I should have it in a week or so.
I should have results a couple weeks AFTER I send in my swab.
So, let's say 3 weeks or so until I know where I fall in the "best eating plan" continuum.
I had read reports earlier this year--what weight loss blogger didn't given how much it was reported in the media--of how a study on a number of women showed that there is a genetic basis for individuals doing better on a particular diet (low carb, low fat, balanced). Even Dr. Oz featured it.
If I had to guess, I'd say I'm a mixed/balanced diet gal. I answered a long test over a year ago in some book about metabolic type and I was "mixed." And then I came across this tonight:
Results from the Inherent Health line of genetic tests provide individuals with a clear understanding of their genetic profile as it relates to a particular health concern, a summary of the role those genes have on their present health and steps to improve their future health outcomes. Relating to nutrition, the article, "What's Your Diet DNA?--Find out fast and for free," appeared withing a larger article "Dr. Oz's Diet Breakthrough," that appeared in the August 9, 2010 issue of Woman's World (The date refers to how long the magazine is to be kept on news stands). In this article, is a questionnaire with 14 questions.
The people with apple shapes, flat derrieres, those who hate skipping meals, those struggling to not overeat sweets, those getting bloated or gassy from eating carbs, those with high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease in their families, those with a family history of high triglycerides (above 150) are classified in the article as needing to be on a low-carb diet.
Those classified as needing to be on a low-fat diet check off questions in the article as having a clear "pear body shape." The pear body shapes who need a low-fat diet (not a low-carb diet) check off questions asking whether they "have junk in their trunk," tend to skip meals, then pig out, have a struggle not to overeat high-fat foods such as bread and butter, chips with dips, pasta, and cream sauce.My apple shape and flattish derriere says I should be "low carb", but I have a waist, too. I have HBP and flirted with diabetes. I HATE skipping meals, and like having my three regular ones and sometimes snacks. (I am snacking to keep protein up. If I didn't do that consciously, I'd skip snacks and have the "three round meals" of tradition.) I don't get gassy from carbs. I sometimes crave sweet, but I mostly crave salty/cheesy/creamy/rich/savory. But I crave fatty rather than sweet--that list of bread and butter, chips and salsa and cream sauces has my name on it! So, even with that mini-categorization, I'm mixed.
I've always been able to lose weight if I restrict calories, certainly, but when I did the high-carb/low-fat in the late 80's, I was constantly hungry. So, I think carbs really do open up my appetite, whereas fat and protein satiate me. But I can't imagine life without fruit and pasta. :(
What it comes down to is that I want to know for sure. I mean, I still have 91.8 pounds to go. I'd rather do it the most optimal way for my genetic type.
I will say that since I made a conscious effort to up protein and reduce carbs (without actually BEING lowcarb, as I do get 150+ carbs a day, but don't go over 200) has helped the appetite a lot. I am trying to get protein and carbs in balance, with a lower than some low-carbers do. I am not trying to be in ketosis--at all. Just to take some of the load off my pancreas and insulin-resistant system. :)
I have never seen a fatfighting blogger report using this test--if you know of one, drop me a link!--so I will certainly be reporting on the results here for anyone interested. Then, I'll tweak my eating plan accordingly.
If it makes the tough job of losing weight more targeted and faster and, maybe, easier, hey, it will be worth $149.
So, what type do you think you are? And would you pay that much to know?
5 comments:
Interesting! You'll have to let us know what the test says. I'm like you, I straddle two types (as you described them). In fact, I had moderate success with low-carb. It is just that, over time, it wasn't so nice to my vascular system, so I had to stop it. This time, I decided to try low-fat, and it seemed to be the key for me. How much nicer would it have been to learn ahead of time! LOL While you are awaiting your results, what sort of dietary plan are you following? There are so many from which to choose!
LoCarb just did it for me!
I don't even have to work (as hard) at it!
Good info -thanks!
That test sounds interesting. I'll be curious to hear about the results. I'm already paying to work with a sports dietitian who has put together a menu plan for me, so I probably wouldn't do the test as well, but I can see why it would be valuable.
It will be interesting to see what it says. I guess as long as you get a plan that allows you to get healthy and the by product is losing weight. I have done really well on low carb twice and low fat twice, only to gain the weight back and each one in isolation could have negative effect on your body. I plan to see a dietitian early Nov to review my plan, then I will compare...
I have no doubt that a low carb diet works best for me. My body hates carbs - I have every possible problem with them from weight gain to blood sugar spikes to gastro issues. Interesting to consider that there is a genetic component to this as 4 of my nieces/nephews have Celiac.
I think the test sounds very interesting, though, and look forward to hearing about your results.
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