Are you overwhelmed by ALL the health information out there? Maybe you find yourself wondering, "What's the best diet for me? Why did Sally lose 20 pounds on the Zone diet and I stayed right where I started? Do I really have to eat for my blood type? How do I figure out which one is the right diet for me?"
I am asked this question so often. People email me asking about this diet or that, does HCG work, etc... No wonder we are all confused! I'm happy to report there is a way to overcome the insanity and step into YOUR ideal body! Here's the thing. We are each biochemically individual. There is not one diet that will work for everyone. And, if you have chronic stress, whatever diet you go on is likely not to work because stress causes us to hold onto fat.
So, how do I find the right diet for me? Enter, metabolic typing. With this technique, you learn how to partner with and listen to your body because the innate wisdom of your body will lead to exactly the right way of eating for YOU! When we rely on the scale to tell us if we are OK and we try diet after diet, we don't learn to listen to what our body needs. This is the missing link.
Each of us has unique 'cellular machinery'. In his book, The Metabolic Typing Diet, Bill Walcott explains that each individual has unique macronutrient proportion requirements to facilitate optimal cellular and bodily functions. Just as we use the correct fuel for our cars to run properly, we must also use the correct fuel for our bodies to operate optimally. So how do I know which one is the balanced combination for me? Here are three ways:
First, do some experimenting. You can actually take a test with me to find out, or you can try it out for yourself to find the optimal combination for your body to convert food to energy. The three basic metabolic types are:
Your body either requires more fat and protein and less carbs (Protein Type) or more carbs and less fat and protein (Carb Type) or a combination somewhere in the middle.
If you are a Protein Type, your plate will look something like this:
45% protein, 35% carbohydrates, 20% oils and fats.
If you are a Carb Type, your plate will look something like this:
70% carbohydrates, 20% protein and 10% oils and fats.
If you are Mixed Type, your plate will look something like this:
40% protein, 50% carbohydrates and 10 - 20% oils and fats.
Next, simply pick a combination that feels right for you, try it and then listen to your body's response. If you are eating too much fat and protein you will feel sleepy, lethargic, dull or depressed. You'll be mentally sluggish or slow. Your gut will feel heavy. You may feel full, but hungry and crave sweets or caffeine.
If you are eating too many carbs you may get a headache or feel anxious and unsatisfied or hungry soon after eating. You might crave fat or protein and feel jumpy in your mind or tired but jittery. You may feel energy and then crash.
This takes a little time to figure out the right combination, but once your do, your body will function optimally and you'll feel great. Here is a comprehensive list of all the foods you can choose from to create a healthy diet. You can also check here on my blog for recipes on how to make delicious meals from these choices.
I am asked this question so often. People email me asking about this diet or that, does HCG work, etc... No wonder we are all confused! I'm happy to report there is a way to overcome the insanity and step into YOUR ideal body! Here's the thing. We are each biochemically individual. There is not one diet that will work for everyone. And, if you have chronic stress, whatever diet you go on is likely not to work because stress causes us to hold onto fat.
So, how do I find the right diet for me? Enter, metabolic typing. With this technique, you learn how to partner with and listen to your body because the innate wisdom of your body will lead to exactly the right way of eating for YOU! When we rely on the scale to tell us if we are OK and we try diet after diet, we don't learn to listen to what our body needs. This is the missing link.
Each of us has unique 'cellular machinery'. In his book, The Metabolic Typing Diet, Bill Walcott explains that each individual has unique macronutrient proportion requirements to facilitate optimal cellular and bodily functions. Just as we use the correct fuel for our cars to run properly, we must also use the correct fuel for our bodies to operate optimally. So how do I know which one is the balanced combination for me? Here are three ways:
First, do some experimenting. You can actually take a test with me to find out, or you can try it out for yourself to find the optimal combination for your body to convert food to energy. The three basic metabolic types are:
- Protein Type
- Carb Type
- Mixed Type
Your body either requires more fat and protein and less carbs (Protein Type) or more carbs and less fat and protein (Carb Type) or a combination somewhere in the middle.
If you are a Protein Type, your plate will look something like this:
45% protein, 35% carbohydrates, 20% oils and fats.
If you are a Carb Type, your plate will look something like this:
70% carbohydrates, 20% protein and 10% oils and fats.
If you are Mixed Type, your plate will look something like this:
40% protein, 50% carbohydrates and 10 - 20% oils and fats.
Next, simply pick a combination that feels right for you, try it and then listen to your body's response. If you are eating too much fat and protein you will feel sleepy, lethargic, dull or depressed. You'll be mentally sluggish or slow. Your gut will feel heavy. You may feel full, but hungry and crave sweets or caffeine.
If you are eating too many carbs you may get a headache or feel anxious and unsatisfied or hungry soon after eating. You might crave fat or protein and feel jumpy in your mind or tired but jittery. You may feel energy and then crash.
This takes a little time to figure out the right combination, but once your do, your body will function optimally and you'll feel great. Here is a comprehensive list of all the foods you can choose from to create a healthy diet. You can also check here on my blog for recipes on how to make delicious meals from these choices.
| healthy_choices_foods_list.pdf |
The third thing you must do is listen for when you are hungry, and eat only when you are good and hungry and stop when you are full. For this, I do a simple 'hypnosis' exercise which is really a guided relaxation that works miracles. It involves 'installing' a hunger/satisfaction gauge into your subconscious mind so that you no longer feel like eating when you are not hungry and you have no interest in overeating. Below is an MP3 of this exercise you can download and listen to daily until you no longer feel its necessary.
| hunger_satisfaction_exercise_with_favorite_place_relaxation_mp3.mp3 |
Using just the tools in this article has changed many lives! If you would like to be tested for your metabolic type and have a complimentary health evaluation, please set up an appointment with me here.
Maria Rippo is a Transformational Weight Loss & Wellness practitioner with an online as well as
a local practice in Bothell, WA. This article Copyright 2013 by Maria Rippo, all right reserved. To replicate or use any portion of this article, please do so in its entirety including this text or contact the author at maria@mariarippo.com.
*photo from hgactive.com
Maria Rippo is a Transformational Weight Loss & Wellness practitioner with an online as well as
a local practice in Bothell, WA. This article Copyright 2013 by Maria Rippo, all right reserved. To replicate or use any portion of this article, please do so in its entirety including this text or contact the author at maria@mariarippo.com.
*photo from hgactive.com
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