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Metabolic Balance Diet
Background
Metabolic Balance was created by Dr. Wolf Funfack, M.D who is a physician that specializes in nutritional medicine.
Funfack states that Metabolic Balance is different than other diet plans because it involves a holistic approach that will balance your metabolism so that you can achieve and maintain your ideal body weight.
Metabolic Balance Diet Basics
The program is based on creating stable insulin levels through a healthy diet so that you will feel satisfied after meals and balance your body’s metabolism.
Metabolic balance is based on two major concepts:
- Every body has the capacity to produce all the hormones and enzymes necessary for a healthy metabolism. However to support this process we need to supply the body with adequate nutrients, which are obtained from food.
- Our body has the ability to develop an appetite for foods containing the nutrients it needs. However, instead of listening to internal messages most people select foods based on external stimuli.
Funfack says that we need to stop paying attention to advertising, which manipulates us to believe we are eating something healthy and to start listening to our bodies. He claims that it doesn’t matter how much we eat but rather what we eat and dieters are encouraged to select wholesome and unprocessed foods.
The foundation of the plan is a personalized nutrition program that is based on your body’s metabolism. This is created for you after a thorough blood analysis and medical history. You then meet with a consultant so as to clear up questions and help you with the practical matters of implementing the program.
There are four phases to the program:
| Phase 1 | Two day preparation to cleanse your body of waste by purging. |
| Phase 2 | Strict phase where you adjust your metabolism according to your personalized plan. |
| Phase 3 | Relaxed phase where you experience the natural taste of food and can begin to incorporate more treats |
| Phase 4 | Perpetuation phase where you stick to your newly acquired eating habits so as to maintain weight loss. |
The personalized nutritional plan not only tells you what your body needs but you also will learn which foods are not good for you and should be avoided. It includes three meals daily and snacking is strongly discouraged. Dieters are advised to leave five hours between meals because this is necessary to stimulate fat burning.
Simple sugars and high glycemic carbohydrates are to be eliminated because they disturb the balance of sugar and insulin in the body and stimulate the accumulation of body fat. Foods that help to keep the insulin levels low are preferred, which are those with a low glycemic index.
Funfack says that the body has a ‘protein memory’ and this is one of the causes of cravings and overeating with low calorie dieting. For this reason high protein foods play an important part in this plan.
The basic idea is to start every meal with foods that contain protein. The macronutrient ratio is approximately 45% carbohydrates, 20 % protein and 35% fats.
Recommended Foods
Fresh fruits and vegetables, tofu, lean meat, nuts, legumes, eggs, goat and sheep cheese, yogurt, whole grains, sprouts.
Sample Diet Plan
| Breakfast
Mushroom omelet |
| Lunch
Salad with goat cheese |
| Dinner
Tuna steak Provencal |
Look for more healthy recipes here.
Exercise Recommendations
Exercise is regarded as essential because it helps to keep the muscles fit and can accelerate fat loss. Recommendations for exercise may be offered in personalized consultations, however exercise guidelines are lacking in the guidebook for the program.
Costs and Expenses
The program costs $799, which includes blood tests, meal plan generation, a book written by Dr. Wolf Funfack, four consultations (one prior to the beginning of each phase), six hours of webinar education and once a week “weigh in” communications for up to six months.
Pros
- Personalized plan designed to suit each individual.
- The first phase can cause rapid weight loss, which can be highly motivating for dieters.
- Encourages awareness of psychological factors involved in eating and weight management.
- Personal consultations can provide encouragement, support and feedback, which may increase the chance of success.
- Does not eliminate entire food groups.
- Encourages the intake of a wide variety of fresh and unprocessed foods.
- Helps with management of blood glucose levels.
Cons
- Requires exact and measured portion sizes for every meal in the beginning stages of the program.
- May be difficult to eat out and stay on the program.
Conclusions
The strength of the Metabolic Balance program is with the personalized nutrition recommendations that are based on blood tests and the individual’s medical history. This increases the likelihood of specific nutritional needs being met, which may not occur when following a standard diet plan.
