Comments on: The Benefits of Being an Ectomorph http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:29:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Personal Trainer Mumbai http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/comment-page-1/#comment-429 Personal Trainer Mumbai Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:45:27 +0000 http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/?p=27#comment-429 Well explained :) Well explained :)

]]> By: Brandon http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Brandon Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:23:33 +0000 http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/?p=27#comment-65 Atakus... we always want what we can't have! lol Congratulations on your success so far, that is great! Endomorphic types definitely have a challenge getting lean, but being an ecto is definitely not a cake walk. I would highly recommend that you DO NOT STARVE YOURSELF! This will not help you accomplish your goal and will actually have the opposite effect you would think. Your body will go in to what is known as "starvation mode." Your body doesn't understand that you want to lose fat, all it realizes is that food is scarce and it is not receiving the calories it needs. Your brain will signal to your body to slow your metabolism and to hold onto fat because it doesn't know when it will receive more calories/energy. Even worse, your body may then start to breakdown muscle tissue for energy, which will make you even more susceptible to storing fat since muscle is a living, active tissue. The trouble you are having stems from the fact that endomorphs do not tolerate carbs very well. You probably have low insulin sensitivity like most people with your body type. Endomorphs do really well with the caveman diet. Check out the tons of free articles on our website by Tom Venuto, who is a meso-endo and author of Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle. He knows what you're going through and can help. Free Articles >>> http://www.hardgainermusclebuilding.com/tomarticles.php Burn the Fat Program >>> http://www.hardgainermusclebuilding.com/burnthefat.html You can get lean, but starving yourself is not the answer. Thanks for your comment and sharing your situation. Atakus… we always want what we can’t have! lol

Congratulations on your success so far, that is great! Endomorphic types definitely have a challenge getting lean, but being an ecto is definitely not a cake walk.

I would highly recommend that you DO NOT STARVE YOURSELF!

This will not help you accomplish your goal and will actually have the opposite effect you would think. Your body will go in to what is known as “starvation mode.” Your body doesn’t understand that you want to lose fat, all it realizes is that food is scarce and it is not receiving the calories it needs. Your brain will signal to your body to slow your metabolism and to hold onto fat because it doesn’t know when it will receive more calories/energy. Even worse, your body may then start to breakdown muscle tissue for energy, which will make you even more susceptible to storing fat since muscle is a living, active tissue.

The trouble you are having stems from the fact that endomorphs do not tolerate carbs very well. You probably have low insulin sensitivity like most people with your body type. Endomorphs do really well with the caveman diet.

Check out the tons of free articles on our website by Tom Venuto, who is a meso-endo and author of Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle. He knows what you’re going through and can help.

Free Articles >>> http://www.hardgainermusclebuilding.com/tomarticles.php

Burn the Fat Program >>> http://www.hardgainermusclebuilding.com/burnthefat.html

You can get lean, but starving yourself is not the answer. Thanks for your comment and sharing your situation.

]]> By: Atakus http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Atakus Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:22:16 +0000 http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/?p=27#comment-64 Like someone said before.. I wish I was an ecto. I'm meso-endo myself and have been ~215 pounds for quite some years. Last year I started to diet and successfully got down to about 185 - resulting in a small belly and some nice visible leg- and shoulder muscles. Since then I've been trying to get down more (as body fat is at around 18-19% and would like to see that at 12 or so) and I'm unsuccessful. Eating literally nothing (yoghurt in the morning, 4 slices of bread with chicken on it for the rest of the day and only meat+vegetables for dinner) for days and staying stable because every now and then I take the occasional chocolate bar or beer. Have decided now to starve myself completely with above-said diet and zero tolerance on everything else + jogging for an hour every day. We'll see... But with the amount of trouble this costs, I would have loved to be ecto and eat an entire chocolate cake every day. :( Like someone said before.. I wish I was an ecto. I’m meso-endo myself and have been ~215 pounds for quite some years. Last year I started to diet and successfully got down to about 185 – resulting in a small belly and some nice visible leg- and shoulder muscles. Since then I’ve been trying to get down more (as body fat is at around 18-19% and would like to see that at 12 or so) and I’m unsuccessful. Eating literally nothing (yoghurt in the morning, 4 slices of bread with chicken on it for the rest of the day and only meat+vegetables for dinner) for days and staying stable because every now and then I take the occasional chocolate bar or beer. Have decided now to starve myself completely with above-said diet and zero tolerance on everything else + jogging for an hour every day. We’ll see… But with the amount of trouble this costs, I would have loved to be ecto and eat an entire chocolate cake every day. :(

]]> By: Brandon http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Brandon Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:44:31 +0000 http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/?p=27#comment-63 Yeah it's difficult when you get in a routine. Just work on slowly transitioning both in decreasing your cardio temporarily so you can focus on building musce... and in increasing your calories. Slowly increasing them over the next several weeks will allow your body to adapt without as much stress or fat gains. Yes, 5-8 reps will be with slightly heavier weight and that's why it will help you to grow in strength and size. Stop a couple reps shy of failure so you don't risk an injury. Keep at it Bill! Yeah it’s difficult when you get in a routine. Just work on slowly transitioning both in decreasing your cardio temporarily so you can focus on building musce… and in increasing your calories. Slowly increasing them over the next several weeks will allow your body to adapt without as much stress or fat gains. Yes, 5-8 reps will be with slightly heavier weight and that’s why it will help you to grow in strength and size. Stop a couple reps shy of failure so you don’t risk an injury. Keep at it Bill!

