I Hate Mesomorphs!!!
Vegan_Chick
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Actually I wish I was a mesomorph! No fair!!!!
Another inserpt from Tom Venuto's book Burn the Fat Feed The Muscle.
The mesomorph (a.k.a. the “genetic freaks”)
Pure mesomorphs are naturally lean and muscular with small waists, broad
shoulders, medium-sized joints and large, round muscle bellies. Mesomorphs are the
typical natural-born athletes and bodybuilders. Most of them were lean and muscular
before they even started working out.
For example, Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson is very mesomorphic (5) with
very muscular arms, shoulders and chest. He also has a moderate ectomorphic component
(4) with small joints and very low body fat. There is no sign of any endomorphy (1)
whatsoever. Johnson would probably score a 1-5-4.
A bodybuilder like Arnold Schwarzenegger is almost pure mesomorph (7) with
low body fat and massive muscles. Because of his height and long limbs, he has a small
ectomorph component (2). He also seemed to get quite bulky in the off-season,
indicating a slight endomorph component as well (2). I would rate Arnold a 2-7-2.
Mesomorphs are the genetically gifted people we all “love to hate” because they
gain muscle and lose fat so easily. These are the people who don’t seem to train or diet
hard at all, yet their bodies respond like crazy.
Characteristics of the mesomorph
Medium joint circumference
Small waist
Broad/square shoulders
Chest dominates over abdominal area
Naturally lean (low levels of body fat without even working out)
Naturally muscular (muscular before they even started working out)
Naturally strong (strong before they even started working out)
High energy levels
Don’t store carbohydrates as fat – high carbohydrate diets are ok
Highly efficient (fast) metabolism
Controlling body fat is easy
Gaining strength is easy
Gaining muscle is easy
Losing body fat is easy
Responds very quickly to just about any type of training (fast results)
Natural born athlete (successful at strength and power sports)
Top-level professional bodybuilders are often pure mesomorphs
Mesomorph training and nutrition strategy
There’s not much to say about mesomorph training and nutrition. The ironic thing
about mesomorphs is that for many of them it doesn’t matter what they eat or how they
train, they lose body fat and gain muscle anyway!
Yes, we genetically average people envy (hate?) the mesomorphs, but they do
have their downfall: They often have the tendency to coast on their genetics. Because
they get results so easily, they often don’t even train hard. As a result, many of them
never realize their full potential. The gift of good genetics sometimes makes a person
lazy. Often, the less genetically blessed a person is, the more discipline, willpower and
determination they develop, and it’s this desire and drive that propels them to high levels
of physical achievement. Their weakness actually becomes their strength. Of course, a
mesomorph with clear goals and a superior work ethic will always shoot to the top and
quickly become a superstar. Here are two tips for the mesomorph to live by:
Don’t “coast” on your genetics just because you can
Because mesomorphs are so genetically gifted, they often have the tendency to cheat and
skip workouts because they can get away with it and still look good. But just imagine
what they would look like if they applied themselves 100%. If you recognize that you are
genetically gifted in any sense, then make the most of your gifts - train and eat to the best
of your ability and you could become one of the best in the world in bodybuilding, fitness
or athletics. Even if you’re not a competitor, why shouldn’t you actualize your full
potential and be the best you can possibly be?
Pay attention to food quality
Like the ectomorph, those with mesomorph tendencies quickly discover that they can also
“get away with” eating certain foods without ill effects on body composition, so they
often do exactly that – eat anything and everything. Again, keep in mind that nutrition is
not just about cosmetic improvements; it’s about your health. “Pigging out” just because
you can get away with it is not a wise practice. In the best-case scenario, it will limit your
development. In the worst scenario, it could compromise your health in the long run.
Another inserpt from Tom Venuto's book Burn the Fat Feed The Muscle.
The mesomorph (a.k.a. the “genetic freaks”)
Pure mesomorphs are naturally lean and muscular with small waists, broad
shoulders, medium-sized joints and large, round muscle bellies. Mesomorphs are the
typical natural-born athletes and bodybuilders. Most of them were lean and muscular
before they even started working out.
For example, Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson is very mesomorphic (5) with
very muscular arms, shoulders and chest. He also has a moderate ectomorphic component
(4) with small joints and very low body fat. There is no sign of any endomorphy (1)
whatsoever. Johnson would probably score a 1-5-4.
A bodybuilder like Arnold Schwarzenegger is almost pure mesomorph (7) with
low body fat and massive muscles. Because of his height and long limbs, he has a small
ectomorph component (2). He also seemed to get quite bulky in the off-season,
indicating a slight endomorph component as well (2). I would rate Arnold a 2-7-2.