Where can I find a doctor in Australia, that is specialising in metabolic balance and whom I could consult? Thanks!
i would like to find a coach and get started
i have been on this diet for the past 10 months i have Fibromalagia but this diet is helping in many things – Pain is less – my mood is better – i feel good about my self i lost 5KG but i have to admit it i travelled a lot during my diet so i couldnot but eat when i was invited – i will be starting all over agin in January – but i dont eat between meals and this is perfect i dont feel hungry too.
i also have to thank my Dr. in Vienna she is my angle
Fantastic
can you end up with metabolic alkalosis?
I started this diet and after 2 day’s my doctor told me i could not do it !!!! Now i have a bill for 850 Fr for nothing …… The person first of all never told me about the price !!! Only the blood test was 100 fr. I think this is not wright. What can i do about this i am so up set !!!!!!!
I am looking for Laure (or Lori) Cassidy in San Diego, CA. I was told she was a teacher of this program.
Thanjs
The founder of metabolic balance, Dr. Funfack, will be personally holding a special seminar in Orlando,Fl this coming September 30 – October 02. If you are interested in attending or learning more about this fantastic all-natural solution to weight loss, call: (619) 894-7893 or visit: http://www.metabolic-balance.com
I have been diagnosed with hypo thyroidism approximately 4 years ago and am on 150mcg of Synthroid ever since. I am probably a good 40 pounds overweight and can’t seem to lose it, even after attempting to eat healthy and exercising.
Does the Metabolic Balance method work for people who have hypo thyroidism or does the medication interfere with the diet?
harika bir sistem ben 9 ayda 22 kg verdim Dr wolf ve ekibine teşekkur ederim istanbul turkey (22 kg in 9 months I gave a great system, I thank Dr. Wolf and his team teşekkur istanbul turkey)
For Indonesia or ASIA you can go to http://www.mblifestyleasia.com/
where can i get info about MB diet in jakarta indonesia?
For those who are interested in becoming a coach, metabolic balance is increasing their presence in the U.S. market and will be holding their next certification course April 20-22 in San Diego. Call their office 619-894-7893 or visit their site. http://www.metabolic-balance.com
what is the difference between Metablolic Balance Diet by Dr. Funfack and Metabolic Research by Dr. DiPasquale of Toronto Canada?
I have been on a personalized version of this diet since the end of July, 2010, under the supervision of my naturopath. I have lost 50 pounds, don’t feel hunger between meals like I did prior to the diet, have been healthier than I have been in years, have higher energy level, and look great. I am asked almost daily about my “secret.” At first I thought that weighing everything out would be onerous, but at this point I can slice off 140 grams of vegetable within 2 or 3 grams, no problem! LOL. Try this. It’s good and solid, nutritionally, and it works. Seriously. (I wasn’t a true believer at the outset!)
I am interrested in some meal plans for the metabolic type A, only I can’t afford to buy the package. Is there anyway to get just the diet plan, or is there any way to get say a weeks worth of meal plans just to get an idea of how to eat healthy to burn fat?
Please give me information where can I find MB @ Jakarta Indonesia
i m very interested …. where can i find metabolic balance ? now i stay in jakarta .. indonesia ….
if you dont have any office here .. can i contact singapore ? and please give me phone number and contact person
I lost 16Kg in 6 weeks
This is THE BEST program in the world! I’ve been on it 8 weeks today and have lost 35 pounds, 15.5 inches. I love the new eating habits, stay full (as long as I drink my water), and consider this a miracle program for life! Highly recommend this program…even though the cost might scare some people, it’s the best use of your money. I still have 45 pounds to lose before reaching my goal, but I will never eat the way I used to eat again…NEVER!
I put on 10kg in a week on this diet. It was wicked.
what about type 2 diabetics who have to take snacks between meals?
where can i get training in dr. funfack’s method?
This plan is the best ever. I’ve lost 8kg in 4 weeks. Never in my life I had so much results and felt healthy at the same time. This program gives you energy and the best thing is that I am not hungry for one moment. I am also in phase 3 now.
I am currently in phase 3 of the plan. I lost 20 pounds in the first six weeks after continually trying for 3 years to lose weight on other plans even with exercise. I’m rarely hungry on my metabolic balance meal plan. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to get to their goal weight, not only naturally, but knowing which foods help you get there.
The best eating plan ever