Inverted Triangle Body Shape

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What is Inverted Triangle Inverted triangle body shape?

Inverted Triangle Inverted triangle body shape - also known as Funnel shape or the V frame or the cone shape is very similar to the Apple-shape person with fat concentrated around the abdomen and the back

Signs that you are an Inverted Triangle body shape:

  • Your probably have Broad shoulders and narrow hips
  • shoulders are wider than your hips.
  • Large chest or breasts for your frame
  • Tops never seem to fit you just right.
  • You have a strong upper body.
  • And often your type of shape comes with nice, lean legs
  • You might have a flat butt
  • When you gain weight, you gain it above the waist.
  • The challenge is avoiding that top-heavy look.
  • Your frame is quite common among catwalk models.

Health Risks linked to an Inverted Triangle body shape

Inverted Triangle Inverted triangle body shape is very similar to the Apple-shape person with fat concentrated around the abdomen and the back. Inverted triangle -shaped people can be prone to develop health problems related to obesity disorders and need to pay close attention to normalizing their weight. Most of the time this excess fat can put pressure on vital organs such as the kidneys, liver, hearth and so on which effect their function.

Inverted Triangle body shape (body fat that is stored around the middle - i.e. abdomen, chest and surround internal organs, such as the heart) can be linked with health problems such as

  • Coronary heart disease,
  • Stroke,
  • High blood pressure
  • Gall bladder disease. The incidence of gallstones is significantly higher in obese women and men. The risk for stone formation is also high if a person loses weight too quickly.
  • Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance. Most people with type 2 diabetes are obese an weight loss may be the key in controlling the current epidemic of type 2 diabetes. The common factor appears to be insulin resistance
  • Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic syndrome (also called syndrome X) is a pre-diabetic condition that is significantly associated with heart disease and higher mortality rates from all causes. The syndrome consists of obesity marked by abdominal fat, unhealthy cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance.

Celebrities known to have an Inverted Triangle body shape:

Reneé Zellweger, Naomi Campbell, Teri Hatcher, Demi Moore