Endomorph 15 EmailShare 0 inShare digg Email CevherShare The endomorph is solid and generally soft. They work hard but still struggle to lose body fat. They have a slow metabolism which is genetically prone to store fat easily. Endomorphs are usually large framed with medium to large joints. Endomorphs sometimes have varying degrees of carbohydrate sensitivity and insulin resistance, so high carbohydrate diets are usually not effective for body fat control. Processed and refined carbohydrates that contain white sugar and white flour are especially detrimental and tend to convert to body fat more rapidly in endomorphs. Low to moderate carbohydrate diets with higher protein usually work best for endomorphs. Extreme endomorphs sometimes need to restrict carbohydrates drastically (under 100 g./day for women, under 175 g./day for men) before any substantial fat loss occurs. They may also need to use a carbohydrate cycling approach that rotates high carbohydrate days with low carbohydrate days in order to stimulate their sluggish metabolisms and prevent going into starvation mode. The endomorph need to develop high levels of nutritional discipline. They tend to gain body fat very quickly if they eat too much or if they eat the wrong types of foods. Endomorphs cannot “cheat” frequently and get away with it. Their metabolisms are very unforgiving. One or two cheat meals per week seem to be the limit. Endomorphs generally have a very difficult time losing fat with diet alone. Even a nearly perfect diet sometimes won’t work by itself because the endomorph needs the boost in metabolism that exercise provides. Endomorph characteristics: Naturally high levels of body fat (often overweight) Usually large boned, large joints, large frame (but not always) Smooth, round body contours (round or pear shaped body). Waist dominates over chest Tendency to be sluggish, slow moving and often lacking energy Slow thyroid or other hormone imbalance (sometimes) Fairly good strength levels Sensitive to carbohydrates (carbs are easily stored as fat) Responds better to diets with higher protein and low (or moderate) carbs Naturally slow metabolic rate (fewer calories burned at rest) Falls asleep easily and sleeps deeply. Bouts of fatigue and tiredness Often a slow metabolism Tendency to gain fat easily as soon as exercise is stopped. To keep fat gain to a minimum, endomorphs must always train cardio as well as weights. Usually supplements may not be needed as long as the person has a high protein intake in their diet. They respond well to regular training. - See more at: howtotransformyourself/body-types/endomorph/#sthash.cLj4MAiy.dpuf
Posted on: Thu, 01 May 2014 12:00:44 +0000
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