Pear shapes store fat easily in the lower body, the butt, thighs and hips, and have smaller upper bodies. If you are a pear shape, losing weight may be more difficult for you than apple shapes. This is due to the fact that the body burns fat off the stomach first, according to the January 2010 edition of Science Daily. The plus side to this is that storing fat in the lower body means you likely will have less visceral fat, the dangerous fat hidden deep inside the belly.
Step 1
Eat a diet rich in lean proteins such as chicken and fish. Include protein in your first meal of the day to help fill you up and boost your metabolism. Eat a total of 10 to 35 percent of your calories from protein, according to MayoClinic.com.
Step 2
Eat complex carbs such lentils, beans, whole-grain cereals and fresh fruits and vegetables to give your body energy to burn excess fat, according to FitnessMagazine.com.
Step 3
Avoid a diet high in fats, since this type of diet can cause weight gain in pear shapes. Lower your daily fat intake to no more than 10 to 15 percent of your total daily calories. Choose essential fatty acids such as avocado, olive oil, olives and flaxseed oil.
Step 4
Do a minimum of three fat-burning cardiovascular exercise a week to slim your lower body. Choose cardio activity that gets your heart rate up and that you can do for 30 minutes or more, such as walking, running, dancing or biking.
Step 5
Strength train two to three times a week to slim your lower body and build your upper body. Use weights when working your upper body to build muscle and help balance the appearance of a larger lower body.
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