to read and you learn SO much.

Definate buy!!!

Dr Savard's newest book, Apples and Pears, is a five star sensation both for its content and style. It is truly ground-breaking in positioning body shape as both a predictor of medical risk and guide for many medical and health decisions and choices for women. The book synthesizes an enormous amount of research on women's health and "connects the dots" as it relates to the fundamental issue of body shape. Not only is the book a wealth of empowering information, it is written in a disarmingly engaging style. It feels like you're in a private conversation with Dr Savard, sitting in her office, reviewing and discussing your personal health history, concerns and priorities! I believe we will see the influence of Dr Savard's work on many levels, including in the offices of many enlightened physicians throughout the nation.

The program in this book is so easy and produces great results. I have been on it for 8 weeks and have lost 3.25 inches around my waist, 7 pounds and lowered my cholesterol by 33 points. It is easy to read and understand with simple charts for knowing what to eat. No more measuring or counting calories. The concept is to concentrate on losing inches instead of pounds for optimal health. I thought that I had no choice but to be a fat apple after gaining 1" in waist size for each pound gained after menapause. I thought this was my heredity and destiny, based on the body shapes of my mother an aunts. Not so, I am finding out. I would highly recommend this book and program to anyone interested in reducing there waist size and having a heart healthy, body.

I began looking around at my co-workers and saw just how different are body shapes were. I never thought of it in this way. I'm 100% pear shaped. I've always noticed how lethargic and sick feeling I was on high-fat/low carb diets, and even gained weight. I've now cut out the cheese and other high fat products, returned to eating my oatmeal and fruits (but still cutting out white flour and sugar!) exercising more with strength training, and I feel completely different. In two weeks I am 7 pounds down. I have 15 more pounds to go. Thank you Marie!

Dr. Savard has written a sensible and accessible guide to women's health. I was intrigued by the way Dr. Savard approached the issue of nutrition and wellness. Instead of convincing me to hate my body and then try to change it, Dr. Savard helped me to understand and appreciate my pear shape which, in turn, motivated me to want to work on my body. All women should find the book's positive approach to women's body image and its accessibilty with respect to complex health issues and nutrition a welcome change from other books in the genre. I highly recommend this book!

In Apples and Pears, Dr. Marie Savard has written a health book for women that is certainly on the cutting edge of women's health research. In a personal and clear style, Dr. Savard explains the role that body shape plays in a woman's overall health. Her book contains many practical suggestions including excercise and diet.

As an 'apple', I am both cautioned and encouraged to change my life and with Dr. Savard's strategies, save it. I strongly recommend Apples and Pears to all women who want to have a healthy long life.

A must read for anyone concerned about their health, fitness, and yes, their apperance. You know; what looks back at you when you stand in front of a mirror. Dr Savard's vast knowlege, unique perspective and sound logic are a delight to explore and comprehend. The book also reeks of genuine understanding and good will. I especially enjoyed the apple/pear metaphor as it pertains to my shape, my unending dead end weight loss schemes and my great need (quest) for a sense of permanent well being. By the way, I'm a pear and having that basic understanding, knowing that simple fact, has permitted me to recognize why I am what I am and where I can go from there. Now, that's empowerment. But much, much more importantly, the book has given me a better personal understanding of myself, and perhaps, a better sense of foregiveness and understanding of things I can and can't change. Read the book.

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The one value of this book is that it alerts "apple-shaped" women, who are carrying fat around the waist, that they need to make lifestyle changes if they want to avoid chronic illness.

The author makes the point that stress causes the body to store fat around the midsection, but then takes the approach that the fat is the problem instead of the stress that created the weight gain. Could it be that you need to manage your stress and then think about losing weight?

Further, the diet she advises for apple types is high in grains and fruit, which many people don't do well on. I'm an apple type, and I do best on lots of vegetables, less grains and fruit.

I would recommend The Metabolic Typing Diet instead. Also, if you are under stress, please investigate the herbs holy basil (which can help limit the negative effects of cortisol) and ashwaganda (an adaptogen). Another resource that talks about some people's issues with grains is [...].