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The last and probably the most desired somatype is that of the mesomorph. A mesomorph typically has a medium to  large large bone structure, large muscles and an athletic physique. Mesomorphs find it easy to gain and lose weight and they are naturally strong individuals. I attribute a lot of my weight loss to the fact that I do have some mesomorph type qualities.

The mesomorph body type responds very well to training. Gains are usually seen very quickly, especially for beginners. However,  mesomorphs can also gain fat more easily than ectomorphs. They have to watch their caloric intake or they can quickly become out of shape. An excellent example of this is Janet Jackson whose weight sees more fluctuation than the stock market.

From Chunky to Chiseled...

Exercise:

Male mesomorphs need to focus on keeping their body fat percentage down, as many mesomorphs are prone to weight gain,  even though they lose it fairly easily.  A balanced combo of cardio and weight lifting make the male mesomorph the physical cadillac of men.

In the last blog post I disussed some of the trait of the endomorph somatype and how they should diet and eat. Now I’m going to take it to the other extreme and dicuss the ectomorph body type.

I'd like to ecto into her morph....

The ectomorph is characterized by long and thin muscles and limbs. They typically have low fat storage and are characterized as being slim. In other words these are the douchebag who can eat whatever they want and never worry about gaining weight. Hopefully, there is a special place in hell reserved for thee fools.

As an ectomorph you are naturally slim, but what if you’re not happy with your frame and you want to bulk up and get ripped? Without the proper diet and exercie you would find it very hard to add any significant muscle gain because your metabolism is naturally high and your body type does not pack on muscles

Exercise

Ectomorphs should focus on doing heay lifting and avoid too much cardio. Thirty minute of cardio 3 time a week is sufficient to maintain cardiovascular health. As an ectomorph it is important to focus on weightt training. Your workouts should be fairly heavy  in weights and workout pace slower (longer rest periods between sets) a you are trying to build muscle and not definition. Weight training is very important to an extomorph and its recommended that they incorporate strength training into their workout at least 3-4 times a week. It is important to keep your sets low and a pyramid workout scheme is encouraged.

Diet

As ane ectomorph you tend to lose weight fairly easily due to your metabolim, but dont be fooled. You’re still susceptible to chronic diease such as diabete and high blood pressure if you’re diet is piss poor. In order to gain muscle an ectomorph must eat a diet high in calories and full of complex carbohydrate and proteins in order to pack on the lean muscle mass and get ripped. It is important that they get more calories from the proper sources in order to fuel their muscle gain

If you have any questions please feel free to hit me up and I’ll answer your questions or point you in the direction of someone who will…

Nope this article isnt about my type of women, though if anyone is wondering I like my women athletic like a Carol Rodriguez or Alexandra Joner. Please send applications to jimgetssliminfo@gmail.com, nude photos are always encouraged…

Rather I am writing about the different types of human body shapes. While all humans are equal some people have more ideal body types for losing weight and maintaining an attractive figure.

When it comes to humans there are three types of body shapes, ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. While most people are a combo of  body types, most fall strongly into one particulary somotype.  So how do the different body types affect how you lose and maintain your weight?  I’ll focus on each body type and explain how they should structure their diet and exercise routines and how to maximize their results.

Endomorph:

An  endomorph body type is solid and generally soft. Endomorphs  tend to gain fat easily. The body fat that an endomorph somatotype tends to carry around the midssection (enveloping vital organs) and can potentially be very dangerous to your health. Endomorphs tend to have very strong leg muscles. They also tend to be short and have very thick limbs.  So what does this mean for you if you fall into this category?

As a fellow endomorph, I have insight into what it takes to lose weight as an endomorph. Endomorphs must employ a combo of cardio and weight training and a healthy diet to keep the fat off and the sexy on.

Exercise

Endomorphs should do low to moderate weight workouts with a high number of repetitions per set. I would tend to recommend doing circuit training and supersets with limited rest time between sets to keep the heart rate elevated and to maximize results. Although endomorphs tend to gain fat easily, they can also develop lean muscle mass rather quickly. The typical endomorph should lift weights 2-3 times a week while supplementing their workout with cardio routines 3-4 times a week.

Diet

It is important for an endomorph to eat regulary and drink lots of water since their metabolism are naturally slower than the 2 other body types.

Additionally, endomorphs should avoid carb snacks and deep fried foods because they end up going straight to your belly, thighs and backside. I know some people would like that but there is a thin line between a phat ass and a fat ass and some of you have crossed it and dont even know it.

It is imperative that an endomorph eat foods high in protein because they provide long lasting energy and they assist in losing fat and gaining muscle. They should also limit their complex carb intake to the first half of the day, because their bodies tend to hang on to carbs and store them as fat.

Although being an endomorph is tough when it comes to realizing your ideal physique, a little bit of discipline, hard work, and focus,  can help you achieve your ideal body type.

I recently moved to Washington, DC and I’ve had a difficult time finding produce that was fresh and affordable. The local grocery stores produce section has fruit/vegetables in such bad condition that I’m sure, most of them have some type of agricultural STD. Apparently, my preidicament is common  for people who live in major urban areas without access to a Trader Joes or the funds to shop at a Whole Foods.

