The Liver Body Type Diet
Lose, Gain or Maintain Weight the Healthy Way by
Eating Right for Your Body Type
Liver body type women have a strong, solid body with a sturdy appearance. They have dense, solid musculature with well defined calves. With a broad, thick torso and narrow hips, they often wear a larger size clothing for the upper body compared to the lower body. They have a short, thick neck with a tendency towards a double chin. Initial weight gain is in the upper body - abdomen, waist, back, and upper hips, with little or no weight gain in thighs.
Liver body type men have a solid, stocky appearance with thick, heavy musculature. They can range from average height to very tall, and have a thick, straight torso with slender legs. They have a short, sometimes thick neck with a tendency for a double chin. Shoulders may be even with or moderately broader than hips. Torso musculature is solid with ability to attain muscular definition, while calves and thighs are muscular but slender. Weight gain primarily in abdomen, back and shoulders.
Key Nutritional Support for the Liver Body Type
- Rotation and variety of foods are important
- Make lunch your largest meal
- Exercise helps your emotional state besides cleansing your body
- Best fat sources: butter, cheese, cottage cheese, fish, and chicken
- Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water a day; drink water before and after meals, not with meals
- Reduce alcohol, especially grain alcohol
- Garlic supports the immune system
- Include more raw than cooked vegetables
- Raw foods are generally supportive to the system
- Eat vegetables, fruits, protein (eggs, poultry, fish); moderate dairy
- Occasional desserts are best as an evening snack
Key Weight Loss Points for the Liver Body Type
- May snack mid-afternoon and evening
- Eliminate salt
- Avoid chocolate, sodas, and alcohol
- Exercise daily
Celebrities with a Liver Body Type include:
Princess Diana, John Bradshaw, Bette Midler, Alec Baldwin, Dave Grohl
When Energy is Low, Liver Body Types Crave:
Salty foods such as chips, nuts, bacon (as in BLT sandwich); protein foods with sauces or gravy (chicken or beef), cheeses – including melted cheese such as on cheeseburgers; creamy foods like ice cream, chocolate with creamy or caramel centers; sweets, especially donuts, pastries, pies and sugary desserts.
Liver Body Type Diet - Foods to Avoid
A partial list of Unsupportive Foods for the Liver Body Type include: Pork, ham, sausage, milk, half-and-half, high-fat yogurt, ice cream, whole wheat, saccharin, artificial sweeteners such as Equal or Nutrasweet, mayonnaise, margarine, salt, MSG, chocolate desserts, salted potato chips, regular or diet sodas.
Recommended Exercise for the Liver Body Type
Best when there is a fluidity of movement, such as in dance, jazzercise, Callanetics, walking, and downhill skiing. Exercise machines, weights, and bicycling are moderately effective.
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