The Diet Maze

Pamela Powderly MEd, RD, LDN

How many diets have you tried in the past, attempting to lose weight? If you are like most, you have tried many diets with mixed results. Sometimes you have had successful weight loss and other times the weight loss results were not as obvious.

Does this sound familiar? Have you ever wondered why? It is important to take a step back and assess the situation.

I know that we have all been told that you are what you eat but this has been shown to be too simplistic. In reality, being overweight arises from the interaction of multiple genes, environmental factors and behaviors. Even with a change of diet and increase in activity, some individuals are not as successful in changing their body mass as others. The difference can be caused by the “genetic factor”.

In a recent clinical study conducted by a major university, people lost over 2.5 times more weight with a diet matched to the their particular genetics. Weight Management Genetic Testing is a tool that gives promise to all, who not only want to lose weight, but also who want to support optimal health and weight management for the long term.

Your genetic variations provide you with important differences in how well your body digests certain foods, absorbs particular nutrients, uses those nutrients and burns fat during exercise. Some individuals have to work harder than others to achieve the same level of benefit. Genetic testing helps provide guidance and access to eating approaches that can help you to manage your weight successfully.

Test results will indicate that some individuals have difficulty with certain carbohydrates. Others may be identified as individuals with slower metabolisms and that they tend to absorb more dietary fat. The last group of individuals fall into the category of individuals who could benefit from a diet that balances both carboydrates and fats.

Results Weight Loss is the first to offer a Genetic Test in their local centers and create unique programs for each client using the proprietary OptiGen™ Weight Management Program.

For our existing clients, this test can be incorporated and supported by your current program. For our clients who are already at the Maintenance Phase of weight loss or who are at optimum weight, congratulations for meeting your weight loss goal! We know that maintaining weight loss can feel like a daunting task.

Fortunately, with the latest advances in Genetic Testing technology there is additional support to ease the journey with new information to support your optimal health and weight management. Your consultant will use the information from the Genetic Test to guide you in making menu selections, which best suit your personal genetic needs and profile. You will understand which nutrients can sabotage your efforts and which nutrients will aid your efforts for long term weight management.

I personally completed the Genetic Test, a simple cheek swab, which I performed on my own at a local Results Weight Loss Center. My results were returned in two weeks and I plan to use this information to aid myself in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

I encourage you to take the same step and pioneer into weight loss history. Knowing your genetics will help you find your way through the Diet Maze.

Pamela Powderly RD

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