Anabolic is the building phase of metabolism. To build muscle, we want to encourage the anabolic phase and discourage the catabolic phase. The word “anabolic” as often associated with “anabolic steroids,” but the term actually has no necessary association with artificial means of muscle building. Anything that puts your body’s chemistry into muscle-building mode deserves [...]

Catabolic is the opposite of anabolic. For our purposes, catabolic describes the tearing down of muscle tissue. Your body can go into the catabolic phase of metabolism for a variety of reasons. Inadequate/incorrect nutrition and over-training are two of the most common. More: Wikipedia: Catabolism

A mesomorph is generally considered the most desirable of the three body types. The mesomorph has well-defined muscles and large bones. The torso tapers to a relatively narrow waist. Facial features include well-defined cheek bones and a square jaw. Arms and legs are well-developed and even the muscles of the fingers are defined. See also: [...]