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Gardenburger body type survey

Posted on May 24th 2007 7:32AM by Maggie Vink
Filed Under: Reviews & Products
Turns out most of us don't identify with the super-skinny actresses and models that grace the glossy pages. Gardenburger surveyed 500 women; the results include:

What is the best way to get ready for swimsuit season?
2% only plan on drinking water from now on to get ready
6% feel they are ready to wear their bikini now
9% plan on moving to Antarctica
22% have no idea how to get ready for swimsuit season
61% say the best way to get ready is by eating healthier foods

If you fall into the 2% who are swearing off food, the 9% that prefer winter's chill, or the 22% that just don't know what to do, read Lauren's post Get fit in time for summer... without going overboard.

How fast is your metabolism?
3% wish their metabolism would slow down
27% think their metabolism died
28% believe their metabolism is the average speed
42% with their metabolism would speed up

For tips on revving up your metabolism, read Bethany's post Max out your metabolism.

True or False, I have tried more than one fad diet to get into shape for summer?
37% have tried at least one fad diet
63% have not tried any fad diets to get into shape for summer

Other studies show that 41% of the American population is on a diet. Bethany gives us a peek at the latest fads in Fad dieting -- will you try anything to lose weight?

Which celebrity body type do you most identify with?
3% identify with Nicole Richie
11% identify with Cameron Diaz
17% identify with Jennifer Garner
22% identify with Jennifer Lopez
47% identify with Rosie O'Donnell

Why struggle for The "Perfect" Body? Take a tip from Jennifer and celebrate the body you have.

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