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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Why are typical diets so bad for people? |
One of the main reasons is loss of lean muscle. Yes, you’ll probably lose weight with most diets, but only for a short while. Also, up to half the weight loss will be water, glycogen and unfortunately, lean muscle. Clinical studies have shown that when the dieter gains back the weight he/she lost, his/her fat-to-muscle ratio is worse than before starting the diet!
Further, the typical diet shuts down the metabolism to a snail’s pace. And why do most dieters go on a diet? Most likely, it’s a ‘quick fix’ diet because his or her metabolism isn’t doing the job anymore. If this is you, it means that your metabolism isn’t burning up all the calories you’re consuming and a typical diet will only make this situation worse … which is partially why most weight loss is short-lived!
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What about low carb diets? |
I attended the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionist National Scientific symposium which is the #1 clinical nutrition scientific symposium in the nation. All the top researchers come to present the latest findings. Researcher after researcher warned against the disasters of low carb dieting.
To pass on just a few of the reasons they enumerated:
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It causes high inflammation throughout the body | |
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We must have natural carbohydrates to feed the beneficial bacteria in our gut and low carb diets have shown to cause a dysbiosis of the gut that contributes to conditions such as reflux, IBS, heartburn etc. | |
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Low carb diets also cause ketosis, which is a high acid state in the body that is unhealthy for your organs. | |
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Low carb diets bring with them high saturated fat, which has been proven to be detrimental to cardiovascular health. |
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I’m not accustomed to eating breakfast. Will this change on the New Body Blueprint program? |
Many people who are new to the New Body Blueprint program are not accustomed to eating breakfast. However, once they begin eating the proper foods in the right balance, their metabolism responds positively. In fact, they can’t wait to eat in the morning because eating is now good behavior and it gets your metabolism up and running!
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Am I allowed to use the egg substitute products in the grocery store? |
For the most part, yes. My favorites are the low fat/ low cholesterol type and especially the products that are 100% egg whites. You’ll normally find these packaged in a carton.
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Can I “cheat” on the New Body Blueprint program? Can I ever have “bad/fun” foods again? Or is the New Body Blueprint very rigid like all the gimmicky diets I’ve tried over the years? |
Yes … and No! Let me answer your second question first … the New Body Blueprint is not at all rigid. Variety in the food you eat is very important. And no, we won’t be selling you any pre-packaged meals that barely give you any calories and are less than tasty! My Personal Best Body System provides you with a great shopping list that you can use at any good grocery store.
As for the “cheating” part … YES! The New Body Blueprint program is designed to be realistic and fit into a reasonable lifestyle. Soooo, it even includes guidelines on “cheating!”
One of the best things about the New Body Blueprint is that it promotes a balanced lifestyle. We recommend that you follow the program 75% of the time as long as you don’t go ballistic during the remaining 25%. We want you to be able to enjoy treats, too! After all, that’s a realistic way of living, right?
We call your treats “mulligans.” Initially, you get one “mulligan” each week. You can enjoy a piece of pie, French fries, candy, etc. Better yet, as your body chemistry changes and your metabolism gets “cranked up” by the New Body Blueprint, you can enjoy more “mulligans!” Let’s just not get carried away, OK? The key is to keep your serving size reasonable. And yes, a pint of Haagan Dazs ice cream is more than a reasonably sized serving!
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Does the metabolism slow down with age? |
The average American loses up to half of their muscle between the ages of 30 to 80. Muscle is our only metabolic activating tissue. That means our muscle IS our metabolism. Each passing year of muscle tissue degradation causes a decrease in your metabolic rate. However, you can change this downward spiral by eating the right foods in the right combinations at the right times of day, along with resistance training and cardiovascular exercise results in metabolic up-regulation. And this is exactly what the New Body Blueprint guides you to do!
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How do I increase my metabolism? |
Eating the right foods in the right combinations at the right times of day is an essential part of the New Body Blueprint. The New Body Blueprint simply guides you through five meals a day (3 major meals and 2 snacks) that are very comprehensive. Every time you eat the proper balance of a New Body Blueprint meal or snack, a biochemical phenomenon transpires. The body goes to work breaking down the food and converting it into energy … thus producing heat. This incredible mechanism is directly tied to your metabolism. This thermic affect of food causes your metabolism to significantly increase. By spreading your calories throughout the day via the New Body Blueprint guidelines, you keep your metabolic furnace hot all day long! So, the only way you can fail is to not eat!
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I know I need to exercise to be healthy and to solve the health problems I have … but do I have to live in the gym to accomplish my goals? |
Great question … here’s the answer … NO! Americans are inundated with so many myths and so much misleading information about exercise … what we need, how we should do it, when we should do it, how long we should do it, etc. The New Body Blueprint exercise program is designed to maximize the benefits with a minimal time commitment.
When you stay focused on the workouts I provide, your new exercise program should integrate nicely into your life without huge time commitments. Is it going to require some changes in your habits and how you spend some of your time? Of course, but then I hope you’re not expecting great results without any effort … are you?
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What do you mean when you say to “exercise smart and efficient?” |
Specifically, I’m talking about doing resistance training twice a week using periodization techniques. This will result in a significant gain in lean muscle and that’s exactly what you’re after. One more pound of muscle added to your body equates to 18,000 to 25,000 more calories that you will burn over the next year. Five more pounds of muscle equates to 90,000 to 100,000 more calories you burn over the next year!
In addition to resistance training, your body needs a total of 2 ½ hours of cardiovascular exercise per week. You should perform your cardio so that you are breathing hard, yet you could carry on a conversation with moderate difficulty. NO, you don’t have to “kill” yourself in order to exercise effectively!
