Health and fitness are not one-size-fits-alland this is especially true for diets and eating styles.
What is an endomorph?
(If you’re thinking,‘well, no duh’, we’re with you.)
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To that end, before you read ahead we wanted to give a friendly and important (!!)
reminder to take these “body types” and his theories with a grain of salt.
As a psychologist, Sheldon’s focus was on how these somatotypes relate to personality traits and temperaments.
What is the endomorph diet?
So it’s likely not surprising that the endomorph diet tends to focus on weight and fat loss.
(See also:8 Ways to Increase Your Metabolism.)
How does the endomorph diet supposedly work?
This is where an expert may be helpful to make realistic recommendations about food for your health and goals.
That’s because the endomorph diet is reminiscent of another popular eating plan: the paleo diet.
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Is there validity to any of this?
The ratio of muscle and fat isn’t the only consideration for determining metabolism either.
So, should you try the endomorph diet?
The other important concern with the endomorph diet is the lack of individual assessment, says Dr. Sonpal.
There’s also something inherently self-critical about labeling your body based on incomplete research from several decades ago.
Bottom line: Stop thinking about what mold you fit in or what “punch in” you are.
Eat to fuel your goals and your happiness.
