My nutritionists advice for an endomorph - what you eat

Ummm, apparently we are.

I see. Well you might be interested to learn that the entire concept of endo/ecto/mesomorph is a bunch of total bunk made up by a 1940s psychologist, and it corresponds to nothing at all in the real world.

THIS. You can take any person who's skinny and make them an "endomorph" by just making sure they over consume. And vice versa. There are thousands of people out there today who have disproven the concept of somatotypes by gaining and losing weight. The general population is usually a "mix" of all 3 proposed body types.
There are genetic tendencies from races, but by enlarge the amount of energy stored is the body is determined by calories in/out.

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1. Somatotypes are just about varying body types. Not psychology. Body types. It's a scientific fact that there are different body types. There's absolutely no reason to doubt that each individual body type would need a different plan to get in shape. Why do you think there are people walking around every day who can eat 5000 calories and never gain a lb? And then there are others who can work out and cut their calories and still not lose more than 5 lbs. body types.

Actually there is no science that actually backs different body types. If there are I'd like to see them. As to people who eat 5,000 calories and don't gain, then they are compensating by either exercising it off or their metabolic rate (which isn't a somatotype) equals the intake. Many times people who can't lose have a hormonal or other issue discouraging weight loss.

2. Why can't people just be happy for each other? This website is supposed to be uplifting! We are supposed to encourage each other on our journey to getting fit and get every single time someone posts something there are people who have to knocked the poster down a couple notches. Why? If you don't have anything nice to say then shut up!!! If you don't agree with a post there are kind ways to present your opinion. And it would be wonderful to have web links to the "facts" you seem to know so well.

It's not about being happy. It's about misinformation that gets spread and leads people the wrong direction. No one has to take the advice from people refuting the OP post, but some will look, research and more than likely disagree. And there's nothing wrong with that. What better way to support than by making sure the site has correct information.

The truth is a person's "look" is the product of their lifestyle.

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I'm a true endomorph...I've been referenced to as "stalky", "thick" and so forth. I love weight training and when I do, I definitely bulk up more than perhaps most. Not crazy, but definitely a lot more than most woman lol

I also am hypothryoid... does anyone have any experience with this -- from the endomorph diet experience? I've started reducing my carbs but I've been doing a lot of reading that doing so could affect and lower the thyroid function. I already have an issue and don't want to make it worse.

I have a very difficult time loosing weight, and am fearful of upping my calories too much, I just went from 1200 to 1600 since my workouts have been seeming to lack and I feel exceptionally tired and unmotivated. I realize it's going to be a lot of playing around with the numbers to find the "magic" number for me.

Any advice or input is appreciated!!!

My younger sister also has hypothyroidism, although she actually is allergic to wheat-it turns out that was why she had such awful acne problems for years. So my mom uses almond, coconut, and tapioca flours when she bakes. So that could be something you could try out; I think almond flour/meal is the only one of the 3 I listed that has different ratios you use when cooking or baking with it since it's more dense, but I'm not certain so I'd look into it.

As for your activity levels, maybe you just need to find an activity that's right for you-I also feel exhausted a lot of the time lately, but I think a large part of that is me recovering from working overtime at 2 jobs last week, and stress from having school start up again in a week and a half. Plus I work out 2-3 times a day. But you might find something like Zumba or dance aerobics to be fun, there are plenty of videos on the web that you can do at home if you don't want to get a gym membership. Or you could start taking walks with friends-having someone to talk to makes it much less boring and the time really flies.

I'm a mesomorph and I'm fat. Anyone can overeat and gain weight -- it just may take a few years. (If you don't believe me, look at all the skinny people you know that hit their late30/40s and gain 15-20 pounds mainly in the midsection.)

I have broad shoulders and build muscle easily. I also gain weight easily, or maybe it's because I eat too much too easily.

However, I am different than many people i see. I've seen so many young women who are really doughy, as if you can press them hard with a finger and feel no muscle at all. I think it's the sedentary lifestyle nowadays.

