"I'm a 19 year old engineering student, and I am an ectomorph. I was chubby as a kid, ran and slimmed down when I was 15, and I've been skinny ever since.
"My problem is I have little muscle, BUT I hover around 18% bodyfat. I've improved my diet (more veggies less pizza) but remain unsure as to my immediate dietary goals. I'm lifting on your pyramid program (getting much stronger) and eating often, but I'm afaid to eat too many calories, because I want less fat. What is your suggestion? Thanks!"
-SA
My Answer: I think you're still suffering from a poor body image. You still see yourself as the chubby kid, and I have a feeling your diet is poor. Keep eating lots of veggies, lower the starchy carbs and sugar intake and make sure you eat a lot of protein.
If you're suffering from body dysmorphia, then you might be restricting some needed calories. If you restrict the calories, then there's a tendency to restrict needed nutrients, such as protein. You need more protein to build more muscle, to build a bigger engine to burn the fat weight.
What I suggest you do is go to Fitday.com and sign up for a free account. Use the Fitday journal and record your meals. Fitday will break down your calorie and macronutrient intake. You will see it clearly in a pie chart what macronutrient profile you are eating from day to day.
Ideally, for simultaneous fat loss and muscle gain, you want all 3 macronutrients (protein, fat and carbs) to be equal. To get ripped and maintain muscle, then you should have moderate to high protein and fat, extremely low carb.
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