FAQ

The most commonly asked questions and answers are set out below or within the programme details pages on the site. Just click on the questions that applies to you. Many of your questions will be answered in my weekly newsletter (Your information is confidential and it is easy to unsubscribe).

What does the metabolic typing test involve?
The metabolic typing test involves answering 150 questions which examine your physiology and biochemistry. These questions are related to your physical, psychological and dietary related traits.

This basic level entry can then be supplemented with further testing such as hair tissue mineral analysis, blood glucose, hormone and adrenal stress profiling, metabolic assessment profiling, mucosal barrier function testing, parasite and bacterial stool testing and Type 3 and 4 MRT food sensitivity tests.

The various methodologies have been developed over the last 40 years on tens of thousands of people. The metabolic typing test reveals what foods and nutrients your body needs.

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Do you take blood tests?
No, we do not take blood tests. The metabolic typing test looks at behaviour across different levels of the body and more specifically at functioning within the cells. Blood does not reveal this. For example, normal calcium levels in the blood does not tell us what the levels are in the cells and bones, which is where the calcium is needed.

The metabolic typing test looks at the body across all levels to reveal your overall pattern of functioning. This allow us to calculate exactly what foods your body needs, this is called your metabolic type.

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Can anyone work with you?
Yes and no. I am happy to work with anyone if you are prepared to do all the elements I teach. I have managed to combine metabolic typing ,exercise, Emotional freedom technique (EFT) and other mental techniques into a very effective programme.

I do not have much time for people who do not try their best or have a closed mind to new techniques and strategies. I do not care how successful you are in your field or any other irrelevant facts. Follow the programme or stop taking up someone else's time who really wants to be successful.

I prefer working with someone who has a specific goal. I love clients who have a target amount of weight to lose or an athletic performance they want to achieve. Any specific goal excites me.

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Where can I meet you? / How can I work with you if I live far away?
I am available for personal training in the Clapham, Battersea, Wimbledon or Chelsea area of South West London.

If you live further a field then you can still work with me through my online course. I have had some great results with previous clients working with me in this way.

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Can I just do the Metabolic typing / Exercise or Emotional freedom technique bits of your service?
Yes, but almost every goal must have a combination of nutrition, exercise and the mind to get results. So leaving any of these out could greatly reduce the chances of success.

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How much does it cost?
To work with me on line it is £19.99 each week for ten weeks (£199.90 in total). To work with me for face to face personal training, nutrition or EFT therapy it is £55 a session* or £500 if you buy a block of ten sessions**.

For more information check out the online course summary or personal training section.

* 5 sessions minimum. ** To be paid in one go.

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How long does the programme take?
The on line course lasts ten weeks. My Personal training programme is designed for you to achieve your goals. You can work with me for as long or as short as this process takes.

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Does everyone get results?

Yes. The body will make improvements during the course, guaranteed. however it does not always make improvements in your specific symptom. This is due to biochemical individuality and the underlying causal factors.

For example, two clients can have a 10% improvement in health, one of these sees it as a drop of 7 pounds in weight while the other enjoys increased energy, reduced food cravings and an end to their headaches. Which is better? It is irrelevant because your body responds as it choose to respond in its own time frame. A little bit the luck of the draw.

Most people see improvements in body fat. Often considerable However, some people do not see the scale of the improvement they would like within such a short time frame as ten weeks. To obtain the levels of results you want you need to resolve the causal factor.

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When will I see results?
Most people see some positive body fat changes within the first 10 days, probably about 80% of clients.

After that the results will definitely come for everyone but in what form depends on how your body decides to react. Anyone who sticks to the plan at least in a ball park will see improvements and results.

However, results are not always in body fat first but often other health measures. This is the luck / bad luck of how your body responds. How you respond to this is the make or break decision. Either you front up and face the problems or run off and try another diet or simply give up. Your call.

Take a look at some of my previous clients and see how they got on. You will struggle to find any other personal trainer in the UK with a similar testimonials list.

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What evidence is there for it?
The evidence for unique nutritional needs is comprehensive. The fact we all look different on the outside points to the fact it is completely irrational to expect us to be the same on the inside.

Examples of how we are each unique can be seen when two people eat similar foods but only one of them puts on weight. Other examples include how only some people get ill when the usual office bug goes around and the total contradiction on all issues nutrition related. These are all sure signs that our bodies are different which points to the fact you should also be eating a diet specific to that body.

These are few of the many examples that could be sited which include thousands of research articles. (Read biochemical individuality by Dr Roger Williams for complete overview).

The benefits of exercise are never to be questioned and EFT has tens of thousands of testimonials as well as research studies supporting. You can see it work for yourself within ten minutes if you follow along in my videos. The best evidence is in my testimonials section. You will struggle to find a better collection on any other trainer or nutritionist's web site and matches any diet related web site when the numbers of people involved are factored in.

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I am a vegetarian, how does that affect things?
he nutritional analysis will tell us what your body needs to function optimally. You must follow these to get optimal results. Vegetarians are an interesting case. I cannot control the requirements of your body or the results you get, if your body needs the nutrients found within meats then I must advise this to be consumed. It is then your decision as to whether you can follow such advice. We will do our best around any decisions you make.

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Are there any side effects?
The biggest side effects are improved energy, health, weight loss and mental well-being. Sometimes the body can experience negative effects when reducing and discontinuing carbohydrates, caffeine and other substances. The supplements can also induce a detoxification effect which again can cause some negative feelings. I aim to keep such feelings to a minimum.

If you go on to do the full detoxification protocols then yes you will experience negative symptoms. However, one step back for many steps forward is an acceptable outcome in my book.

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Will it cure my xxx?
No, it will not cure your xxx. My methods care little for the symptom you may have as we are looking to improve the underlying functioning. When this is improved you will often see improvements in you health symptom, e.g. lose body fat, improved energy etc. However it is not the focus of the programme. Increasing you efficiency and function is the goal.

As you can see from the case studies of people I have worked with it often produces great changes in the body. Personally this approach resulted in me never having to use my asthma spray since the day I started metabolic typing a few years ago. I no longer have asthma nor allergies.

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Must I follow the guidelines?
Yes, failing to follow the program will inhibit the results. I do this job to help you get results and improve the quality of your life. At the same time I have realistic expectations and all my advice is aimed at being something you can maintain long term.

So yes you have to follow the advice if you want results, the more closely you follow them the better the results. However, you are an adult so it is up to you how closely you will follow the protocol. If you have no intention of sticking to it to the best of your ability then why are you considering starting? Religious and moral views are of course accounted for but your body needs what it needs and that has nothing to do with my opinions or beliefs nor yours.

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What supplements do you recommend?
The metabolic typing test recommends certain supplements as specified for your metabolic type. The numbers of supplements are kept to a minimum and are used to optimize digestion and make up for the short fall of any nutrients in your food supply.

Whether you want to take them is up to you but they provide a fantastic push to your body once you get the nutrition in place so it is highly recommended. The cost of these could be estimated to range from £100 - £150 during the course.

For people who are against taking supplements I would suggest you try them and if you do not feel better on them then stop.

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