[Lotus]

Not sure if it was shared before, but I think it is a great article that compiles lots of the information found on the forum about body type/ fat distribution and hormones.

I though I would share for those who just like me are lost and have trouble understanding all the info.

Hope that helps

http://www.metaboliceffect.com/female-effect-hormones-determine-female-fat-patterns/

Nice post NLH, I like this quote from the article "Adrenergic receptors are like the gas and brake peddles on your car and work to accelerate or decrease fat usage."

Estrogen is a little different. Estrogen works to increase fat storage by up-regulating what is known as alpha-adrenergic receptors in female fat depots around the hips and thighs. Adrenergic receptors are like the gas and brake peddles on your car and work to accelerate or decrease fat usage. Beta-adrenergic receptors increase fat burning while alpha adrenergic receptors block it. The hips and thighs of a woman have higher amounts of alpha adrenergic receptors compared to men. This is also the major reason it is so difficult for some women to lose fat from the hips and thighs.