Body Type Nutrition Guide

| Here's a breakdown of what it takes for your body type to get the results you need and exactly what to eat and what supplements to take. Keep reading to find out exactly what to eat to ensure that you get results!By: Marc LoblinerJun 13, 2008 * * * EMAILMORE"What is that in your bottle and what does it do?" We get asked this everyday when drinking our Xtend (BCAA, L-Glutamine and Citrulline Malate) during our workout. But how many times have you sat down at a restaurant and had people ask how that meal was going to benefit your workout tomorrow? Probably never.We are here to tell you that it is not just the workout nutrition that fuels your training, but the many meals before training that enable you to get your pump on and attain the Holy Grail of Bodybuilding - Fat Loss and LEAN MASS GAIN!In this article, Team Scivation will break down what it takes for your body type to get the results you need and exactly what to eat and what supplements to take. Keep reading to find out exactly what to eat to ensure that you get results!

Phenotypes

The term phenotype is defined as "The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences." (Dictionary.com). One's body type/structure can be placed in three phenotypes: 1. Ectomorph - Naturally skinny, narrow bone structure, has a hard time gaining weight 2. Mesomorph - Naturally built, broad shoulders, can gain or lose weight relatively equally 3. Endomorph - Naturally heavy, wide bone structure, gains weight easilyThere is a clear visible physical distinction between the three phenotypes, but what is not visible and often ignored is the biochemical and metabolic differences between the three phenotypes. Your phenotype will dictate the way you should structure your diet to gain lean mass. For example, mesomorphs and endomorphs need to eat less food than an ectomorph in order to gain weight.In this article we will go over specific...