flabTOOfab’s BodyBlog

I’ve been looking into more of what Jillian bases her diet recomendations on.  I found some interesting articles that go more in depth with it.  Thought I’d share.

Metabolic Typing, by Eric Talmant
Metabolic Typing Part 2

I couldn’t find Part 3 that supplied the test, but I found a site that uses Jillian’s test…
Excerpt from Jillian’s book with test

If I get ahold of the other article I’ll post it.

I’m a fast oxidizer.  Knowing and understanding this more explains why I do better with less carbs.  I do well with a diet based on 20% carbs, 30-35% fat, and 45-50% protein.  This also explains why others can thrive on a higher carb diet while I BOMB!  Although these ratios don’t take into consideration needing more carbs for heavier workouts.  I do better with a little more carbs right before I lift.  It’s definitely a complicated system.

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