What is Your T-Tapp Body Type?

Teresa explains that there are three primary body types to consider, and each has different trouble spots where fat tends to accumulate. Figure out which type you have by taking the following measurements:

1. Measure the distance between your rib-to-hip (from last rib to top of hip).
2. Measure the length between your knee-to-ankle.
3. Measure the distance between knee-to-hip joint.
4. Measure your dominant wrist. (the one you write with)
5. Measure your dominant leg (the one on which you usually stand with weight into hip -- typical female stance)

Based on these measurements, you'll find that you're what Teresa calls short torso/long leg (sometimes referred to as the "apple"), long torso/short leg (sometimes referred to as the "pear") or combination.

Short torso/long leg body type: You tend to have less than two inches of space between the bottom of your last rib to top of the hip bone. The distance from your knee to your ankle is equal to or longer than the distance between your knee and your hip. Because of this, your knees tend to turn inwards to your big toes as they age. This is due to muscle atrophy, which leads to a more pronounced lower tummy pooch and knee problems.

Your body type tends to gain weight in the midsection, inner thighs and lower tummy. Back fat and "bra roll fat" are also common complaints from those of you with short torsos. Derriere shape is usually more flat than "round." But the good news is those with short torsos tend to have less cellulite and they don't get saddlebags!

Long torso/short leg body type: You tend to have much longer distance between your last rib to the top of your hip -- usually four to eight inches -- and you easily maintain a small waistline and flat stomach. This body type tends to gain weight in the fanny and thighs, especially the outer thigh saddlebag area. Your knee to ankle distance is shorter than knee to hip. Derriere shape is more "round" -- sometimes called "bubble buns." This type of body commonly battles cellulite even when fit.

Combination body type: You tend to have a distance of two to four inches from your last rib to the top of your hip, and your legs are balanced in distance (knee to ankle in comparison with knee to hip). Combination bodies can be trickier to figure out because they can lean towards either short or long torso. The length of your legs helps to determine classification. Your body type tends to gain weight in the inner thigh, tummy and "third cheek" (right under the fanny instead of saddlebag). "Back Fat" and "bra roll fat" are common complaints after age 30 along with "hip pads" (area at lower back above fanny). Derriere shape is neither flat or round -- just enough curve for jeans. But this type of body often battles both cellulite and tummy pooch depending upon knee-to-ankle variance.

Once you've determined which areas need the most work, you are ready to T-Tapp!