Beginner Ectomorph Weight Loss/Fat Burning Nutrition
You're generally lean, with a smaller frame and thinner limbs.
You have a fast metabolism and tolerate carbs well.
You're battle is usually trying to gain muscle/weight.
(Note - If this DOESN'T sound like/represent you, you may need to go back and take a look at the questions again to get more appropriate recommendations for your true body-type)
You've indicated that your experience level is on the lower end, so keeping it simple is the best idea. You don't need to worry so much about calorie counting and tracking exact grams of intake for protein, carbs, fat, etc and should focus mostly in improving overall healthy eating habits.
Typically true ectomorphs don't have an issue with being overweight - usually the issue is just the opposite. However, poor eating habits or an inactive lifestyle can definitely make it possible.
The Key factors you need to focus on are:
Typically true ectomorphs don't have an issue with being overweight - usually the issue is just the opposite. However, poor eating habits or an inactive lifestyle can definitely make it possible.
The Key factors you need to focus on are:
- Try to follow a consistent eating schedule, whatever it may be (once every two hours, or only 2-3 meals a day) so long as you are as consistent as possible with the meal times.
- Try to follow the meal guidelines below as much as possible. The goal here is progress, not perfection - so only make changes to your diet to meet these guidelines that you feel confident you can stick with and follow consistently, and progress from there.
- Try to include as much food as possible from the "superfoods" listed below.
- Eat slowly and stop when you feel about 80% full
For Men, at each meal try to eat/include:
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For Women, at each meal try to eat/include:
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If you are following an exercise/workout routine - eat a meal 1-2 hours pre and post workout.
Superfoods:
Proteins:
Carbs:
Drinks:
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Fruits/Vegetables:
Fats:
Herbs & Stuff:
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