FAQ

There are 4 phases:

Phase 1:  The preparation phase – starts the detoxification process and is key in preparing your metabolism for the next stage of the program. Phase 1 lasts for two days.

Phase 2:  The strict adjustment phase lasts for a minimum of 14 days. You will have the option to remain on this phase until you have reached your desired goal. During this phase your metabolism will slowly start to adjust and become more efficient.

Phase 3:  The relaxed adjustment phase. During this phase you can begin to bring in additional foods to your daily meal plan. With your body’s new heightened sense of awareness, you should instinctively know which foods are right for you. You can also now enjoy the occasional ‘treat’ meal or even enjoy a glass of wine. More importantly you will learn how to have a healthy approach to these special occasions. Your coach will continue to support you and monitor your progress during this phase.

Phase 4:  The maintenance phase is the final phase. Participants can stay on this phase for the rest of their lives by following the already familiar principles. Simply follow the 8 Simple Rules and continue eating a whole foods diet.

You nutrition plan with Metabolic Balance® is extremely versatile. With the help of your coach, you can can easily plan your meals in advance. Your coach will give you tips on being creative and show you how to take meals with you on busy days. In addition you will learn how to apply the Metabolic Balance® principles when eating out at restaurants as well as at home.

It is important to leave gaps between meals and to avoid snacking. Your body needs this time not only to fully digest the last meal, but also to rest and to repair. During this time the body is able to move into a ‘fat-burning’ metabolism. Eating between meals disrupts metabolism, as well as the normal fat-storage and fat-burning process .

No. Once your metabolism has adjusted and you have reached your goal, you will move onto the relaxed and then the maintenance phase. You will be able to maintain your success by following most of the 8 principles you have learned. Rest assured, like most of the other participants, you will notice which foods suit you best. If at any point you find yourself relapsing, you can simply return to the strict adjustment phase to get yourself back on track again.

Yes, especially during phase two. Your personal nutrition plan is not a product of chance, but has been been created using your blood values and medical history. This makes your plan as unique as your fingerprint. The selected foods support your metabolism and provide you with the nutrients that were previously lacking in your diet. Enjoy trying new foods and being creative with the foods on your plan. Your coach can help you with recipe ideas. In phases 3 and 4 you are actually encouraged to bring in new foods that were not on your food list.

Yes, especially during phase 2 where you should follow your plan to the letter. Once you have reached your goal, you can discuss how to relax the amounts with your Metabolic Balance® coach.

Although you may be eating less food than before, you should still feel satisfied at the end of each meal. This is because the foods you are eating are nutrient dense, so that you are still getting all the nutrients your body needs. It is important to drink sufficient water in between meals to keep you feeling energized. If you feel tired during the first few days of strict adjustment phase, give yourself and your body time to rest, drink plenty of water and make sure you get enough sleep.

If you, for any reason do not eat any form of animal protein (such as eggs or dairy) or you avoid soya/tofu then, unfortunately you will be unable to participate in the Metabolic Balance® program.

Yes. This will be taken into consideration during the development of your plan and adjustments will be made accordingly. Simply by taking part in the program, you will be doing something positive for your health, fitness and vitality. Please discuss your individual goals with your Metabolic Balance® coach at your first consultation.

It is important to understand that Metabolic Balance® is not so much a diet, but a nutrition and lifestyle program. Many popular diets often provide a shortage of energy, fats or carbohydrates which can result in food cravings and the so-called yo-yo effect. Metabolic Balance® works differently. Your plan is your plan. It is produced for you using your unique blood values, your metabolism and your current nutritional status and is designed to provide you with sufficient energy, proteins, fats and carbohydrates. You will learn instinctively which foods are right for you and which foods make you feel good. This means that your success is then in your hands as each individual nutrition plan offers you the blueprint for long-lasting success.

You can enquire about the cost of participating in Metabolic Balance® from your coach. The cost may vary regionally and also from coach to coach, as additional services may also be included with different coaches.

Your data is solely used for the creation of your personal nutrition plan. All client data is stored and processed by Metabolic Balance® Inc. in compliance with the regulations of the United States HIPAA Privacy Rule, and the German equivalent, the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and the Teleservices Data Protection Act. You have the right to request information, corrections, blocking and deletion of your data at any time. Please contact us via e-mail, mail or fax if you should wish to exercise this right. We do not disclose your personal information including address and e-mail address without your express consent to third parties. Such consent may be canceled at any time. Service partners, who need to receive your data in order to provide the services requested (e.g. the laboratory where the blood sample is taken), are exempt from this regulation. In this case, the volume of transmitted data is reduced to the minimum necessary. We use technical and organizational security measures in order to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss or destruction of data and against unauthorized access.