]]> By: Brandon http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Brandon Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:34:08 +0000 http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/?p=27#comment-62 Hey Carlos! Thanks for writing and sharing your results. I commend you for your efforts and want to tell you that you are definitely not doomed. If you stick with training you'll benefit in many positive ways and you're life will be forever changed. So never give up if it is something you truly desire. As a teen bodybuilder keep focusing on getting stronger and eating a bunch of high quality calories. Be sure to include lots of push-ups, pull-ups, dips, rows, planks, and other body weight exercises to build a solid foundation for your joints and skeletal structure. As far as protein sources I recommend eating organic whole eggs. These are the best! Organic Chicken, grass-fed beef and bison, wild caught sockeye salmon, sardines, and chunk lite tuna are some other great sources for building muscle. Aim for 1lb per bodyweight, so if you weigh 150lbs eat roughly 150 grams of protein. Keep at it and your numbers will continue to climb! Hey Carlos! Thanks for writing and sharing your results. I commend you for your efforts and want to tell you that you are definitely not doomed. If you stick with training you’ll benefit in many positive ways and you’re life will be forever changed. So never give up if it is something you truly desire.

As a teen bodybuilder keep focusing on getting stronger and eating a bunch of high quality calories. Be sure to include lots of push-ups, pull-ups, dips, rows, planks, and other body weight exercises to build a solid foundation for your joints and skeletal structure. As far as protein sources I recommend eating organic whole eggs. These are the best! Organic Chicken, grass-fed beef and bison, wild caught sockeye salmon, sardines, and chunk lite tuna are some other great sources for building muscle. Aim for 1lb per bodyweight, so if you weigh 150lbs eat roughly 150 grams of protein. Keep at it and your numbers will continue to climb!

]]> By: Carlos http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Carlos Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:17:23 +0000 http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/?p=27#comment-61 Thanks You for posting this. I actually feel a lot better after reading about this "Curse" I was doomed with. I did start doing Vince's "Maximize Your Muscle"(though I have been doing it for 5 months, I restarted the entire thing because I got heavier weights. At first I could only Bench 40lbs. and I stayed with that weight for 5 months. After noticing sticking with the same weight wasn't building muscle, I bought more weights and I can bench 50lbs with little effort and 68-70lbs with maximal effort). I have noticed I have noticed after doing more(I was extremely lazy until I decided I won't get the body I want until I work for it), my arms seem a little bigger(they look even bigger when I have my arms bent, but their regular size when my arm is down)and I can finally see my six pack coming in(the "Top Half" is very noticeable while the "Lower Half" is also making it's way in). I plan to get bigger by the time School starts again(I'm only a Teen if that make's a difference in Body Building). Now about Eating. Is there good type of Meat that has a lot of Protein? I plan to buy some Beef Jerky because I've heard it's good for Body building. And what other good foods contribute to gaining Muscle? Thanks You for posting this. I actually feel a lot better after reading about this “Curse” I was doomed with. I did start doing Vince’s “Maximize Your Muscle”(though I have been doing it for 5 months, I restarted the entire thing because I got heavier weights. At first I could only Bench 40lbs. and I stayed with that weight for 5 months. After noticing sticking with the same weight wasn’t building muscle, I bought more weights and I can bench 50lbs with little effort and 68-70lbs with maximal effort). I have noticed I have noticed after doing more(I was extremely lazy until I decided I won’t get the body I want until I work for it), my arms seem a little bigger(they look even bigger when I have my arms bent, but their regular size when my arm is down)and I can finally see my six pack coming in(the “Top Half” is very noticeable while the “Lower Half” is also making it’s way in). I plan to get bigger by the time School starts again(I’m only a Teen if that make’s a difference in Body Building). Now about Eating. Is there good type of Meat that has a lot of Protein? I plan to buy some Beef Jerky because I’ve heard it’s good for Body building. And what other good foods contribute to gaining Muscle?

]]> By: bill http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/comment-page-1/#comment-60 bill Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:28:42 +0000 http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/?p=27#comment-60 It was a hard session in the gym today cutting down on my cardio. I realise I'm in a habit and have to break it for positive results. I'm so stuffed with food today, It's not unpleasant as I dont eat junk and am trying to adapt to the caveman regime. 5-8 reps? is this with heavier weights? Thanks for your advice Brandon. I'll certainly follow it and let you know how it goes. I'm in the UK by the way. It was a hard session in the gym today cutting down on my cardio. I realise I’m in a habit and have to break it for positive results.

I’m so stuffed with food today, It’s not unpleasant as I dont eat junk and am trying to adapt to the caveman regime.

