Need help determining my body type, im a mixture.... - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

LovelyOne · 12-11-2007, 02:06 AM

I don't seem to fall under any categories as far as my body shape/type goes. I guess I'm closest to an apple shape but I see that apples don't have broad shoulders, yet I do.

My body:
tall
arms and legs are thinner

gain weight around my mid section

dont really have a small waist but i do have a slight waist

no butt

lol

small hips

broad shoulders

round face

I seem to have no metabolisim as well

I'm not losing the weight I want to and im eating 12-1500 cals a day exercising 4 times a week 45 mins cardio and about 15-20 mins of light weight lifting. I've lost NO weight and I'm not cheating on my diet so I assume its because im eating the wrong things perhaps? So if anyone can help me identify my body type or make suggestions on diet that would be great!

As far as what I eat, I don't eat meat, dairy, or egg products. Also I don't eat simple carbs, or sweets.

Naxis · 12-11-2007, 07:03 AM

Your "body type" isn't especially important. Not as much as some "gurus" would have you believe anyway, partly for the reason you have - not everyone falls neatly into a specific category.
First, how long have you been exercising and dieting? Also, what is the content of your diet? How many meals a day? It can be hard for a vegan to get a good balance of protein/fat/carbohydrates; do you know how much protein you get on any given day?
What are your stats? (height/weight)
But the first suggestion I have out of the gate is to lift heavier, especially for lower body. Real strength training, not just high rep "toning", will increase your metabolism in addition to a myriad of other benefits. Lift first, lift heavier, then cardio. It's a small thing but can make a big difference in fat burning.