Ideal Protein Works!

I thought it might be a good idea to review and remind why this diet is effective and will bring you better health.  The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method is a medically designed and supervised protocol that results in fat loss while sparing muscle mass. This protocol stabilizes the pancreas and blood sugar levels while burning fat and maintaining muscle and other lean tissue.

 

Enemy #1

 

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention sites obesity as the number one public enemy in North America.  Increased consumption of more energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods with high levels of sugar and saturated fats, combined with reduced activity levels and stress have all contributed to where we are today.

 

Overweight and obese!  The 4 issues of Syndrome X: obesity, blood sugar issues, cholesterol problems, and high blood pressure are all targeted on this plan.

 

Insulin Dysfunction

 

According to Dr. Tran, “The cause of most weight issues in a modern society is insulin dysfunction.  A diet grossly disproportionate in its share of saturated fats and sugars, such as in breads, cereals, muffins, cakes, pastries, pasta, pizza, rice, corn – very much like the North American diet – causes the pancreas to produce an overabundance of insulin, which stays in the system and puts the blood sugar level in a negative balance.”  This in turn leads to low blood sugar inducing constant “sugar cravings” and weight gain.  Remember, insulin is the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels BUT also facilitates fat storage.  It “locks” the fat in the fat cell preventing it from being used as energy.  So, when your blood sugar drops and the fat cells are “locked” from burning fat for energy, you get sugar cravings and the cycle begins all over.  The Ideal Protein protocol gives the pancreas a well-deserved rest (which is why it is important to not eat off plan) and the body becomes a more efficient “sugar burner”.

 

 

How It Works:

 

1. Your body learns to live off your own fat reserves. YEA!!

The body uses energy from 3 reserves: glycogen (carbohydrate), protein and fats.  It uses the carb reserves first and when these are depleted, turns to both protein and fat reserves at the same time.

 

2. Simple and complex carbs can prevent weight loss so your body burns your own fat when these are restricted.

These are important in the Maintenance Phase when you need to eat a balanced diet.

REMEMBER:  As long as sugar (simple and complex) is being consumed, the body is not burning fat!  We want the body to turn to its fat stores for energy.

 

This plan has been scientifically designed and has worked for 25 years.

When followed as designed, you will lose 2-3 lbs for a woman and 5-7 for a man.  There are 3 things that stall or interfere with weight loss:

1. Deviation (either unknowing or consciously choosing to eat off)
2. Constipation
3. Menstruation

 

The diet does have a beginning and an end so giving you the opportunity to change sometimes life-long habits is worth the amount of time and effort it will take you to follow plan and learn how to live with pleasure and great health.  Your more primitive brain (which operates faster and stores your habits) is always looking for what will make you feel better in the next 10 minutes!  Unfortunately, the choices that brain makes aren’t necessarily the best for you long-term.

 

We know “the plan works if you work it” so put yourself and your health first and let us come alongside you as you pursue better health!