Other Resources
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1. Consider undertaking a DNA test with DNA fit or another provider to identify your sensitivities and responses. This has helped me tremendously.
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• I am highly sensitive to refined carbs and also saturated fat.
• I have low metabolic response
• I have disposition towards stress related obesity and low appetite control.
• I have high response to HR [which means I need to be careful with HIIT
• I have strong response [good] to strength training [hence its introduction in January 2021 though strength training is very important for bone density and muscle mass].
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3. Consider a gut microbiome test with Healthpath
4. Useful books:
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Unlocking the Keto Code - Dr Stephen Gundry
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The Obesity Code - Dr Jason Fung
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The Plant Paradox - Dr Stephen Gundry
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This Naked Mind - Annie Grace [learn how to control alcohol and change your relationship with it]
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Rushing Woman Syndrome - Dr Libby Weaver - brilliant overview of how how nervous system works
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Accidentally Overweight - Dr Libby Weaver - talks through the 9 factors which often inhibit weight loss
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Gut Balance Revolution - Dr Gerard Mullins - discusses the importance of gut balance to weight loss and overall health and how to improve your gut balance
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Why we eat too much - Dr Andrew Jenkinson - covers why it isn’t just calories in and calories out and the complex issues that affect us
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Why we sleep - Matthew Walker
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It’s Not a Diet - Davinia Taylor
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Change your Brain, Change your Body - Dr Daniel Amen
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The Glucose Revolution - Jessie Inchauspe [covers the impact particularly of carbohydrates on blood sugar and overall cellular health and
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Alcohol Explained 1 & 2 - William Porter
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Alcohol Lied to Me - Craig Beck