Body Types anyone??

Body Types - Which One are You? The Ectomorph, the Mesomorph, the Endomorph, or a Combination?

We have known for quite some time now in bodybuilding that different body types respond differently to both training and nutrition. As a result, it is incredibly important to be aware of what your body type is so that you can design a training and workout program accordingly. In this article, the history of body types and some interesting pieces of information to help you identify them will be mentioned.

William Sheldon

William Sheldon (1898-1977) was an American psychologist who spent his life observing all the variety of human bodies. He taught at several universities and spent his career doing valuable research. As a child he was an avid observer of animals and birds, and as he grew up, this hobby turned into a strong ability to observe the human body.

The basics of body types are listed below:

The ECTOMORPH
Definitive "Hard Gainer"
Delicate Built Body
Flat Chest
Fragile
Lean
Lightly Muscled
Small Shouldered
Takes Longer to Gain Muscle
Thin


The extreme ectomorph physique is a fragile and delicate one. The bones are light, joints are small and muscles are slight. The limbs are relatively long in proportion and the shoulders droop. The ectomorph is a linear physique. Straight up and straight down, and may appear longer than he or she really is, due to the length of limbs coupled with lack of muscle mass developed on those limbs. The ectomorph is not naturally powerful and will have to work hard for every ounce of muscle and every bit of strength he or she can gain.

Other Ectomorph Traits

The extreme ectomorph may have long fingers, toes and neck are long. A pencil neck you could say. The features of the face are sharp, and the shape of the face is triangular. The lower jaw is somewhat receding. The skin tends to burn easily. Extreme ectomorphs may suffer from extremes of temperature. Due to the great body area in relation to muscle mass, the ectomorph may suffer from great heat, and due to low body fat, the ectomorph may suffer from great cold. The hair is fine and grows quickly and is sometimes difficult to keep in place.

Famous Ectomorphs

Lisa Kudrow, Kate Moss, Brad Pitt, Seth Green, Edward Norton.

The MESOMORPH
Athletic
Hard Body
Hourglass Shaped (Female)
Rectangular Shaped (Male)
Mature Muscle Mass
Muscular Body
Excellent Posture
Gains Muscle Easily
Gains Fat More Easily Than Ectomorphs
Thick Skin


The Mesomorph Body

The mesomorph has well-defined muscles and large bones. The torso tapers to a relatively narrow and low waist. The bones and muscles of the head are prominent. Features of the face are clearly defined, such as cheek bones and a square, heavy jaw. The face is long and broad, and is cubicle in shape. Arms and legs are developed and even the digits of the hand are muscled.

Other Traits of the Mesomorph

The skin of the mesomorph is thick and the mesomorph tans well. The hair is heavy in texture.

Famous Mesomorphs

Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, the majority of Mr. Universe winners.

Endomorph

Soft Body
Underdeveloped Muscles
Round Physique
Weight Loss is Difficult
Gains Muscle Easily Like the Mesomorph.


The ENDOMORPH

The body of the extreme endomorph is round and soft. The physique presents the illusion that much of the mass has been concentrated in the abdominal area. This may or may not be true. The arms and legs of the extreme endomorph are short in length and taper. This may give the appearance of stalkiness. The hands and feet of the endomorph are comparatively small, and the upper arms and thighs are often more developed than the lower parts of the arms or legs. The body has a high waist.

Other Traits of the Endomoprh

The skin is soft and smooth, and the hair is fine. The head of the endomorph is spherical. The head is large and the face broad.

Famous Endomorphs

John Goodman, Roseanne, Jack Black.

Combinations of Body Types

Very often, people cannot be easily classed as one of the three main body types. Although there are some people who are purely ectomorphs, endomorphs, or mesomorphs with little or no characteristics of the other body types, very frequently, people fall into mixed categories, such as ecto mesomorphs, or endo mesomorphs, where largely, they are like the mesomoph, but with traits of the ectomorph (such as small joints or a trim waist), or traits of the endomorph (such as a tendency to gain fat easily).

Eating by blood type.

So i'm on Day 4 of my detox.
The last 2 nights i have been dreaming of eating. !!
I also have to say that the best days ive had of training so far were that last 2 days. i could really feel a difference in my body & my movement. realize the foods im eating are weighing me down, sluggish. these last 2 days iv felt a lightness in my motions that was quite enjoyable. Im not sleepy, i'm not hungry, not tired...
i just W A N T to eat. everything. anything. then...nothing.

so i got to thinking today about eating by blood type. im Opos. this is what ive read about O eaters:
The Type O Profile

Type O was the first blood type, the type O ancestral prototype was a canny, aggressive predator. Aspects of the Type O profile remain essential in every society even to this day – leadership, extroversion, energy and focus are among their best traits. Type O’s can be powerful and productive, however, when stressed Type O’s response can be one of anger, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. When Type O wiring gets crossed, as a result of a poor diet, lack of exercise, unhealthy behaviors or elevated stress levels, Type O’s are more vulnerable to negative metabolic effects, including insulin resistance, sluggish thyroid activity, and weight gain. When you customize your life to Type O’s strengths you can reap the benefits of your ancestry. Your genetic inheritance offers you the opportunity to be strong, lean, productive, long-lived and optimistic.

Reported to be the most basic and oldest blood type of early man (the "hunter"), Type O's tend to be strong-willed survivors with sturdy immune systems. It is generally recommended that the Type O diet contain plenty of animal products supplemented with vegetables and fruits to avoid over-acidification (which could result in stomach ulcers).