STOCKY. It's stocky, not "stalky". Unless you are a stalker, or celery.

geesh

This... Thank you!

1. Somatotypes are just about varying body types. Not psychology. Body types. It's a scientific fact that there are different body types. There's absolutely no reason to doubt that each individual body type would need a different plan to get in shape. Why do you think there are people walking around every day who can eat 5000 calories and never gain a lb? And then there are others who can work out and cut their calories and still not lose more than 5 lbs. body types.

Psychologist Sheldon 'invented' somatotypes and researched stereotyping and body shape, basically he wanted to say that your personality and temperament has a biological basis, is shaped by your body composition

Endomorphs are likely to be perceived as slow, sloppy, and lazy.
Mesomorphs, in contrast, are typically stereotyped as popular and hardworking
Ectomorphs are often viewed as intelligent but fearful

Body shapes were classified on a scale of 1 -7 by observation only. As such they are obvious and so 'right'.

But he obviously has been debunked as being outdated and, phsyiologically incorrect in some aspects.

Here, have a read http://users.rider.edu/~suler/somato.html

Look at the questions at the bottom and ask yourself, how strong is the power of stereotyping?

I'm an endomorph body type as well. This does not mean anything other than I am naturally soft and when I build muscle it's thick. I don't mind so much. I know I'll never be Miss Universe, or Abtastic. I like the smoother, curvier version of who I am so it's all good... but it also takes more work to be the slimmer version of me. I can't just do calories in/calories out. I have to be conscious of what those calories are made of.

Pain in the *kitten*? Sure. But worth it? sure.

Here's to us endomorph body types. We are power houses in our own right. Nothing wrong with being curvy/barrel chested. (and yes, we could probably match the super cut folk, but at such a strict cost it may or may not be worth it depending upon your own personal goals)

Tagging to read this somatotype craziness later.

STOCKY. It's stocky, not "stalky". Unless you are a stalker, or celery.

geesh

Thanks for this. I kept envisioning those posters who described themselves as stalky as standing tall and straight with leafy hair.

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Stalky vs stocky

Endomorphs can have visible ABS it all comes down to discipline and staying away from all the crap your body craves. I'm living proof of that. It's all about Carb timing and keeping them low when shedding body fat plus daily cardio for us endos. Keep your head up and stay focus if you want the shredded look it is possible. Depending on How bad you want it! Former Fat Boy Out!

I think you missed all the information over the last few pages about somatotypes being bullsh*t.

I was an "endo" until I stopped being lazy and started eating appropriately. Magically I "changed" types? I don't think so.

http://www.returnofkings.com/10722/the-3-somatotypes-are-bull****
Somatotypes were first suggested by psychologist William Sheldon in the 40s. He published his “findings” in 1954. He concluded on the three body types by looking at thousands of pictures of people and classifying them based on how their appearance made him feel. There is no scientific basis to this, just the feelings and observations of a psychologist.

....... You people aren't seriously discussing somatotypes, are you? In 2013?

Rofl - yes. Because..... why?

It's DANGEROUS to believe in things like this. You start diets that can be detrimental and undo every bit of success that you have previously had. The BEST and most ACCURATE way to begin any type of weight loss program is to speak with a Dr, a dietician, and a nutritionist. Working with ALL of them will ensure that you are getting a fully rounded diet and exercise plan that is SAFE and effective for YOUR body. Following advice from some crackpot that's been proven numerous times to be a fake is not safe. So yes, we're going to speak out. He could potentially put his health at serious risk.

I'm an ectoplasmic endo-mesomorph but also a Capricorn. However because I am born in early January I am a 1979 who also happens to be a horse instead of a goat in the Chinese zodiac.


So to keep the weight off, should I cut out simple carbs or drink more water at night? Just to be safe, I'm avoiding foods that taste white.

What if I'm a Libra? Should I avoid blue foods?