Mesomorph Diet for Beginners Let's start with the basics. If you've ever noticed that some people seem to build muscle easily, lose fat without too much struggle, and generally have an athletic build even without hitting the gym religiously, you've probably spotted a mesomorph. The concept of body types, or somatotypes as they're officially called, was introduced by a psychologist named William Sheldon back in the 1940s. He identified three main body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. While this system has its critics and isn't a perfect science, it's remained popular because it genuinely helps people understand their bodies better and figure out what eating and training strategies might work best for them.A mesomorph sits right in the middle of the body type spectrum. If ectomorphs are naturally lean and struggle to gain weight, and endomorphs tend to store fat more easily, mesomorphs are the Goldilocks of body types. They have a naturally athletic build with a moderate frame that's not too thin and not too heavy. Think of athletes like gymnasts, swimmers, or bodybuilders who seem to respond incredibly well to training and can shift their body composition with relative ease. Now, before you get too excited or disappointed about whether you're a mesomorph, remember that pure body types are actually pretty rare. Most people are a combination of two types, with one being more dominant. You might be a meso-ectomorph or a meso-endomorph, which just means you lean more toward one side while still having mesomorphic qualities. The point isn't to pigeonhole yourself into a rigid category but to understand your natural tendencies so you can work with your body instead of against it. Get your copy!!!