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Fatigued? Craving carbs? Forgetful? It could be Metabolism B! (Part 1 of 3)

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Orlando Blended Families Examiner

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Having a hard time keeping up with the kids? Too tired to do housework, no energy for the gym and can't seem to lose weight?  Join the club...the Metabolism B club!

What is Metabolism B? Well I can tell you that I had those same symptoms and decided to research the new book Metabolism Miracle (www.themetabolismmiracle.com) by Diane Kress. She is also a nutritionist and founder of The Nutrition Center of Morristown  (www.nutritioncenterofmorristown.com)

 Have you ever wondered why your friend can eat a burger with the bun (and fries) and not gain weight, but you so much as take a bite of pasta and your pants are tight? If this sounds like you, you could have Metabolism B.  I have had the privilige of not only following the plan, but asking Diane about the program. I am writing this 3 part series that will provide insight, answers and a light at the end of the tunnel to all of us who are waiting for a solution.

What are the symptoms of Metabolism B? 

Met B is a genetically mediated type of metabolism….you are born with the genetic propensity to Met B. It seems to follow the gene line of type 2 diabetes. If you looked back into the family history of those with Met B, someone in their lineage had either pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. In many cases the person doesn’t know of this past family member because years ago (and even today) much diabetes and certainly pre-diabetes goes undiagnosed. Met B is progressive. It starts to show up slowly and then as time passes, the symptoms pick up speed and strength.

Symptoms include:


_____     Craving carbohydrate foods like sweets, bread, pasta, chips
 
_____     Fatigue
 
_____     Mild depression
 
_____     Afternoon energy slump
 
_____     Anxiety/occasional panic attacks
 
_____     Roll of fat around your middle
 
_____     Easy weight gain
 
_____     Difficult weight loss
 
_____     Sleep problems
 
_____     Forgetfulness, decreased short-term memory
 
_____     Decreased libido
 
_____     Inability to focus or concentrate
 
_____     Sensitivity to light (bright lights or headlights at night)
 
_____     Irritability or short fuse
 
_____     Increased sensitivity to aches (body seems to hurt more than before)
 
_____     Increased tearing of eyes with periods of eye dryness/redness
 
_____     Increased headaches
 
_____     Less tolerance for alcohol 

What about my labwork?(Fasting labs only) And my family history?
Glucose under 65 or over 89mg/dL…Met B
Cholesterol over 200…can be Met B
LDL cholesterol over 99…can be Met B
HDL cholesterol under 50…can be Met B
Triglycerides over 99…can be Met B
Hemoglobin A1C….under 5.4 or over 5.8 ….can be Met B
Fasting Insulin…over 2.5 ….can be Met B

It’s in the personal or family medical history:
Overweight or obesity…weight around the middle
Lipid issues (cholesterol, triglycerides)
Hypertension
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
Type 2 diabetes, pre diabetes, gestational diabetes
Fibromyalgia
Reproductive infertility
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Sleep apnea
Adult acne
Sleep disorders
Depression/anxiety
ADD/ADHD
Alzheimer’s disease

If this article sounds like a description of you or someone you know, be sure to read more about this amazing program in parts 2 and 3.

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Born in Winter Park, Cindy Shields is the mother of 4 kids and 1 step-daughter, ages 14 to 20. She and her husband live in Apopka and she works full time. Email cindystories@hotmail.com.

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