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Metabolize: The Personalized Program for Weight Loss

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Makes Sense!
Maybe its just me, but
Why don't some of these diets work? Metabolize tells you why
VERY GOOD BOOK!
I FINALLT GOT IT RIGHT!

Metabolize: The Personalized Program for Weight Loss
Kenneth Baum , and Richard Trubo
Manufacturer: Perigee Trade
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0399526382
Release Date: 2000-12-12

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The past few years have seen an array of diet books that cancel each other out. When one doctor recommends an extremely low-fat diet and another pushes a high-fat plan, the consumer is left with three choices: low-fat is right; high-fat is right; or both are wrong and the answer to our weight-control problems lies elsewhere.

Coauthor Kenneth Baum, an athletic trainer, found a fourth choice when he was seeking an answer to his own weight problems: metabolic typing. It takes the point of view that both high-fat and low-fat are right, along with some nutrient ratios between the extremes. It all depends on your individual metabolism.

Metabolic typing isn't exactly a science yet, but it makes some intuitive sense. If you look around the world, you see cultures that eat very differently--native peoples in Alaska with their super-high-fat diets; tribes in Africa and South America that eat almost all fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. Are these people merely eating the food available to them, or did they make evolutionary changes over hundreds of generations that made their bodies dependent upon these disparate diets? And, if the latter occurred, wouldn't it make sense that people in today's melting-pot cultures would have different dietary needs?

Metabolize divides us into five dietary types (a simple 26-question quiz tells you which type you are):

Super-lean (the suggested diet is 70 percent carbohydrates, 15 percent protein, and 15 percent fat, or 70/15/15)
Lean (60/20/20)
Mixed (50/25/25)
Clean (40/30/30)
Super-clean (35/35/30)

As with all of these diet books, the ideas in general seem feasible, but there are demons in the details. For example, the diets he recommends top out at 1,800 calories--okay for some women, but brutal for guys. But on the other hand, eating on this plan should be interesting, no matter what your type. Dozens of foods make it onto the "preferred" list in each type, so there's never a shortage of new things to try. --Lou Schuler

Book Description

Metabolize offers a proven, scientifically based weight-loss and wellness program that will maximize metabolism---the key to burning more calories, increasing energy and improving overall health. A simple questionnaire reveals the individual's metabolic profile, then for each of the five profiles extensive eating plans (including recipes and menus) are provided. To round out the individualized diets, Baum provides no-sweat energy movements and breathing exercises (to further rev up metabolism), as well as motivational tips and practical advice on supplements and vitamins."Metabolize takes the guesswork out of choosing a diet and food supplements."-Richard Malter, Ph.D., Licensed Nutrition Counselor, Clinical Director, Malter Institute for Natural Development

"A program that could very well change your life." -Mark E. Song, M.D.

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Makes Sense!.......2002-04-25

I always wondered why I couldn't find a diet that worked. Now I know! I have tried for years to lose weight. My last effort was the high protein diet because it was all over the news and best sellers list. I gave it 100% effort for 6 weeks and couldn't take it anymore. I was misearble and constipated! After deciding to forget about dieting I ran across Metabolize on Amazon and decided to give it a go. Best diet I ever tried! I found out why the high protein diet didn't work for me and why it will not work for many people. I found out I am lean metabolizer who can enjoy carbohydrates and lose weight with them. I feel great and my energy is high. No more constipation!!!! I lost 49lbs in 5 months and found it easy to stick with the diet. I think everyone should try Metabolize. Thanks for reading my review! Monica

Maybe its just me, but.......2001-08-08

I didn't even get past the diet. First, there are all the different ratios of proteins, carbos, and fat, depending on your type. Then there are different foods depending on your type. Then you can factor in blood type to make this even more complicated. If you are single this may be great, but I am cooking for a family and not everyone is the same. Way too complicated for me.

Why don't some of these diets work? Metabolize tells you why.......2001-03-20

I took one look at this book and bought it immediately. The idea that one person's metabolism is probably different than another person's makes a lot of sense to me. And why do all these fad diets assume that they work for every type of person on the planet?

First you take a self-test in this book to determine your type. Then you can figure out a diet based on relative amounts of certain nutrients you need. Apparently, certain nutrients have exact opposite effect in some people--a high protein, low carb diet may be absolutely WRONG for you. I sure would like to know that BEFORE I decide on a diet plan.

I also like the fact this book includes exercises, breathing exercises and recommendations for supplements and vitamins. The calorie levels are also set so you can pick one that suits your size and sex (not everyone should eat an extremely low calorie diet.) Of course the book also has sample menus, which are always helpful. Finally, the paperback edition is a reasonable size to fit in a purse or in a briefcase, meaning it can go with you anywhere.

I wasn't sure if I was Atkins, Pritikin or NO KIN to any of these (turns out I am mixed, so that is why I had trouble) This book is really excellent and I can recommend it to anyone who wants to lose weight and eat right.

VERY GOOD BOOK!.......2000-12-28

WHAT MORE CAN I SAY IT WORKED FOR ME ,MY WIFE, MY DAUGHTER, MY MOTHER IN LAW AND MY MOM AND DAD. I WOULD GIVE IT MORE THAN 5 STARS IF I COULD!

I FINALLT GOT IT RIGHT!.......2000-12-28

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THE RIGHT DIET FOR OVER 10 YEARS AND FOUND OUT I AM THE MIXED TYPE ACCORDING TO METABOLIZE.BINGO! I NAILED IT. THE WEIGHT HAS COME OFF FOR THE FIRST TIME WITHOUT A STRUGGLE. I AM AMAZED THAT THIS CONCEPT ISN'T SWEEPING THE COUNTRY. METABOLIZE WILL HELP YOU LOSS WEIGHT WITHOUT GIESSING IF YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT DIET . METABOLIZE IS GOOD SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM. BEEN ON IT EXACTLY 1 YEAR LOSY 31 LBS THE FIRST 4 MONTHS AND HAVE NOT GAINED BACK ONE POUND! GIVE METABOLIZE A TRY!

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Metabolize: The Personalized Program for Weight Loss
Kenneth; Trubo, Richard Baum
Manufacturer: Putnam Pub Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OB9EH0

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Metabolize : The Personalized Program for Weight Loss
Kenneth -- Trubo, Richard Baum
Manufacturer: G. P. Putnam's Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O63QV0

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