Metabolic Balance® is based on 2 fundamental concepts:

1. Our bodies are built for survival. We have the inherent capacity to produce all the hormones, enzymes and other building blocks necessary for a healthy metabolism and proper body function, but age, time, illness, and environmental factors all work together to derail this process – leaving us feeling less vibrant, sharp and fit over time. To reverse this process, we must rebuild the ecosystem within ourselves and supply the body with an abundant and varied diet based on our own unique needs.

2. By balancing our metabolism, we unlock the body’s natural ability to sense which specific foods and nutrients we need. We learn to listen to our own internal messages, rather than selecting foods based on external stimuli or social demands which lead us to incorrectly crave the wrong foods. For example, a bread craving may actually indicate a need for the nitrogen found in meat, fish, nuts and seeds! Once we learn to eat the right way for our own body, our taste buds change and our hunger/full signals activate according to our true needs.
 

The 4 Phases of Metabolic Balance®

Phase 1: Preparation Phase (2 days). This 2-day cleanse prepares the digestive system for optimal function during your program. During this phase, only light meals are eaten which causes the body to nourish itself from its own fat reserves, and the stomach and digestive tract are emptied fully in order to minimize hunger and cravings during the program. Drinking a lot of water and resting are very important in Phase 1.

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Phase 2: Strict Conversion (14+ days). Once Phase 2 begins, an ideal balance of proteins, carbohydrates and naturally occurring fats are presented in order to detoxify the body, reset the metabolism, and prepare the body for the remainder of the plan. During this strict conversion phase, the meal plan is followed to the letter which eliminates the craving for unhealthy foods, reduces inflammation, and promotes fat burning. Clients begin to feel more energized, and excess weight begins to melt away (or begins to return, for those needing to gain weight). After 14 days (for those who must remain on Phase 2 to get closer to their weight goals), healthy oils are re-introduced. You will stay on a modified Phase 2 until you reach your goal weight.

Phase 3: Relaxed Conversion (2+ Weeks). Once you are within 3-5 pounds of your goal weight, you will move into Phase 3. This is where things get easier: ingredient restrictions are loosened, most food measuring becomes obsolete, portion sizes increase slightly, and a trial-and-error period begins where you can begin adding add other foods back in to see how they feel in your body (do your old favorite foods now lead to bloating, heartburn, tiredness or headache? If so, you’ll know to consume them less frequently going forward). One weekly “treat meal” will be allowed (as guided by your coach) as healthy habits start to become a part of your normal life.

Phase 4: Maintenance (for life)! By phase 4 you have reached your goal weight and your metabolism is fully reset – Congratulations!!! You have done the work to understand how different foods make you feel. You’re sleeping great, feeling rejuvenated, you have clear skin and bright eyes, and are very happy with what you see both in the mirror and on the bathroom scale. All of this has given you a new lease on life, and you’re feeling confident – but now is the time to stay focused!! In Phase 4, our coach-client relationship becomes all the more important. We will work closely together to find intelligent strategies to keep your feet planted firmly on the ground with your health and weight values as you return to your “regularly scheduled life.” I will help you understand how to listen to your body’s inner signals, whether you’re at home, at work, at a restaurant or party, and support your endeavors to continue learning different ways to take care of your health long-term.