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Beyond weight loss, what are some of the other benefits of the New Body Blueprint Program? |
The New Body Blueprint is a lifelong plan for real wellness. My eating, supplementation and exercise program addresses, helps improve and helps prevent many of the common health problems we face in America today.
In fact, many of my clients present with specific issues including heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, clogged arteries, Type II diabetes, inflammation, joint pain, depression, low energy, low sex drive, etc.
I’ll show you how to easily integrate the New Body Blueprint into your daily routine. You’ll learn how to have a healthy middle-age body and avoid the health disasters as you age!
If you ignore what I teach, you can almost assuredly look forward to a drug dependent future filled with poor health and quite possibly, a shorter life span than you could have enjoyed!
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Why can’t I just wait until something goes wrong with my body and just deal with it when it happens? |
I love this quote by a colleague of mine:
“Medicine is what a doctor does for you. Health is what you do for yourself.”
H.L. Sam” Queen, MA, CCN
Many people approach their health the wrong way. When something goes wrong, it’s as if their warning light starts blinking. They react by wanting a drug to stop the warning light. In their mind, the warning light has been stopped by the drug. So, the problem under the hood is “out of mind and out of sight”… for the time being. However, the real problem has not been corrected.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for using drugs under your physician’s care. But, a physician friend explained it best. He said that a drug should be viewed like a cast on the foot. When you break your foot, you’re in crisis. You need a cast during the time of healing … until the imbalance is corrected.
So, the next time your warning light comes on …. don’t panic! Look at it as your body’s warning light telling you that change is needed. By following the New Body Blueprint eating, exercise and supplement program … it is easily possible to “change your chemistry, change your body and change your life”.
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How does the New Body Blueprint eating program cause metabolic up-regulation, hormonal balancing and a decrease in inflammation systemically? |
The proper balance of lean proteins with natural carbohydrates on the plate causes a biochemical phenomenon to occur. The body goes to work consuming the food and converting it into energy … thus producing heat. This incredible mechanism is tied directly to your metabolism and this thermic effect of food causes your metabolism to significantly up-regulate.
By spreading your calories throughout the day, you keep your metabolic furnace hot all day long! What’s more, the proper balance of food (proteins, carbs, fats) at each meal and snack forces your two major hormones, insulin and glucagon, to get in better balance. In turn, this causes a hormonal cascade all the way down to the molecular level to drive down inflammation throughout your body … including your brain, joints and cardiovascular system. Without a doubt, the overall impact of the New Body Blueprint lifestyle is an overall domino affect … in a good way!
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Can I eat pork on the New Body Blueprint program? |
Of course … as long as it’s pork tenderloin. Pork tenderloin is in a close race with chicken breast in leanness. The other cuts are too high in saturated fat.
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What about fruit? |
Fruit is very healthy, however the botanical fruits are higher in sugar. So, try to eat more of the lower sugar fruits: all berries, green apples, green pears, mango, etc.
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If I cut back on bananas, will I get enough potassium? |
There are other alternatives to getting your potassium. For example, many people are surprised to learn that a baked potato is very high in potassium.
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How much water should I drink? |
8 to 10 large glasses a day. By the way, ice tea counts like water for hydration purposes.
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Can I still expect to have good results if I eat out a lot? |
Yes, but it does require a level of awareness. Be sure to consult my “Eating Out Guide” for specific ordering instructions.
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Can I drink wine on the program? |
Yes, but please keep in mind that wine contains both sugar and sugar alcohols. Here’s a great way to incorporate wine at dinner:
If you have one glass of wine at dinner, then drop your starchy carb in half. If you have two glasses of wine at dinner, then drop your starchy carb totally out.
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What if I want something to eat in the evening after dinner? |
No problem … just go back to the snack section on your meal planner and have foods suggested for a mini-meal or a supplement (mock meal). If possible, try to have this snack at least two hours before bedtime.
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Can I use sweeteners on the program? |
Yes, my favorite sweetener is Splenda.
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What about coffee? |
Coffee is fine, as long as you are not over-doing it. Some people rely on coffee to stimulate their adrenal glands for energy. This is not a healthy practice and can result in adrenal stress or fatigue.
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What about Green Tea? |
Green Tea is wonderful … one of my favorites! It has about half the amount of caffeine as coffee. Furthermore, it contains powerful antioxidants. The research surrounding green tea and weight loss is solid. The metabolic pathway involved is the “thermic” effect exhibited by the green tea.
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What about salt? |
It’s true that many Americans consume too much sodium. However, it is important to not drop sodium too low. The potassium to sodium ratio on my eating program is very healthy, therefore lightly salting your food is fine.
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Will the New Body Blueprint program help me break the laxative habit? |
Absolutely! Fiber, water and exercise are very important for a body that functions well and the New Body Blueprint adequately addresses all of these for most clients. However, if you find that you are still having difficulty, try an additional 200mg to 250 mg of magnesium glycinate.chelate daily.
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When is the best time to take my nutritional supplements? |
Take your supplements with food. Most people take them at breakfast and dinner.
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Can I cook with olive oil? |
Yes! In fact, olive oil is a great source of Omega 9 fatty acids. You may also want to try “MAC NUT” Oil. It contains Omega 9 fatty acids plus more Omega 3 fatty acids than olive oil.
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What about Red Meat? |
I am a proponent of lean red meat. It is a great source of quality protein. However, most cuts of red meat in the grocery store are riddled with fat. My favorite type of beef is “Springer Hill Ranch Brand 98% Lean Beef.” This company offers range fed beef both as ground beef and tenderloin steaks.
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