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Summary: Not very original, but probably useful for many
Review: The Metabolic Typing Diet recommends finding the optimal carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake for one's "metabolic type" based on a detailed survey and empirical results of the diet.
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The book contains a survey which supposedly helps to determine one's type based on questions like "How do you feel about potatoes?" and "Do you have a lot of energy after eating meat?" I have not talked to anyone whose "metabolic type" based on the survey was other than "Mixed Type" so don't find the survey very helpful.The Metabolic diet is primarily concerned with keeping blood sugar levels low, just as in Atkin's and The Zone. It is helpful in that, unlike these one-size-fits-all diets, one is instructed to find the percent of carbs, proteins, and fats that allows one's blood sugar to stay low. This can be higher than allowed on the Zone's strict 40-30-30 (carb/protein/fat) regimen and especially Atkin's. It might be 60/25/15 for a pure "carbo type" or 50/30/20 for a "mixed type." This makes the diet easier to follow and perhaps more effective for people whose blood sugar is already well regulated and does not spike that high from eating carbs.   After the metabolic type is determined based on the survey, one is instructed to follow a diet with limited carbs, then start raising the carb intake until the ideal ratio is determined as evidenced by the best energy levels, digestion, and well-being. If the diet is seemingly not producing benefit it then instructs one to follow Eat Right 4 Your Type - it even includes an abbreviated version of the ER4YT food lists.
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Summary: Wonderful Book On Health
Review: I loved this book. I've read so many books on health and weight loss, especially for women nursing infants. I'm also an avid weightlifter, trying to lose the excess weight that was gained from my high risk pregnancy. I learned so much from this book about my body. It didn't do a one-size fits all eating plan for people, but helped you determine what was right for your specific body. It also explained the various body types in a reasonably easy-to-read format. The details helped me understand my body at a level that I haven't gotten in other books. Some books were way complicated, others just made too light of a tough subject. Wolcott did a good job explaining the various systems in the body. I'm so interested in the biochemistry of the body that I'm thinking about going to graduate school to learn more. I've been able to apply the things I've learned in Wolcott's book to determine my Metabolic Typing, which was a strong Protein. I never realized I needed as much protein as I needed, which would explain why my workouts were getting worse, and worse and why my milk production was not good. I also was always feeling internally tired, yet on the surface level, very high energy. This book was able to pinpoint the things going on in my body when I wasn't eating for my metabolic typing. Once I started eating according to my metabolic typing, my body has been losing ~0.5% bodyfat per week for the past 2 months consistently. That's in the 1-2 lbs of bodyfat per week. I've been consistently regaining back my strength and still maintaining my lean body mass. My focus is back. I'm also able to gradually kick up my workout intensity. As I lose more bodyfat, I'll probably have to adjust my macronutrient ratio. Wolcott's book explains how to do this. I've also been able to apply Wolcott's information in helping my 4 yr old daughter with her diet. It's the first time anything has really ever worked to help her with her severe eczema. There's something to this. Eating what your body wants helps to bring the body to balance. Oh, forgot to mention, by eating my metabolic typing, I've been able to control my blood pressure without meds. I basically exercise regularly, reduce stress, sleep enough, eat what I thought was healthy but turned out the macronutrient ratio I was eating was all wrong for my body, which was causing my high blood pressure and heart condition. Now that I'm eating my metabolic typing, my heart is returning to normal along with my blood pressure. Thank you Mr. Wolcott.
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Summary: Cool book!
Review: Definitely cool book! I bought this with Make Every Girl Want You and have been highly impressed by both! One book that takes a unique approach to dieting, and one that takes a unique approach to dating! This book is definitely very cool. It's about time someone realized that we're all different people, we all have different bodies, and what it'll take to lose weight is different for everyone! Personally, I'm a protein-type individual, which made the protein-focused diet very enjoyable to be on. Dare I say it - I actually found a diet that I enjoyed!! And, in turn, I lost 15 pounds in 2 months. This is great! It is a new way of looking at dieting, but the point is simple. If you're on a diet with food that you enjoy, and that fits your body type, you'll be more inclined to stick with it, and your body will, in turn, lose weight. I'm so happy I've finally found a diet I can stick with!!! This book is truly a gift to share with others. Just like my new beverage of choice that replaced my morning brew. Its called s oyfee and taste so wonderful with no caffeine or acids. Organic and made from soya! Bye bye acid stomach and hello healthy tummy! Google it under "acid free coffee"
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Summary: * Informative, Simple and Accurate! *
Review: Based on my own research and practices (prior to buying this book) I had determined that I did better consuming proteins and complex carbs versus simple carbs and refined, pre-processed foods. I lost 50 pounds in 6 months through light daily walking, eating more proteins and complex carbs and consuming little to know refined foods or sugars. And I did NOT starve myself. Since I am still overweight and need to lose more pounds due to possibly developing type II diabetes, I decided to try a metabolic type diet. Much to my surprise and glee, I found out through this book that I was pretty much doing what I should have been doing. This book has given me a bit more information and given me more sources of proteins and oils that I need to incorporate into my diet. The book has explained me to a tee ... right down to how I feel after consuming different types of foods. It equally talks about the "carb types" and the "mixed types." Which type are you? Are you consuming foods that you think are healthy? They may not be healthy foods for you because of the metabolic type you are. I found out that citrus fruits and grapes are worse for my metabolic type than butter, beef and peanuts! Who would have thought that? While it does not tell me not to eat citrus fruits or grapes, it does say I should limit them because of alkalinity and how they breakdown in my system and effect my body. Whereas, not too ripe bananas and some apples are better for me.