Mesomorphs are the genetically gifted people we all “love to hate” because they
gain muscle and lose fat so easily. These are the people who don’t seem to train or diet
hard at all, yet their bodies respond like crazy.
Characteristics of the mesomorph
Medium joint circumference
Small waist
Broad/square shoulders
Chest dominates over abdominal area
Naturally lean (low levels of body fat without even working out)
Naturally muscular (muscular before they even started working out)
Naturally strong (strong before they even started working out)
High energy levels
Don’t store carbohydrates as fat – high carbohydrate diets are ok
Highly efficient (fast) metabolism
Controlling body fat is easy
Gaining strength is easy
Gaining muscle is easy
Losing body fat is easy
Responds very quickly to just about any type of training (fast results)
Natural born athlete (successful at strength and power sports)
Top-level professional bodybuilders are often pure mesomorphs
Mesomorph training and nutrition strategy
There’s not much to say about mesomorph training and nutrition. The ironic thing
about mesomorphs is that for many of them it doesn’t matter what they eat or how they
train, they lose body fat and gain muscle anyway!
Yes, we genetically average people envy (hate?) the mesomorphs, but they do
have their downfall: They often have the tendency to coast on their genetics. Because
they get results so easily, they often don’t even train hard. As a result, many of them
never realize their full potential. The gift of good genetics sometimes makes a person
lazy. Often, the less genetically blessed a person is, the more discipline, willpower and
determination they develop, and it’s this desire and drive that propels them to high levels
of physical achievement. Their weakness actually becomes their strength. Of course, a
mesomorph with clear goals and a superior work ethic will always shoot to the top and
quickly become a superstar. Here are two tips for the mesomorph to live by:
Don’t “coast” on your genetics just because you can
Because mesomorphs are so genetically gifted, they often have the tendency to cheat and
skip workouts because they can get away with it and still look good. But just imagine
what they would look like if they applied themselves 100%. If you recognize that you are
genetically gifted in any sense, then make the most of your gifts - train and eat to the best
of your ability and you could become one of the best in the world in bodybuilding, fitness
or athletics. Even if you’re not a competitor, why shouldn’t you actualize your full
potential and be the best you can possibly be?
Pay attention to food quality
Like the ectomorph, those with mesomorph tendencies quickly discover that they can also
“get away with” eating certain foods without ill effects on body composition, so they
often do exactly that – eat anything and everything. Again, keep in mind that nutrition is
not just about cosmetic improvements; it’s about your health. “Pigging out” just because
you can get away with it is not a wise practice. In the best-case scenario, it will limit your
development. In the worst scenario, it could compromise your health in the long run.
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yeah, screw those freaks!0
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Hate the game, not the player!0
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Most of that (aside from joint/chest/shoulder measurements) sound more typical of ectomorphs. Mesomorphs can get fat. Yes they can lose it easy enough and gain muscle fairly easily, but mesomorphs just store it more evenly rather than getting all pear shaped like endomorphs.0
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I'm definitely a mesomorph with a few ectomorph traits. If I put my mind to it, I have a pretty easy time losing weight and I get fit and build muscle fairly easily. But you know what... despite all of that, I still got fat!
I love to eat, and no amount of 'mesomorphiness' is going to prevent me from gaining weight when I routinely overeat. Before starting MFP, I was eating 3500-5000 (sometimes more) calories a day. Even though I was always a regular exerciser, the weight crept up over the years. I've had to learn to cut my calories back into the reasonable range, so I can get my weight back down to where it should be.0 -
I'm definitely a mesomorph with a few ectomorph traits. If I put my mind to it, I have a pretty easy time losing weight and I get fit and build muscle fairly easily. But you know what... despite all of that, I still got fat!
I love to eat, and no amount of 'mesomorphiness' is going to prevent me from gaining weight when I routinely overeat. Before starting MFP, I was eating 3500-5000 (sometimes more) calories a day. Even though I was always a regular exerciser, the weight crept up over the years. I've had to learn to cut my calories back into the reasonable range, so I can get my weight back down to where it should be.
Its nice to know that nobody is perfect :happy:0 -
Im a mesomorph dont hateeee
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What a random thread resurrection
Especially given that the whole concept is utter BS.0 -
Quit mesoshaming, brah. Also, sweet necromancy.0
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What a random thread resurrection
Especially given that the whole concept is utter BS.
This. :huh:0 -
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You shouldn't hate them. Their blood is made of acid, and they can spit acid and they have a mouth inside of their mouth.......
Oh wait, I thought you said Xenomorph! My bad!0
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