Hello! Over the years, I have observed the lives of many people, friends and gym goers, and one thing always strikes me: ectomorphs (the "tall, skinny" type) Correct me if I am wrong, but I get the feeling they GENERALLY are more gifted in the nervous system functions (stronger and faster on a pound per pound basis, quick learners too) and are almost never sick. I have once heard that bodyfat acts as a reserve of energy, mostly for times of sickness. So here is my hypothesis: Since ectomorphs have a more gifted nervous system, and are rarely sick, isn't is just logical that they have more difficulty storing fat / making muscular gains because they just plain don't need to? Open to any discussion. That's my 2 cents. Dan C. [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.