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FAQ 12: Metabolic Balance ® –  Does it work for both women and men?

FAQ 12: Metabolic Balance ® – Does it work for both women and men?

The short answer is yes. Women do very well with Metabolic Balance ®. Some of the benefits include: Dropping dress size, a decrease in menopausal and other female health issues and a general increase in confidence and quality of life. Men also get great results with Metabolic Balance ®. Male participants love the structured nature [...]

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FAQ 11: Metabolic Balance – Am I too old or too young to participate?

The youngest participants are 13 years of age and this program can benefit teenagers through adopting great habits and attitudes towards food, helping them make responsible lifestyle choices from an early age. There has to be support from the family, and I would encourage the whole family to embark on the journey together. There is [...]

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FAQ 10: Metabolic Balance – How will this effect eating different to my family?

This could affect how you eat with your family, especially during the first phase where the temptations can be overwhelming. You’ll have to be determined, but keep your eye on the prize. Breakfasts are straightforward and packed lunches take planning, but they can easily be prepared for others too. Dinners will not be lasagne and [...]

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FAQ 09: Metabolic Balance ® – I do a lot of business travel and lunches, can I still participate?

Before participating in the program it is essential to determine when will be a good time for you to start. It is recommended to ‘put your social and travel life on hold’ for the first 16 days, due to the fact that there is no deviation allowed and going out for dinners etc can be [...]

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FAQ 08: Metabolic Balance – How much weight can I expect to lose?

This varies, and it depends on how much weight you want to lose in the first place and what your current diet looks like. The average male can lose about 4-5kg in the first phase, however I have had larger clients who lost more than 15kg in three weeks, as well as shedding inches around [...]

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FAQ 07: Metabolic Balance – Are there any pills/shakes or special foods involved?

There are no pills, shakes or special foods involved with Metabolic Balance ®. The plans are based solely on whole foods, which can be purchased in any supermarket or farmers’ market. The majority of people in London live life in the fast lane, with long working hours and even longer social hours. Small kitchens and [...]

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FAQ 06: Metabolic Balance – Do I have to weigh my food forever?

My goodness, that will be a lot to ask and I don’t think anyone would like to live by scales and a printed sheet of paper. I LOVE food, going out for dinners and cooking for friends. It is important in the beginning to weigh your food and stick to the plan in order to [...]

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FAQ 05: Metabolic Balance – Will I be able to drink alcohol?

Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, whilst fat contains 9 calories per gram. Yes, alcohol is very calorific and it contains a lot of sugar that can upset your insulin levels and a cascade of other hormones, contributing to an imbalanced metabolism. At the start of the program you are not allowed to drink alcohol, [...]

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FAQ 04: Metabolic Balance ® – What is the proven track record?

Simply watch this video to find out, or read the transcript below. To date,  more than 200,000 plans have been generated worldwide. The program was first brought to the UK in 2008. In a one-year observational study with 970 participants it was found that 64% of clients stayed on the program after 6 months and [...]

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FAQ 03: Metabolic Balance ® – what are the 4 phases?

Simply watch this video to find out, or read the transcript below. Phase I is a two-day preparation phase, where the body is primed for your nutritional plan to follow. You may experience some detoxification symptoms which vary from person to person. Phase II is the strict phase where you eat only what is on [...]

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FAQ 02: Why is Metabolic Balance ® different to other weight loss programmes?

Simply watch this video to find out, or read the transcript below. If there is a magic bullet or pill to cure the obesity epidemic, I hope I am the one to discover it. But I’m not holding my breath. Why? Because there cannot be a “one size fits all” approach to weight loss, since [...]

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FAQ 01: What is Metabolic Balance ®?

Simply watch this video to find out, or read the transcript below. We are in the midst of an obesity epidemic. Poor diet and lifestyle choices are a ticking time bomb and this will impact on your health at some stage. Western society is generally overfed, but undernourished. Most of us do not obtain the [...]

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