TYPE 2B
General Overview
The most emotional type, their emotions (both good and bad) are amplified. They have lower levels of self-esteem, the highest level of empathy, and can be prone to rapid mood swings. They need others to like them to feel good (improve self-esteem).
Neurological Overview
They have a good memory, strong emotions, and are prone to frequent mood swings.
More adaptable behavior, typically second only to 2A’s. Generally friendly and helpful.
Prone to anxiety, overthinking, and creating scenarios in their mind. They tend to produce more cortisol, second only to type 3’s. Typically don’t like to take risks, would rather stick to things they know.
Motor learning is not as good. Recall of information will be slower, but memory will still be good.
Personality Characteristics
• Need to feel important
• Higher anxiety
• Introverted but can be extroverted when
they feel good
• Great listeners
• Prefer one-on-one situations
• Emotional
• Seek admiration and respect of others
• Fall in love easily
• People pleasers
• Give all of themselves to others/
relationships
• Have a hard time saying no
• Hate to disappoint others
• Stick with things they know and love
• Read people well
• Like to dress up and look good
• Very empathetic
• Most prone to choking under pressure
• Hard on themselves
• Will sacrifice themselves for others
• Most prone to emotional eating and
binge episodes
Nutrition Overview
Adherence tool: Type 2B’s, more than any of the other types, want to feel their best. Finding a plan that allows this is key for them. They are also great at following a plan, but very hard on themselves so a small slip up can make them feel like they failed. They are most prone to emotional eating and need to develop other outlets and habits when it comes to emotional eating.
Fat Loss Structure: Marathon Approach
Type 2B’s are typically more anxious and produce higher cortisol, so an aggressive deficit should be avoided. A slow and steady approach will allow them the most success. If a faster approach is needed, an interval approach will work best (2-3 weeks in a deficit with 1 week at maintenance). To help avoid emotional eating and reduce stress, they should work on finding relaxing activities they enjoy (meditation, walking, stretching, etc.). Type 2B’s are typically the best candidates for a ketogenic or low-carb diet if their training and lifestyle align with it (rarely found with keto). This can be used especially at the beginning phases of a dieting plan before transitioning into a normal low-carb or carb cycling approach. Carbs around training and before bed work well.
Muscle building structure: Type 2B’s do well with most carbs being consumed around training and the rest before bed. A small surplus works well to build muscle. Managing cortisol and insulin sensitivity through their nutrition, training, and lifestyle while in a surplus will allow them to feel their best. This is where the carbs around training come in.
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