5-8 reps? is this with heavier weights?

Thanks for your advice Brandon. I’ll certainly follow it and let you know how it goes. I’m in the UK by the way.

]]> By: Brandon http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Brandon Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:12:54 +0000 http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/?p=27#comment-59 Your welcome Bill. You can definitely put some weight on you if you DESIRE it. Consider going on a mass phase and reduce your workouts to 3-4 days a week max. Temporarily cut the cardio out or limit it to only 1 or 2 sessions on off days or after your weight training to maintain cardiovascular health. Too much cardio will eat into your calories and gains. Keep your weight training workouts between 30-45 minutes. You're doing the right exercises, yet consider dropping the rep range down to 5-8 reps and focus on getting stronger. Lift some heavy weight and then get out of the gym and focus on eating and recovery. You DO NOT grow in the gym, but while you're resting and sleeping. Keep me posted on your results! :) Your welcome Bill. You can definitely put some weight on you if you DESIRE it. Consider going on a mass phase and reduce your workouts to 3-4 days a week max. Temporarily cut the cardio out or limit it to only 1 or 2 sessions on off days or after your weight training to maintain cardiovascular health. Too much cardio will eat into your calories and gains. Keep your weight training workouts between 30-45 minutes. You’re doing the right exercises, yet consider dropping the rep range down to 5-8 reps and focus on getting stronger. Lift some heavy weight and then get out of the gym and focus on eating and recovery. You DO NOT grow in the gym, but while you’re resting and sleeping. Keep me posted on your results! :)

]]> By: bill http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/comment-page-1/#comment-58 bill Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:15:04 +0000 http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/?p=27#comment-58 Thanks for the reply Brandon, I'll do exactly as you say. I'm in my 40's 6ft tall 10 and half stone and eat like crazy and never ever gain an ounce. I've been exactly the same weight since I was 18. I work out at the gym 5 or 6 times per week: 20 min various cardio , rowing, running, cycle cross trainer followed by 3 or 4 sets of 12 reps of various free weights, squats, dead lifting etc. Then steam / 10 min swim / sauna / ice shower. Honestly I could drink a gallon of ice cream every half hour and never put on an ounce. I dont drink or smoke. I eat 4 / 5 meals a day. I'm intrigued to try the caveman diet. I'd love to put on a stone. But it's not a massive issue. Not when I see the fat beer bellied piers of mine anyway. Thanks for the reply Brandon, I’ll do exactly as you say. I’m in my 40′s 6ft tall 10 and half stone and eat like crazy and never ever gain an ounce. I’ve been exactly the same weight since I was 18. I work out at the gym 5 or 6 times per week: 20 min various cardio , rowing, running, cycle cross trainer followed by 3 or 4 sets of 12 reps of various free weights, squats, dead lifting etc. Then steam / 10 min swim / sauna / ice shower.

Honestly I could drink a gallon of ice cream every half hour and never put on an ounce. I dont drink or smoke. I eat 4 / 5 meals a day.

I’m intrigued to try the caveman diet. I’d love to put on a stone. But it’s not a massive issue. Not when I see the fat beer bellied piers of mine anyway.

]]> By: Brandon http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2009/01/01/the-benefits-of-being-an-ectomorph/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Brandon Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:09:50 +0000 http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/?p=27#comment-57 @ Brandon: Always willing to help out another Brandon! At your age your metabolism is burning up calories like crazy. I know you may think you're eating enough, but if your weight is not increasing AT ALL then YOU'RE NOT EATING ENOUGH. Sorry, didn't mean to yell at you, but I really want to emphasize this because you have to eat like a madman to build muscle when you're young with a rapid metabolism. If I were in your shoes right now, here's what I'd do.... 1. Eat 3 big meals and day and 3 big super shakes. 2. Train 3 days a week for 30-45 minutes using squats, deadlifts, overhead press, push-ups, pull-ups, dips. Focus on getting stronger. 3. Sleep 8-10 hours a night. 4. Read this post: http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2010/11/05/how-to-gain-weight-fast/ You can do this, Brandon! Be persistent and keep educating yourself by reading the articles on this website. @ Brandon: Always willing to help out another Brandon! At your age your metabolism is burning up calories like crazy. I know you may think you’re eating enough, but if your weight is not increasing AT ALL then YOU’RE NOT EATING ENOUGH. Sorry, didn’t mean to yell at you, but I really want to emphasize this because you have to eat like a madman to build muscle when you’re young with a rapid metabolism. If I were in your shoes right now, here’s what I’d do…. 1. Eat 3 big meals and day and 3 big super shakes. 2. Train 3 days a week for 30-45 minutes using squats, deadlifts, overhead press, push-ups, pull-ups, dips. Focus on getting stronger. 3. Sleep 8-10 hours a night. 4. Read this post: http://hardgainermusclebuilding.com/blog/2010/11/05/how-to-gain-weight-fast/

You can do this, Brandon! Be persistent and keep educating yourself by reading the articles on this website.

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