Lifestyle factors affecting body composition and health
We humans can often be completely irrational and sometimes downright stupid (really not a judgement, I am human too). As a integrative physician who specializes in body change I counsel people every single day on what it takes to make change happen. Let me illustrate for you how these conversations often go: Me: Well, I went through your initial paperwork and labs and I can see you have tried a …Read More
By Jill Coleman, MS At Metabolic Effect, we pretty much hate meal plans. And the reason is because they become a crutch for people, and they take the onus off the individual and put it on “the plan.” If you’ve been following ME for some time, you know that we believe that fat loss and body change is a 100% unique process FOR YOU. Hence the name “ME”–meaning it’s all …Read More
Curious to know the difference between “caloric weight loss” and “hormonal fat loss”? Caloric Weight Loss: The weight you lose and calories you burn may or may not be fat. Sure, if you eat like a bird and run for miles you’ll lose weight but you won’t change your shape. Instead of being a tight toned athletic shape, If you are a pear shape, you will simply become a smaller …Read More
Mindful eating is a term used to describe awareness of the sensations you feel while eating, both physical and mental. If you’ve been living the fat loss lifestyle (FLL) for a while, you’ve undoubtedly experienced an example of this during a cheat meal. If you don’t typically eat fast food, for example, you’ll notice the greasy taste of low-quality fats and the chemicals they use for processing. Or if you …Read More
Jade Teta What causes weight gain at menopause? Why are the low calorie diets that worked in your younger years no longer effective? What changes can you make to your diet, exercise and lifestyle regime to combat menopausal weight gain? This article explains the impact female hormones have on weight gain and fat loss and why menopause is such a difficult time for many women. Estrogen & Progesterone Estrogen and …Read More
By Sara Baker At Metabolic Effect, we encourage everyone to find their unique fat loss formula. We know that some people are Sugar Burners, some Muscle Burners and some are Mixed Burners. We know everyone has different trigger foods and carb tipping points. However, no matter what your formula or even your goals are, planning and preparation are keys to success in living this lifestyle. In this day and age …Read More