Have you ever heard body shapes described as “apple-shaped” or “pear-shaped”? These descriptions can help you visualize two of the most common fat distribution patterns and types of obesity, which include android obesity and gynoid obesity.
Not all body fat is the same, and where your body chooses to store excess fat can make a difference to your health. Today, we are going to look at android vs. gynoid obesity and talk about the pear body shape and the apple body shape, the health risks you may be facing, and the treatments that can help the most.
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What Is Android Obesity?
Android obesity means your excess fat is stored mostly around your stomach, chest, and upper back. Android fat distribution gives you a sort of apple body shape and is most common in men, but some women experience it too, or it develops after menopause.
Individuals with this body type often have a larger waistline, and excess fat tends to build up around the belly and internal organs. This is called visceral fat, and it is known as “the dangerous fat” because it increases your risk for other serious health problems.
Some of the chronic and serious health issues that can develop because of android fat include:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Fatty liver
- Metabolic syndrome
Interestingly, even if you are not extremely overweight, having an excess of belly fat (android fat) can still be very dangerous because it affects how your body regulates your blood sugar, keeping it balanced and helping to control inflammation.
What Is Gynoid Obesity?
Gynoid obesity is more common in women than in their male counterparts and means they tend to store excess fat in their hips, thighs, and buttocks. This usually gives them more of a pear body shape with a smaller waist and larger hips, or lower body. This gynoid fat distribution pattern is stored just under their skin and does not wrap around vital organs, so it is not as dangerous as visceral fat.
It might be surprising to know that studies have shown that gynoid fat may actually protect your body from certain diseases, and people with a gynoid body type are less likely to experience:
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- High cholesterol
It can still be frustrating to try to get rid of gynoid fat because it may not respond well to traditional diet or exercise and sometimes it can lead to conditions like lipedema, which is a buildup of abnormal fat in the legs that can be painful.
How Do Android vs. Gynoid Obesity Compare
How Do You Know If You Have Android vs. Gynoid Obesity?
One way to find out is by checking your waist-to-hip ratio, which is also known as the android gynoid ratio. You do this by measuring your waist and hips, then dividing the circumference of your waist by your hip measurement. If the number is higher than 0.85 for women or 1.0 for men, it usually means android fat is more dominant.
For example, if you are a woman with a waist measurement of 36 inches and your hips are 40 inches, your calculation would look like this:
36 ÷ 40 = 0.90 and would indicate that you have android fat distribution or an apple-shaped body, and may be at increased risk for metabolic health issues.
It is important to watch your blood pressure and blood sugar numbers to monitor how your excess fat is affecting your body.
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Can You Change Your Fat Pattern?
You may be wondering if you can change your android fat distribution pattern into a gynoid fat distribution pattern, but sadly, no, you cannot. Much of the way your body stores fat is genetic or based on your specific balance of hormones, but losing weight can decrease the dangers associated with android obesity.
Treatments like weight loss medications, endoscopic procedures like Suture Sculpt ESG, and permanent lifestyle changes can help reduce the total amount of excess fat you are carrying, especially around your midsection.
Before And After Treatment At Batash Endoscopic Weight Loss Center
This patient is a classic case of an apple-shaped body or android obesity. As you can see from this video, he had an amazing transformation after undergoing the Suture Sculpt ESG procedure and has completely changed his body shape!
This Batash Endoscopic Weight Loss patient lost 51 pounds from her gynoid body type (pear shape) using a non-surgical gastric balloon program and reduced her total amount of body fat.
Get The Help You Need And Deserve
Dr. Steven Batash and his professional team at Batash Endoscopic Weight Loss Center work with patients who have both android and gynoid body types to help them find safe, non-surgical ways to lose weight and improve their health.
These weight management experts can help you understand the difference between android vs. gynoid obesity and the risks to your health that obesity can present. They will work with you to find the perfect treatment that meets your needs and circumstances and will help you overcome any issues that have been inhibiting your weight loss efforts.
They offer different non-surgical weight loss options that can make a huge difference and help you achieve sustainable weight loss. Set up your consultation today to get started on the path to better health!
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