Apparently even oranges can get chlaymdia...

With this in mind I decided to write a post on where to find good produce in your local city.

Farmers Market-Most cities across the U.S. have a farmers market, that is full of ripe, fresh, and maybe organic produce. In the District of Columbia you have Eastern Market and you have the DC Farmer’s Market both full of fresh produce and other grocery items.

This limited edition Louis Vutton purse was a package deal with a 2 lbs of celery.

You can even find that Louis Vuitton purse you’ve been craving ladies.                

Eastern Market...the only reason to come to SE DC if you're not black or gay...

Fruit Stands- fruit stands are a great way to buy local produce for the yuppie on a budget or living in poverty like myself. While the selection may not be as varied as what you would find at a farmers market,  the fruit quality is often seasonal, local, and fresh.

Buying from fruit stands helps support your local economy and illegal immigrant community...J/K

Community Supported Agriculture- has become very popular over the last couple of years with pretentious yuppies like myself for a variety of reasons. CSA’s offer seasonal local food to members who purchase a subscription. Typically the subscriber will recieve a box weekly or biweekly of fresh vegetables and sometimes other farm products. One small disadvantaged of CSA’s is that you get a lot of atypical vegetables, however this is easily countered because it forces you to learn new styles of cooking and expand your pallate.

You've heard of male genitalia in a box, now you have veggies in a box...STDs optional.

As you can see it is possible to get fresh quality produce if you leave in major city, without spending an arm and a leg. Hopefully, this will help out all those people looking for alternatives to the local grocery store.

When it comes to fitness and diet, I consider myself far from a noob. However, yesterday I pulled a very amateur move by not eating before doing an intense cardio/weightlifting circuit workout. In my quest to fine tone my figure for the summer,  I forgot to eat something to provide my body fuel for my workout. By the time I was on my second circuit of four, I was seeing stars and thought that it was very possible I would end up dying on the Gold’s Gym floor.  That would have sucked…

Preparing to eat my pre-workout meal...

As my life flashed before my eyes I thought it would be a good idea to write a post on why you should fuel your body before doing weightlifting workouts, to prevent others from making the foolish mistake I had made.

Why?

Its important to eat before you lift because weightlifting is an anaerobic activity.  This means your body is burning glycogen to create ATP, for energy to your muscles. Without the  proper nutrition before a workout, your body will burn muscle to make glucose, via glucogenisis. Basically you’ll end up burning muscle and looking like a puny individual.

What?

It is important to have a pre and post workout meal. Your preworkout meal should be low  in fat and fiber so it’s easily digestible. It is also important to remeber not to each foods with too much sugar so you dont have a energy crash before you reach the gym. Try to pick foods that are easily digestible. A good idea for a pre-workout meal is oatmeal and a solid protein. Chicken, fish or even a protein shake would be an adequte source for protein. This combination will give you the energy you need to perform to the max while not weighing you down too much.

When?

It is ideal to eat about 30 minutes before you workout for maximum results.

Here are a few other pre-workout foods to consider.

• A protein shake
• Raisins
• Nuts
• Fruits like apples and plums
• Hard boiled eggs with no yolk/Egg Whites
• Turkey breast on whole wheat bread
• Tuna

No this isnt an article about the benefits of marijuna smoke. We all know marijuana is bad for you and makes a you a fat slob. The subject of this post is about my new favorite snack, Broccoli and hummus. I have already made a post about the benefits of hummus but lets talk about the benefits of those small trees, and I mean broccoli not the ones that Wiz Khalifa raps about.

Wiz Khalifa enjoys the health benefits of trees...

Remember when your mom used to tell you to eat your broccoli, if you wanted to grow strong? Well that miserable old hag was lying to you. There is no proof that broccoli makes you grow big and strong. If that was the case I would be 6’5″ and playing in the NBA and not a professional number cruncher. While broccoli wont make you grow big and strong it does have the following health benefits.

There's more than one way to roll a tree...try broccoli with hummus for a tasty snack.

• Broccoli provides a high amount of vitamin C, which has numerous benefits like preventing the common cold and cataracts.
• Do you have high blood pressure? Instead of using the trees that’ll get you a prison record, why  don’t you try broccoli. It helps lower your blood pressure without all of the horrible side effects like munchies and euphoric feelings.
• Haven’t had a bowel movement in a couple of days? Are you more backed up than the DC beltway after 20 car accident? Then broccoli may be the answer. Broccoli is fiber-rich, and that enhances the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and can also reduce blood cholesterol levels.
• Broccoli has also been known to reduce the chances of Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, calcium deficiencies, stomach and colon cancer, malignant tumors, lung cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and even the aging process.

In conclusion, broccoli is a pretty awesome vegetable. Although I will warn you as my coworkers have found out that ingesting broccoli can cause some very undesirable smells to be emitted from your body…just saying.

I’m probably a little late to the party. I usually am when it comes to most things not involving my career or technology. Over the Thanksgiving holiday I discovered hummus, and it was love at first taste. A family friend brought it over with mini bread loaves as an hors d’oeuvres to compliment the amazing Thanksgiving dinner I cooked for my family.

