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For some people, eliminating refined foods and eating whole foods will be enough to start the process of weight normalisation. But for many others there will be a lot of other things going on underneath that also need to be addressed.<\/p>\n

If eating real food isn\u2019t enough for you, consider these other aspects. If you feel you need some extra guidance, contact me for a consultation.<\/p>\n

Having the right mind set<\/h2>\n

Firstly, rather than thinking of weight loss, think of reducing excess bodyfat. Weight could mean muscle, and you definitely don’t want to lose that!<\/p>\n

Know what your goal is. You\u2019ll probably want a measurable goal, and most people tend to have a desired end weight. As well as that, have a measurement or clothes size in mind. If you\u2019re exercising, you may decrease in inches without seeing any change on the scales.<\/p>\n

But even more important is to have a \u201cfeeling\u201d goal to focus on. Know why you want it \u2013 to feel more energy, to be able to buy nicer clothes, or whatever it is for you. Then focus on the why and how you\u2019ll feel when you get there. Think of that every day, and get excited about it. This is what will carry you through if it gets tough, not some theoretical numbers.<\/p>\n

Get the food right<\/h2>\n

For any kind of therapeutic diet, as well as eating real food, you need to consider your metabolic type<\/a> and get the right ratio of nutrients for your body\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

You may have food intolerances. Until you eliminate those from your diet, your body won\u2019t come into balance.<\/p>\n

In lesson 8<\/a>, we talk about how to balance the protein, fat, vegetables and starchy carbs in a meal. On top of that, to burn up bodyfat, you may need to limit your starchy carbohydrates to around 75 grams a day. At the end of the appendix is a chart showing some typical serves of 7.5 grams. If you\u2019re eating a lot of carbs, gradually reduce your intake till you\u2019re eating no more than 10 serves a day. If that still isn\u2019t making a difference, reduce to 5 serves day for a couple of weeks to kick start your metabolism. If you\u2019re a Mixed or Carbo type, gradually come back up to 10 serves a day. If you\u2019re more of a Protein type, you can stay on the lower carbs for a bit longer.<\/p>\n

You also need to be sure you\u2019re digesting your food properly. As we discussed in Lesson 1, make sure you chew your food well to start the digestion process. If you don’t have a gall bladder, supplementing with bile at every meal will help digestion. If you have any reason to think you\u2019re not digesting well, supplementing with digestive enzymes can be very helpful. Some people find that supplementing with them between meals as well is beneficial for moving stubborn fat.<\/p>\n

If your metabolism is slow, or you have thyroid problems, it can be helpful to supplement with unprocessed coconut oil. Start with \u00bd teaspoon dissolved in warm water before breakfast and lunch and gradually build up to a maximum of 1 Tablespoon. This will speed up your metabolism, and support your thyroid. There are some cautions to this though:<\/p>\n