There is no universal solution for weight loss. We know this. Yet, fad diet after fad diet gain popularity and momentum in the hope that each will be the one that finally fixes everything.
The truth is, everything can’t be fixed, which is why so many diets don’t last and there is always room for the next one.
Far better than a fad diet: DNA testing provides a personalised strategy for weight control
A DNA-driven diet offers no illusion of fast weight loss, but it still holds an advantage over the rest, as genetic testing can help you to understand your own body and the kaleidoscope of genetic variables that influence your body composition.
Your genes influence your metabolism, your satiety response, your cravings for sugar and fat, your snacking tendencies, your responsiveness to different macronutrient ratios and your ability to mobilise stored fat with exercise.
The study of nutrigenomics is dedicated to understanding which genes are the most influential role players in weight management, and genetic testing facilitates the translation of your unique genetic code into a personalised action plan for weight loss.
Your 3X4 Genetic Blueprint will guide you towards weight loss success:
- Your genetic blueprint will identify weight loss obstacles
Some people have highly sensitive satiety sensors programmed into their DNA, while others are constantly hungry. Thus, the urge to eat regularly is not always a matter of poor will power- it may be genetic programming.
Understanding the genetic factors that affect your appetite will help you to make an informed choice between prolonged fasting vs. the inclusion of regular meals and snacks.
- Your genetic blueprint will recognise your food preferences and addictive tendencies
The proverbial sweet tooth is genetic. However, while some people crave sugar, others crave fat. Identifying your genetic susceptibility to food cravings will motivate you to minimise addictive dietary triggers in your diet.
- Your genetic blueprint will highlight metabolic inefficiencies
Some genetic variants are associated with an increased tendency to store fat in the context of a high fat diet, while others are associated with increased fat storage in the context of a high carbohydrate diet.
An overview of your genetic profile will help you to select the most suitable macronutrient ratios to enhance your own metabolism and minimise fat storage.
- Your genetic blueprint will help you to set beneficial exercise goals
Some genetic variants are associated with efficient fat mobilisation in response to exercise, while others are associated with weight loss resistance and poor exercise responsiveness.
Genetic testing will indicate whether daily exercise would make a difference, whether you are inclined to benefit more from endurance- or strength-based training, and the intensity of training that would provide the most benefit for your body.
- Your genetic blueprint will protect you from overtraining
People with a high inflammatory profile, and a slow fitness response will need longer to get fit (or strong) without succumbing to inflammatory pain or injury from an excessive training load.
Understanding your DNA will help you to set realistic time frames for exercise loading and will indicate the relative necessity of incorporating active rest days (such as Pilates/ yoga) into your weekly schedule.
- Your genetic blueprint will help you to establish the best daily routine
The most appropriate time of day (and night) to eat, sleep and exercise depends on your unique circadian rhythm. Aligning your daily routine with your body’s natural tendencies will make it much easier to adhere to in the long run.
How to get the best results from genetic testing
There are hundreds of genes associated with weight loss, which means that you will more than likely have some that support the process and some that stand in your way.
However, a 3X4 Genetics Test will arm you with enough information to plan your diet around genetic hurdles. Get tested and align your diet with your metabolic strengths.
Partnering with an experienced 3X4 practitioner will allow you to tackle weight management one gene at a time, until your find your winning formula.