Hummus-Awesomeness Personified

I always thought hummus was a hippie food for tree huggers and annoying vegetarians, but its so much more than that. It’s a great tasting and healthy alternative to most dips. They go great with chips, nachos, and even veggies. Ive been eating hummus with broccoli for the past couple of days I gear up for my 2011 fitness goals.

This article has been a long time coming. This has been a pet peeve of mine for a while. Somewhere along the way the organic/vegan/ hippy food culture was able to convince mainstream America that because something says “organic” or “vegan” that it is healthy. This could not be further from the truth. Calories are calories no matter where they come from. That is to say that things like carbohydrates, fats, sugars, and calories are what is really important when it comes to losing weight and having a healthy diet.

“There’s really very limited information in people on actual health outcomes with consumption of these products,” says David Klurfeld, PhD, chairman of the department of Nutrition and Food Science at Wayne State University in Detroit. “We don’t know enough to say that one is better than the other.” The true benefit of organic food comes from the way it is processed. Organic food supposedly does not exploit the planet and is more eco-friendly. If you choose to buy organic foods for any reason it should be for its environmental benefits and not in the hope that it will automatically help you lose weight or be healthier.

The most important thing in a diet is the content of the diet. According to the New York Times we get 7 percent of our calories from soft drinks, more than we do from vegetables; the top food group by caloric intake is “sweets”; and one-third of nation’s adults are now obese.  So the question isn’t if your food is organic/vegan or whatever, the question should be “What is the nutritional content of my food?” Eating organic won’t help you lose weight but eating smart and healthy will.

I have always been pretty indifferent to Sushi.  Over the past few weeks I have discovered that I have an affinity for sushi.  I don’t think its a coincidence my desire for sushi developed when they opened up a Wegman’s grocery store, no more than a few minutes from my house. I’d venture to say Ive been there about 10 times in the 24 days its been opened.

Through this love affair I have discovered this magic slimy green stuff known as seaweed salad.You can probably infer from my previous physical size, that there isn’t much that I wont eat so physical appearance means little to me when it comes to food. Normally, I’d be adverse to putting slimy green stuff in my mouth but unlike people looks aren’t everything when it comes to food ( I’m kidding…maybe). Putting aside my vain tendencies I’ve found that it tastes great and apparently its pretty healthy.  Here are some of the health benefits of seaweed:

• Burns Fat-Studies have shown that seaweed is powerful aid in helping people loose weight.  Seaweed contains fibrous alga that has been found to be effective in reducing fat absorption in clinical trials (healthnews.com). It also contains fucoxanthin has been shown to be an effective way to increase metabolism and suppress appetite.  In other words it has a reverse munchies effect or so I’ve heard. I’ve never used illegal drugs in my life.

• Helps Immune System- Seaweed Salad contains garlic. Garlic has long been considered a way to prevent illness in traditional medicine.  Modern research has shown that  helps to prevent sickness by regulating your immune system. In an article by the The Journal of the National Medical Association, titled “Garlic Revisited: Therapeutic for the Major Diseases of Our Times?” research showed  that garlic boosts your immune system by helping your body eliminate dangerous free radicals and heavy-metal intoxication.

Slimy, Green Goodness...

Natural is always better...

I have a thing for peanut butter complexioned women with smooth buttery brown skin, Sanaa Lathan, Kerry Washington, Aisha Tyler, Zoey Saldana, Tia and Tamera Mowry  you get the picture ( Side Note:I convinced my 6th grade classmates I was dating Tia Mowry, obviously they weren’t too bright). Smooth peanut buttery skin is as nice to look at as natural peanut butter is to eat. Natural peanut butter was a regular part of my diet in my first year of weight loss. Last night I was craving some peanut butter so I stopped by the grocery store, picked up a jar, and decided to write an article on some of its benefits.

Peanut Butter or Kerry Washington? They are both mmm mmm good!

All-Natural Peanut Butter is a great source of protein and healthy fats. Even though it is high in calories, if  eaten in proper portions it can be part of a healthy and balanced diet. Natural peanut butter is healthier than the refined peanut butter most of us are used to be buying. Unrefined peanut butter has all of  the the natural benefits without the additives. Below are a list of the benefits of peanut butter.

• Lowers Bad Cholesterol (LDL)
• Increases Good Cholesterol (HDL)
• Contains high amounts of dietary fiber to help control cholesterol and blood sugar
• Great source of protein
• Contains Vitamin E and B3
• Contains beneficial minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, copper and calcium.

Vitamin E  can  significantly reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Vitamin B3  aids in the recovery of cell DNA damage  and in improving sexual bodily functions by assuring the proper secretion of sexual hormones. Basically peanut butter helps you have better sex. Well that’s good to know, its healthy and an aphrodisiac (not like that matters in my case). Next time you  are in the grocery store make sure to pick up a jar of natural peanut butter and a celery stalk for a great midday or late night snack.

Disclaimer: I am a fan of women of all complexions and ethnicities. So don’t be a Sensitive Sally and get all wound up.