...it is generally said that people come in three basic body types?
1. Ectomorph
2. Endomorph
3. Mesomorph
Well now you do! New information added to your knowledge bank...YIPEEE!!! (that's if you didn't know already)...Lol.
Below are their descriptions, which do you fall under???
THE ECTOMORPH-
They don't hold much fat or muscles in their body ("Lekpa" as us Nigerians would call it)...they could practically eat any and everything because it doesn't affect their weight in any way, although when they do gain weight, they sometimes gain it in odd areas.
Some popular ectomorphs are: Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Characteristics:
- Fragile
- Thin
- Flat chest
- Delicate build
- Young appearance
- Tall
- Light muscled
- Has trouble gaining weight
-Large brain (I see they smarty pants. Hehehe....nice one!)
Their temperament:
Ectomorphs are said to typically be hyperactive, sensitive,
artistic, highly self-aware, apprehensive, introverted, socially restrained.
THE ENDOMORPH:
This is someone whose body keeps fat and it is quite easy for this person to put on weight, even with a diet, they need to put in more effort to lose weight and keep fit. In my opinion, this body type, regardless of what people think is not bad at all. It can be a bit frustrating but the truth is if you are mindful of what you eat and exercise regularly (#phew) then you can be as lean as you want!
Well known in-shape edomorphs are: Jennifer Lopez, Oprah Winfrey, Kate Winslet, Cindy Crawford.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Soft body
- Round shaped
- Over-developed digestive system (Hmmm)
- Gains muscle easily
Their temperament:
They are generally caring people, patient, tolerant,
extroverted, very nourishing, love comfort (even luxury),
love good food and being with people.
THE MESOMORPH:
This is someone that practically has it easy when it comes to weight gain...they tend to retain fat and muscle in all the best places, and if they want to lose the weight, they do so almost effortlessly, paying no mind to diet. Some examples of mesomorphs are Madonna, Britney Spears and Gloria Estefan.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Athletic
- Muscular body
- Mature appearance
- Rectangle shaped for men Hourglass for women
- Upright posture
Their temperament:
They tend to be active, very energetic, dynamic, assertive, courageous, sometimes aggressive and competitive and they are said to be risk takers.
Although, few people actually fall into just one category...it is more likely that you will be a combination of the body types. Some common combo's are ecto-mesomorph and endo-mesomorph.
These basic body types can be broken down into ten; 5 for women (check out my post here and how to dress for each of them here ) and 5 for men (which i would be talking about in my next post).
So see ya in my next post....until then, stay safe!
With Lots and Lots of Love
From My
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They don't hold much fat or muscles in their body ("Lekpa" as us Nigerians would call it)...they could practically eat any and everything because it doesn't affect their weight in any way, although when they do gain weight, they sometimes gain it in odd areas.
This is someone whose body keeps fat and it is quite easy for this person to put on weight, even with a diet, they need to put in more effort to lose weight and keep fit. In my opinion, this body type, regardless of what people think is not bad at all. It can be a bit frustrating but the truth is if you are mindful of what you eat and exercise regularly (#phew) then you can be as lean as you want!
This is someone that practically has it easy when it comes to weight gain...they tend to retain fat and muscle in all the best places, and if they want to lose the weight, they do so almost effortlessly, paying no mind to diet. Some examples of mesomorphs are Madonna, Britney Spears and Gloria Estefan.