The best $10 you'll ever spend. If you're ready, this is the book to consult for your "type" and to start getting yourself healthy. Interesting book with healing information!
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Summary: skip the hype
Review: I really worry over misleading advice like this.
The best advice is to eat a lean meat-free whole-carb based diet like our ancestors did. You wouldn't eat monkey meat, or drink monkey milk, or eat cheese made from monkey milk, so why would you think replacing the word monkey with the word cow makes it ok? No matter your body type, and in opposition to what this book alleges, there is no body that is "right" for too much protein, fat, or refined carbs. That advice will get you defunct kidneys, a bad heart, & a rapidly expanding waistline.
To find the real facts about nutrition without having to buy anything or pay for anything type in Dr. McDougall on your search engine, and ask the doctor a question. His advice is free & he'll email you back directly.
Believe me, it's a lot easier to give up cheese than to have open heart surgery.
Good luck everyone~
DP
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Summary: There's a Better Book Out There
Review: Although I enjoyed some of the book on Metabolic Typing, I believe that Dr. Stuart's audio and book combo "Nutrition For Your Body Mind & Spirit" is a thousand times better. Dr. Stuart states that there are at least 32 different body types. Finally someone who speaks the truth and knows not everyone is the same. She focuses on healthy weight loss or maintenance and health improvement. Infact she guarantees it! When you follow the programs that she guides you through, which includes charts and foods lists, stories and formulas then your health improves ...health problems seem to melt away. For me, I no longer have ulcers or sinus congestion PLUS I lost the fifty pounds . YES!!
I know this is a much better WEIGHT and Health Program and you can even listen to it all on CD without taking a single note.
Oh yes, she also answered my e-mails regarding my personal issues - something she offers to those who purchase the program. Too cool and I feel GREAT!!. Of course I thought some information in the Metabolic was useful but not completely geared to me. Sorry this Metabolic book although interesting, is also limiting.
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Summary: Wonderful Book On Health
Review: I loved this book. I've read so many books on health and weight loss, especially for women nursing infants. I'm also an avid weightlifter, trying to lose the excess weight that was gained from my high risk pregnancy. I learned so much from this book about my body. It didn't do a one-size fits all eating plan for people, but helped you determine what was right for your specific body. It also explained the various body types in a reasonably easy-to-read format. The details helped me understand my body at a level that I haven't gotten in other books. Some books were way complicated, others just made too light of a tough subject. Wolcott did a good job explaining the various systems in the body. I'm so interested in the biochemistry of the body that I'm thinking about going to graduate school to learn more. I've been able to apply the things I've learned in Wolcott's book to determine my Metabolic Typing, which was a strong Protein. I never realized I needed as much protein as I needed, which would explain why my workouts were getting worse, and worse and why my milk production was not good. I also was always feeling internally tired, yet on the surface level, very high energy. This book was able to pinpoint the things going on in my body when I wasn't eating for my metabolic typing. Once I started eating according to my metabolic typing, my body has been losing ~0.5% bodyfat per week for the past 2 months consistently. That's in the 1-2 lbs of bodyfat per week. I've been consistently regaining back my strength and still maintaining my lean body mass. My focus is back. I'm also able to gradually kick up my workout intensity. As I lose more bodyfat, I'll probably have to adjust my macronutrient ratio. Wolcott's book explains how to do this. I've also been able to apply Wolcott's information in helping my 4 yr old daughter with her diet. It's the first time anything has really ever worked to help her with her severe eczema. There's something to this. Eating what your body wants helps to bring the body to balance. Oh, forgot to mention, by eating my metabolic typing, I've been able to control my blood pressure without meds. I basically exercise regularly, reduce stress, sleep enough, eat what I thought was healthy but turned out the macronutrient ratio I was eating was all wrong for my body, which was causing my high blood pressure and heart condition. Now that I'm eating my metabolic typing, my heart is returning to normal along with my blood pressure. Thank you Mr. Wolcott.
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