Q and A with the Author
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kariduane
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Bob Seebohar is the author of Metabolic Efficiency Training: Teaching the Body to Burn More Fat. Recently I sent Bob a couple of questions that have popped up during these first few weeks of the challenge. If you have a specific question please email me and I will answer it or follow up with him for a more definitive answer. Here is Bobs bio followed by the Q and A.
Coach Bob Seebohar:
-is a competitive Ironman triathlete and short-course duathlete
-has a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science
-has a Master's degree in Exercise Science
-has a second Master's degree in Human Nutrition
-is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition
-is a USA Triathlon Level II Coach and has been an endurance coach since 1997
-is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has been a personal trainer since 1993
-was on the 1996 National Duathlon Team and raced at the World Duathlon Championships in Ferrara, Italy
The bottom line is that Coach Bob Seebohar is the only triathlon coach that is an exercise physiologist, a strength and conditioning specialist, a competitive athlete, and a registered dietitian. He provides what other coaches lack-formal nutrition education and experience working with hundreds of athletes in helping them improve their performance. From weight loss to pre-race nutrition to eating for disease states, Bob offers a full nutrition plan for each of his athletes.
Q: Participants have inquired about the book, The China Study, can you speak in general about the premise that animal protein causes cancer? I know you were a vegetarian and switched after being metabolically tested.
A: There actually isn't a whole lot of data to support the China Study. At least, not good, reputable data. I don't like to dispute "diets" but rather relate them to the ability to control blood sugar. Can you on the China Study "diet"? It's a bit tough.
Q: What do you say to the emotional eater (both adult and child) that eats super fast (entire plate down in 5 minutes) and goes back for seconds, thirds etc? How do you put guidelines on this? I have been asked by a 41 year old female, 34 male and parents of an overweight 9 year old boy. I had lunch with that boy and he just eats and eats and eats non stop as if he never fills up. Any suggestions for the emotional eater that doesn't always recognize hunger and full signals?
A: Well, this is a behavior change so time is required to engage it. I tell them to place their fork down after each bite or chew for 20-30 times. That is the start but you have to break the old habit long-term. Additionally, if carbohydrate is high in the meal, there is a tendency to overeat (vs. fat and protein).
Q: As a coach and registered dietician how do you work with clients that are heavy set and do not want to adhere to this style of eating? Parents have asked this for children, this question specifically from a mom of an overweight 13 year old girl. Her parents want it for her but she does not.
A: You cannot work with anyone successfully if they are not ready, even a child . Unfortunately, you must wait until she is ready to make a change.
Coach Bob Seebohar:
-is a competitive Ironman triathlete and short-course duathlete
-has a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science
-has a Master's degree in Exercise Science
-has a second Master's degree in Human Nutrition
-is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition
-is a USA Triathlon Level II Coach and has been an endurance coach since 1997
-is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has been a personal trainer since 1993
-was on the 1996 National Duathlon Team and raced at the World Duathlon Championships in Ferrara, Italy
The bottom line is that Coach Bob Seebohar is the only triathlon coach that is an exercise physiologist, a strength and conditioning specialist, a competitive athlete, and a registered dietitian. He provides what other coaches lack-formal nutrition education and experience working with hundreds of athletes in helping them improve their performance. From weight loss to pre-race nutrition to eating for disease states, Bob offers a full nutrition plan for each of his athletes.
Q: Participants have inquired about the book, The China Study, can you speak in general about the premise that animal protein causes cancer? I know you were a vegetarian and switched after being metabolically tested.
A: There actually isn't a whole lot of data to support the China Study. At least, not good, reputable data. I don't like to dispute "diets" but rather relate them to the ability to control blood sugar. Can you on the China Study "diet"? It's a bit tough.
Q: What do you say to the emotional eater (both adult and child) that eats super fast (entire plate down in 5 minutes) and goes back for seconds, thirds etc? How do you put guidelines on this? I have been asked by a 41 year old female, 34 male and parents of an overweight 9 year old boy. I had lunch with that boy and he just eats and eats and eats non stop as if he never fills up. Any suggestions for the emotional eater that doesn't always recognize hunger and full signals?
A: Well, this is a behavior change so time is required to engage it. I tell them to place their fork down after each bite or chew for 20-30 times. That is the start but you have to break the old habit long-term. Additionally, if carbohydrate is high in the meal, there is a tendency to overeat (vs. fat and protein).
Q: As a coach and registered dietician how do you work with clients that are heavy set and do not want to adhere to this style of eating? Parents have asked this for children, this question specifically from a mom of an overweight 13 year old girl. Her parents want it for her but she does not.
A: You cannot work with anyone successfully if they are not ready, even a child . Unfortunately, you must wait until she is ready to make a change.
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Audra asks:
How long is it supposed to take to "reset" your metabolism - ie: when should we see the results (weight loss) of following the 1:1 eating plan? And what is metabolic testing?
The answer to your question may be found in Bobs answer to emotional eating. When you start to stabilize blood sugar levels by balancing protein and fiber you cut off the body's supply of dietary carbohydrate and this leads to a rapid emptying of liver and muscle glycogen stores. And when you lose that glycogen, you also lose the associated water. That's the reason why, during the first couple day, depending on how limited carbohydrate consumption was, you can weight dramatically. It's also why you may feel slimmer and lose "inches." You haven't lost fat. You've simply squeezed out the water and glycogen in your muscles and liver. But what happens when you go stray for even as little as a single meal? If you eat a significant amount of carbohydrate, your liver and muscles grab glucose from your bloodstream to replenish that emergency stock. As they do this, four grams of water join each gram of glycogen and the pounds you lost pile back on. This is why in week number three if folks are saying, “I wasn’t very good yesterday.” They are basically saying that they spiked their blood insulin levels and could be almost starting over, depending on what their fat weight loss has been thus far. We are early in this process and remember we can have 10% or under of misses each day so nothing is completely off limits. Hope that helps!
Metabolic testing is done using a metabolic cart which measures how your body processes protein, carbohydrate and fat at varying intensities of exercise. If you want more information on this type of testing please email Amanda, Michele or me directly. The cost of this test is around $150ish and can be accomplished on a treadmill or stationary bike. Very cool!0