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I’ve recently read about studies by DR. DEAN RAFFELOCK that the master hormone IGF-1 is the single most important factor in sustainable weight loss. That certain foods trigger your Metabolic Response by boosting IGF-1, so you can fully activate your Metabolic Active Tissue and keep losing weight more easily and consistently – especially in pocket areas of fat retention.
Can you advise about the master hormone IGF-1’s ability to help weight loss and which foods trigger it? I understand it’s counter intuitive rich foods that you might choose to stay away from.
Looking forward to comments 🙂
Hi, Sazbaz. IGF-1 is indeed important to weight loss and management, and we have structured this program to encourage the body’s natural production – low glycemic load, plenty of protein, no chemicals or hormones, and minimally processed whole foods (organic where possible).
Ahhh okay. The reason I’m asking is that my weight loss seems to have have been short lived and then plateaued in this programme. I lost about 4lbs form 160lbs and been bouncing around between 157lbs and 152lbs for a few weeks. I’d like to understand what changes I can make to keep following my menu religiously and see the weight loss.
My menu health is ridiculously high – reaching 94% this week. I’m wondering if I’m getting the food descriptions or portion sizes wrong or maybe eating too late at 9pm after yoga (fat-free yoghurt/cottage cheese with fruit) – I do seem to be eating an awful lot of food.
Although I already yoga and run for stress and general health I have also introduced some daily high-intensity interval training (just 10-14mins) as a second session per day.
I am taking Garcinia capsuls (just in case they work!).
The ONLY things I comnsume that are not in my menu plan are to take 2/3 high quality fresh coffee a day (probably around 1 and half cups of skimmed lacto free cows milk). I’ll have around 5 units of red wine at the weekend (although some is within my menu allowance). And once or twice a week I might find myself eating a single small slice of my kids pizza or having a mouthful of their desert in a restaraunt. Oh, and I drink filtered water with half a fresh squeezed lemon per 75cl.
So with all this IGF-1 boosting food and exercise I can’t see what else I can do. I thought there might be a top ten list of foods IGF-1 boost of foods? I know this is not a calorie counting programme but I am now beginning to think that being aware of calorie intake and and creating a deficit is the only way I can clearly map out a route to follow.
Can you give me any advice?
Thanks, Saz
P.S. I still havn’t worked out how to fit in the bone broth (although I’ve been making it!) as I don’t want to divert from the menu plan I have.
Hi, Sazbaz. First, the challenge is that you are SO close to what is considered your ideal weight, and those last few pounds tend to be the most challenging. Second, because you are exercising so much, you’re trading fat for muscle, and muscle is heavier – so the scale may not budge even as you are looking better and your clothes are fitting better.
Regarding the extras, since you work out and are tall, there isn’t no real need to worry about how to squeeze things in. If you feel there is, you may benefit most by cutting back on some of the starchier items, though I would caution against going too low with your food intake.Thanks. To be honest I don’t really pay attention to the scales. I look in the mirror and I feel how my clothes fit. I know I’m super close to my ideal weight. Yet I am carrying all of my excess on my tummy so my clothes stretch over it. My arms and legs are actually quite sculpted. I carry very little on my back and hips. So my problem area is my tummy and the research suggests that IGF activates MAT to help especially in pocket areas. Can I do anything to maximise this with my foods or is it really just a case of sticking to my menu and exercising?
My menu has negligible starchy carbs. And I plan on replacing one of my snacks each day with the bone broth and a slice of wholegrain bread. (substituting 1 carb and 1 protein) Is that the right thing to do?
Hi, Sazbaz. The more fresh herbs and spices you use (hot pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, garlic), the better for your tummy. Also, despite the rumors that spot-reducing doesn’t work, we disagree to some extent – spot toning can help a lot.
You snack sounds fine.
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