Fruits/Veggies:
Though fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious and full of fiber, there are several fruits and vegetables that can cause problems for Type O's. Most fruits are neutral, but figs, plums and prunes are highly beneficial. Artichokes, okra, garlic and red onions, yams, turnips, pumpkin, chard, red peppers, and leafy green vegetables like kale, collard greens, broccoli, romaine and spinach are also recommended.

THIS WAS QUITE INTERESTING TO READ the things i should stay away from:
Vegetables and fruits which Type O's should avoid include avocado, olives, potatoes, mushrooms, corn, eggplant, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and mustard greens. Type O's should also avoid honeydew, strawberries, cantaloupe, oranges, tangerines and blackberries, orange juice and apple juice.
Foods to Avoid
Type O's should avoid goose, pork and all pork products such as ham, ribs, bacon, and sausages. Dairy products (eggs, cheese, yogurt and milk) are considered to be a poor protein source for Type O's. Dairy and eggs are not advised at all for Type O's of African descent, and only in small amounts for Caucasian or Asian Type O's. Whole wheat products should be eliminated from the diet, as they react negatively with your blood and cause sluggishness and weight gain. Also avoid black or white pepper, vinegars, corn syrup, coffee, soda, all distilled liquor and black tea.

I'm actually allergic to avocado, hate onions, not fond of eggplant, cabbage, brussel sprouts...also never eat honeydew, cantaloupe (allergic), dont really care for berries. (only recently acquired the taste for strawberry--after persistence at it), i hate pork & all pork products, hate milk, and only recently able to eat yogurt. interesting about the wheat products.

but i will say that i LOVE VINEGARS, cheese, potatoes, mushrooms, and apple j. but for the most part the list of DONTs is actually already pretty consistent with things i dont care for anyway.

they also say about exercise:
Exercise is of vital importance to your health due to the effects stress has on your body. To lose weight, Type O's must engage in vigorous physical exercise 30 to 60 minutes three to four times per week. According to Peter D'Adamo, failure to eliminate stress via exercise could result in depression and insomnia, asthma, arthritis, and obesity.

which is soo TRUE...my body HOLDS ONTO BULK! iv always had to do vigorous crazy exercise to get results in my body.

hmmm...pretty insiteful.

peace be, i am that o-eating g.

THE MASTER.

cleanse that is.
all my life i've had this thing...with food. for those who know me, can surely attest to this. all my old boyfriends said i ate more than them, hands down. when i was a kid, i remember SO VIVIDLY, ALL OF MY PARENTS FRIENDS, and/or visitors to the house--would make comment about my eating,

"OH WOW...SHE EATS A LOT...THAT'S GOOD"

seriously. EVERYONE said it.
i have loved food ALL MY LIFE. i really believe i have an eating disorder, but because my body is not overly obese or skinny, i dont get categorized as such. i really recognize that eating is a weakness in my person. i have very little control over myself when it comes to consuming food (of course, beyond WHAT KINDS of food i'll eat). I'm very particular about WHAT i will eat. and i have complete control of that (don't eat red meat, pork, detest the site/smell of milk & sharp stankin cheeses). but HOW MUCH i eat & how frequently i want to eat is...out of control.

so...i digress.
i am putting myself through the Cleanse. The Master Cleanse, as not only a way of practicing 1) self restraint, control & discipline, but also as a way of 2) chemical & physiological (maybe even mental) RESET. because although i eat pretty well, i ALSO eat like shit. i love veggies & french fries...both the same.

back in feb. i noticed that my craving for sugar sweets, snacks & soda was RIDICULOUS & completely out of control. i wanted chocolate, ginger ale & chips ALL THE TIME. so back in feb, i took a fast. it was hard. all i wanted to eat was refined sugar, salt & high fructose corn syrup. i did however take one day (in celebration of my bday) to cheat & eat cake. i couldn't finish the cake. after a few bites, i had to give away all my cake to friends---who really enjoyed it.

soo...here i am.
today is May 11th. 11 is a good day to start something...so this is DAY ONE.

i had my SWF about 25-30 mins ago? they say you have to immediately go to the bathroom, after 15 mins or so...i'm still waiting. and by the way, i wanted to throw up toward the end of my Liter drink...and i admit, i couldn't drink it all, i left a huge swallow at the end. don't judge me. i have 2 words: THROW UP.

i also mixed my lemonade drink for the day...10 cups of lemons, syrup, cayenne & water...i had 2 cups so far. not appetizing. when i started making the drink, when the lemons went in i was excited, it actually looked good...but then the syrup came & it turned brown...then the cayenne...yea...not so exciting. also, im COLD. freezing actually. as i write this i am fully clothed with a sweatshirt hoodie, a blanket around my arms & another wool blanket covering my whole body. im still slightly cold, but a tad more comfortable. i actually started getting cold 2 nights ago, when i was "prepping" for this. yesterday i had nothing but orange juice, and the day before that 1 breakfast & OJ rest of day. my bf, who did the cleanse once before--says he was always cold. he actually said when he did it, he warmed up all his drink concoctions. i dont think that's a bad look. the lemon drink would probably (mentally) taste better as a hot drink, like tea...and the salt water drink, i could also probably stomach at a higher temp. not to mention, it warm my body up. its not 1 hour into day 1. stay tuned...
im spilling it all.

peace be...i am the masta, g.