Understanding Your Starting Point

Body Types – What Are They?

Not all bodies respond to diet and exercise the same way. Understanding your body type can help you build a strategy that works for you.

  • Ectomorph – Lean and long. Hard to gain muscle or fat. Fast metabolism.
  • Mesomorph – Naturally athletic. Builds muscle easily. Balanced metabolism.
  • Endomorph – Gains fat easily. Slower metabolism. May need to work harder to lean out.

 

Illustration of the 3 main body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph
The three primary body types and their characteristics

 

Mindset Over Everything

Getting shredded or strong doesn’t just take a meal plan and a gym — it takes a mindset.

You need:

  • Patience – Real change takes months, not days.
  • Realism – Start from where you are, not where someone else is.
  • Self-awareness – Know your triggers, your limits, and your habits.

The goal isn’t just a new body — it’s a new lifestyle.

 

Motivational quote: Be stronger than your excuses
Stay focused — your mindset shapes your progress