The Pituitary Body Type Diet
Lose, Gain or Maintain Weight the Healthy Way by
Eating Right for Your Body Type
Pituitary body type women characteristically have a large head in proportion to their body, positioned in front of shoulders. They have a soft look due to baby fat retained all over. They can range from petite to tall, with medium to large bone structure. They have a straight-to-defined waist. Weight gain pattern is all over, and accrues as soft rolls.
Pituitary body type men characteristically have a large head in proportion to their body, positioned in front of shoulders. They can range from average to very tall, with medium to large bone structure. Their shoulders may be even with, or moderately broader than, their hips. Average musculature in thighs and calves. A natural abdominal protrusion or fat layer results in a moderate ability to attain torso muscular definition with exercise.
Key Nutritional Support for the Pituitary Body Type
- Consume the majority of calories before 2:00 PM
- Most supportive foods include rice, chicken and turkey
- Minimize dairy; include cheese only up to 2 times a week
- Best fat sources: dense protein (all), butter, coconut milk, and coconut
- Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water a day; drink water before and after meals, not with meals
- Include variety and rotate menus, particularly at breakfast
- May include nuts 5 times a week
- Eat carbohydrates in moderation (preferably whole grains)
- Eat abundant fruits and vegetables, balanced between cooked and raw
- Protein at breakfast supplies more energy and decreases appetite later in the day; too little protein creates a craving for sweets later on
- Occasional desserts are best as an evening snack
Key Weight Loss Points for the Pituitary Body Type
- Reduce quantity of food
- Restrict bread
- Avoid late-night snacking
- Eliminate all dairy except butter
- Follow meal schedule by eating a substantial breakfast including meat or fish; wait 4 to 5 hours, then have a moderate lunch; wait 6 hours, then have a very light dinner
- Exercise at least 3 times a week
Celebrities with a Pituitary Body Type include:
Jimmy Fallon, Sai Baba, John Gray, Lainie Kazan, Aretha Franklin, Albert Einstein, Michael Moore, Will Ferrell, Steve Wozniak
When Energy is Low, Pituitary Body Types Crave:
Creamy sweets and fats such as ice cream, pudding,cream pie, cream cheese, cheeses generally, and yogurt (including frozen yogurt); also, pastries, cookies, chocolate candy, dried fruit, fresh fruit, and sweet foods in general.
Pituitary Body Type Diet - Foods to Avoid
A partial list of Unsupportive Foods for the Pituitary Body Type include: Cream, half-and-half, sour cream, yogurt, ice cream, goat cheese, low-fat cottage cheese, whole wheat including bran and germ, refined wheat flour including breads and bagels, croissants, and English muffins; raw cabbage, raw tomatoes, canned tomatoes, carrot juice, celery juice, tomato juice, honeydew melon, watermelon, pineapples, sugar, artificial sweeteners such as Equal or Nutrasweet, catsup, mustard, mayonnaise, soy sauce, margarine, chocolate desserts, coffee, teas, root beer, diet and regular sodas.
Recommended Exercise for the Pituitary Body Type
For weight loss, exercise at least 3 times per week. Aerobic dancing, martial arts, Tai Chi, tennis, racquetball, hiking, or walking are beneficial. Weight lifting helps build muscle.
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